Shadowing Practice: (Audio) Unit 1: Leisure time - tiếng Anh lớp 8 Global success - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 8.
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Getting Started.
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I'm keen on doing DIY.
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Do it yourself.
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Activity 1.
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Listen and read.
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Hi, Chang.
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Surprised to see you.
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What brings you here?
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Oh, hello, Tom.
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I'm looking for a knitting kit.
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A knitting kit?
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I didn't know you like knitting.
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Actually, I'm keen on many DIY activities.
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In my leisure time, I love knitting,
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building dollhouses, and making paper flowers.
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I see.
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So you like spending time on your own.
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Yeah.
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What do you do in your free time?
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I'm a bit different I usually hang out with my friends We go to the cinema,
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go cycling Or play sport in the park You love spending free time with other people, don't you?
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That's right By the way,
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would you like to go to the cinema with me and Mark this Sunday?
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There's a new comedy at New World Cinema Yes,
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I'd love to Can I ask Mai to join us?
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Sure, let's meet outside the cinema at 9am Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 10.
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A Closer Look 1.
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Pronunciation.
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OO and OO.
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Activity 4.
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Listen and repeat the words.
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Pay attention to the sounds OO and OO,
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then put the words into the correct column.
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Cook.
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Group.
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Push.
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Dune.
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School. Would.
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Woman.
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Move.
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Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 10.
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A closer look 1.
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Pronunciation.
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U and U.
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Activity 5.
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Listen and practice the sentences.
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Underline the bold words with U and circle the bold words with U.
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1. She likes reading books and swimming in the pool.
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2. When it is cool, we like to play football.
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3. She drew and made pudding in her free time.
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4. My mum loves pumpkin soup and coffee with a little sugar.
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5. My brother is fond of watching the cartoon about a clever wolf.
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Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 12.
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Communication.
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Everyday English.
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Inviting and accepting invitations.
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Activity 1.
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Listen and read the dialogues below.
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Pay
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go to the cooking club with me this Sunday?
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I'd love to, thanks.
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2. Do you fancy going for a walk?
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That's great, thanks.
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Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 15.
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Skills 2.
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Listening.
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Activity 2.
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Listen to an interview with Mark about his leisure activities.
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Choose the correct answer.
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When do you usually have free time?
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I usually have free time at the weekend.
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So how do you spend it?
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I spend time to connect with my family on Saturdays.
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We do puzzles, play board games or go camping.
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What about Sundays?
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I usually spend Sundays with my friends.
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I have a group of friends and we do lots of things together. For example?
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Sometimes I invite them to my house.
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We cook our favourite food and watch a video.
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It's fun and better than going to the cinema.
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Do you do outdoor activities together?
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Yes, we love spending time outdoors.
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We go to the park to play volleyball or skateboard.
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It helps us stay in shape.
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Sometimes we go for a bike ride around our city.
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This gives us a chance to see different places in our city.
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Thanks for letting us interview you.
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Unit 1.
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Leisure Time.
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Page 15.
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Skills 2.
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Listening.
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Activity 3.
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Listen to the interview again.
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Fill in each blank in the table with no more than two words.
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When do you usually have free time?
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I usually have free time at the weekend.
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So how do you spend it?
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I spend time to connect with my family on Saturdays.
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We do puzzles, play board games or go camping.
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What about Sundays?
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I usually spend Sundays with my friends.
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I have a group of friends and we do lots of things together. For example?
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Sometimes I invite them to my house.
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We cook our favourite food and watch a video.
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It's fun and better than going to the cinema.
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Do you do outdoor activities together?
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Yes, we love spending time outdoors.
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We go to the park to play volleyball or skateboard.
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It helps us stay in shape.
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Sometimes we go for a bike ride around our city.
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This gives us a chance to see different places in our city.
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Thanks for letting us interview you.
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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on the theme of leisure time, where learners will be introduced to activities individuals enjoy during their free time. The dialogue exemplifies different perspectives on leisure, highlighting the contrast between solitary hobbies like knitting and social activities such as going to the cinema or playing sports. Through engaging with this lesson, learners will practice their listening and speaking skills, enhancing their English speaking practice and overall fluency. The content encourages learners to express their interests and preferences effectively, which is crucial for real-life conversations and for achieving success in IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • DIY - Do it yourself, often referring to creating or building something without professional help.
  • Knitting kit - A set of tools and materials used for knitting.
  • Leisure time - Free time spent away from work or duties, often used for hobbies or relaxation.
  • Hang out - To spend time relaxing or enjoying oneself, usually with friends.
  • Cinema - A place where films are shown to the public; also can refer to the film industry as a whole.
  • Comedian - A performer who entertains people by making them laugh.
  • Building (plural: dollhouses) - The activity of constructing models, such as toy houses.
  • Sports - Physical activities requiring skill and often involving competition.

Practice Tips

To maximize your language development using the transcript, try these effective strategies:

  • Shadowing Practice: Listen to the dialogue multiple times, focusing on repeating phrases almost simultaneously with the speakers. This shadow speech technique helps improve pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Pace Yourself: This lesson's speed is moderate, making it suitable for learners at different levels. Don't rush the process; focus on accuracy before speed.
  • Record Your Voice: After practicing shadowing, record yourself mimicking the dialogue. This will provide insights into areas where you need improvement.
  • Diverse Activities: Experiment by incorporating the vocabulary into your conversations about personal interests. Create sentences using words from this lesson, and discuss your leisure activities with a partner.
  • Engage with YouTube: Use this learn English with YouTube method to find videos related to leisure activities and practice listening. This can complement your speaking and listening skills effectively.

By focusing on these tips and integrating the vocabulary into your daily practice, you'll enhance your English proficiency and confidence in speaking about leisure activities. This is an essential skill for various situations, including casual conversations and formal speaking tests like the IELTS.

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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