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English Vocabulary to Talk About Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques. Adjective phrases, adverbial phrases and natural conversation openers


Welcome to our session on “Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation.” In this interactive session, we’ll delve into the language and concepts surrounding mindfulness and meditation practices. This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in personal development and mental well-being to discuss and share their experiences. We’ll also explore various resources like books, podcasts, and series that can enrich our understanding. Additionally, we’ll discuss different meditation techniques and their impacts on daily life, providing practical insights into incorporating these practices into your routine. Join us for a journey into the tranquil world of mindfulness and meditation, enhancing your English vocabulary in this unique field.



Let’s Warm Up

Choose one of the questions below to ask your partner, based on the communication skill (in bold) you wish to focus on. Listen carefully and offer a follow up question.

  1. Exploring Personal Experiences:
    • “Have you ever tried any mindfulness or meditation techniques? What was your experience like?”
    • Key Vocabulary: mindfulness, meditation, experience
    • Grammar Focus: Past Simple (e.g., “I tried…”)
  2. Discussing Benefits:
    • “In what ways do you think mindfulness can benefit our daily lives?”
    • Key Vocabulary: benefits, daily life, mindfulness
    • Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs (e.g., “can”, “could”)
  3. Mindfulness and Emotions:
    • “How does mindfulness help in managing emotions?”
    • Key Vocabulary: mindfulness, managing, emotions
    • Grammar Focus: Present Simple (e.g., “helps”, “manages”)

Techniques That Work!

Choose one of the questions below to ask your partner, based on the communication skill (in bold) you wish to focus on. Listen carefully and offer a follow up question.

  1. Sharing Techniques:
    • “What specific meditation techniques do you find most effective, and why?”
    • Key Vocabulary: specific, techniques, effective
    • Grammar Focus: Superlatives and Comparatives (e.g., “most effective”)
  2. Overcoming Challenges:
    • “What challenges have you faced in practicing mindfulness and how have you overcome them?”
    • Key Vocabulary: challenges, practicing, overcome
    • Grammar Focus: Present Perfect (e.g., “have faced”, “have overcome”)


Conversation Openers and Key Expressions: Mindfulness and Meditation

  1. Exploring Resources on Mindfulness
    • Opener: “Have you come across any books, podcasts, or series about mindfulness that have impacted your practice?”
    • Key Expressions:
      • “I recently read/watched/listened to [Title] and it…”
      • “One resource that really resonated with me is…”
      • “I found [Title] particularly enlightening because…”
  2. Discussing Personal Meditation Techniques
    • Opener: “What specific meditation techniques do you practice, and how have they benefited you?”
    • Key Expressions:
      • “I regularly practice [technique] and it helps me…”
      • “One technique I find effective is…”
      • “The biggest change I’ve noticed since starting [technique] is…”
  3. Sharing Insights on Mindfulness Impact
    • Opener: “In what ways has mindfulness influenced your daily life or perspective?”
    • Key Expressions:
      • “Since incorporating mindfulness, I’ve noticed…”
      • “Mindfulness has changed my approach to…”
      • “One of the most significant impacts of mindfulness for me has been…”


Remember – there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:

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