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Number one.
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You went to the art exhibition last weekend, didn't you?
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Cuối tuần trước bạn đã đi triển lãm nghệ thuật, đúng không?
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You went to the art exhibition last weekend, didn't you?
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Number two.
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The dishwasher is being installed.
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Máy rửa chén đang được lắp đặt.
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The dishwasher is being installed.
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Number three.
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Where do you keep the cartridges for the printer?
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Where do you keep the cartridges for the printer?
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Bạn để hộp mực máy in ở đâu vậy?
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Where do you keep the cartridges for the printer?
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Number 4 Would you like your coffee served before or after the meal?
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Would you like your coffee served before or after the meal?
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Would you like your coffee served before or after the meal?
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Number five.
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What is the new administrative assistant's name?
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Tên của trợ lý hành chính mới là gì?
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What is the new administrative assistant's name?
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Number 6 The doors to the lobby have been left open.
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The doors to the lobby have been left open.
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Cửa vào sành đã bị để mở.
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The doors to the lobby have been left open.
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Number 7.
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Passengers are sitting across from each other.
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Hành khách đang ngồi đối diện nhau.
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Passengers are sitting across from each other.
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Number 8.
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What did the new computer program cost?
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What did the new computer program cost?
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Number 9 Bricks are being replaced on the sidewalk.
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Bricks are being replaced on the sidewalk.
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Gạch đang được thay thế trên bỉa hè.
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Bricks are being replaced on the sidewalk.
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Number 10.
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Is everything ready for this morning's departmental meeting?
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Is everything ready for this morning's departmental meeting?
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Is everything ready for this morning's departmental meeting?
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Number 11.
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Why don't you bring your portfolio to the job interview?
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Why don't you bring your portfolio to the job interview?
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Sao bạn không mang theo hồ sơ cá nhân đến buổi phỏng vấn việc làm?
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Why don't you bring your portfolio to the job interview?
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Number 12 The technician is plugging a cord into the machine.
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The technician is plugging a cord into the machine.
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Kỹ thuật viên đang cắm dây vào máy.
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The technician is plugging a cord into the machine.
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Number 13.
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A customer is checking his appearance in the mirror.
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A customer is checking his appearance in the mirror.
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A customer is checking his appearance in the mirror.
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Number 14 Some food is being placed in the refrigerator.
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Some food is being placed in the refrigerator.
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Một số thực phẩm đang được đặt vào trong tủ lạnh.
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Some food is being placed in the refrigerator.
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Number 15 A worker is loading some equipment into a wheelbarrow.
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A worker is loading some equipment into a wheelbarrow.
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Một công nhân đang chất thiết bị lên xe khuất kít.
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A worker is loading some equipment into a wheelbarrow.
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Number 16.
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With the increase in the petrol prices, we are definitely over budget right now.
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With the increase in the petrol prices, we are definitely over budget right now.
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Với việc giá xăng tăng, hiện giờ chúng ta chắc chắn đã vượt qua ngân sách.
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With the increase in the petrol prices, we are definitely over budget right now.
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Number 17 I would like to return the extension cord I bought two weeks ago, but I can't find my receipt.
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Tôi muốn trả lại dây nối dài mà tôi đã mua hai tuần trước, nhưng tôi không tìm thấy hóa đơn.
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I would like to return the extension cord I bought two weeks ago, but I can't find my receipt.
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Number 18 Highway 64 is right now experiencing heavy traffic because of a car crash this morning.
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Highway 64 is right now experiencing heavy traffic because of a car crash this morning.
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Highway 64 is right now experiencing heavy traffic because of a car crash this morning.
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Number 19 The waitress is so attentive and I think she deserves a generous tip.
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The waitress is so attentive and I think she deserves a generous tip.
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Cô phục vụ rất chú đáo.
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Tôi nghĩ cô ấy xứng đáng được tiền qua hậu hĩnh.
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The waitress is so attentive and I think she deserves a generous tip.
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Number 20 Our homemade cookies are completely free of preservatives.
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Our homemade cookies are completely free of preservatives.
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Bánh quỳ nhà làm của chúng tôi hoàn toàn không chứa chất bảo quản.
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Our homemade cookies are completely free of preservatives.
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Number 21.
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Admission fees, meals and accommodation are all included in the price.
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Admission fees, meals and accommodation are all included in the price.
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Phí vào cổng, bữa ăn và chỗ ở đều đã bao gồm trong giá.
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Admission fees, meals and accommodation are all included in the price.
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Number 22.
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There is an appendix at the end of the book with all the terms listed alphabetically.
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There is an appendix at the end of the book with all the terms listed alphabetically.
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There is an appendix at the end of the book with all the terms listed alphabetically.
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Number 23.
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Because of her communication skills and marketing experience, I think Ms. Jones will be a good asset to the team.
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Because of her communication skills and marketing experience, I think Ms. Jones will be a good asset to the team.
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Với kỹ năng giao tiếp và kinh nghiệm tiếp thị của mình, tôi nghĩ cô Jones sẽ là tài sản quý cho nhóm.
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Because of her communication skills and marketing experience, I think Ms. Jones will be a good asset to the team.
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Number 24.
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The promotional code on the coupon will give you a 15% discount on your next ticket purchase.
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Mã khuyến mãi trên phiếu sẽ giúp bạn được giảm 15% cho lần mua vé tiếp theo.
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The promotional code on the coupon will give you a 15% discount on your next ticket purchase.
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Number 25 Since I'm leaving tomorrow, I would like to know when the latest checkout time is.
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Since I'm leaving tomorrow, I would like to know when the latest checkout time is.
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Since I'm leaving tomorrow, I would like to know when the latest checkout time is.
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Number 26.
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My dietician suggested that all kinds of processed food be totally avoided.
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My dietician suggested that all kinds of processed food be totally avoided.
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My dietician suggested that all kinds of processed food be totally avoided.
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Number 27 This is Roger McKenzie calling on behalf of Guy's Telecom.
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Just to let you know, your phone bill for February is three months overdue.
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This is Roger McKenzie calling on behalf of Gies Telecom.
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Just to let you know, your phone bill for February is three months overdue.
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Tôi là Roger McKenzie gọi thay mặt cho Gies Telecom.
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Xin thông báo, hóa đơn điện thoại tháng 2 của bạn đã quá hạn 3 tháng.
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This is Roger McKenzie calling on behalf of Gee's Telecom.
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Just to let you know, your phone bill for February is three months overdue.
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Number 28.
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In this afternoon's workshop, Dr. Murphy will be presenting his research and analysis on obesity and diet quality.
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In this afternoon's workshop, Dr. Murphy will be presenting his research and analysis on obesity and diet quality.
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Trong buổi hội thảo chiều nay, tiến sĩ Murphy sẽ trình bày nghiên cứu và phân tích của ông về béo phì và chất lượng chế độ ăn.
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In this afternoon's workshop, Dr. Murphy will be presenting his research and analysis on obesity and diet quality.
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Number 29
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Next week, we will be conducting a survey to find out how much
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people are willing to pay to have their packages delivered with express service.
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Next week, we will be conducting a survey to find out how much
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people are willing to pay to have their packages delivered with express service.
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Tuần tới, chúng tôi sẽ tiến hành khảo sát để tìm hiểu mức
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độ sẵn sàng chi trả của người dân cho dịch vụ chuyển phát nhanh.
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Next week, we will be conducting a survey to find out how much
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people are willing to pay to have their packages delivered with express service.
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Number 30 The professor delivering the lecture will be using a lot of equipment we sell here,
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so hopefully the participants will buy it and use it in their workplace.
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The professor delivering the lecture will be using a lot of equipment we sell here, so hopefully the participants will buy it and use it in their workplace.
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Giáo sư Thuyết Trình sẽ sử dụng rất nhiều thiết bị mà chúng tôi bán ở đây, nên hy vọng người tham gia sẽ mua và sử dụng tại nơi làm việc của họ.
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The professor delivering the lecture will be using a lot of equipment we sell here, so hopefully the participants will buy it and use it in their workplace.
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Thank you.

Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Engaging with the content of this video is an effective method for improving your English-speaking skills, especially if you're preparing for exams like the TOEIC or IELTS. The natural dialogues presented in the video mimic real-life conversations, allowing learners to develop a more authentic speaking style. By using the shadowing technique, you can practice your pronunciation while gaining confidence in your speaking abilities. This method involves listening closely to the speaker and then repeating or "shadowing" their speech, which helps reinforce vocabulary and enhances fluency.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key grammatical structures are highlighted. Here are a few important examples:

  • Tag Questions: "You went to the art exhibition last weekend, didn't you?" Tag questions are used to confirm information and keep conversations flowing.
  • Passive Voice: "The dishwasher is being installed." This structure draws attention to actions rather than the doer, which is often used in formal speech.
  • Direct Questions: "Where do you keep the cartridges for the printer?" Direct questions engage listeners and invite interaction, which is crucial in everyday conversations.
  • Conditional Forms: "Would you like your coffee served before or after the meal?" Conditional forms are common in polite requests or offers.

Practicing these structures not only enhances your grammatical knowledge but also prepares you for various speaking scenarios, particularly relevant in the IELTS speaking practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Native speakers often use contractions and reduced forms that can be challenging for non-native learners. Pay attention to these pronunciation pitfalls:

  • Contractions: The phrase "would you" can become "wouldja" in fast speech, which can confuse learners. Practice this to ensure clarity.
  • Connected Speech: In “The doors to the lobby have been left open,” the words connect in a fluid manner, which can alter the expected sound. Shadowing this type of speech improves listening comprehension.
  • Vowel Reduction: In rapid speech, words like "to" may sound more like "ta," which is a common phenomenon in conversational English.

By identifying these pronunciation traps and applying the shadow speech method, learners can significantly improve their spoken English, making their communication more effective and natural. Utilizing a reliable shadowing site can further enhance your practice and 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.