Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe tiếng Anh| Unit 4| Tactics For listening Basic - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 4 Time.
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Page 14.
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Two.
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Let's listen.
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Listen and write the correct time on each clock.
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One.
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Excuse me, what's the time?
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Uh, it's 10 :15.
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Thanks.
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Two.
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Do you have the time?
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Let me see.
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Yeah, it's 10 after 2.
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210?
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Thanks.
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3. What time is it now?
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Hey, it's exactly 12 o 'clock.
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Midnight.
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Happy New Year!
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4. Can you tell me the time, please?
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Yeah, it's 11 .30.
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Wow, I'm late.
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Thanks.
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5. Do you know what time it is?
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Yeah, it's a quarter to four.
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Thanks a lot.
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6. I'm late again.
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What time is it now?
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It's 7 :50.
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Class starts at 8.
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I've only got 10 minutes.
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Page 15.
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3. Let's Listen.
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Task 1.
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Listen to these radio announcements.
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Circle the correct time.
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1. you are listening to star radio at 90 .9 on your
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fm dial the station with the best classic rock in town
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the time is 7 15 time for more classic rock from 90 2.
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This is WBYZ 105 .1 FM and the time is coming up to 10 :05
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and we've got more music for you so stay tuned.
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3. You are listening to X98 .5 on your FM dial, the jazz station.
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The time now is just a minute away from 2 o 'clock you 4.
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This is your AM Station Talk Radio WXYZ.
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Time now is 11 :02.
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Don't touch that dial.
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5. This is the BBC.
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The time is 6 :15.
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6. You are tuned to WQXR.
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your classical music station.
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And the time is exactly 1 :40.
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Time for the Ninth Symphony.
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7. This is 1010 News Radio, the station with all the news all the time.
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Time now is 9 .30.
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8. This is your station for easy listening, KABC.
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The time right now going on 5 .05.
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Page 15 3.
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Let's listen.
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Task 2.
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Listen again and circle the correct radio station.
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1. you are listening to star radio at 90 .9 on your
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fm dial the station with the best classic rock in town
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the time is 7 15 time for more classic rock from 90 Two.
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This is WBYZ 105 .1 FM and the time is coming up to 10 :05
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and we've got more music for you so stay tuned.
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3. You are listening to X98 .5 on your FM dial, the jazz station.
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The time now is just a minute away from two o 'clock you 4.
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This is your AM Station Talk Radio WXYZ.
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Time now is 11 :02.
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Don't touch that dial.
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5. This is the BBC.
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The time is 6 :15.
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6. You are tuned to WQXR.
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your classical music station.
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And the time is exactly 1 :40.
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Time for the Ninth Symphony.
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7. This is 1010 News Radio, the station with all the news, all the time.
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Time now is 9 .30.
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8. This is your station for easy listening, KABC.
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The time right now going on 5 :05.
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page 16 for Let's listen.
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Task 1: People are calling about showtimes for movies.
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Listen and write the showtimes you hear.
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One.
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Thank you for calling Cinema World.
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Our box office opens every afternoon at 2 .30.
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Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday in Rome, starring Gina Jones.
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Showtimes are 3 .40, 3 .40.
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545, 755, and 1015.
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Two.
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In Cinema B, we are showing Hong Kong Warrior.
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Showtimes are 4 :30, 6 :40, 8 :30, and 10 :45.
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Don't forget to visit our new coffee bar located next to Cinema Bee.
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It's open every day from 2 .30 to 10 .30.
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3. In Cinema C, we are showing Ralph the Rabbit.
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Showtimes are 3 o 'clock, 4 :40, 6 :30, and 8 :15.
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Also, at 10 o 'clock, tonight only, a sneak preview of Crazy Cops, Hollywood's latest comedy action film.
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4. In Cinema D, we are showing the alien from Saturn.
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Showtimes are 3 :20, 510, 720, and 940.
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Don't forget, our box office closes every evening at 9 .55.
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Page 16.
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4. Let's listen.
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Task 2 Listen again.
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Write the times.
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One.
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Thank you for calling Cinema World.
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Our box office opens every afternoon at 2 :30.
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Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday in Rome, starring Gina Jones.
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Showtimes are 3 .40, 3 .40.
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545, 755, and 1015.
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Two.
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In Cinema B, we are showing Hong Kong Warrior.
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Showtimes are 4 :30, 6 :40, 8 :30, and 10 :45.
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Don't forget to visit our new coffee bar located next to Cinema Bee.
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It's open every day from 2 .30 to 10 .30.
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3. In Cinema C, we are showing Ralph the Rabbit.
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Showtimes are 3 o 'clock, 440, 630, and 815.
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Also, at 10 o 'clock, tonight only, a sneak preview of Crazy Cops, Hollywood's latest comedy action film.
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Four.
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In Cinema D, we are showing the alien from Saturn.
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Showtimes are 3 :20, 510, 720, and 940.
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Don't forget, our box office closes every evening at 9 .55.

Real-Life Time-Telling Scenarios to Boost Your English

Imagine asking for the time in a busy café, catching a train, or tuning into a radio show—these are the everyday moments the video focuses on. The dialogues and announcements in Unit 4 teach you to understand and respond to time-related questions naturally, a critical skill for english speaking practice and real-world communication. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to feel confident in daily interactions, mastering time-telling helps you sound more fluent and connected.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "What's the time?" / "Do you have the time?" – Polite, common ways to ask for the time.
  • "10 after 2" / "a quarter to four" – Casual phrases for 2:10 and 3:45 (more natural than "2:10" in speech).
  • "Exactly 12 o'clock" – Emphasizes precision, great for clarity in conversations.
  • "The time is coming up to 10:05" – A radio-style phrase to signal an upcoming time, useful for descriptive speaking.
  • "I've only got 10 minutes" – Expresses urgency, perfect for real-life situations like running late.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Like a Pro

The shadowing technique (or shadow speak) is a proven way to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s your task: Play the video’s dialogues and radio announcements, then repeat each line immediately after you hear it—try to match the speed, tone, and stress. Focus on phrases like "a quarter to four" and "time for more classic rock" to mimic natural rhythm. For shadowspeak practice, record yourself and compare it to the original; note where your timing or pronunciation differs. Do this for 5 minutes daily, and you’ll notice your speaking feels more effortless in no time. This exercise isn’t just about time—it’s about training your brain to think and speak in English, a key step for success in IELTS speaking practice and beyond.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetare tuned
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepthe best
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtare listening · is coming · are calling

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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