Ahmed / Egypt
Who is a famous person that you would like to meet?
My name is Ahmed. I come from Egypt, and my question is, who is a famous person that you would like to meet?
Now, this is very obvious to me, and it's a psychologist called Dr. Jordan Peterson. This professor of psychology has really helped me become the person that I am today. So I credit a lot of who I am as a person to his knowledge and to his being, whatever that means. Honestly, he affected my life in a very, very good way. He had a lot of insights that I was not aware of. He helped me push myself. He helped me become a better person for myself, for my spouse, for my family, for everyone around me, for society. I think he is a wonderful person as far as I know him to be, at least from what he communicates, from how he seems to be online, which I think is true.
So yeah, I would definitely, if I could meet anyone right now, it would definitely be him just to show him some appreciation for his work and how it affected my life.
How to Practice Vocabulary
- Review the vocabulary.
- Complete the blanks below with correct words.
- Check your answers. Correct any wrong answers!
obvious to
Meaning: Easy for someone to see or understand.
Examples:
- This is very obvious to me.
- It was obvious to everyone that he was happy.
psychologist
Meaning: A person who studies the mind and how people think and feel.
Examples:
- I want to meet a famous psychologist.
- The psychologist helped me understand myself better.
credit
Meaning: To say someone is the reason for something good.
Examples:
- I credit a lot of who I am to his knowledge.
- She credits her success to her teachers.
whatever that means
Meaning: A phrase to show you're not sure what something really means.
Examples:
- He changed my being, whatever that means.
- She said it was good for my energy—whatever that means.
affected my life
Meaning: Changed my life in a strong or important way.
Examples:
- He affected my life in a very good way.
- The book really affected my life.
insights
Meaning: Clear ideas or deep understanding about something.
Examples:
- He shared insights I was not aware of.
- Her insights helped me think differently.
push myself
Meaning: To try harder or go beyond what is easy.
Examples:
- He helped me push myself to be better.
- I push myself to reach my goals.
as far as
Meaning: Based on what I know or see.
Examples:
- He is a great person, as far as I know him to be.
- As far as I can tell, she’s very smart.
at least from
Meaning: From what I can see or understand.
Examples:
- At least from how he seems online, he is a kind man.
- She looks happy, at least from her photos.
appreciation for
Meaning: Thankfulness or respect for someone or something.
Examples:
- I want to show him appreciation for his work.
- We gave the teacher flowers as a sign of appreciation.
Vocabulary Quiz
credits • obvious • whatever • insights
Keep Listening
Got another minute! Try these lesssons.
Watch More Videos >>
The more you listen, the faster you improve!