Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s word is very real, very human, and something we all experience. It’s “setback.”

One more time: “setback.”

She had been working toward her goal for months. Everything seemed to be moving forward.
 But suddenly, one problem appeared and slowed everything down. It wasn’t the end —
 just a setback. So what does “setback” mean?

 A setback is a problem or difficulty that delays your progress.

It doesn’t mean failure. It simply means something has slowed you down.

Let’s listen to some examples:

After weeks of healthy habits, he got sick and had to stop exercising for a while.
 It was frustrating, but he reminded himself it was only a setback.

She didn’t get the job she wanted.
 It felt disappointing at first,
 but later she realized it was just a temporary setback.

Learning a language can include many setbacks —
 moments when progress feels slow or difficult.
 But setbacks are part of the journey.

A setback may slow your progress,
 but it doesn’t define your destination.

Now it’s your turn: Can you think of a setback in your life
 that later helped you grow?

Thanks for listening to Daily English.
Stay patient with yourself,
and see you tomorrow.