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Have you ever noticed someone who always wants the biggest slice of cake or never wants to take turns playing a game?
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Maybe you've even felt a little grumpy yourself when someone doesn't share their things.
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These can be signs of a selfish person.
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Being selfish means putting our own wants and needs above everyone else's all the time.
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It's like saying me first a little too loudly.
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Imagine you have a delicious chocolate bar.
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You decide to eat the whole thing without offering a piece to your friend who's sitting right next to you.
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Another example is not helping out at home.
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If your family is busy and you choose to play games instead of helping, that can also be selfish.
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Sometimes, we don't even know we're being selfish.
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We just act without thinking about how it affects others.
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Now, there's a difference between being selfish and taking care of ourselves.
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self -care is like taking a warm bath after a long day it's listening to your favorite music
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when you feel down it's saying no sometimes even when you really want to say yes because you need a rest
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it's even asking for help these are all ways to care for ourselves just like the flower needs care
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self -care helps us feel good and be our best selves for everyone around us
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If you're tired and grumpy, it's harder to be kind to others.
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But when you're feeling rested and happy, you can share your things, smile at your friends, and help others in need.
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Being selfish, on the other hand, can be like only wanting the biggest slice of cake, even if there isn't enough for everyone.
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It's never letting your friend have a turn on the swing.
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It's forgetting to say thank you or please.
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selfish behavior can make others feel sad or left out
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but here's the secret sometimes wanting things for ourselves isn't selfish
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it's just part of being human we all have needs and desires just like little plants need sunshine and water to grow
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So, how do we find the balance between self -care and selfishness?
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It's all about thinking of others while also taking care of yourself.
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Ask yourself, is this action only helping me, or is it also fair to others?
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If you're unsure, talk to someone you trust.
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They can give you a different point of view.
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The real magic also happens when we learn to listen.
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When we listen carefully to our friends' family, we can start to understand their needs too.
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By listening to what others need, we can share our kindness and create happiness together.
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Maybe you like playing games, but your friend prefers reading.
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Listening to your friend might mean taking turns doing activities you both enjoy.
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The more we listen, the better we understand the people around us.
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We learn about their feelings and what makes them happy.
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By listening to others, we also learn that everyone has their own story.
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And the more we listen, the less selfish space there is in our garden.
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We become more loving, more understanding, and more helpful.
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It's natural to think about ourselves sometimes, but helping others can actually make us happier.
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Imagine this.
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You're walking home from school and see a friend having a hard time with a heavy bag.
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You offer to help, and together, you laugh and chat as you walk.
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Suddenly, the walk doesn't feel so long anymore, right?
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That's because helping others creates a connection, a feeling of being part of something bigger.
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Think about a beautiful sunflower.
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It reaches tall and bright towards the sun, soaking up its warmth.
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That's kind of like us.
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We need to take care of ourselves to grow.
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But a sunflower also turns its face to the sun, not away.
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It shares the sun's light with the world around it.
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There are simple things we can do every day to be like that sunflower.
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Tiny acts of kindness that can brighten someone else's day and in turn make our own hearts feel a little lighter.
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Maybe it's holding the door open for someone with their hands full.
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Perhaps it's offering a listening ear to a friend who seems down.
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It could even be leaving a kind note for a family member.
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When we're kind, it creates a warm feeling inside, like sunshine on our hearts.
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Imagine helping a lost puppy find its way home or holding the door open for someone with groceries.
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These little acts make the world a brighter place for them and for us.
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When you're kind, you plant a seed of happiness.
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That seed might grow into a smile on someone's face, a helping hand in return, or just a warmer feeling inside you.
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If you ever wonder if you're selfish, remember, even the smallest acts of kindness can blossom into something beautiful.
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Try a new good deed each day and see how it makes you feel.
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That's what being selfless is about.
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You might be surprised at the sunshine it brings.
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Maybe tonight, before bed, take a few quiet breaths and think about your day.
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Did you do something kind to everyone around you?
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Remember, even the smallest acts can make a big difference.
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And if you ever feel a little too much by caring for others, just think of the sunflower.
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Take care of yourself first.
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Then turn your face towards the sun and share its warmth with the world.
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If something comes to mind that makes you think, maybe I could have been kinder, that's great.
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It means you're growing and learning.
