Shadowing Practice: CHUYỆN Ở NHỜ TRỌ - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Jack, it's Aunt Ba from the countryside.
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Jack, it's Aunt Ba from the countryside.
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Yes, Auntie.
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I'm listening.
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Joan is about to start university.
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I'm thinking of sending him to stay at your place so I can feel at ease.
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Sure, Auntie.
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But I'm a bit picky.
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If he's clean and helps tidy up, then it's okay.
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He's a good kid.
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He works all the time back home, so don't worry.
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Well, the rent right now is two million.
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If he moves in, we'll split it equally,
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so it'll be one million each, Auntie.
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What?
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Why split it equally?
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I'm asking you to let him stay there as a favor.
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He'll be out studying and working part-time all day,
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and only come back at night to sleep.
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It's not like he'll stay home all day,
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so why make him pay as much as one million?
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Auntie, even if he goes out to work,
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his belongings are still kept in the room.
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Even if that space is left empty,
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the landlord still charges me the full two million.
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They don't charge by the hour.
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We're family, yet you're being so calculative.
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The harvest failed back home this season, so money is tight.
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That's why I had to ask.
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If I had enough money,
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I would have rented an apartment for him already instead of bothering with your tiny rented room.
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But I also pay for this room out of my own pocket, Auntie.
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I'm a student working myself to exhaustion too.
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It's not like I can ask anyone else for money.
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And he has a part-time job too,
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so why say he has no money?
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Then I'll contribute 300k, okay?
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The room is already spacious enough.
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He'll just squeeze into a corner to sleep.
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It's not like you're losing anything.
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300k probably isn't even enough to cover electricity and water.
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With that amount, maybe he can only sleep there at night,
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not stay in the morning.
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And while he's in the room,
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He can't use electricity or go to the toilet.
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You're joking, aren't you?
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Fine.
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I won't take your money anymore.
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Being obedient to your aunt is the right thing to do, okay?
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Thank you so much.
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After all, you're kind enough to let him stay there without charging me.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills through the engaging dialogue of a conversation between Jack and Aunt Ba. This conversation revolves around the challenges of sharing living space and discussing financial responsibilities. By carefully listening and shadowing the conversation, you will become familiar with common phrases related to housing, expenses, and familial obligations. This practice will enhance your understanding of everyday English and help you improve your pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • To stay at someone’s place: To temporarily live or reside in someone’s home.
  • Split it equally: To share costs evenly between two or more people.
  • Rent: The amount of money paid for using someone else's property.
  • Part-time job: A job where an individual works fewer hours than a full-time employee.
  • Harvest failed: A situation where crops do not produce enough food or income.
  • Tidying up: Cleaning or organizing a space.
  • Calculative: Being practical or strategic about financial matters.
  • Contribute: To give some amount, often referring to money, towards a shared expense.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, utilize a shadowing app or any audio recording device to practice your speaking. Start by watching the video at a slower speed to capture the nuances of the dialogue. Then, replay sections while you shadow speech to mimic the intonation and emotion conveyed by the speakers. Focus on key vocabulary, especially phrases like “split it equally” and “part-time job,” as they will be useful in daily conversations. Also, pay attention to the tone, which is slightly informal, reflecting a family discussion, and try to replicate that in your own speaking. With each repetition, listen for your pronunciation accuracy and compare it with the original speakers. This method will not only help you improve your English pronunciation but also enhance your ability to communicate in similar situations.

In addition, consider practicing with a language partner or using resources that integrate the shadowspeak technique. This collaborative practice can offer a supportive environment that fosters learning and articulation of your thoughts in English. Engaging with videos like this will allow you to learn English with YouTube effectively while enhancing both your vocabulary and fluency.

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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