Shadowing Practice: Let's Learn English with Anna | Bài 34: Bạn thích loại nhạc nào? - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, I'm T.T.
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Mary.
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Welcome to the show Let's Learn English with Anna.
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I like to hear music.
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Sometimes I like to hear music.
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I like to hear music.
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And I like to hear music.
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And I like to hear music.
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And you like to hear music.
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What do you like?
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What do you like?
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Today, Anna will help us answer questions.
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What music do you like?
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Hi, welcome to my treehouse.
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Today I am writing a new song.
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Ana, our question today is, what music do you like?
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I like all kinds of music.
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Which instrument can you play, Ana?
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I can play one instrument, the ukulele.
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Repeat after me.
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Instrument.
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Instrument.
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I love music.
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I love music.
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I love music.
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I love music.
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Do you know what I love?
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What do you love, Daisy?
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Quiet.
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I love quiet.
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Daisy, you are so funny.
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I am not joking. which, who, what.
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Chúng là những từ để hỏi.
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Chúng giúp bạn tìm hiểu thêm về bất cứ đề tài nào, như là âm nhạc.
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Now, Anna shows us how to use them.
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I like to talk about music.
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So, I ask questions.
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I use question words.
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Who is your favorite singer?
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Which band do you like?
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How many instruments can you name?
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Piano, violin, guitar, drums, flute.
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Let's play a game.
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First, you listen to music,
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and then you answer the question. Which instrument is this?
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That is a piano.
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What instrument makes this sound?
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Those are drums.
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Can you name this instrument?
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You are listening to a flute.
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Where is that music coming from?
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Let's go!
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My name is Sam and I play the bass.
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My My name is Jonathan Zelaya, I play the drums.
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Hi, my name is Matthew and I play guitar.
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Friends and family came to hear them play.
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We hear from some friends.
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They talk about music.
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I play the guitar.
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I love playing the piano.
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I play the violin.
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I like to play the guitar.
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Thank you.
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I like loud rock music.
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So I wrote this song.
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Oh!
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Oh, Daisy!
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Maybe let's do quiet again!
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Make her stop, Anna.
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Make her stop.

About This Lesson

In today's lesson, learners will explore the exciting world of music while practicing their English speaking skills. The main focus will be on answering the question, "What music do you like?" We will engage in discussions about various musical instruments, favorite artists, and different genres. This session encourages not only vocabulary acquisition but also the development of questioning skills, crucial for conversational English. By the end of this lesson, learners will feel more confident in expressing their musical preferences and using key question words such as "who," "which," and "what."

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Instrument - A tool used to produce music, like a piano or guitar.
  • I like music - A basic expression to share your musical preferences.
  • Favorite singer - The artist you enjoy listening to the most.
  • Which band - A phrase used to ask about someone's preferred musical group.
  • Drums - A percussion instrument that creates sound when struck.
  • Piano - A popular stringed instrument played using keys.
  • Flute - A woodwind instrument that produces sound by blowing air across a hole.
  • How many instruments - A phrase used to inquire about the number of musical instruments someone can name.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking confidence, you can utilize a technique known as shadowing. As you watch the video, pay close attention to Anna's pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. Here are some specific tips for shadowing with this lesson:

  • Listen Actively: Focus on how Anna articulates each phrase. Utilize a shadowspeak approach to mimic her style closely.
  • Repeat Aloud: After hearing a phrase, pause the video and repeat it in your own voice. This can be done using a shadowing app to help record and compare.
  • Adjust the Speed: If you're finding it challenging to keep up, consider slowing down the video. Once you feel more confident, gradually return to normal speed.
  • Engage with Questions: When Anna asks questions like "What do you like?", take a moment to think of your own answers before speaking them out loud.
  • Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key. Aim to incorporate this lesson into your daily learning to see continual improvement.

By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to mastering music-related conversations and enhancing your overall English speaking skills. Remember, the goal is to make language learning enjoyable while effectively using resources like learn English with YouTube for comprehensive understanding.

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.