Почему vs Зачем, confusing words in Russian, почему или зачем

Many students of mine confuse two Russian question words - почему and зачем. Today we will figure out in which cases we are supposed to use one and in which the other. Understanding the difference will make your life much easier!
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HI Antonia!
It will always be a pleasure to watch your videos. I really liked to know the difference between these two words.
Пока, пока.

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I am glad you liked it! Пока-пока! ;)

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I guess am a bit confused . I don't understand the example with the English Dictionary ( 2:23 ) if почему is supposed to refer to what reason then it should have been used instead of зачем .

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Just remember that you presupposed the intention, the purpose it is зачем ;)

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Зачем ? Чтоб английский подтянуть, через наоборот.

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