Shadowing Practice: Bài nghe số 6 : TACTICS FOR LISTENING DEVELOPING - Learn English Speaking with Video

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unit 6 shopping page 22 to let's listen where are the people listen and and number the pictures.
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One.
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This is nice.
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I like the color.
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Do you have a medium?
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You're holding a medium right now.
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Oh, good.
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Can I try it on?
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Sure.
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You can go right in there, behind you.
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Two. Where are these made?
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They're made in Korea.
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They're for tennis, right?
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Can you wear them for jogging, too?
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Oh, sure.
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Three.
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This is really comfortable.
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Yes, and it would look really nice in the living room.
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It's almost big enough to sleep on.
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I know.
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Should we get it?
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Four.
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This would be a nice birthday present for Karen.
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She needs a new one.
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Oh, I know she does.
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But isn't it too big for her?
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I don't think so.
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You can adjust the seat and she'll love this bell.
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And the price is right.
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Five.
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How about this?
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Do you think it'll look good on me?
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I don't think so.
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The pattern's not right.
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And the color's awful.
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Okay.
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Let's keep looking.
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Six.
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This is a nice big one.
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There's so much room inside.
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We really do need a new one.
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Yes, but is it too big for the kitchen?
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I'm not sure.
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It is huge.
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3. Let's listen.
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Task 1.
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People are discussing items in a store.
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Listen and check their opinions about each item.
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1. What do you think of this jacket?
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The style's okay, I guess.
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How much is it?
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It's $40.
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Wow, that's really cheap.
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What colors does it come in?
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Looks like they have it in black, gray, red, and brown.
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I like those colors, especially the red one.
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Try it on.
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Okay.
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Well, how do I look?
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I don't know.
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It's not exactly your size.
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Really?
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Do you think I should buy it anyway?
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No. Don't get it.
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It's too big.
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Two.
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How about this lamp?
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It's unusual.
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You mean you don't like the style?
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Not really.
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And look at that price. $160?
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Is that bad?
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Well, it sounds pretty expensive to me.
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What about the color?
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Actually, the color is perfect.
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It goes perfectly with everything in the room, and the size is just right, too.
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But it's very expensive.
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We could put it on the credit card.
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That's true, I guess.
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Let's just buy it and go home.
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Three.
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I have to get my sister a birthday present.
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What do you think about this watch?
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It's really cute.
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I love the style.
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It only comes with a black or brown band, though.
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Yeah, I'd prefer some brighter colors.
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Brown is so-so.
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How much is it?
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$69.95.
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It's okay, I guess.
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What about the size?
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It's great.
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She'll love it.
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Just get it.
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Okay.
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4. Look at this sofa.
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What do you think?
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Oh, I'm not sure I like the style.
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It's too heavy looking.
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Is it comfortable?
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Try it.
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Mmm, it's really comfortable.
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And I'd like to have something this size.
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Our old sofa is way too small.
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This size is perfect.
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What do you think of the color?
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Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that awful brown one we have now.
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It's okay, I guess.
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How much is it?
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Oh, no. It's $999.
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That's really too expensive.
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We can't afford it right now.
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I know.
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Why don't we wait till next month for their mid-year sale?
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It might be cheaper then.
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Hey, that's a good idea.
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Let's listen.
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Task 2.
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Listen again.
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Do the people buy the items?
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Check the correct answer.
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1. What do you think of this jacket?
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The style's okay, I guess.
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How much is it?
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It's $40.
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Wow, that's really cheap.
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What colors does it come in?
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Looks like they have it in black, gray, red, and brown.
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I like those colors, especially the red one.
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Try it on.
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Okay.
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Well, how do I look?
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I don't know.
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It's not exactly your size.
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Really?
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Do you think I should buy it anyway?
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No, don't get it.
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It's too big.
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Two.
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How about this lamp?
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It's unusual.
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You mean you don't like the style?
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Not really.
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And look at that price. $160?
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Is that bad?
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Well, it sounds pretty expensive to me.
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What about the color?
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Actually, the color is perfect.
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It goes perfectly with everything in the room.
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And the size is just right, too.
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But it's very expensive.
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We could put it on the credit card.
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That's true, I guess.
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Let's just buy it and go home.
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3. I have to get my sister a birthday present.
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What do you think about this watch?
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It's really cute.
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I love this style.
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It only comes with a black or brown band, though.
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Yeah, I'd prefer some brighter colors.
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Brown is so-so.
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How much is it?
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$69.95.
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It's okay, I guess.
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What about the size?
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It's great.
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She'll love it.
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Just get it.
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Okay.
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Four.
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Look at this sofa.
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What do you think?
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Oh, I'm not sure I like the style.
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It's too heavy looking.
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Is it comfortable?
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Try it.
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Mmm, it's really comfortable.
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And I'd like to have something this size.
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Our old sofa is way too small.
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This size is perfect.
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What do you think of the color?
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Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that awful brown one we have now.
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It's okay, I guess.
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How much is it?
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Oh, no. It's $999.
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That's really too expensive.
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We can't afford it right now.
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I know.
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Why don't we wait till next month for their mid-year sale?
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It might be cheaper then.
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Hey, that's a good idea.
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Let's listen.
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Task 1.
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A sales clerk is describing things in a store.
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Listen and circle the correct information about each item.
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1. These microwave ovens are very popular.
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You won't find them in other stores because they're made especially for us.
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We import them from our factory in Mexico.
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They're very well made and come with a three-year guarantee.
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Your receipt is your guarantee.
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One great thing is they only weigh 10 kilos, so you can easily pick one up if you want to move it or clean it.
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They also have a really special feature you don't find in other microwaves.
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They display popular recipes on this little screen in front.
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It has recipes for over 500 easy dishes.
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Two.
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This jacket is very strong.
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It's made of nylon, so it's very easy to take care of.
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It comes in six different colors.
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You don't need to dry clean it.
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You can just throw it in the washing machine, then hang it up to dry.
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And let me show you something really special about it.
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It's reversible.
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It turns inside out, so you can wear it either way.
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See?
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The color inside is different from the color outside.
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Isn't that great?
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So you really have two jackets for the price of one.
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Three.
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These new flat-screen TVs are very popular nowadays.
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They're not from the United States.
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They're made in South Korea.
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They're quite light, so you can pick them up and move them around if you want to.
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And the special thing about these TVs is that you can also hang them on the wall.
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Now that's something you can't do with any other kind of TV.
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They come in three different sizes.
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They're more expensive than a regular TV, but they're very convenient and they look great in your house or apartment.
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Four.
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These new watches are very popular with teenagers.
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They're modern and made entirely of plastic, so they're very light.
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Each watch comes with six different bands, so you can change the band to match your clothes.
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Another thing is they're very strong.
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They're also waterproof.
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But what's really special is that this is not only a watch.
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You can use it to send and receive email messages.
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4. Let's listen.
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Task 2.
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Listen again.
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What phrase completes each statement?
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Write the correct letter.
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One.
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These microwave ovens are very popular.
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You won't find them in other stores because they're made especially for us.
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We import them from our factory in Mexico.
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They're very well made and come with a three-year guarantee.
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Your receipt is your guarantee.
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One great thing is they only weigh 10 kilos, so you can easily pick one up if you want to move it or clean it.
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They also have a really special feature you don't find in other microwaves.
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They display popular recipes on this little screen in front.
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It has recipes for over 500 easy dishes.
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Two.
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This jacket is very strong.
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It's made of nylon, so it's very easy to take care of.
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It comes in six different colors.
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You don't need to dry clean it.
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You can just throw it in the washing machine, then hang it up to dry.
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And let me show you something really special about it.
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It's reversible.
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It turns inside out so you can wear it either way.
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See?
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The color inside is different from the color outside.
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Isn't that great?
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So you really have two jackets for the price of one.
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Three.
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These new flat-screen TVs are very popular nowadays.
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They're not from the United States.
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They're made in South Korea.
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They're quite light, so you can pick them up and move them around if you want to.
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And the special thing about these TVs is that you can also hang them on the wall.
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Now that's something you can't do with any other kind of TV.
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They come in three different sizes.
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They're more expensive than a regular TV, but they're very convenient, and they look great in your house or apartment.
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4. These new watches are very popular with teenagers.
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They're modern and made entirely of plastic, so they're very light.
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Each watch comes with six different bands, so you can change the band to match your clothes.
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Another thing is they're very strong.
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They're also waterproof.
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But what's really special is that this is not only a watch.
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You can use it to send and receive email messages.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video, titled "Bài nghe số 6: TACTICS FOR LISTENING DEVELOPING," is an excellent resource for English learners who want to enhance their speaking skills in real-world contexts, particularly in shopping scenarios. By listening to authentic conversations, learners can practice reacting to various situations, incorporate specific vocabulary, and improve their fluency.

Engaging with the dialogues gives learners a chance to immerse themselves in common phrases and expressions used in everyday shopping. These skills are vital as they help in building confidence during actual conversations. Furthermore, using the shadowing technique—a method where you listen and repeat what you hear—can significantly boost your pronunciation and intonation, making your spoken English more natural and engaging.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions come to the forefront that can be particularly beneficial for learners:

  • Questions about Items: "Do you have a medium?" This structure shows how to inquire about availability, a common question in shopping conversations.
  • Expressing Opinions: Phrases like "I think it’ll look good on me," help learners understand how to present their thoughts clearly.
  • Suggestions: "Shall we get it?" demonstrates how to initiate suggestions and decisions in a conversational tone.
  • Advice and Recommendations: "But isn’t it too big for her?" This structure is useful for discussing considerations and offers advice during discussions.

By practicing these expressions, students can effectively communicate their needs and opinions while shopping, enhancing their overall conversational skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While engaging with the video content, learners might encounter specific pronunciation challenges. Words and phrases such as "comfortable," "adjust," and "present" are common stumbling blocks due to varying syllable emphasis and sounds. Additionally, the accents in the dialogue provide an opportunity to practice listening and repeating with the shadowspeak technique, which involves mimicking not just the words but also the rhythm and tone of the speakers.

Moreover, pay attention to the contractions and casual speech styles present in conversations, such as “I don’t think so” versus “I think,” as these can significantly alter the nuances of your spoken English. Incorporating these elements into your practice can improve clarity and help you sound more native while you learn English with YouTube.

In summary, by actively using this video and employing techniques such as shadow speech, learners can enhance their english speaking practice and overall communication skills effectively.

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.