Shadowing Practice: Phát âm tiếng Anh cơ bản - Tập 1: Âm /i:/ & /i/ [Phát âm tiếng Anh chuẩn #1] - Bảng phiên âm IPA - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Well, hello!
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My name is Liesl from Langmaster Learning System and this is our new series,
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Practicing pronunciation for beginners.
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In this series, we'll focus on minimal pairs and exercises to practice these sounds.
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In this video, we'll learn the first pair, E and I sound.
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Are you ready?
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Let's get started!
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Now, we will start with the E sound.
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To make the sound correctly, keep in mind two steps.
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Step 1.
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Spread your lips into a smile and push your tongue forward in your mouth.
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Step 2.
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Now, move your tongue up a little as you say it.
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Eee.
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Eee is a long sound.
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Now, I want you to watch my mouth carefully and listen with all your attention to how I pronounce this sound.
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Then try your best to mimic the sound.
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OK?
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EE EE EE
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Now move to the sound.
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E Step 1.
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Open your mouth a little for I.
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Do not spread your lips into a smile.
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Step 2.
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Pull your tongue down a little and say I.
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I is shorter, a more relaxed sound than I. If.
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Okay?
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Now look at my mouth carefully. If. If. If.
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Great!
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Now look at these word pairs and see the difference between E and E.
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Sheep.
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Ship.
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Seat.
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Sit.
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Heal.
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Heal.
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Feel.
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Fill.
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Sleep.
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Slip.
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Eat.
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it will will Now we'll practice E and E sounds.
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Listen carefully and repeat after me.
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The E sound.
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easy easy eat eat see
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see please please meet neat
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cheese, cheese, pizza, pizza.
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Stephen doesn't eat meat.
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Stephen doesn't eat meat.
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They order two cheese pizzas.
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They order two cheese pizzas.
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a piece of pizza and one ice cream.
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A piece of pizza and one ice cream.
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Can you see the sea?
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The it sound.
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Think.
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Sit.
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Listen.
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Ticket, ticket.
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Fifteen, fifteen.
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Sick, sick.
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Live, live.
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Heal, heal.
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My mother is cooking.
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Would you like coming with us to the film?
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Would you like coming with us to the film?
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It begins in six minutes.
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It begins in six minutes.
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There are 60 seconds in a minute.
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There are 60 seconds in a minute.
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Listen and circle the word with the E sound.
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A, B, C, D, E,
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F, G, H, I, J,
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K, L, M, N, O,
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P, Q, R, S, T,
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U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
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Listen to the word pairs.
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Write S if the two words are the same,
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or D if the two words are different.
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Heel, heel.
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Ease, ease. Did, deed.
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Dip, dip.
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Eat, eat.
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Sit, seat.
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bin, bean, chip, cheap, feet, feet.
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Listen to each sentence and circle the word you hear.
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He isn't going to leave.
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Try not to slip.
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They want to buy a ship.
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Those hills are very high.
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Did you feel the glass?
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Do you want a seat?
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A B C D
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E F G H
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I J K L
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M N O P Q N
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Q, R, S, T, U,
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V, W, X, Y, Z,
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Hill, Heel, Ease, E, Did, deed, dip, dip.
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Eat, eat.
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Sit, seat.
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Bin, bean.
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Chip, cheap.
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Feet, feet.
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He isn't going to leave.
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Try not to slip.
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They want to buy a ship.
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Those hills are very high.
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Did you feel the glass?
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Do you want a seat?
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Great!
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Now you know how to make the right sound in English.
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Try and practice more to get better results.
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If you found this video helpful, then like and subscribe to our channel to watch more videos.
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And if you want to learn more about pronunciation methods, check out our book, Pronunciation Guide.
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The link is in the description below.
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And if you want to learn more learning English methods,
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leave your phone number and email address in the comment box below.
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I'm Liesl from Langmaster Learning Systems.
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Bye for now!

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About This Lesson

Welcome to our engaging lesson focused on the basic English pronunciation of the vowel sounds /i:/ and /ɪ/. In this session, you will practice recognizing the differences between these two sounds, which are crucial for clear communication. This lesson will guide you through minimal pairs and exercises that highlight the subtle variations in pronunciation. You’ll learn how to correctly articulate these sounds to enhance your English speaking practice. Get ready to improve your skills and boost your confidence as you learn English with YouTube!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Sheep - /i:/ sound
  • Ship - /ɪ/ sound
  • Seat - /i:/ sound
  • Sit - /ɪ/ sound
  • Eat - /i:/ sound
  • It - /ɪ/ sound
  • Easy - /i:/ sound
  • If - /ɪ/ sound

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique in this lesson, start by listening carefully to the pronunciation of each sound presented in the video. Pay special attention to the speed and tone of the instructor. When practicing, try to shadow the sounds by mimicking them immediately after hearing them. For instance, after hearing the long /i:/ sound in the word "sheep," pause briefly, then repeat it out loud, ensuring that you adopt the same mouth movements and intonation.

Using the shadowspeaks method, record yourself while practicing the vowel sounds. This will allow you to hear your own pronunciation and make necessary adjustments. Remember, the key to mastering these sounds lies in consistent practice and deliberate articulation. Don’t hesitate to review sections of the video that you find challenging; repetition is essential for reinforcing your learning. Make this exercise a fun part of your daily routine to steadily improve your English speaking abilities.

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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