Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe tiếng Anh| Unit 3| Tactics For listening Basic - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Unit 3.
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Clothes.
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page 10 2 let's listen Sandra is describing the people at her party
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which person is she describing listen and write the correct letter
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one which one is David David there he is he's wearing a jacket
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and tie and he's got reddish blonde hair okay thanks 2.
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I'm looking for Janet.
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Oh, she's wearing a long dress, and she's got glasses.
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Does she have long hair?
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No, it's not really long.
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3. Which one is Ron?
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He's wearing a dark suit and a tie and sneakers.
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Sneakers?
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Okay, thanks.
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4. I'm looking for Barbara.
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There she is, over there.
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She's wearing white pants and a red blouse.
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The one with the scarf?
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Yeah.
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Five.
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Who's Andy?
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He's wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
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He's got short blonde hair.
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Oh, I see him.
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Thanks.
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Six.
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I'm looking for Patty.
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Hmm.
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There she is.
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She's wearing a yellow skirt, a blue blouse, and red sandals.
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Thanks.
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Seven.
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Is Mary here tonight?
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Yes, she is.
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See her over there?
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She's wearing jeans and a green shirt.
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Jeans and a green shirt.
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Yes, and she's wearing a funny hat.
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Where's Ken?
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Oh, the bodybuilder?
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He's here somewhere.
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He's wearing shorts and a tight shirt, as usual.
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Tight shirt?
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Yeah, he likes to show off his muscles.
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Page 11.
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3. Let's listen.
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Task 1.
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People are trying on clothes in a department store.
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Listen and number the pictures.
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1. How are the pants, sir?
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I think they're too short.
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What do you think?
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Yes, I think you're right.
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They certainly are too short.
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Can you get me a longer pair?
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Two.
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Do you like this blouse?
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Well, I think it's a little too big.
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I guess so.
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Yes, it is pretty big.
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You definitely need a smaller one.
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Three. Are the sneakers comfortable?
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Well, I think they're a little small for me.
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Too small?
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Let me find a bigger pair.
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Four.
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Are those jeans all right?
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I'm afraid they're too big for me.
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Okay, then let's find a smaller pair.
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Five.
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How does the t-shirt fit?
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Is it too tight?
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Do you have a looser one?
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Six.
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How do you like the sandals?
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Too big, I'm afraid.
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Too big?
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Let me find a smaller size.
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page 11 3 let's listen task 2 listen again what does each person need circle the correct answer
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one how are the pants sir I think they're too short
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what do you think yes I think you're right They certainly are too short.
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Can you get me a longer pair?
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Two.
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Do you like this blouse?
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Well, I think it's a little too big.
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I guess so.
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Yes, it is pretty big.
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You definitely need a smaller one.
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Three. Are the sneakers comfortable?
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Well, I think they're a little small for me.
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Too small?
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Let me find a bigger pair.
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Four.
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Are those jeans all right?
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I'm afraid they're too big for me.
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Okay, then let's find a smaller pair.
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Five.
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How does the t-shirt fit?
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Is it too tight?
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Do you have a looser one?
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6. How do you like the sandals?
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Too big, I'm afraid.
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Too big?
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Let me find a smaller size.
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Page 12.
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4. Let's listen.
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Task 1.
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Does the information you hear match the description?
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Listen and check the correct answer.
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One.
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Sonia was very well dressed.
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She had on a jacket and a long dark blue skirt.
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She was also wearing a yellow blouse.
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She wasn't carrying a bag, but she did have a small wallet with her.
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Oh, and I remember she had nice gold earrings.
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I also remember her shoes.
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She was wearing black shoes with very high heels.
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2. Brian was very casually dressed.
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He was wearing some really old jeans, you know, the ones with holes in them, with a new wide leather belt and a white t-shirt.
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He had on some boots, high brown ones.
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They looked really nice.
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He also had a red scarf.
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He usually wears a couple of big rings, but he wasn't wearing any at the party.
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He was wearing an interesting silver watch, though.
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3. Kevin was wearing a yellow shirt and a green tie.
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I didn't like the tie, but I liked the shirt.
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He also had on brown pants.
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He was wearing sneakers with long white socks.
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Kind of cute actually, and he had a leather bag over one shoulder.
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Four.
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Mrs. Graham looked really good.
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She had on an interesting long red skirt and a beautiful gold and black jacket, and she had some lovely earrings and a nice necklace.
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She also had a long pink scarf over one shoulder.
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She didn't have a bag.
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She was wearing sandals.
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Page 12.
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4. Let's listen.
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Task 2.
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Listen again.
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What was each person wearing?
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Circle the correct answer.
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1. Sonia was very well dressed.
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She had on a jacket and a long dark blue skirt.
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She was also wearing a yellow blouse.
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She wasn't carrying a bag, but she did have a small wallet with her.
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Oh, and I remember she had nice gold earrings.
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I also remember her shoes.
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She was wearing black shoes with very high heels.
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2. Brian was very casually dressed.
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He was wearing some really old jeans, you know, the ones with holes in them, with a new wide leather belt and a white T-shirt.
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He had on some boots, high brown ones.
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They looked really nice.
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He also had a red scarf.
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He usually wears a couple of big rings, but he wasn't wearing any at the party.
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He was wearing an interesting silver watch, though.
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3. Kevin was wearing a yellow shirt and a green tie.
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I didn't like the tie, but I liked the shirt.
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He also had on brown pants.
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He was wearing sneakers with long white socks.
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Kind of cute, actually.
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And he had a leather bag over one shoulder.
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Four.
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Mrs. Graham looked really good.
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She had on an interesting long red skirt and a beautiful golden black jacket.
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And she had some lovely earrings and a nice necklace.
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She also had a long pink scarf over one shoulder.
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She didn't have a bag.
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She was wearing sandals.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on enhancing your listening and speaking skills in English through the context of clothing and fashion. By listening to descriptions of various outfits worn by different people at a party, you will practice identifying specific details and improving your overall comprehension. Engaging with this material will help you not just to understand spoken English better, but also to refine your pronunciation and fluency, which are crucial for effective communication. Utilizing shadowing techniques, you can amplify your learning by mimicking the speech patterns and intonations of the speakers.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Jacket and tie - Common formal attire, especially for men.
  • Long dress - A type of women's clothing that reaches the ankles.
  • Dark suit - A formal outfit typically used in professional settings.
  • White pants - Casual or formal trousers that are white in color.
  • Shorts and t-shirt - Casual summer attire often worn for comfort.
  • Yellow skirt - A bright piece of clothing worn by women.
  • Jeans - Casual trousers made of denim, a popular garment choice.
  • Funny hat - An accessory that often adds humor or character to an outfit.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this listening session, consider implementing the shadowing technique to significantly enhance your English pronunciation. Listen to the audio at a comfortable speed, and then try to repeat what you hear as closely as possible. Focus on not just the words, but also the rhythm and intonation of the speaker's voice. Since this video features varied descriptions of clothing, pay attention to how adjectives like "dark," "long," and "funny" are emphasized.

Using a shadowing app can further facilitate this practice. By listening to the sentences multiple times, you can gradually improve your ability to understand and produce English in a more native-like manner. This practice is particularly beneficial for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice, as it helps develop both listening comprehension and verbal articulation. Additionally, employing these techniques on a shadowing site can afford you the opportunity to interact with a variety of accents and speaking styles, further enriching your learning experience.

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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