Shadowing Practice: ngày 30 tháng 9, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following talk.
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Hello, my name is Scott Beasley, your instructor.
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Throughout this workshop today, you'll learn all about how to prepare your finances for retirement.
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By investing in the right areas, you'll have a comfortable lifestyle.
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To help individuals track their assets, I released a new software program last month.
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You can download the trial version for free from my website.
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Now, for the first part of this workshop, you'll be divided into small groups.
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You each have a number printed on your name tag.
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You should look for the people with the same number as you.

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “ngày 30 tháng 9, 2026”. This video has 9 sentences and 102 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:37. The speaker talks at a natural 166 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
workshop noun/ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.
refer verb/ɹɪˈfɜː/To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
invest verb/ɪnˈvɛst/To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
lifestyle noun/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
asset noun/ˈæsɛt/A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.
divide verb/dɪˈvaɪd/To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
instructor noun/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/One who instructs; a teacher.
download verb/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
comfortable adjective/ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
finance noun/fɪˈnæns/The management of money and other assets.
prepare verb/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
print verb/pɹɪnt/To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine.
retirement noun/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/An act of retiring; withdrawal.

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 itbe divided
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideashould look
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionyou'll learn · you'll have · you'll be

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like workshop, refer, invest.

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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