Shadowing Practice: Bài 2 - Baths - Tắm Rửa - Learn English Speaking with Video

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listentheminute.com Baths One of my favourite times of the day is bath time.
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I absolutely love taking a bath.
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Baths are so much better than showers.
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Having a bath is the most relaxing thing.
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There's nothing better in life than sinking into a hot bath and letting the water take away my troubles.
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A bath really makes you feel great.
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I especially like taking a bath before going to bed.
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Bathtime is pretty much the only time of the day when you can really pamper yourself.
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It also means a lot of quality time to yourself.
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It's perfect for listening to music and reading a good book.
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The only thing I don't like about bathtime is when I fall asleep and the water goes cold,
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or even worse, when you want a bath and there's no hot water.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Bài 2 - Baths - Tắm Rửa" 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.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsbetter than
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe most relaxing
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formlove taking

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →