Shadowing Practice: Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING | Band :170/200 | MOCK TEST 14 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: begin, preparing, seconds, speaking, allowed. This video has 108 sentences and 1089 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:36. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tram noun | /tɹæm/ | A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America). |
| aloud adverb | /əˈlaʊd/ | With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly. |
| autograph noun | /ˈɔtəɡɹæf/ | A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person. |
| bookstore noun | /ˈbʊkstɔː/ | A store where books are bought and sold. |
| brightly adverb | /ˈbɹaɪtli/ | In a bright manner. |
| cobble verb | /ˈkɑ.bəl/ | To make shoes (what a cobbler does). |
| cutlery noun | /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ | Sharp cutting utensils. |
| napkin noun | /ˈnæpˌkɪn/ | A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating. |
| shopper noun | /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ | A person who shops. |
| vibrate verb | /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ | To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro. |
| vocation noun | /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ | A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle. |
| stripe noun | /stɹaɪp/ | A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions. |
| discourage verb | /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ | To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. |
| rectangular adjective | /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ | Having a shape like a rectangle. |
| circumstance noun | /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ | Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get around verb | To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path. | |
| lay down verb | To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How much time do you usually spend preparing for a job interview?
- When applying for a job, which aspect concerns you the most?
- Can I ask a few questions about it?
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | should not be allowed · will not be allowed · can be only taken |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have worked · have been set · have been placed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/, vocation /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like tram, aloud, autograph.
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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