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Remember, being kind to others makes everyone feel good, including you.
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Being kind to yourself is important too.
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Take a warm bath, read a fun book, or spend time doing something you enjoy.
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When we feel good, it's easier to sprinkle sunshine on others. So, are you selfish?
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Well, maybe a little bit sometimes, and that's okay.
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We all are, but the important thing is to remember to be kind
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and share with others and to take good care of ourselves too.
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Vocabulário e dicas de fala para esta lição
Esta aula de conversação usa o vídeo “Are You A Selfish Person?”. As palavras que mais se repetem: selfish, helping, ourselves, share, listening. Este vídeo tem 80 frases e 1016 palavras para praticar shadowing. A fala dura 7:26. O falante mantém um ritmo estável de cerca de 137 palavras por minuto, confortável para o shadowing. 88% das palavras estão entre as 3.000 mais comuns do inglês, por isso o vocabulário é fácil de acompanhar.
Vocabulário principal deste vídeo
15 palavras do vídeo que vale a pena aprender, com pronúncia e significado:
| Palavra | Pronúncia | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| selfish adjetivo | /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ | egoísta |
| sunshine substantivo | /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ | luz do sol, luz solar |
| kindness substantivo | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | gentileza |
| bath substantivo | /bɑːθ/ | banheira |
| happiness substantivo | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | felicidade, alegria |
| slice substantivo | /slaɪs/ | fatia |
| warmth substantivo | /wɔɹmθ/ | calor |
| carefully advérbio | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | cuidadosamente, cautelosamente |
| helpful adjetivo | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | prestável, útil |
| flower substantivo | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | flor |
| delicious adjetivo | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | delicioso, saboroso |
| swing verbo | /ˈswɪŋ/ | balançar |
| puppy substantivo | /ˈpʌpi/ | ratinho |
| loudly advérbio | /ˈlaʊdli/ | alto, ruidosamente |
| deed substantivo | /diːd/ | ação, feito |
Frases que vale a pena repetir
Frases curtas e completas do vídeo que você pode usar na conversa do dia a dia:
- It's like saying me first a little too loudly.
- Sometimes, we don't even know we're being selfish.
- It's forgetting to say thank you or please.
- If you're unsure, talk to someone you trust.
- Did you do something kind to everyone around you?
Gramática neste vídeo
As estruturas que o falante mais usa, com as palavras exatas do vídeo:
| Estrutura | No vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + particípio passado — uma ação passada que ainda importa agora | Have you ever noticed · you've even felt |
| Orações relativas who / which + oração — informação extra sobre uma pessoa ou coisa | someone who always · friend who seems |
| Superlativos the -est / the most … — o maior ou o menor de um grupo | the biggest · our best · the smallest |
| Possibilidade com “might / may” might/may + verbo — algo possível, mas não certo | might mean · might grow · might be |
Pronúncia para ficar de olho
O falante usa 15 contrações e formas reduzidas, como you're, doesn't, isn't. Diga-as na forma curta, do jeito que você ouve.
- Os sons de “th”: bath /bɑːθ/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/
- Os sons de “sh” e “zh”: selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/, sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, selfishness /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/
Sons difíceis para falantes de português:
- Consoante final — sem acrescentar um “i” depois: deed /diːd/, soak /soʊk/
- /h/ — um sopro suave, diferente do “r”: happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
- s + consoante no início — sem um “i” antes: slice /slaɪs/, swing /ˈswɪŋ/, sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/
Como praticar com este vídeo
- Ouça o vídeo inteiro uma vez sem falar e anote as palavras que você não conhece.
- Faça shadowing frase por frase na velocidade normal, repetindo cada uma até o seu ritmo ficar igual ao do falante.
- Grave a sua voz e compare com o original, prestando atenção a palavras como selfish, sunshine, kindness.
O que é a Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing é uma técnica de aprendizado de idiomas com base científica, originalmente desenvolvida para o treinamento de intérpretes profissionais. O método é simples, mas poderoso: você ouve áudio em inglês nativo e repete imediatamente em voz alta — como uma sombra seguindo o falante com 1-2 segundos de atraso. Pesquisas mostram melhora significativa na precisão da pronúncia, entonação, ritmo, sons conectados, compreensão auditiva e fluência na fala.