跟讀練習: How to Meditate 🙏🏼 - 通過影片學習英語口語
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Meditation is a habit I've been practicing for the past two years.
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It's so simple, yet can be so difficult at the same time.
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But I keep on trying because I strongly believe in the power of meditation to enhance our quality of life.
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The purpose of meditation is to clear your mind and practice being aware of the present moment.
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There are so many benefits to meditation, whether it's physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.
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I don't think I can name them all.
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But to start, meditation can help you calm your mind, de-stress, and find inner peace and balance.
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It can help improve your focus, your metabolism, and your sleep.
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It can also increase your productivity, creativity, intuition, and happiness, and reduce aging,
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boost your immune system, and add incredible value to your overall well-being.
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First, find a quiet space where you'll be undisturbed for a period of time.
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Then, sit cross-legged on a cushion or in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
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Whatever your sitting position, make sure your back is straight but not too tense.
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Imagine a string from your tailbone pulling all the way up your spine to the highest point of your head.
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Softly close your eyes and begin to breathe slowly and deeply.
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Your mind should follow the path of the breath going in and out of your nose.
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If you notice yourself drifting off into your thoughts, simply bring your focus back to your breath.
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Be the observer of your thoughts, but don't engage in them.
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The goal here is to enter the gap, the space where you're aware of yourself and what's around you, but your mind is actually not thinking anything.
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This awareness is your consciousness.
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It's your soul. So start small.
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Try meditating for 5 minutes a day and you can build from there.
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I recommend using a meditation timer.
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My favorite one is Zen Friend.
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Find a time that works for you that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
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I like to meditate for 20 minutes in the morning after I journal.
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Creating a daily meditation routine won't always be an easy journey.
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So keep in mind patience, perseverance, and non-judgment.
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Be patient with yourself, for the time will pass anyway.
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Persevere even at times you want to give up.
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And don't judge yourself when your mind wanders.
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Just do your best.
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You can try putting on some relaxing music or sounds of nature while you meditate.
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Or try following a guided meditation.
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I highly recommend the app Headspace.
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I think it's so beautifully designed and so user-friendly.
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If you want to get more advanced, you can incorporate a mudra or hand pose for your meditation.
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Here are just a few examples.
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Palms up to receive, palms down for grounding.
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This mudra provides calming energy for deep contemplation and reflection.
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It's useful for increasing self-awareness.
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This mudra generates knowledge, wisdom, creativity, and calmness.
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You can either face your palms up to receive or down to feel more grounded.
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This mudra symbolizes patience and and discipline, and it helps generate a feeling of stability.
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This mudra represents energy and health and provides a feeling of self-confidence and balance.
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And this mudra symbolizes communication and openness.
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It can help strengthen your intuition and feeling.
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If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and comment below if you've ever tried meditation.
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Let me know how it makes you feel.
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Thanks so much for watching guys.
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Love you all and Namaste.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B1 級別的口語課以影片“How to Meditate 🙏🏼”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有:meditation, mudra, palms, feeling。 這段影片共有 52 個句子、591 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 3:56。 說話人語速自然,每分鐘約 150 個詞,接近日常對話。 只有 80% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞,詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 15 個單詞,附發音和釋義:
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| meditation 名詞 | /mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/ | 沉思 |
| meditate 動詞 | /ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/ | 沉思, 冥想 |
| palm 名詞 | /pɑm/ | 手掌 |
| breathe 動詞 | /bɹiːð/ | 呼吸, 吸 |
| symbolize 動詞 | /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ | 象徵 /象徵 |
| intuition 名詞 | /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/ | 直覺 /直覺, 直感 |
| incorporate 動詞 | /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ | 組成 |
| creativity 名詞 | /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ | 創造力 /創造力, 創造性 /創造性 |
| patience 名詞 | /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ | 耐性, 忍耐 |
| calmness 名詞 | /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ | 冷靜 /冷靜 |
| perseverance 名詞 | /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ | 恆心 /恆心, 毅力 |
| persevere 動詞 | /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/ | 堅持 /堅持 |
| cushion 名詞 | /ˈkʊʃən/ | 墊子 /墊子, 軟墊 /軟墊 |
| wander 動詞 | /ˈwɑndɚ/ | 漫步, 徘徊 |
| timer 名詞 | /ˈtaɪmɚ/ | 定時器 /定時器, 計時器 /計時器 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| give up 動詞 | 投案, 自首 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構,並附上影片中的原話:
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 最高階 the -est / the most … — 一組中最高或最低的 | the highest · your best |
| “will” 表將來 will + 動詞 — 決定、承諾或預測 | you'll be · won't always be · will pass |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 8 次縮略和弱讀形式,例如 don't, I've, won't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “th” 音: breathe /bɹiːð/, thumb /ˈθʌm/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/, intuition /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/, cushion /ˈkʊʃən/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: intuition /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/, perseverance /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音:
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/,上齒輕觸下唇: creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, perseverance /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/, persevere /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/, observer /əbˈzɝvɚ/, productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚,後面不要加母音: meditate /ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/, symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, generate /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片,不要開口,記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀,熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比,特別注意 meditation, meditate, palm 這類單詞。
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