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Unit 11, Lesson 1 Ferry Bus Helicopter
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Motorbike Plane Taxi Train
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listen
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and read what's this is it a time no it isn't
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it's a horse bus there were horse buses two hundred years
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ago look at this there were some funny trains a hundred years ago wow there were skateboards 50 years ago
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and they were very big look at this motorbike now oh wow it's so cool
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can you take a photo of me sure now the man
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is looking at your skateboard wow look this This sketchboard is 50 years old.
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No, sorry, that's my sketchboard.
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It's only 2 years old.
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Ở phần ngữ pháp thì chúng ta học về cách sử dụng từ to be was và were.
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Đây là 2 to be ở quá khứ.
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Was là dành cho trường hợp số x, tức là tương đương với to be is và am ở trong hiện tại.
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Hay là từ was, were là to be ở.
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Dạng số nhiều tương đương với lệnh từ A vào hiện tại.
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Dạng phủ định của từ was là wasn't, viết tắt của từ was và từ not.
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Còn dạng phủ định của từ were là weren't, viết tắt của từ were và not.
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Với những câu nói về quá khứ thì người ta thường sử dụng các từ như yesterday, ngày hôm qua, Last week, tuần trước Hoặc last year,
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last Monday Hay là từ ago, cách đây Then, sau đó
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Chúng ta sử dụng từ loss of Hoặc là some với
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lại Câu bắt đầu bằng their word Và dùng any với câu bắt đầu bằng their word

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Boost Your Speaking with This Family and Friends Lesson: What You’ll Achieve

This video is a goldmine for english speaking practice, targeting fluency in talking about the past—perfect for daily conversations or even IELTS speaking practice. You’ll learn to describe historical objects and events smoothly, a key skill for sharing stories or explaining how things have changed. By the end, you’ll feel confident using past tense verbs to talk about what existed “two hundred years ago” or “50 years ago”—a milestone that makes your speech sound more natural and detailed.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions to Sound Like a Pro

Take these phrases from the dialogue and start using them today. They’re simple, practical, and perfect for shadow speak (repeating aloud to mimic rhythm and tone):

  • “What's this? Is it a…?” – Great for asking about unknown objects.
  • “No, it isn't. It's a…” – A clear way to correct someone gently.
  • “There were… [time phrase]” – Ideal for talking about past existence (e.g., “There were funny trains a hundred years ago”).
  • “Can you take a photo of me?” – A common real-life request.
  • “Wow, it's so cool!” – Express excitement naturally.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Mastering Past Tense Pronunciation & Rhythm

The video focuses on “was” and “were”—the past tense of “to be”—and this is where shadow speech shines. Many learners mix up these verbs or rush their pronunciation, but repeating the dialogue slowly will help you nail the difference: “was” (singular) vs. “were” (plural). Listen for how “wasn't” (was + not) and “weren't” (were + not) sound short and relaxed in casual speech. Also, pay attention to time phrases like “two hundred years ago” – stress the number (“two HUNdred”) and glide over “years ago” to keep the rhythm natural. Practice daily, and you’ll notice your past tense speech becomes clearer and more confident in no time.

Remember: Every minute of shadow speak brings you closer to fluency. Grab the video, hit play, and start repeating—you’ve got this!

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 →