Shadowing Practice: Phát âm chuẩn - Anh ngữ đặc biệt: Social Entrepreneurs (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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Social entrepreneurs are people who create startup companies that would help fields such as the environment,
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health care, or agriculture.
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These entrepreneurs use new ways of doing things to try to solve important economic and social problems.
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Their companies can be for-profit or non-profit organizations.
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Funding for social entrepreneurs is increasing.
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Money is coming from foundations, institutional investors, and individuals.
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Kiplinger is a personal finance publication in Washington, D.C.
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It reported that the amount of money going into socially responsible investing almost doubled from 2012 to 2014,
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to more than $6 trillion.
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The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in Geneva,
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Switzerland, is a foundation that helps social entrepreneurs around the world.
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Each year, the foundation works with the World Economic Forum to search for outstanding social innovators
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with business models that are proven to drive social and environmental change.
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Like all entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs reinvest their profits in the enterprise to expand it.
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Kristen Groose-Richmond is the co-founder of Revolution Foods.
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Her company in Oakland, California provides fresh food for families and schools.
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It is active in 11 states and Washington, D.C.
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said social entrepreneurs are driven by their values and she gives this advice
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align yourself with a team a board and investors who believe in your mission For VOA Learning English,
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I'm Ann Ball.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English pronunciation and comprehension skills by practicing with a transcript from the VOA Learning English program. The focus is on social entrepreneurship, a concept that combines business acumen with social impact. As you engage with this content, you'll be practicing your speaking ability through the shadowing technique, a method where you listen to speech and repeat it simultaneously. This exercise will not only improve your pronunciation but also familiarize you with the pace and intonation used in professional English communication. By incorporating key vocabulary and phrases from the video, you will broaden your language skills in a meaningful context, making it easier to communicate in discussions about social issues and entrepreneurship. Whether you're watching with purpose or simply enjoying the material, this lesson allows you to learn English with YouTube effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Social entrepreneurs - Individuals who establish businesses to address social and environmental issues.
  • Startup companies - Newly established businesses typically aimed at solving a problem in the market.
  • Funding - Financial support for a project or business, crucial for startup success.
  • For-profit and non-profit organizations - Types of companies that can either generate profit or focus solely on social goals.
  • Socially responsible investing - Investing that considers the social and environmental impact of businesses.
  • Business models - Strategies that outline how a company will generate revenue and deliver value.
  • Reinvest profits - Using the earned income from a business to further its growth and development.
  • Values-driven - A term that refers to actions and decisions made according to a set of personal or organizational values.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience using the shadow speech method, follow these specific tips tailored to the content of this lesson:

  • Slow it Down: Start by watching the video at a slower playback speed. This will help you catch the details of each word and phrase as the speaker discusses social entrepreneurship.
  • Repeat After the Speaker: As you play the video, pause frequently to repeat phrases right after the speaker. This encourages you to mimic their pronunciation and pace.
  • Focus on Intonation: Pay attention to how the speaker emphasizes certain words. Imitating their tone can help you sound more natural when using these phrases.
  • Use a Mirror: Stand in front of a mirror as you repeat the phrases. This allows you to observe your mouth movements and improve your articulation.
  • Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your shadow speaking practice. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the Material: After shadowing, try to summarize the video's content in your own words. This reinforces comprehension and builds your vocabulary related to social issues.

Remember, consistent practice using the shadowspeaks method will significantly enhance your English speaking skills.

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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