Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe tiếng Anh| Unit 4| Tactics For listening Basic - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 4 Time.
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Page 14.
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Two.
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Let's listen.
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Listen and write the correct time on each clock.
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One.
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Excuse me, what's the time?
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Uh, it's 10 :15.
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Thanks.
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Two.
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Do you have the time?
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Let me see.
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Yeah, it's 10 after 2.
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210?
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Thanks.
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3. What time is it now?
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Hey, it's exactly 12 o 'clock.
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Midnight.
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Happy New Year!
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4. Can you tell me the time, please?
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Yeah, it's 11 .30.
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Wow, I'm late.
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Thanks.
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5. Do you know what time it is?
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Yeah, it's a quarter to four.
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Thanks a lot.
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6. I'm late again.
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What time is it now?
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It's 7 :50.
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Class starts at 8.
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I've only got 10 minutes.
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Page 15.
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3. Let's Listen.
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Task 1.
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Listen to these radio announcements.
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Circle the correct time.
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1. you are listening to star radio at 90 .9 on your
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fm dial the station with the best classic rock in town
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the time is 7 15 time for more classic rock from 90 2.
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This is WBYZ 105 .1 FM and the time is coming up to 10 :05
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and we've got more music for you so stay tuned.
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3. You are listening to X98 .5 on your FM dial, the jazz station.
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The time now is just a minute away from 2 o 'clock you 4.
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This is your AM Station Talk Radio WXYZ.
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Time now is 11 :02.
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Don't touch that dial.
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5. This is the BBC.
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The time is 6 :15.
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6. You are tuned to WQXR.
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your classical music station.
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And the time is exactly 1 :40.
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Time for the Ninth Symphony.
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7. This is 1010 News Radio, the station with all the news all the time.
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Time now is 9 .30.
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8. This is your station for easy listening, KABC.
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The time right now going on 5 .05.
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Page 15 3.
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Let's listen.
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Task 2.
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Listen again and circle the correct radio station.
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1. you are listening to star radio at 90 .9 on your
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fm dial the station with the best classic rock in town
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the time is 7 15 time for more classic rock from 90 Two.
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This is WBYZ 105 .1 FM and the time is coming up to 10 :05
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and we've got more music for you so stay tuned.
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3. You are listening to X98 .5 on your FM dial, the jazz station.
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The time now is just a minute away from two o 'clock you 4.
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This is your AM Station Talk Radio WXYZ.
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Time now is 11 :02.
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Don't touch that dial.
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5. This is the BBC.
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The time is 6 :15.
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6. You are tuned to WQXR.
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your classical music station.
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And the time is exactly 1 :40.
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Time for the Ninth Symphony.
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7. This is 1010 News Radio, the station with all the news, all the time.
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Time now is 9 .30.
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8. This is your station for easy listening, KABC.
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The time right now going on 5 :05.
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page 16 for Let's listen.
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Task 1: People are calling about showtimes for movies.
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Listen and write the showtimes you hear.
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One.
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Thank you for calling Cinema World.
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Our box office opens every afternoon at 2 .30.
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Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday in Rome, starring Gina Jones.
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Showtimes are 3 .40, 3 .40.
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545, 755, and 1015.
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Two.
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In Cinema B, we are showing Hong Kong Warrior.
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Showtimes are 4 :30, 6 :40, 8 :30, and 10 :45.
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Don't forget to visit our new coffee bar located next to Cinema Bee.
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It's open every day from 2 .30 to 10 .30.
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3. In Cinema C, we are showing Ralph the Rabbit.
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Showtimes are 3 o 'clock, 4 :40, 6 :30, and 8 :15.
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Also, at 10 o 'clock, tonight only, a sneak preview of Crazy Cops, Hollywood's latest comedy action film.
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4. In Cinema D, we are showing the alien from Saturn.
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Showtimes are 3 :20, 510, 720, and 940.
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Don't forget, our box office closes every evening at 9 .55.
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Page 16.
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4. Let's listen.
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Task 2 Listen again.
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Write the times.
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One.
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Thank you for calling Cinema World.
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Our box office opens every afternoon at 2 :30.
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Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday in Rome, starring Gina Jones.
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Showtimes are 3 .40, 3 .40.
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545, 755, and 1015.
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Two.
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In Cinema B, we are showing Hong Kong Warrior.
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Showtimes are 4 :30, 6 :40, 8 :30, and 10 :45.
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Don't forget to visit our new coffee bar located next to Cinema Bee.
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It's open every day from 2 .30 to 10 .30.
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3. In Cinema C, we are showing Ralph the Rabbit.
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Showtimes are 3 o 'clock, 440, 630, and 815.
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Also, at 10 o 'clock, tonight only, a sneak preview of Crazy Cops, Hollywood's latest comedy action film.
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Four.
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In Cinema D, we are showing the alien from Saturn.
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Showtimes are 3 :20, 510, 720, and 940.
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Don't forget, our box office closes every evening at 9 .55.
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Real-Life Time-Telling Scenarios to Boost Your English

Imagine asking for the time in a busy café, catching a train, or tuning into a radio show—these are the everyday moments the video focuses on. The dialogues and announcements in Unit 4 teach you to understand and respond to time-related questions naturally, a critical skill for english speaking practice and real-world communication. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to feel confident in daily interactions, mastering time-telling helps you sound more fluent and connected.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "What's the time?" / "Do you have the time?" – Polite, common ways to ask for the time.
  • "10 after 2" / "a quarter to four" – Casual phrases for 2:10 and 3:45 (more natural than "2:10" in speech).
  • "Exactly 12 o'clock" – Emphasizes precision, great for clarity in conversations.
  • "The time is coming up to 10:05" – A radio-style phrase to signal an upcoming time, useful for descriptive speaking.
  • "I've only got 10 minutes" – Expresses urgency, perfect for real-life situations like running late.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Like a Pro

The shadowing technique (or shadow speak) is a proven way to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s your task: Play the video’s dialogues and radio announcements, then repeat each line immediately after you hear it—try to match the speed, tone, and stress. Focus on phrases like "a quarter to four" and "time for more classic rock" to mimic natural rhythm. For shadowspeak practice, record yourself and compare it to the original; note where your timing or pronunciation differs. Do this for 5 minutes daily, and you’ll notice your speaking feels more effortless in no time. This exercise isn’t just about time—it’s about training your brain to think and speak in English, a key step for success in IELTS speaking practice and beyond.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare tuned
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe best
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware listening · is coming · are calling

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →