Shadowing Practice: Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản A2 | Family in VietNam | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi everyone.
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Today our topic is Family in Vietnam.
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This is for beginner level,
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A2, so we'll use simple words and sentences.
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The goal is to practice real-life conversations about daily life in Vietnam.
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We'll hear a dialogue between two friends,
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Mark and Lily, talking about what family means in Vietnam,
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how it works, and why it's special.
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Listen closely, and let's get started.
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Hey Lily, how's it going?
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I just got back from visiting my family in Hanoi.
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Oh, that's great, Mark.
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Family is so important in Vietnam, right?
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Tell me about it.
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Yeah, totally.
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In Vietnam, family means everything.
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It's not just mom, dad, and kids.
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It includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins too.
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True.
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We call it a big, extended family.
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Everyone lives close or even in the same house sometimes.
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Exactly!
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Like in my grandma's house,
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we all eat dinner together every night.
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It's a way to stay connected.
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I love that.
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What do you think is the meaning of family here?
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For me, family means support and love.
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When someone has a problem,
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the whole family helps out.
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Yes, like sharing money or taking care of sick relatives.
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It's about unity. And respect for elders.
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We always listen to our grandparents' advice.
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Where does this family life happen mostly?
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Mostly at home, but also during festivals or daily meals.
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In the countryside, families work together on farms.
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In cities like Ho Chi Minh, it's busier.
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But we still visit each other often.
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How does it work?
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Everyone has roles.
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Parents work hard, kids study, and grandparents tell stories.
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Yes.
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Grandparents teach us traditions, like making tet cakes.
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When does family time happen?
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Every day, but especially on weekends or holidays.
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Like Lunar New Year, when everyone comes home.
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That's the biggest family reunion.
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What's interesting about it?
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Families in Vietnam are very warm and helpful.
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And we have strong bonds.
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Even if we move away,
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we call or send money back.
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True.
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But sometimes it's hard with modern life.
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Like young people moving to cities for jobs.
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Yeah, but family ties stay strong.
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We use video calls now to keep in touch.
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I agree.
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helps us feel safe and happy.
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So, what was your favorite part of your visit?
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Eating pho with everyone and hearing old stories.
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It makes me feel at home.
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Sounds wonderful.
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Family in Vietnam is like a big team.
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Yep.
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Let's plan a family trip soon.
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Good idea.
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Okay, now.
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We're going to listen to the conversation without Vietnamese subtitles.
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Let's see how much you can understand.
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Hey Lily, how's it going?
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I just got back from visiting my family in Hanoi.
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Oh, that's great, Mark.
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Family is so important in Vietnam, right?
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Tell me about it.
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Yeah, totally.
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In Vietnam, family means everything.
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It's not just mom, dad, and kids.
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It includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins too.
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True.
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We call it a big, extended family.
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Everyone lives close or even in the same house sometimes.
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Exactly!
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Like in my grandma's house,
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we all eat dinner together every night.
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It's a way to stay connected.
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I love that.
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What do you think is the meaning of family here?
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For me, family means support and love.
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When someone has a problem,
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the whole family helps out.
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Yes, like sharing money or taking care of sick relatives.
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It's about unity. And respect for elders.
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We always listen to our grandparents' advice.
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Where does this family life happen mostly?
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Mostly at home, but also during festivals or daily meals.
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In the countryside, families work together on farms.
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In cities like Ho Chi Minh it's busier,
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but we still visit each other often.
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How does it work?
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Everyone has roles.
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Parents work hard, kids study and grandparents tell stories.
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Yes, grandparents teach us traditions like making tet cakes.
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When does family time happen?
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Every day, but especially on weekends or holidays.
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Like Lunar New Year, when everyone comes home.
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That's the biggest family reunion.
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What's interesting about it?
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Families in Vietnam are very warm and helpful.
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And we have strong bonds.
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Even if we move away,
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we call or send money back.
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True.
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But sometimes it's hard with modern life,
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like young people moving to cities for jobs.
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Yeah, but family ties stay strong.
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We use video calls now to keep in touch.
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I agree.
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Family helps us feel safe and happy.
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So, what was your favorite part of your visit?
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Eating pho with everyone and hearing old stories.
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It makes me feel at home.
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Sounds wonderful.
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Family in Vietnam is like a big team.
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Yep.
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Let's plan a family trip soon.
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Good idea.
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Now let's talk about some new words from the dialogue.
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I picked three that might be tricky for beginners.
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First, extended family.
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This means a family that includes not just parents and kids,
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but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more.
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Example 1.
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In many Asian countries, the extended family lives together in one big house.
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Example 2.
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During holidays, our extended family gathers for a big meal.
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Second, family reunion.
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This is when family members come together after being apart,
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often for a special event.
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Example 1.
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We have a family reunion every summer at the beach.
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Example 2.
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The family reunion was fun with games and food for everyone.
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Third, family ties.
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This means the strong connections and relationships between family members.
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Example 1.
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Even though she lives far away,
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her family ties keep her close to home.
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Example 2.
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Good family ties help people support each other in tough times.
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Great job listening. To practice, try shadowing.
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That means repeat after the speakers in the dialogue.
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Say it out loud.
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Copy the speed and tone.
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Do it a few times each day to get better at speaking.
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If you liked this, please like the video.
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Comment below with your thoughts on family in Vietnam.
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Subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam and share with friends.
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It helps us make more lessons for you.
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Thanks for joining.
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Keep practicing English and have a wonderful day.
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See you next time.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will dive into the topic of "Family in Vietnam," designed specifically for A2-level English speakers. Through a dialogue between two friends, Mark and Lily, you will practice listening comprehension and learn how to discuss family dynamics in Vietnam. This engaging conversation highlights the importance of family, the concept of extended family, and the roles family members play in daily life. By focusing on these aspects, learners will not only improve their listening skills but also gain valuable vocabulary that can be utilized in real-life conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Family - a group of people related to each other, often living together.
  • Extended family - relatives beyond the immediate family, including grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
  • Support - to assist or help someone in need.
  • Unity - the state of being together or united.
  • Respect for elders - honoring and valuing older family members.
  • Lunar New Year - a significant holiday in Vietnam, often celebrated with family reunions.
  • Traditions - customs or beliefs passed down through generations.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, try shadowspeaking along with the dialogue. Start by listening to each line and repeating it immediately after Mark and Lily. Their conversation maintains a moderate speed, making it ideal for practicing pronunciation and intonation. Focus on mimicking their emotional tone and pace, which will greatly enhance your English pronunciation. Pay attention to how they emphasize key phrases like "family means everything" and "support and love". This practice will not only boost your confidence in everyday conversations but also prepare you for IELTS speaking practice in the future. Remember, the more you engage with the material, the better you will become at using English in real-life situations. So, use this opportunity to learn English with YouTube and transform your shadow speech into fluent dialogues!

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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