Shadowing Practice: ngày 28 tháng 9, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “ngày 28 tháng 9, 2026”. This video has 13 sentences and 96 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:40. The speaker talks at a steady 146 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 2 of its 13 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 10 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| electronics noun | /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/ | The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of… |
| dispose verb | /dɪsˈpoʊz/ | To eliminate or to get rid of something. |
| unfortunately adverb | /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ | Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. |
| item noun | /ˈaɪ.təm/ | A distinct physical object. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| television noun | /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ | An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound. |
| conversation noun | /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ | Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. |
| mention verb | /ˈmɛnʃən/ | To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify |
| remove verb | /ɹɪˈmuːv/ | To delete. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How can I help you?
- Do you provide a pickup service?
- No, unfortunately you'll have to bring everything here yourself.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might take |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | We'll take · you'll have |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm preparing |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to bring |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/, mention /ˈmɛnʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: electronics /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/, unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/, television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like electronics, dispose, unfortunately.
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.