Shadowing Practice: October 4, 2025 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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It's easy to stay informed.
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Exactly.
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So stay with us.
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We've got a packed show ahead with everything you need to know right here on Vietnam Today Newsline.
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Now I want to talk more about the channel Vietnam Today that just went on air on September 7, 2025.
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The channel features about 30 programs in English aiming to promote the image of Vietnam to the world.
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Yes, and you, the viewers are witnessing this special beginning as we speak.
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But what about the preparation works to make this happen?
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Now here's the answer.
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As Vietnam strengthens its global presence, the launch of Vietnam today comes at a perfect time.
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And it already earns praise from diplomats, academics and businesses worldwide.
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It serves as a trusted voice for Vietnam
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while creating a platform to connect the country with the world and foster mutual understanding.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 13 sentences and 140 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:51. The speaker talks at a natural 164 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| earn verb | /ɝn/ | To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| foster verb | /ˈfɒstə/ | To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child. |
| preparation noun | /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
| praise verb | /pɹeɪz/ | To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship. |
| mutual adjective | /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ | Having the same relationship, each to each other. |
| inform verb | /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ | To communicate knowledge to. |
| strengthen verb | /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ | To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify. |
| viewer noun | /ˈvju.ɚ/ | Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator. |
| diplomat noun | /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ | A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations |
| launch verb | /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ | To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force. |
| platform noun | /ˈplætfɔɹm/ | A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made. |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| academic adjective | /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/ | Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato. |
| promote verb | /pɹəˈmoʊt/ | To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank. |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, academic /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like earn, connect, foster.
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.