Shadowing Practice: 3. Introduce yourself and Explore HN (VLOG) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello everyone and welcome back to E Corp English's vlog.
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My name is Teacher Lucas.
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It's good to see you guys again.
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Today, we will learn some new words.
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So please listen. and repeat.
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Okay, let's go.
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Number one.
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engineer.
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Engineer.
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Thank you.
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Good.
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engineer la Can you sue?
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Good.
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Next.
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Salesmen.
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Salesmen.
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i want to be a car salesman in the future Thank you.
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Very good, guys.
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Salesman là người bán hàng.
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Next.
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Wedding planner.
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"Wedding planner." Wedding planner, la.
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người tổ chức đám cưới Next.
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"Fashion Designer." Fashion designer.
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Fashion designer, la Nhà thiệt kế thời trang Good.
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Next.
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Computer programmer.
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Computer programmer.
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My dream job is to become a computer programmer.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Very good.
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Computer programmer, guys là lập trình viên Next.
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entrepreneur.
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entrepreneur entrepreneur law Nia khe nyev Good, guys.
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Next.
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Accountant.
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Accountant.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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accountant la Okay, Tuan.
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Very good.
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Next.
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Bank employee.
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Thank you.
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Bank.
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"employee." All banks require a standard group of bank employees.
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Very good.
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bank employee, guys.
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La - Good job.
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Next.
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Hang out Thank you.
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Hang out.
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Hang out, la.
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Dijay!
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Very good, guys.
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Moving on.
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touristy touristy.
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Touristy lab.
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The idea to do the dulyck.
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Next.
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Populous.
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Populous.
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Hanoi is a populous city.
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Populous, la.
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Thank you.
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Don't người Next.
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Bustling.
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Bustling.
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Bustling la.
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Gap gap Very good, guys.
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Next.
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well -known Well known.
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Well known, la.
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Nocteal Very good, guys.
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Next.
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lively lively You should experience lively nightlife in Hanot.
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Good.
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lively last some dope.
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Next.
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thriving.
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thriving.
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Good.
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Thriving là phát triển Very good.
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Next.
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Ancient.
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Thank you.
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ancient Ancient la.
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cậu xưa Next.
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diverse.
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diverse.
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Hanoi is a very culturally diverse city.
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Thank you.
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Diverse la.
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Dazak.
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Next.
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historical historical historical lab.
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Lien Kwan Lik Su Thank you.
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Very good.
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Next.
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ethnic Group.
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ethnic group.
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ethnic group la zantho Thank you.
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Next.
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Typical.
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Typical.
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On a typical day, there is a flight every two minutes.
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Hmm.
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Thank you.
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Hello.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Typical là bình thường. And?
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"Destination." Destination.
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destination la Nới đến Very good job, guys.
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Now, I would like to practice some model questions and answers.
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Please listen and.. on your own time, Practice yourself.
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Number one, "Which city are you from?" "I'm from New York."
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Thank you.
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two Where do you live in Hanoi?
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I live in Juan Quiem District.
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three What is that city famous for?
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It's the most populous city in Vietnam.
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Thank you.
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Very good, guys.
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Number four.
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What are the places to see or visit in Hanover.
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The famous places to see in Hanoi are on Kim Lake.
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and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
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Five.
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"What are the popular food and drinks there?" Thank you.
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Beef noodle soup is the most popular food in Hanoi.
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Number six.
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what great experiences Can we have there Thank you.
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Thank you.
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The city has a vibrant nightlife scene and Thank you.
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Number seven.
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What are the popular items to buy from there?
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There are a lot of things that you can buy.
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For example, a conical hat.
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Thank you.
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Very good job today, guys.
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I hope you will practice these questions and answers on your own.
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Very good job today.
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See you next time, guys.
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Bye -bye.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “3. Introduce yourself and Explore HN”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Hanoi, populous, bank, programmer, lively. This video has 146 sentences and 558 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:25. 71% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
diverse adjective/daɪˈvɜːs/Consisting of different elements; various.
lively adjective/ˈlaɪv.li/Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
salesman nounA man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere.
programmer noun/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/One who writes computer programs.
designer noun/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.
ethnic adjective/ˈɛθ.nɪk/Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.
destination noun/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
entrepreneur noun/ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks.
accountant noun/əˈkaʊn.tənt/One who renders account; one accountable.
thrive verb/θɹajv/To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.
planner noun/ˈplænɚ/One who plans.
beef noun/bif/The meat from cattle or other bovines; especially, that from adults.
soup noun/sup/Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food…
dope noun[doʊp]Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
vibrant adjective/ˈvaɪbɹənt/Pulsing with energy or activity.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe most populous · the most popular
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill learn · will practice

Pronunciation to watch

  • The “th” sounds: ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/, thrive /θɹajv/
  • Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like diverse, lively, salesman.

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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