Shadowing Practice: 🎧 Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản A1 - Beginner Level 1 | Listening English Podcast |🎯 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello and welcome to my English video.
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Let's practice your listening skill with Level A1.
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Now Conversation 1, and the topic is in school.
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Listen carefully.
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Hello.
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Are you a new student?
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Yes, I am.
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Today is my first day.
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Well, welcome.
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My name is Toni.
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Hi, Toni.
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I'm Beth.
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Are you new in town?
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Yes, I'm from New York.
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Wow, the big city.
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Well, I hope you like our small town.
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Are you from around here?
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Yes, I am.
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Born and raised here.
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That is so cool.
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Well, it is nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Conversation 2 Hey, Beth, how is your first day?
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It is really good.
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This school is great.
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How are your classes?
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They are fun.
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My teachers are so nice.
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Who are your teachers?
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My English teacher is Mr. Wong.
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Oh, he is really nice.
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Yes, he is.
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My Spanish teacher is Mrs. Garcia.
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Oh, she is really nice too.
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Yes, her class is a lot of fun conversation 3 what
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is your favorite class Spanish I love it my Spanish is
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not very good though I am just a beginner well Spanish is my first language my name is Tony short for Antonio.
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Really?
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That is so cool.
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Yeah, my dad is from Mexico and my mom is from Costa Rica.
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Wow, you are so lucky.
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Yeah, Spanish is easy for me,
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so I can help you if you like.
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I'd like that.
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Thank you.
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Conversation 4.
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Tony, where is the computer lab?
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It's just down the hall.
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My Spanish class is there tomorrow.
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Oh, when is the class?
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It's at 6, after school.
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Why isn't the class online?
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It is, but I'm still new in town,
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so I don't have internet at home yet.
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Oh, I see.
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Well, good luck with the class.
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Thanks.
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I'm excited for it.
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I think online classes are fun.
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I think so too.
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That is the end of video today.
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Bye bye and see you in the next video.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging video is designed for beginner-level English learners, specifically at the A1 level, making it a perfect tool for those looking to learn English with YouTube. By listening to real conversations in everyday contexts, such as school life, learners can immerse themselves in practical English scenarios. This method helps improve not only listening skills but also boosts confidence when speaking. The dialogues provide relatable situations that mimic real-life conversations, helping viewers grasp intonation and phrasing essential for English speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the conversations in this video, several key structures and expressions stand out:

  • Are you a new student? - A simple question structure that introduces individuals and their status. This pattern can be replicated in various contexts when meeting others.
  • Today is my first day. - A straightforward way to express current events. Using present tense is crucial in daily conversation.
  • My teachers are so nice. - This highlights the use of adjectives to describe people. Learners can adapt this structure to talk about their own experiences.
  • Where is the computer lab? - A useful question form that helps learners ask for directions or information, essential for integration in various environments.

These phrases not only refine grammar skills but also align perfectly with common scenarios, paving the way for effective IELTS speaking practice as learners progress.

Common Pronunciation Traps

In this video, there are several tricky words and phrases that English learners should pay attention to:

  • Student - Often mispronounced; ensure the 't' is clear and not omitted.
  • Class - Learners may need to focus on the short 'a' vowel sound, which can differ in various English accents, especially if they're used to different regional speech.
  • Spanish - Another word with potential pronunciation issues; the 'sh’ sound may be challenging for beginners. Shadowing native speakers can help improve English pronunciation.

Utilizing shadow speech techniques where you listen and speak simultaneously can significantly enhance your pronunciation skills. By focusing on these common pronunciation traps, you can gain better clarity and confidence in your speaking abilities.

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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