Shadowing Practice: Phát âm chuẩn - Anh ngữ đặc biệt: Illegal Immigrants and Taxes (VOA) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report.
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report.
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Immigration is an important issue in the American presidential race.
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Some candidates argue that immigrants cost U.S taxpayers a lot of money.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform says people living illegally in the U.S cost the economy about $113 billion every year.
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That group, which supports stronger limits on immigration,
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says state and local governments pay most of the cost.
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But how much do undocumented immigrants pay in taxes?
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The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy is a politically neutral research group.
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It says people living in the U.S illegally pay more than $11.5 billion a year in state and local taxes.
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Matt Gardner is executive director of the Institute.
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He says it is difficult to know the exact costs of illegal immigration
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but he says eleven point five billion dollars a year is a lot of money for state
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and local governments the Institute estimate that undocumented immigrants would pay about two point one
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billion dollars more if they were permitted to work legally.
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The Pew Research Center says there are more than 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States.
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They make up about 3.5% of the nation's population.
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Most of them live in six states California Texas Florida New York New Jersey and Illinois
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the Congressional Budget Office released a report on the effect of illegal immigrants on state
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and local budgets it says state
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and local governments get more in tax money from illegal immigrants than those governments have to spend on services for them.
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For VOA Learning English, I'm Carolyn Prasuti.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on the pronunciation and comprehension of key concepts related to immigration and taxation in the United States. By listening to the provided transcript and engaging in shadowing exercises, you will enhance your English speaking skills while gaining insights into socio-economic issues. This practice aims to improve your fluency and prepare you for IELTS speaking practice by utilizing effective shadow speak techniques. You will not only work on your pronunciation but also learn to express complex ideas clearly and confidently.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Illegal immigrants: Individuals residing in a country without legal permission.
  • Taxpayer: A person or organization that pays taxes to the government.
  • Economy: The system by which goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.
  • State and local taxes: Taxes collected by individual states or local governments.
  • Undocumented immigrants: Another term for illegal immigrants, often used to emphasize their lack of legal documentation.
  • Political neutral: Not supporting any particular political agenda or bias.
  • Budget: An estimate of revenue and expenses planned for a specific period.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your shadowing practice with this video, follow these tips:

  • Listen attentively: Focus on the speaker’s tone and rhythm to internalize natural speech patterns.
  • Start slow: Replay sections where the speaker talks faster, practicing each segment at a slower pace before trying to match the original speed.
  • Imitate the intonation: Pay close attention to the rise and fall of the speaker’s voice; this will help you sound more fluent and engaging.
  • Utilize pause and repeat: Pause after key phrases and repeat what you’ve heard to improve both your speaking and listening skills.
  • Record your shadow speech: Compare your pronunciation with the original audio to identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the content: Discuss the topics raised in the transcript with others, using the vocabulary learned to deepen your comprehension while practicing speaking skills.

By following these tips and engaging in shadowing regularly, you will see improvements in your speaking and listening abilities, which will benefit you in achieving a higher performance in IELTS speaking practice.

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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