Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe chép chính tả Tiếng Anh | Level 1 - Unit 2 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Unit 2.
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Let's recycle.
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Hi, Jane.
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Have you heard about the new laws to help people recycle?
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I heard about them on the news last night.
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I don't think I like them.
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The government wants to keep the environment clean by recycling paper,
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metal, and glass instead of throwing these things away.
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But who wants to pay an extra 50 cents each time you buy a cup of coffee?
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That's a lot of money.
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50 cents?
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It's only 5 cents extra for a paper cup.
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I thought it was 50 cents.
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No, it's only 5 cents.
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Don't worry, and you can get your money back when you return the cup.
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That's fair.
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Well, maybe the government is right after all.
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I'll return all the paper coffee cups I use from now on.
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Good.
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We all need to recycle.
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It helps to keep the environment clean.
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Unit 2.
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Let's recycle.
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Hi, Jane.
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Have you heard about the new laws to help people recycle?
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I heard about them on the news last night.
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I don't think I like them.
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The government wants to keep the environment clean by recycling paper,
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metal, and glass instead of throwing these things away.
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But who wants to pay an extra 50 cents each time you buy a cup of coffee?
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That's a lot of money.
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Fifty cents?
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It's only five cents extra for a paper cup.
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I thought it was fifty cents.
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No, it's only five cents.
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Don't worry, and you can get your money back when you return the cup.
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That's fair.
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Well, maybe the government is right after all.
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I'll return all the paper coffee cups I use from now on.
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Good.
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We all need to recycle.
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It helps to keep the environment clean.
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Unit 2.
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Let's recycle.
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Hi, Jane.
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Have you heard about the new laws to help people recycle?
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I heard about them on the news last night.
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I don't think I like them.
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The government wants to keep the environment clean by recycling paper,
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metal, and glass instead of throwing these things away.
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But who wants to pay an extra 50 cents each time you buy a cup of coffee?
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That's a lot of money.
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50 cents?
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It's only 5 cents extra for a paper cup.
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I thought it was 50 cents.
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No, it's only 5 cents.
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Don't worry, and you can get your money back when you return the cup.
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That's fair.
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Well, maybe the government is right after all.
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I'll return all the paper coffee cups I use from now on.
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Good.
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We all need to recycle.
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It helps to keep the environment clean.
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Unit 2.
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Let's Recycle Hi, Jane.
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Have you heard about the new laws to help people recycle?
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I heard about them on the news last night.
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I don't think I like them.
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The government wants to keep the environment clean by recycling paper,
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metal, and glass instead of throwing these things away.
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But who wants to pay an extra 50 cents each time you buy a cup of coffee?
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That's a lot of money.
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50 cents?
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It's only 5 cents extra for a paper cup.
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I thought it was 50 cents.
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No, it's only 5 cents.
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Don't worry, and you can get your money back when you return the cup.
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That's fair.
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Well, maybe the government is right after all.
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I'll return all the paper coffee cups I use from now on.
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Good.
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We all need to recycle.
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It helps to keep the environment clean.
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Unit 2.
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Let's recycle.
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Hi, Jane.
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Have you heard about the new laws to help people recycle?
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I heard about them on the news last night.
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I don't think I like them.
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The government wants to keep the environment clean by recycling paper,
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metal, and glass instead of throwing these things away.
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But who wants to pay an extra 50 cents each time you buy a cup of coffee?
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That's a lot of money.
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50 cents?
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It's only 5 cents extra for a paper cup.
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I thought it was 50 cents.
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No, it's only 5 cents.
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Don't worry, and you can get your money back when you return the cup.
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That's fair.
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Well, maybe the government is right after all.
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I'll return all the paper coffee cups I use from now on.
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Good.
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We all need to recycle.
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It helps to keep the environment clean.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and dictation skills through a dialogue centered on the theme of recycling. The conversation between Jane and her friend addresses new recycling laws and the implications they have for consumers. This practical exercise will enhance your comprehension of everyday English while also introducing you to important vocabulary related to environmental practices. You'll engage with the material by listening closely and repeating phrases, which aids in improving English pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Recycle - to process materials so they can be used again.
  • Environment - the natural world, including the air, water, and land.
  • Government - the group of people who govern a country or state.
  • Extra - an additional amount or charge.
  • Cup of coffee - a common beverage purchase that often involves disposable cups.
  • Return - to give something back, typically for a refund or exchange.
  • Fair - just, equitable, or reasonable.
  • Throw away - to discard something that is no longer wanted.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video, consider using the Shadowspeak technique, where you mimic the speakers as closely as possible. Start by watching the video once to familiarize yourself with the dialogue. Then, replay it at a slower speed, paying attention to the rhythm and intonation of the speakers. As you listen, pause the video and repeat sentences after each speaker. This method, known as shadowing, is an effective way to improve English pronunciation and natural speech patterns.

Additionally, focus on the emotional tone of the dialogue. Notice how Jane expresses her initial reluctance towards the recycling laws and how her tone shifts to agreement as the conversation progresses. Practicing with these variations will not only enhance your listening skills but also help you achieve greater fluency in real-life conversations. With repeated practice on this shadowing site, you'll become more confident in using English in everyday discussions, particularly on topics related to the environment and personal responsibility.

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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