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Hi everyone!
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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I'm Zahra.
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And I'm Robert.
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We are so happy you are here to learn English with us today.
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Today, we have a very special and warm topic.
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We are talking about family.
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That's right.
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We will learn how to describe the people we love.
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We will talk about how they look and their personalities.
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This is very useful for daily life.
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Are you ready, Robert?
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I'm ready.
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Let's get started.
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Robert, is that a photo on your phone?
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Oh yes, it is a photo from my family dinner last week.
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Wow, it looks like a big family.
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Who is this?
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This is my father.
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His name is David.
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He looks very tall.
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Yes, he is.
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He is tall and he has grey hair.
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Is he a teacher?
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No, he is a doctor.
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He is very kind.
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And who is the woman next to him?
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That is my mother, Sarah.
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She has a beautiful smile.
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Thank you.
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She is short and has long brown hair.
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She looks very young.
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She is 50 years old,
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but she is very active.
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What is she like?
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She is very funny.
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She tells many jokes.
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That's great.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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I have one younger sister.
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Look, she is here.
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Oh, she is cute.
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What is her name?
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Her name is Lily.
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She is a student.
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Does she look like your mother?
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A little bit.
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She has brown eyes like my mother.
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Is she shy?
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No, she is very outgoing and smart.
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I see.
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And who is this tall boy?
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That is not my brother.
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That is my cousin, Tom.
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Is he your aunt's son?
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Yes, he is my Aunt Mary's son.
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He looks very athletic.
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He is.
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He plays football every day.
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Are you close with your cousin?
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Yes, we are best friends, too.
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That is wonderful.
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I love my cousins, too.
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Do you have a big family, Zara?
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No, my family is small.
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How many people are there?
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There are only three people, my parents and me.
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Do you have any pets?
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Yes, I have a dog.
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His name is Lucky.
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To me, pets are like family members too.
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I agree.
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Lucky is very loyal and friendly.
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Look at this old man in the corner of the photo.
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Is that your grandfather?
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Yes, that is my grandpa.
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James.
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He looks very serious.
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Ha!
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He looks serious, but he is very gentle.
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Does he live with you?
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No, he lives in a small house near the beach.
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And is your grandmother there?
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No, she is taking the photo.
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Ah, I see.
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You have a very happy family, Robert.
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Thanks, Sara.
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I love them very much.
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Family is the most important thing.
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It really is.
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Now let's look at the words we used.
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Now let's look at some important words from our talk.
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First, let's look at physical descriptions, how someone looks.
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Tall vs short My father is tall.
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My mother is short.
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Hair Long hair, short hair.
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Gray hair, curly hair.
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Eyes, brown eyes, blue eyes.
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Great.
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Next is personality.
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What someone is like inside.
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Kind.
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Someone who is nice to others.
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Someone who makes you laugh.
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Someone who is very clever.
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Shy vs. outgoing Shy people are quiet.
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Outgoing people are friendly and talkative.
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And don't forget the relationship words.
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Parents Father and mother Siblings Brothers and sisters Cousin
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The child of your aunt or uncle Grandparents Grandpa and Grandma.
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Remember the grammar.
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Use is for descriptions.
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He is tall.
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Use has for features.
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She has blue eyes.
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Okay.
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Okay, now you can listen to the conversation again without Vietnamese subtitles.
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Try to listen very carefully this time.
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Robert, is that a photo on your phone?
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Oh yes, it is a photo from my family dinner last week.
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Wow, it looks like a big family.
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Who is this?
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This is my father.
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His name is David.
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He looks very tall.
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Yes, he is.
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He is tall and he has grey hair.
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Is he a teacher?
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No, he is a doctor.
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He is very kind.
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And who is the woman next to him?
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is my mother, Sarah.
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She has a beautiful smile.
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Thank you.
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She is short and has long brown hair.
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She looks very young.
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She is 50 years old,
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but she is very active.
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What is she like?
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She is very funny.
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She tells many jokes.
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That's great.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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I have one younger sister.
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Look, she is here.
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Oh, she is cute.
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What is her name?
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Her name is Lily.
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She is a student.
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Does she look like your mother?
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A little bit.
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She has brown eyes like my mother.
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Is she shy?
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No, she is very outgoing and smart.
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I see.
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And who is this tall boy?
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That is not my brother.
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That is my cousin, Tom.
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Is he your aunt's son?
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Yes, he is my Aunt Mary's son.
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He looks very athletic.
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He is.
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He plays football every day.
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Are you close with your cousin?
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Yes, we are best friends too.
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That is wonderful.
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I love my cousins too.
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Do you have a big family, Zara?
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No, my family is small.
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How many people are there?
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There are only three people, my parents and me.
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Do you have any pets?
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Yes, I have a dog.
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His name is Lucky.
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To me, pets are like family members too.
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I agree.
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Lucky is very loyal and friendly.
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Look at this old man in the corner of the photo.
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Is that your grandfather?
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Yes, that is my grandpa, James.
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He looks very serious.
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He looks serious, but he is very gentle.
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Does he live with you?
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No, he lives in a small house near the beach.
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And is your grandmother there?
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No, she is taking the photo.
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Ah, I see.
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You have a very happy family, Robert.
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Thanks, Zara.
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I love them very much.
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Family is the most important thing.
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It really is.
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Now let's look at the words we used.
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We hope you enjoyed this lesson about family.
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Now it's your turn.
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Try to shadow us.
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Listen to the dialogue again.
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Pause the video and repeat the sentences exactly like we said them.
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This helps your speaking.
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Practice describing your own family in the comments.
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We want to hear about them.
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Tell us, is your family big or small?
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Before you go, please like this video if it was helpful.
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And don't forget to subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam and click the bell icon so you never miss a lesson.
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Share this video with your friends who are learning English too!
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Thank you for watching!
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Keep practicing every day!
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Goodbye for now and see you in the next video!
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Happy learning!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English by learning how to describe your family and loved ones. This includes discussing their appearance and personality traits, which is essential for everyday conversations. Through this engaging topic, you will not only improve your vocabulary but also enhance your ability to express yourself clearly in social situations. By focusing on familial relationships, you will get comfortable with speaking about people who are important to you, making your English language skills feel more personal and relatable.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Father: A male parent, often referred to in family discussions.
  • Mother: A female parent, a vital part of family descriptions.
  • Brother/Sister: Siblings can enrich family conversations.
  • Tall: A way to describe someone's height, often used positively.
  • Outgoing: A personality trait that indicates sociability and confidence.
  • Kind: A characteristic that describes a caring and gentle nature.
  • Active: Used to describe someone who is energetic and involved in activities.
  • Funny: A descriptive word for someone who makes others laugh.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation, consider using the shadowing technique while watching this video. The speed of the dialogue is suitable for beginners, allowing you to mimic the tones and speech patterns of the speakers. Remember to pause the video when necessary to repeat phrases aloud to solidify your learning.

As you engage in shadow speech, pay special attention to the speakers' intonation and rhythm. This will help you not only in acquiring the proper pronunciation but also in learning how to convey information naturally. Try to incorporate new vocabulary into your own sentences after practicing with the video. This way, you can seamlessly integrate the words into your everyday conversations.

By harnessing the power of learn English with YouTube channels like this, you can significantly enhance your speaking abilities. Consistently practice and you will find that your confidence in discussing personal topics like family increases, paving the way for even deeper connections with others in English.

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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