Shadowing Practice: Grade 12 Reading Unit 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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the effects of globalization on cultural diversity as a result of globalization the world is becoming more
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and more connected this has changed people's way of life beliefs art and customs
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or their culture in many respects although people's experiences around the
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world have become very similar globalization has also encouraged cultural diversity below are some examples fast food chains
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and international restaurants have become popular offering a wide range of dishes
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and more food choices to local people for example here in vietnam we can enjoy italian pizza
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or japanese sushi in addition to our traditional food moreover some international dishes use local ingredients
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which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes on the other hand Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi,
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are also gaining popularity worldwide.
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Thanks to globalization, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world.
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People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages.
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For example, American teens are captivated by K -pop music and dance.
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There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together.
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In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.
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Globalization has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world.
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Cross -cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise.
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This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world.
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It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures
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and regions and express their identities in new and exciting ways.
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In conclusion, globalization has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made people appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 20 sentences and 307 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| diversity noun | /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ | The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| belief noun | /bɪˈliːf/ | Mental acceptance of a claim as true. |
| element noun | /ˈɛləmənt/ | One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based. |
| encourage verb | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| designer noun | /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ | A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession. |
| conclusion noun | /kənˈkluːʒən/ | The end, finish, close or last part of something. |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| reflect verb | /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ | To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface. |
| suitable adjective | [ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩] | Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion. |
| lifestyle noun | /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ | A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group. |
| globe noun | /ɡloʊb/ | The eyeball. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| keep up with verb | To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/, specialty /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/, sushi /ˈsuːʃi/
- Long words — get the stress right: diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/, popularity /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, globalization /ˌɡloʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.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 diversity, connect, dish.
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.