Shadowing Practice: Ninh Binh adds new national treasure | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Dating back to the Chen Dynasty, which has been recognized as a national treasure in Ningbing.
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Known as the Langhua Stone Pedestal, the artifact was carved from a single block of green stone, nearly three meters long and weighing about 12 .8 tons.
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An inscription on the artifact dates its creation back to 1364, during the reign of King Chenzutong.
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It is an original and unique artifact
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and the earliest precisely dated 10 dynasty stone pedestal of its kind found in Vietnam at the time of its nomination.
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Despite centuries of history, the artifact has largely retained its original structure and artistic features.

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You're practicing English with "Ninh Binh adds new national treasure | Vietnam Today" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.