Shadowing Practice: Luyện đọc và trả lời câu hỏi tiếng anh lớp 7 - UNIT 1: HOBBIES - #short - Learn English Speaking with Video

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My name's Susan.
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I have two favorite hobbies.
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My first hobby is reading.
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I started to do it when I was four years old.
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The first time I did it I felt interested.
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So I kept reading.
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I enjoy reading because it can make me relaxed and calm.
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Moreover, it can give me an imagination so I can write books in the future.
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I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too.
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My second hobby is gardening.
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I have made a small garden and planted many beds of flowers.
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In the spring season, my garden is full of beautiful flowers.
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I have a separate plot for vegetables, carrots, potatoes, etc. In the evening, I water the plants and remove the weeds.
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I love sitting in my garden and reading my books.
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It is very pleasant to be there.

Get to Know Susan's Hobbies: A Friendly Dialogue for Practice

In the video, we meet Susan, a learner sharing her two favorite hobbies—reading and gardening. Her warm, conversational tone makes this dialogue perfect for English speaking practice, whether you're prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more natural. Let's dive into how this simple conversation can boost your skills!

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "I started to do it when I was four years old" – Great for talking about when you began a hobby or skill.
  • "It can make me relaxed and calm" – Use this to describe how activities affect your mood.
  • "Moreover, it can give me an imagination" – "Moreover" adds depth to your reasons, useful for IELTS speaking practice.
  • "I have a separate plot for vegetables" – Perfect for describing organization in a space (like a garden or room).
  • "It is very pleasant to be there" – A simple way to express enjoyment of a place.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide to Master This Dialogue

The shadowing technique is a fantastic way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use it with this video:

  1. Listen first: Watch the video once to understand Susan's story. Notice her pace and intonation—she speaks slowly, which is ideal for beginners.
  2. Repeat immediately: Play a short 2-3 second clip, pause, and repeat it out loud. Try to match her tone and rhythm. This trains your mouth to form sounds like a native.
  3. Focus on tricky words: Words like "imagination" or "vegetables" might be tough. Break them into syllables (im-ag-in-a-tion) and practice until they flow.
  4. Add emotion: Susan sounds happy when talking about her garden. Copy that warmth—emotion makes your speech more natural, a key tip for IELTS speaking practice.
  5. Record yourself: Compare your recording to the video. Notice where you stumble, then repeat those parts. A shadowing site can help, but even your phone works!

With practice, you'll start to speak more confidently. Remember, every small step counts—keep going, and you'll see progress in no time!

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.