Shadowing Practice: Phát âm chuẩn - Anh ngữ đặc biệt: Indonesia Mentally Disabled (VOA) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
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Human Rights Watch has released a new report called Living in Hell.
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It documents the practice of pasum in Indonesia.
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Pasum is when a person suffering from mental problems is separated from other people.
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The person in Pasun is forced to eat,
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sleep, and stay in one small place.
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The Human Rights Watch report says about 18,000 people currently live in Pasun in Indonesia.
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The reports tell of one case in which a man was trapped in a room for 15 years.
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Another case involved a 24-year-old woman suffering from depression.
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Photos show her chained to a wooden platform that serves as a bed.
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Shanta Roo Barigue is the director of Human Rights Watch's Disability Rights Division.
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She says the organization has documented abuse of the mentally sick in many countries.
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She says mental health problems are often misunderstood.
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People in Indonesia and other countries do not see mental disorders as medical conditions, she says.
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Instead, many believe evil spirits cause mental sickness.
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As a result, people often seek cures from spiritual healers or through prayer.
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Indonesia banned the practice of pasung almost 40 years ago.
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However, Barige says the government has not done enough to end Pasum.
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Human Rights Watch is calling on Indonesia to enforce the ban.
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It also says the government should establish a community-based mental health care system.
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For VOA Learning English, I'm Nikki Strong.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with the important and sensitive topic of mental health as discussed in the recent VOA Health Report regarding the practice of pasung in Indonesia. Through this content, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills while gaining awareness of mental health issues globally. You will focus on improving your English pronunciation, comprehension, and the ability to articulate complex ideas about important social issues. By shadowing the speaker, you'll develop greater fluency and confidence in your English speaking abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Human Rights Watch - An international organization dedicated to protecting human rights.
  • Pasung - A practice in Indonesia involving the confinement of individuals with mental health issues.
  • Mental disorders - Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.
  • Chained - When someone is physically restrained, often as a form of punishment or control.
  • Disability Rights Division - A section of an organization focused on advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
  • Community-based mental health care system - A model of health care that integrates mental health services into the community.
  • Spiritual healers - Individuals who provide healing through spiritual or religious means.
  • Enforce - To ensure that a law or rule is followed and upheld.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson and improve your English pronunciation, we recommend using shadow speak techniques. Begin by closely following the audio of the transcript at a slow pace. Repeat each sentence after the speaker, paying particular attention to the intonation and rhythm. The speaker on the video communicates in a calm and clear manner, which is ideal for shadowing. Aim to replicate not only the words but also the emotions and expressions. This method will help reinforce your understanding of nuanced vocabulary related to mental health while enhancing your overall speaking skills.

Consider watching the video multiple times, progressively increasing the speed as you become more comfortable with the content. This will not only improve your English pronunciation but also develop your listening skills. For those looking to learn English with YouTube, this video serves as an excellent resource. Utilize it as a shadowing site to consistently practice and refine your language abilities. Remember, repetition and immersion are key to mastering new concepts and phrases.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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