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From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report.
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report.
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Netflix is a popular video streaming service.
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It is based in the United States.
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It streams or plays movies and television shows over the Internet for a monthly cost.
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The service had been offered in 60 countries, including the United States.
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It recently began offering its service in 130 more countries around the world.
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The company says its goal is to be in 200 countries by the end of the year.
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Reed Hastings is the chief executive officer of Netflix.
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He says Netflix is in nearly every country in the world.
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He believes that this is the birth of a worldwide television network.
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India, Nigeria, Russia, and Saudi Arabia are among the new countries added recently.
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In July, the company said it would also target China.
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But now it says that plans to expand there later this year have been delayed.
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Netflix started in 1997 as a movie rental service.
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Movies were sent to customers through the mail.
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The movies and television shows were on video discs or DVDs.
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In recent years, Netflix has become even more popular as a result of its Internet streaming service.
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Netflix is now also a creator of shows for streaming.
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Brian Blau is with the information technology research and advisory company Gartner.
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He told the Reuters news agency that there is a demand for Netflix outside its usual market.
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Netflix does not offer its service in China,
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but it has added simplified and traditional Chinese to the 17 languages it currently supports.
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Not all shows are available in all languages.
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For now, some are available only in English.
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For VOA Learning English, I'm Ann Ball.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video from VOA Learning English provides an excellent opportunity to improve English pronunciation while gaining insights into a globally recognized service—Netflix. By practicing with this context, learners can effectively enhance their speaking skills and confidence. Engaging with media like this helps learners absorb the rhythm and intonation of native speakers, making it easier to adopt a natural speaking style.

Moreover, following along with the video's informative content allows you to learn English with YouTube in a relaxed setting. This specific topic invites discussions about technology and media, which are prevalent in daily conversations. By shadowing the speaker, you not only learn vocabulary related to streaming services but also get used to expressing opinions about them, a valuable skill in both casual and formal discussions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The transcript contains several key grammatical structures and expressions worth noting:

  • “is based in”: This phrase indicates the location of a business or organization. Using such phrases can help you describe where entities are situated.
  • “began offering its service”: This past tense structure helps explain when actions were initiated. Practicing this form is crucial for narrating past events.
  • “the company says its goal is”: This expression emphasizes future objectives and can be effectively used when discussing plans or ambitions.
  • “has become”: This present perfect structure conveys an ongoing change and is useful for discussing the evolution of trends or services.

By incorporating these structures into your speaking practice, you will enhance your ability to articulate complex ideas and engage in more sophisticated dialogues.

Common Pronunciation Traps

In the context of this video, learners may encounter certain pronunciation challenges:

  • “Netflix”: The initial 'N' sound combined with the 't' can be tricky. Practice saying it slowly, breaking it down into syllables: Net-flix.
  • “countries”: The ending sounds can lead to confusion. Focus on pronouncing it as cun-tries rather than cun-treez.
  • “streaming”: The 'str' blend is often difficult for non-native speakers. Practice saying it slowly to ensure clarity: str-ee-ming.

By paying attention to these common pronunciation traps, learners can significantly enhance their clarity and effectiveness in communication, making interactions smoother and more engaging. Utilize shadow speech techniques to master these sounds, and consider how the learned vocabulary fits within the broader context of discussions about technology and entertainment.

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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