Shadowing Practice: Self-introduction: Cách giới thiệu bản thân bằng tiếng Anh - Learn English Speaking with Video

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My name is Anna.
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I am 10 years old.
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I live in a big city with my family.
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I go to school from Monday to Friday.
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My favorite subject is math because I like learning about numbers.
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I am also good at playing the piano.
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In my free time, I enjoy reading books and playing badminton.
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My dream is to become a doctor in the future.
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I want to help sick people and make them feel better.
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Doctors are very important because they save lives and take care of others.
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I will study hard so I can work in a big hospital one day.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Self-introduction: Cách giới thiệu bản thân bằng tiếng Anh" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.