Shadowing Practice: BBE English Podcast 45 - Chủ động luyện nghe Tiếng Anh có phụ đề | I'm Mary - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Track 1 Excuse me?
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Yes?
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Can I take my phone into the exam if I switch it off?
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Your mobile?
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No, no mobiles are allowed in the exam hall.
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You can put it in your bag though.
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Okay, but then what do I do with my bag?
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Bags go in the lockers, down the corridor on the left.
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There are keys in the doors.
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Just lock the door and take the key with you.
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Over here.
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Look, have a look at the poster.
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When you've put your things away, go to the main door of the exam hall and show the supervisor your student ID card.
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Oh, OK, I see.
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So I show my ID card at the door and then when I get into the exam hall, I need to look for my examination number?
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Is that the same number as my ID card?
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Yes, that's right.
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The same number.
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So where should I look for it?
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Your examination number will be on a desk.
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Ah, right.
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Thank you very much.
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No problem.
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Good luck.
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Track 2
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I think it's better to go through this year's lecture notes first.
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I mean, the exam topics might have changed since last year.
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Do you agree, Gerry?
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Yeah, I think you're right.
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The lecture notes will tell us what the main topics of the subject are.
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Do you think we could ask the tutors what the exam topics might be?
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I think we could ask, and they might tell us roughly what to look at, but I don't think they'll tell us exactly what the topics will be.
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I think it's a good idea to ask them just to know what to focus on.
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So, what's next?
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What do you think about reading all the books on the reading list?
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Gerry?
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Er, I don't think that's a very good idea.
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We can't read all the books.
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I think you're right.
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What I think we have to do is try to remember the most important details
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and arguments from the main writers and be ready to use them in the exam.
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Yeah, OK.
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Then the next thing to do is look at old exam papers and see what kind of questions we might get.
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Yes, that's where the old exams will help, looking at the type of questions.
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Right.
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So, when we've worked out which topics we need to study and remembered the main ideas, we can look at old papers and write a few practice questions.
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Yes, and that'll help...
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Track 3 Morning, everyone.
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I thought we'd get together today and just talk about exam techniques.
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I'm sure everyone has different ideas about them.
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So, shall we find out what you do first when you get into an exam?
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Check that you have the right exam paper.
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It sounds funny, but students do actually answer the wrong exam paper sometimes, so check that it's your exam first.
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Then what?
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Write your examination number on the answer sheet.
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Well, it might sound obvious, but writing your examination number at the beginning of the exam can be a good idea.
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Apart from making sure the examiner knows who wrote the exam, can anyone say why?
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It can help you relax?
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Yes, that's right.
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Doing something easy like that gives you a chance to calm down.
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Right, so what do you do next?
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Read the questions carefully.
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Well, before you read the questions, what should you do?
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Read the instructions.
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Yes, you should read the instructions next.
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You need to know how many questions you have to answer
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and whether you have to answer all the questions or only some.
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What other important information do you need to check before you start?
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How much time you have?
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Yes, Gerry's right.
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You need to make sure that you know how long the exam is so you can manage your time properly.
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Track four.
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OK, what do you do next?
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Read the questions.
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Yes, it's very important to read the questions, not just once, but several times.
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I usually make a few notes when I'm looking at the questions.
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Sometimes a question looks easy, and then when you start writing, you realise that it's actually more difficult than you thought.
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Yeah, but you don't want to spend too much time writing notes.
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No, but it's a good idea to jot down a few ideas to see
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if you can remember the arguments for the topics you studied most.
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Once we've decided, is it better just to start at the beginning and answer the questions as they appear on the exam,
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or should we start with the easy questions?
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Well, I start with the questions that I know better and leave the ones I'm not sure of for the end.
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That's what I do, but I still keep an eye on the clock, especially when the questions are all worth the same number of marks.
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Track 5 Max right.
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If you write one very good answer, but it's only worth 30% of the marks, you still lose the other 70% on that exam.
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So it's better to write our main ideas for a question, even if we don't have time to answer it properly.
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Yes, absolutely.
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We can't give you marks for writing nothing.
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But if you give us your main ideas, we can give you some marks.
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Oh, really?
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I wish I'd known that in my last exam.
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I spent all my time writing a long answer to one of the questions and didn't get round to the other two.
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I didn't understand why I got such a low mark.
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Yeah, that's what happened to me.
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Luckily, my tutor explained it afterwards, so I never did that again.
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Track six.
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Could you tell me something about who does the shopping in your family? Of course.
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Well, in a way, it depends on what kind of shopping you mean.
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There are four people in my family, but only two of us actually go shopping.
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I think we're like most families, really.
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I mean, my mother always buys the food.
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She's very organised.
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You know, she always makes a shopping list before she goes out.
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She says it's a good way to save money.
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Anyway, she goes to the supermarket once a week and gets everything we need.
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My father and brother hardly ever go to the shops, But I love shopping.
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I'm the person in our family who goes shopping the most.
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I just love to go to the shopping mall with my friends.
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Sometimes I buy clothes on the spur of the moment, you know, without planning to.
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But quite often when I get home I don't really like what I've bought
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and I have to go back and ask for a refund.
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I don't like doing that very much.
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I think it's a bit embarrassing.
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Track 7 Hi.
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This is our last lecture about business and advertising this term, and today I'm going to talk about shopping habits in different parts of the world.
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First, we'll look at who normally does the shopping.
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Yes, well, in the United Kingdom, about 75% of the food shopping is done by women.
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But this isn't the case everywhere.
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There are countries where up to 60% of men do the grocery shopping on their way back from work.
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And habits are changing, even in Western countries.
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For example, a recent survey showed that in the United States, nearly 50% of men shop for groceries.
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Now, let's look at where people shop.
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In fact, where people shop depends on whether they live in the city or in the country.
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As we all know, there are more supermarkets in the city and more markets and small shops in the country.
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So, as the population moves to the city to find work, more people are shopping in supermarkets than ever before.
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Track 8 Hello, good to see you all here.
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This afternoon, I'm going to talk about a recent survey into men's and women's shopping habits.
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Before I start, I'd like you to look at the list of statements about men
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and women and see which ones you would expect to be true.
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Right?
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Firstly, let's look at the idea that women spend a lot of money on expensive shoes.
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Actually, this isn't true.
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In fact, women buy a lot of cheap shoes.
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Men, on the other hand, try to save money by buying special offers.
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what is surprising about women though is that they like shopping in expensive
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or exclusive boutiques and it isn't true that they always make a shopping list when they go to the supermarket
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we also expected to find
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that men would go to the supermarket after midnight to get their food cheaper
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but this wasn't the case either then the third thing we learned about women is
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that they They like to shop in big department stores, which men don't like.
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They like to go shopping in specialist shops.
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OK, how many did you get right?
Context & Background
The dialogue in this segment revolves around the experience of students preparing for an examination. The speakers engage in a conversation about the rules surrounding what items can be brought into the exam hall, the importance of having their student ID cards ready, and strategies for effective study. This context is particularly useful for learners who are not only preparing for exams but also looking to improve their English speaking skills in a practical, real-world scenario.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Excuse me? - A polite way to get someone's attention.
- No mobiles are allowed in the exam hall. - Important information regarding rules.
- What do I do with my bag? - A common query when unsure about the logistics.
- I think it's a good idea to ask. - Expressing agreement and suggesting action.
- Good luck! - A friendly way to wish someone success.
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- Watch the Video First: Begin by watching the video without subtitles. Focus on the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speakers to familiarize yourself with their speech patterns.
- Listen with Subtitles: Next, play the video again, this time with English subtitles. Pay close attention to the phrases identified in the previous section. This will help you associate spoken language with its written form.
- Shadow the Dialogue: Play the video in short segments (e.g., one sentence at a time). As you listen, repeat what you hear immediately after them. This technique, known as shadow speech, enhances your pronunciation and fluency in english speaking practice.
- Practice with Variation: Experiment with the tone and speed of your speech. Try to mimic the speakers as closely as possible. This will build your confidence while also improving your ability to adapt to different speaking styles.
- Review Your Progress: After several practice sessions, record yourself and listen back. Assess areas where you can improve, and adjust your practice accordingly.
By engaging in these exercises, you are not just preparing for exams; you are actively participating in a shadowing site that combines listening and speaking practice effectively. This method will solidify your learning and bolster your confidence in real-life English communication.
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.