Shadowing Practice: Phát âm tiếng Anh cơ bản - Tập 1: Âm /i:/ và /i/ - Phát âm tiếng Anh chuẩn bảng phiên âm IPA - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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hello to all of my beloved students this is the new series of pronunciation guide for beginners
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hello to all of my beloved students this is the new series of pronunciation guide for beginners
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by langmaster learning system and me liezel we'll look at all the sounds of spoken english
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and practice each sound with words and sentences in this very first video we'll learn the e and sounds.
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Are you ready?
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This is Langmaster Learning System.
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Let's go.
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Now we will start with the E sound.
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To make the sound correctly, keep in mind the following two steps.
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Step one, spread your lips into a smile and push your tongue forward in your mouth.
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Step two, move your tongue up a little as you say it.
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E is a long sound.
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Now I want you to watch my mouth carefully and pay attention to how I pronounce the sound.
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Then try your best to mimic the sound.
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ee ee ee
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now let's move on to the ih sound step one open your mouth a little
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keep your lips relaxed no smiling this time Step two.
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Pull your tongue down a little and say I.
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I is a shorter, more relaxed sound than E.
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Now look at my mouth carefully.
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E, E, E, E.
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Now look at these word pairs and see the difference between E and E.
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sheep ship seat sit Heel, hill.
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Feel, fill.
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Sleep, slip.
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Eat, it.
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Weal, will.
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Now we'll practice the EE and EH sounds.
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Listen carefully and repeat after me.
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The EE sound.
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easy eat see please
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meat cheese pizza Stephen doesn't eat meat.
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They order two cheese pizzas.
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One ice cream.
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Can you see the sea?
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And for the ih sound.
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Think.
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Sit.
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Listen think sit listen ticket sick live heal
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My mother is cooking.
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Would you like to come with us to watch the film?
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It begins in six minutes.
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There are 60 seconds in a minute.
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Listen to the following word pairs.
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Write S if the two words are the same,
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or D if the two are different. is did eat
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sit bean chip cheap 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 sleep.
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They want to buy a sheep.
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Those hills are very high.
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Did you fill the glass?
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Do you want a seat?
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Listen to the following word pairs.
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Not S if the two words are the same or D if the two are different.
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Heel. Is. Did.
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Eat.
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Sit.
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Bean.
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Chip.
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Cheap.
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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 Try not to sleep.
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They want to buy a sheep.
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Those hills are very high.
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Did you fill the glass?
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Do you want a seat?
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And now you know how to make the right sounds in English.
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Practice regularly for best results.
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For more helpful lessons, subscribe to our channel.
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And if you want to learn about our pronunciation methods, leave your phone number and email address in the comment box below.
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I'm Liesl from Langmaster Learning System.
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Bye for now.

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About This Lesson

Welcome to your essential guide for mastering English pronunciation! In this lesson, you will practice the distinct sounds of /i:/ and /ɪ/, which are crucial for clear communication in English. Understanding the differences between these sounds will enhance your english speaking practice and boost your confidence while speaking. We will explore various words that contain these sounds, allowing you to hear and mimic the correct pronunciation, which is vital for your overall language development.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • sheep
  • ship
  • seat
  • sit
  • heel
  • hill
  • easy
  • think

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation, utilize the technique of shadowing. This involves listening to a native speaker's pronunciation at the pace of this lesson and then immediately attempting to repeat what you hear. The key is to focus on the speed and tone of the speaker. Begin by watching closely how the mouth moves, as visual cues can greatly aid your understanding of sound production.

For the /i:/ sound, make sure to spread your lips and position your tongue accordingly while practicing words like "sheep" and "seat". For the /ɪ/ sound, relax your lips and keep your mouth open slightly as in "sit" and "ship". Try repeating short phrases such as "Can you see the sea?" and "He isn’t going to leave" to build fluency. Remember, precise repetition helps solidify your learning and improves your english speaking practice.

Engaging regularly with shadowing exercises on a shadowing site or through other resources will significantly enhance your abilities. The more you practice, the better your pronunciation will become. Don't hesitate to record yourself and listen back; it’s a great way to identify areas for improvement! With consistent effort, you’ll notice distinct progress in your ability to produce English sounds accurately, paving the way for effective communication.

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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