Shadowing Practice: Phát âm tiếng Anh cơ bản - Tập 15: Âm /θ/ & /ð/ [Phát âm tiếng Anh chuẩn #1] - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, my name is Liesl from Langmaster Learning System and this is our series practicing pronunciation for beginners.
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And in this video we'll learn the consonant pair and V.
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Are you ready?
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Let's get started.
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We'll start with the sound.
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To make this sound, firstly, put the tip of your tongue between your front teeth.
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Then blow out the air between your tongue and the top of your teeth.
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Don't use your voice to sound.
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Now I want you to watch my mouth carefully and then try your best to mimic the sound okay?
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Now, let's move to the sound.
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Step 1.
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Firstly, make the sound.
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Step 2.
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Use your voice to make the sound.
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Okay, now look at my mouth carefully.
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WUW WUW WUW Now we'll practice the TH and W sounds.
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Listen carefully and then repeat after me.
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The sound.
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Thief.
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Thief.
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Thin.
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Thin.
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Third, third.
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Mouth, mouth.
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North, north.
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Everything, everything.
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One third is 30%, right?
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One third is 30%, right?
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Kathy is the author of the math book.
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Kathy is the author of the math book.
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I thought he was an athlete.
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I thought he was an athlete.
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The M sound.
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Van, van.
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Father, father.
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Wither, wither.
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Their, their.
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Clothing, clothing clothing My mother soothed the teething baby
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My mother soothed the teething baby What are those things over there?
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What are those things over there?
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Did you go there together?
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Did you go there together?
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Listen and fill in the blanks.
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I thought April the 12th was a Tuesday, but it's a Thursday.
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I've got three birthdays this month.
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Three birthdays?
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What do you mean?
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My wife's sons and daughters.
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It's 13 degrees in the north and 30 degrees in the south.
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Listen and circle the words you hear.
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taught, three, both, maths, tin, thanks, sheet.
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Listen and choose the best answer.
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What are you thinking about? Can I have another?
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Are you good at maths?
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Where's the bathroom?
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What are those things over there?
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Is the plural of tooth teeth?
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Is today the 4th or the 5th?
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I thought April the 12th was a Tuesday, but it's a Thursday.
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I've got three birthdays this month.
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Three birthdays?
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What do you mean?
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My wife's sons and daughters.
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It's 13 degrees in the north and 30 degrees in the south.
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taught, three, both, maths, tin, thanks, sheet.
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What are you thinking about? Can I have another?
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Are you good at maths?
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Where's the bathroom?
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What are those things over there?
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Is the plural of tooth teeth?
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Is today the fourth or the fifth?
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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.

Context & Background

In this engaging video from a pronunciation series aimed at beginners, the speaker, Liesl, introduces learners to two challenging English consonant sounds: /θ/ and /ð/. Mastering these sounds is essential for clear communication in English since they frequently appear in everyday conversation. By practicing these sounds, learners not only enhance their English speaking practice but also build confidence in their pronunciation skills. Liesl emphasizes the importance of mimicking the sounds accurately by observing mouth movements, which is a key technique in improving English pronunciation through targeted practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

Improving your English speaking practice means being able to converse naturally. Here are five important phrases extracted from the video that can help you in daily communication:

  • Thief - someone who steals.
  • Thin - describing someone or something with little thickness.
  • Third - the ordinal number following second.
  • Everything - all things; totality.
  • Father - male parent.

Using these phrases in context will not only aid in your vocabulary expansion but also help incorporate the specific sounds into your speech, ensuring your practice is effective.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To tackle the particular challenges of this video and improve your pronunciation, follow these steps in your shadow speech practice:

  1. Listen Carefully: Start by watching the video attentively, focusing on the way the speaker forms the sounds /θ/ and /ð/. Notice the position of the tongue and the flow of air.
  2. Practice the Sounds: Try producing the /θ/ sound first by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air without using your voice. Practice this repeatedly until it feels natural.
  3. Introduce Your Voice: Next, incorporate your voice into the /ð/ sound. Repeat after the speaker, following their mouth movements. Sounds like "this" and "that" are great starting points.
  4. Mimic the Phrases: Once you're comfortable with the sounds, shadow the phrases provided earlier. Try to match the tempo and intonation of the speaker as closely as possible.
  5. Engage with Context: Use the phrases in your own sentences. For instance, “The thief was caught yesterday” or “My father is a great storyteller.” This will help reinforce your learning while allowing you to practice in relevant contexts.

By diligently shadowing the speaker and incorporating these techniques into your learning routine, you will significantly improve your English pronunciation and boost your overall speaking confidence. So, grab your device, and let’s learn English with YouTube!

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.