Shadowing Practice: Học tiếng Anh qua truyện cổ tích - Lọ Lem [phụ đề Anh Việt] - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Once upon a time in a land far,
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far away there lived a beautiful and warm hearted girl One day,
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when her mother passed away,
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her father remarried another woman This evil-hearted stepmother had two daughters just as evil as herself.
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Her stepmother and stepsisters treated her very badly.
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You cannot sit with us on the same table.
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You cannot sit with us.
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Oops, the glass fell down.
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Hurry and clean it up, Cinderella.
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While they were out and having fun,
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she had to stay home and do all the dirty housework.
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Everybody at home used to call her Cinderella.
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When she got tired, she sat down in front of the fireplace,
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placed her cat on her lap and tried to warm up with the dying fire.
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One fine morning they received an invitation from the palace.
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A big ball is going to be held at the palace in honor of the Prince.
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And all the girls eligible for marriage are invited.
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While the stepmother was preparing her daughters for the ball,
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Cinderella was unwillingly helping them.
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You have to be the most beautiful girls in the ball.
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The Prince must like you.
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Why can't I come?
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All the girls eligible for marriage are invited.
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Really?
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Is this the outfit you're going to wear to the ball?
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When the day for the ball had arrived,
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all alone at home, Cinderella couldn't help her tears and started crying.
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Right at that moment, a bright light appeared in the chimney.
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Through the bright light appeared a beautiful bell.
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Cinderella could not believe her eyes because this fairy was her mother!
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Mother!
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Hello, my darling.
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I came to help you.
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You, too, will go to the ball at the palace.
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Really?
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But how?
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With my little help.
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Now you go get me the biggest pumpkin from the garden.
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And you, kitty cat, hurry up and fetch me seven mice.
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With one magic touch, the fairy transformed the pumpkin into a beautiful horse carriage,
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She then turned her magic wand to the mice.
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One of the mice became the driver and the other six turn into beautiful white horses.
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Now it's your turn.
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I look like a princess.
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But Mother, I do not know how to dance.
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What if the prince asks me to?
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With these magic shoes, you will be the best dancing girl at the bowl.
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You must have a dance with the prince.
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Oh, but don't forget, my dear,
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the magic will be gone by exactly midnight.
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Therefore, you have to leave the bowl before the clock hits twelve.
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Thank you very much, mother.
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I will come before midnight, I promise.
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Mother, will I be able to see you again?
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I'm always by your side.
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When Cinderella entered the palace with her elegance and beauty,
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suddenly all the heads turned towards her.
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Even her stepsisters could not recognize her and of course the handsome prince was mesmerized by her beauty.
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The king and the queen also were very fond of Cinderella.
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Now that's what I call a princess.
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The prince immediately asked Cinderella to dance.
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Cinderella was floating on the dance floor thanks to her magic shoes shoes.
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The stepmother and her daughters were speechless by her beauty and full of rage with their jealousy.
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Cinderella was so happy she could not feel how fast time had passed and completely forgot her promise to her mother.
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Suddenly the clock on the wall caught her eye.
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It was almost midnight.
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Keeping the prince standing there,
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she ran down the ballroom stairs,
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and right when she was running,
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one of her magic shoes slipped off her foot.
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But there was not enough time to turn around and pick her shoe up.
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Running after Cinderella, the prince found her shoe lying on the stairs the stairs.
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Find the owner of the shoe as soon as possible.
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If necessary, travel the whole country, but find her.
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The men traveled around the country,
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knocked on every door and allowed every young girl to try the shoe on.
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But the shoe did not fit anyone.
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Until finally, they arrived to Cinderella's house.
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Both the stepsisters tried the shoe on.
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If you push a little further, it will fit.
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Yes, yes, my daughter's feet are a little swollen because she's very tired.
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But the shoe did not fit either of them.
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The men said that their captain had seen another girl inside the house.
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There's another young lady in the house.
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As soon as Cinderella put on the shoe,
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the men knew that it belonged to her because the shoe fit her foot just perfectly.
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You have to come to the palace with us, young lady.
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Our prince awaits for you.
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The prince's men took Cinderella to the palace.
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When the prince saw Cinderella,
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he immediately recognized her and was very happy to see her.
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He went down on his knees and asked her to marry him.
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Will you marry me, my princess?
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Immediately and with great pleasure,
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Cinderella accepted the Prince's proposal.
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And they lived happily ever after.
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But so how did it happen that my shoe didn't lose its magic?
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I'm always by your side.
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Of course.
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Oh, Mother.
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It was you all that time.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking through engaging stories is one of the most effective ways to enhance your English language skills. In the video "Cinderella," you are provided with a captivating narrative filled with emotions and life lessons. By shadowing the dialogue, you mimic the natural flow and rhythm of conversational English. This method allows you to improve your speaking fluency while simultaneously grasping important cultural nuances.

Furthermore, learning English with YouTube offers the convenience of accessing diverse content at any time. By practicing with a well-loved tale like Cinderella, you can make the learning process enjoyable and relatable, engaging both your heart and mind. Embracing this story enables you to link your vocabulary and grammar with authentic contexts, reinforcing memory retention and recall.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

As you immerse yourself in the transcript, several key structures and expressions stand out that can aid your English learning:

  • Conditionals: The phrase "If the prince asks me to dance" showcases the first conditional, indicating a potential future event based on a condition. This is a crucial structure in English for discussing possible scenarios.
  • Imperatives: "Hurry and clean it up" exemplifies the use of imperatives, which are direct commands. Learning to use imperatives will enhance your ability to give clear instructions in conversation.
  • Reported Speech: Phrases like "She said that you must have a dance with the prince" demonstrate how to convey someone else's words. This structure is highly useful in both speaking and writing.

Incorporating these grammar points into your shadowing practice can lead to a solid understanding of English structure, improving your overall communication, especially in IELTS speaking practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When shadowing the dialogue from "Cinderella," pay special attention to the following tricky words and pronunciation elements:

  • “Cinderella” - Make sure to stress the second syllable: cin-de-rella.
  • “Pumpkin” - This word often trips learners up; ensure you pronounce the "k" clearly, sounding it out as pum-kin.
  • “Ball” - Notice the pronunciation, which can change based on accents. Some may pronounce it more closely to “baw,” particularly in certain regions.

By focusing on these pronunciation challenges, you can significantly improve your English pronunciation and reduce any speaking barriers. Engaging with stories, such as Cinderella, while practicing shadowspeak will not only boost your speaking confidence but also help you communicate more effectively in everyday situations.

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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