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What about when it's somebody who's really bothering you in your mind?
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What about when it's somebody who's really bothering you in your mind?
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How do you extend that loving kindness to that person?
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It is okay to have some unwholesome feelings.
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We can accept it, we can analyse it, we can observe it.
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But slowly we can try to understand as well the other people's feelings.
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Sometimes we do need a lot of karuna because we have to believe
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that sometimes people may behave in an unwholesome way in an unpleasant way because they have their own sufferings too.
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So when you feel that,
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you feel the other sufferings as yours and then you cannot really get angry with them.
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Just feel that they may be struggling,
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but from your good thoughts and from your good behaviors,
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you can break that cycle and then things can go for the best.
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But it's hard to view it, that's from you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will explore the feelings that arise when someone bothers them and how to respond with compassion and understanding. The content focuses on the practice of extending loving kindness, or "karuna," to others, which is essential for building emotional resilience and improving interpersonal relationships. By reflecting on our own feelings and recognizing others' struggles, we can learn to respond in a more positive and constructive manner. This lesson is perfect for enhancing your speaking skills through the shadowing technique, enabling you to practice empathy and kindness in your everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Loving kindness - A feeling of deep affection and compassion.
  • Karuna - A term that conveys empathy and compassion for others' sufferings.
  • Unwholesome feelings - Negative emotions that can affect our behavior.
  • Observe - To watch and analyze one’s emotions or behaviors.
  • Accept - To recognize and embrace feelings without judgment.
  • Struggling - Experiencing difficulties or hardships.
  • Cycle - A repetitive pattern of behavior or feelings.
  • Good thoughts - Positive mental perspectives that can influence our actions.

Practice Tips

To enhance your English speaking skills using the shadowing technique, follow these tailored practice tips. Begin by playing the video at a comfortable speed, focusing on the speaker's tone and emotional expressions. Repeat phrases immediately after you hear them, mimicking both the pronunciation and the rhythm of the speech. This helps you develop intonation skills while simultaneously practicing vocabulary and constructions that relate to empathy and emotional understanding.

Since the topic delves into complex feelings, start by paying attention to the pauses in the speech. Use these breaks to reflect on the meanings behind the words, which will deepen your comprehension. After gaining confidence, try shadowing with the video at a faster pace or challenge yourself by speaking without the audio, recalling the key phrases and concepts from memory. This will not only improve your speaking fluency but also enable you to express kindness and understanding in your interactions.

Practicing with a shadowing site or an online community can provide valuable feedback and support. Join discussions or even practice saying phrases aloud with friends, focusing on conveying emotions effectively. This holistic approach will enrich your vocabulary and speaking abilities, fostering both personal growth and language proficiency.

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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