Shadowing Practice: Phú Quốc boat accident prompts action | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video
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authorities in Anzhang province convened a high -level meeting on Sunday with national
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and local agencies as well as leaders from the Fukuok special zone to coordinate to respond efforts
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and strengthen safety measures rescue operation medical care
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and treatments for victims have been carried out promptly following directive
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from the Prime Minister Anzhang authorities have ordered stricter oversight of tourist vessels prohibiting the patches unless boats fully Meanwhile,
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the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Construction and local leaders met with the Indian Ambassadors to Vietnam to discuss consular support.
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The Ambassador's price to shift rescue efforts acknowledge the Vietnamese government's support for victims and families
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and expressed gratitude to the medical teams involved in the response.
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and since the incident was reported urgent recovery
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and repatriation efforts have continued throughout the day the Anzang provincial people's committee announced on Sunday
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that the bodies of 15 Indian tourists have been ferried to
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Hatian they are being transferred to it to Ming City for
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handover to their families at the request of the Indian authorities
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17 other tourists were treated at Sun Serena Hospital for work 16 have since been discharged while one remains in hospital.
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Specialists from Chow Rei Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have been sent to assist with treatment.
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Authorities and businesses are providing financial support of US $3 ,400 for the family of each victim
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and US $500 for each survivor.
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In the investigation, Police Agencies of Anzhang Provincial Police has launched criminal proceedings and arrested the captains of the capsized boat.
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57 -years -old Captain Nguyen Hong Hai is being held in criminal detention
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while thwarty to investigate alleged violations of maritime safety regulations.
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Provincial investigators say the probe is being expanded to ensure all those found responsible are dealt with in accordance with the law.
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And the boat incident and the loss comes with it once again reminds us of the high stakes on the water.
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The case also prompted authorities in Anzang Province to launch a comprehensive review of all tourist water transport operations.
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The aim is to address safety shortcomings immediately and also strengthen safety standards before maritime tourism services resume.
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Passenger water transports are required to review all operational conditions before resuming passenger services.
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Anzhang Province is determined to put safety above business operations.
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"Authorities of Anza province and Fukuoka's special economic zone must tighten control over tourist vessels.
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No vessel will be passed unless it is fully safe.
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Passengers safety must come first." "Captains may be properly qualified to operate passenger vessels.
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We will also introduce training programs to help crews respond more quickly
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and effectively in emergency situations." to help them to help them.
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Passenger transport operation might resume on Monday depending on weather conditions.
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However, at this time no vessels will be allowed to depart unless all safety conditions are fully met.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Phú Quốc boat accident prompts action”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: safety, authorities, tourist, vessel, passenger. This video has 33 sentences and 468 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:27. The speaker talks at a steady 136 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| provincial adjective | /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ | Of or pertaining to a province. |
| resume verb | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. |
| maritime adjective | /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ | Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.). |
| strengthen verb | /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ | To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify. |
| allege verb | /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ | To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc. |
| capsize verb | /ˈkæpsaɪz/ | To overturn. |
| consular adjective | Of or pertaining to a consul, or the office thereof. | |
| convene verb | /kənˈviːn/ | To come together; to meet; to unite. |
| handover noun | /ˈhændˌoʊvɚ/ | The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another. |
| repatriation noun | The process of returning of a person to their country of origin or citizenship. | |
| shortcoming noun | /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ | A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal. |
| thwarty adjective | Causing or indicating opposition; adverse; pushy; cross | |
| tighten verb | /ˈtaɪ.tən/ | To make tighter. |
| prohibit verb | /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ | To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit. |
| depart verb | /dɪˈpɑɹt/ | To leave. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| carry out verb | /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ | To hold while moving it out. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | have been carried · was reported · have been ferried |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been carried · have ordered · have continued |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/, shortcoming /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/, detention /dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/, violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: coordinate /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/, investigator /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ̯.təː/, violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like provincial, resume, maritime.
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.