Shadowing Practice: 29 tháng 8, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Track 8 Hello everyone.
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Sorry to interrupt your class.
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I just want to make a quick announcement about our summer timetable.
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Shimmer's Dance School will be offering new classes this spring due to strong demand.
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Angela Stevenson will be back this term running the ballet class.
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This class will be on Tuesdays and instead of the normal hour from 6.30 to 7.30, we'll be running the class for an hour and a half,
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so it'll continue until 8 o'clock.
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This means we have to charge higher fees, but only slightly higher, from £8.50 to £10.50.
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That's only £2 for the extra half hour.
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Next, Janine Davis will still be teaching the tango classes, Instead of being on Mondays,
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these classes will be on Wednesday nights from 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock.
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The fee will still be £7.50 for the hour.
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Last but not least, Andrew is taking over the tap class.
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This class is for early risers as it starts at 8.30 on Saturday morning and finishes at 10.
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We expect this class to be very popular, as tap is a great way to get fit while learning new dancing skills.
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This will cost £11.
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All the other classes remain the same as the winter timetable.
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We hope there's something for all of you at Shimmers.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "29 tháng 8, 2026" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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