Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe chép chính tả Tiếng Anh | Level 1 - Unit 23 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 104 sentences and 741 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:28. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- craft /ˈkɹæft/ (noun) — Ability, skillfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning…
- necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ (noun) — An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a…
- jewellery /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ (noun) — Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
- wire /ˈwaɪɚ/ (noun) — Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
- string /stɹɪŋ/ (noun) — A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
- jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ (noun) — A pair of trousers made from denim cotton.
- transparent /tɹænsˈpæɹənt/ (adjective) — See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
- bead /ˈbiːd/ (noun) — Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster.
- earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ (noun) — A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
- shirt /ʃɜɹt/ (noun) — An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms.
- plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ (noun) — A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
- wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ (verb) — To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc.
- sort /soɹt/ (noun) — A general type.
- sister /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ (noun) — A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
- unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ (noun) — Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- come in /ˌkʌm ˈɪn/ (verb) — To enter.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 30 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shirt /ʃɜɹt/, shape /ˈʃeɪ̯p/
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 craft, necklace, jewellery.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm wearing · you're wearing · am I wearing |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to make |
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.
































