Shadowing Practice: LUYỆN NGHE FLYERS - FLYERS 1- PART 2,3,4 (BOOK) II MS LAN ENGLISH - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What's your surname, Betty?
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Barrett.
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Can you spell that, please?
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Yes.
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It's B-A-R-R-A-T-T.
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Thank you.
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Can you see the answer?
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Now you listen and write.
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Now, you want to play in the tennis competition, don't you?
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Yes, please.
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Good.
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How old are you, Betty?
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I'm ten.
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It was my birthday last week.
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OK, that's fine.
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And what's your address?
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It's 17 Randall Street.
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Can you spell that for me, please?
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Yes.
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R-A-N-D-A-L-L.
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Right.
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And what's your phone number?
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It's 810334.
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OK, I've got that.
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Now, how long have you played tennis, Betty?
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Sorry?
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How many years have you played tennis?
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Oh, I see.
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Four years.
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I started when I was six.
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That's good.
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Now, the last question.
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When do you prefer to play?
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Do you mean which days?
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No, sorry.
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I mean, which time of day?
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Morning or afternoon?
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Oh, I see.
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I prefer afternoons, please.
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That's fine.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Bye.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Tony's mother talked about food with her friends at work today.
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Which food does each person often like eating?
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What did you talk about at work today, Mum?
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Oh, lots of things.
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But at lunch, we talked about food.
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You know Bill?
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Yes.
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Well, he loves eating chips like you.
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He eats them about three times a week.
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That's too often, I think.
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Can you see the letter D?
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Now you listen and write a letter in each box.
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There's someone called Mary at work who loves eating melon.
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There are lots of different kinds,
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but she likes them all,
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and she gets one every week at the supermarket.
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I don't like it much.
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I don't think it tastes of anything.
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Don't you?
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I like it sometimes.
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What did the other people like?
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Well, there's Robert.
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He's funny.
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He eats a lot of pasta.
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He has it in lots of different ways,
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but do you know, he never eats vegetables.
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He hates salads and things like that.
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I love them.
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I like Alex.
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She goes to a pizza restaurant every Friday because she loves those.
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Me too.
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I know.
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It's strange because cheese isn't her favourite food,
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but I don't think they always put cheese on them.
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Would you like to go there one day with her?
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Yes, please, Mum.
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Ben doesn't like eating very much.
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He's more interested in other things.
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Is he very thin?
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No, he does eat.
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He just finds it boring.
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He prefers snacks, I think,
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but he loves eating chocolate.
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I'm sure about that, because he always has some on his desk at work.
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What about that woman who telephones you sometimes?
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What does she like?
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You mean Katie?
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She buys biscuits every morning on the way to work and eats them every day.
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She loves them.
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Me too.
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Mmm.
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I'm hungry now.
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Can we make dinner?
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Yes.
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Good idea.
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There is one example.
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What's Sue's brother's job?
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My brother has just started his first job.
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Really?
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What's he doing?
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Is he a businessman?
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No, he's a mechanic.
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He wanted to work outside, not in an office.
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Oh, that's interesting.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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1. Where does her brother work?
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Where does your brother work?
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Well, he wanted to work on a farm,
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but he couldn't find a job like that.
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Oh, where is he working then?
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He's found a job in a big factory outside the town.
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It's near the airport.
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2. How does he go to work?
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How does he go to work every day?
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Is there a bus?
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Well, there is a bus, but it's very slow.
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He doesn't walk, does he?
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It's too far.
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No. My dad gave him a big new motorbike.
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It's very fast.
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3. When does he start work?
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That's good.
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What time does he have to start work in the morning?
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He has to get up at half past six.
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That's very early.
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He doesn't start work then, does he?
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No. Work starts at eight,
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but he needs half an hour to get there.
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4. What does he do for lunch?
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So does he come home at lunchtime?
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No, he only has 30 minutes,
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so he can't come home.
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Is there a restaurant?
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Yes, but he doesn't like the food,
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so my mum makes him some sandwiches.
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5. What did he do before he started this job?
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What did your brother do before this job?
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Well, after he finished school, he went to university.
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In a city?
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No, it was in the country.
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It was a very nice place, just by a river.
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Mum and I went to see him there last summer.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your English listening and speaking skills through practical dialogue examples related to conversational situations. By engaging with the transcript, learners will practice answering questions about personal details, interests, and preferences. This exercise not only aids in comprehension but also builds confidence in speaking. Ideal for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice or anyone looking to learn English with YouTube, this lesson is structured to help you master everyday conversations effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Surname: A family name, which in the transcript is clarified as “Barrett.”
  • Spell: To say the letters of a word in order, as seen in the example concerning the address.
  • Address: A location where someone lives, highlighted with the example “17 Randall Street.”
  • Phone number: A sequence of digits used to reach someone by telephone.
  • Prefer: To like one thing more than another, illustrated through Betty's choice of playing tennis in the afternoon.
  • Compete: To participate in a contest, as Betty expresses her desire to join a tennis competition.
  • Years: The duration of time, referenced when asking how long Betty has played tennis.

Practice Tips

To fully benefit from this lesson, it’s advisable to engage in shadow speech techniques. Listen closely to the provided dialogue and attempt to repeat what you hear, mimicking the speed and intonation of the speakers. This method, often referred to as shadowspeak, is especially effective when practicing with conversational contexts found in videos. Begin by listening to small sections, pausing to repeat after each line. Focus on clarity and pronunciation, which will enhance your speaking abilities and prepare you for real-life interactions.

Additionally, consider re-watching the video at a slower speed if the dialogue feels too fast initially. Once comfortable, gradually increase the playback speed to challenge your comprehension and reflexes. Engaging in this practice regularly will not only improve your listening skills but will also boost your confidence, making you more prepared for IELTS speaking practice and everyday English conversations.

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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