Shadowing Practice: Nói về tuổi tác trong tiếng Anh! - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Em ơi, lấy cộp nước cho anh.
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M. How old are you?
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I'm 29 how old are you?
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I'm 29 too, bat.
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Bat, huh?
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When is your birthday?
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November 10th.
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When is yours?
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January 5th.
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So I'm 10 months older than you.
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M. Wait a second.
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but you're married to my younger sister, M.

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What You’ll Practice in This Video: Talking About Age Fluently

This video is perfect for anyone aiming to sound natural when discussing age, birthdays, and family connections—key skills for daily conversations. Whether you’re chatting with friends or meeting new people, being able to share and ask about ages smoothly is a big fluency milestone. The dialogue keeps it real, with casual back-and-forth that mirrors how people actually talk, making it ideal for shadow speech practice.

Your Go-To Phrases for Age Conversations

Here are the reusable gems from the conversation to add to your toolkit:

  • How old are you? – The most common way to ask someone’s age (keep it casual, not too formal!).
  • I’m [29] too. – A simple way to agree or share you’re the same age.
  • When is your birthday? – A natural follow-up to age talk.
  • So I’m [10 months] older than you. – A handy phrase to compare ages (swap “months” for “years” or “days” as needed).

These phrases work in almost any setting, from coffee chats to family gatherings. Practice saying them out loud—they’re short, but mastering the rhythm will make you sound more confident.

Fix Your Pronunciation: Rhythm and Intonation

One common issue learners face is making age-related questions and answers sound “stiff.” The video’s dialogue uses natural pauses and stress, which is where the shadowing technique comes in. Try shadow speak by repeating the lines right after the speakers—copy their tone, speed, and even the slight “huh?” or “wait a second” that makes the conversation feel real. This helps you nail the relaxed rhythm English speakers use, so you won’t sound like you’re reading from a textbook.

Pay attention to how “How old are you?” is said with a rising intonation (like a question should be!) and how “I’m 29 too” is spoken quickly, with the stress on “too.” These small details make a big difference in how native speakers perceive your fluency.

Ready to level up? Use this video as a learn English with YouTube resource—pause, repeat, and shadow until the phrases feel like second nature. You’ll be chatting about ages like a pro in no time!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsolder than

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →