Shadowing Practice: The Simple Meditation. Meditate Everywhere Anytime. "Monkey Mind" Buddhist Monk - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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We can meditate everywhere, anytime.
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We can meditate everywhere, anytime.
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Even three seconds, two seconds,
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while you're working, while you're having coffee and tea,
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while you're having a meeting, so you can meditate.
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Many people have a little bit of misunderstanding about meditation.
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They think meditation means think of nothing, concentrate.
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So push too much.
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So we cannot block thought and emotion.
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In fact, we need thought and emotion.
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So whether you listen to your monkey mind or not, there's an issue.
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What I call monkey mind,
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mind is chatting, you know,
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pala pala pala yada yada.
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So monkey mind is giving your opinion.
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So whether you listen to your opinion or not,
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it's up to you, right?
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So through meditation, what we do is,
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we have to make friends with the monkey mind.
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But how to make friends?
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Just giving banana doesn't work, you know?
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So right method is you need to give job to monkey mind.
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How to give job monkey mind?
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So the simple meditation technique is be aware of the breath.
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So you ask monkey mind, hello, what's breath?
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So monkey mind says, ah yeah, good idea.
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And be aware of breath.
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Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in.
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There's a lot of thought comes at the background.
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Don't care, no problem.
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As long as you don't forget your breath, anything is okay.
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No need too much concentration.
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Just simply be aware of your breath.
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Bring in, out, in, even two breaths, one breath.
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So therefore, we can meditate everywhere, anytime.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with a video that explores the concept of meditation through the lens of mindfulness. This content is particularly beneficial for those looking to integrate meditation techniques into their daily routines while enhancing their English language proficiency. You will listen to a Buddhist monk discuss the idea of the "monkey mind" and the importance of being aware of your breathing. By actively shadowing the speaker, you will not only improve your vocabulary but also develop your pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Meditate - To engage in a mental exercise that involves focusing the mind.
  • Monkey mind - A term used to describe a restless, unsettled mind that chatters incessantly.
  • Breath - The process of inhaling and exhaling air, essential for meditation.
  • Aware - Being conscious or cognizant of something, such as your breath during meditation.
  • Concentration - Focused attention on a particular object or thought.
  • Thought and emotion - Mental processes and feelings that are acknowledged during meditation.
  • Background - The context or setting from which thoughts might arise.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this English speaking practice, consider the following tips:

  • Shadow Speak: Listen to the video's content carefully, then repeat the phrases as closely as possible to the speaker's pace and intonation. The slow and calming nature of the monk’s speech makes it an ideal candidate for shadowing, helping you improve your rhythm and fluency.
  • Focus on Breathing: As the monk mentions being aware of your breath, practice this while you shadow. Take a deep breath in before you begin and maintain a consistent rhythm in your speaking to mimic the meditation process.
  • IELTS Speaking Practice: This lesson's structure allows you to work on your speaking skills in a relaxed way. Use the vocabulary listed above as a foundation for responding to questions in the IELTS speaking part, integrating them into your answers.
  • Utilize the Shadowing Site: If you can, use a shadowing site that allows you to slow down or loop segments of the video, ensuring you can focus on difficult phrases until you feel comfortable with them.
  • Daily English Speaking Practice: Make this meditation practice a part of your daily routine. Try repeating the techniques discussed even in casual settings or while doing mundane tasks, enhancing your ability to think and speak simultaneously.

By consistently engaging with this content and applying these techniques, you can effectively learn English with YouTube while reaping the benefits of mindfulness through meditation.

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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