Shadowing Practice: Shadowing HSK 3-4 | 100 Câu Hỏi Đáp Tiếng Trung Thông Dụng - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hello and welcome back to my channel.
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understand but cannot speak (idiom); unable to express what one thinks That's the trouble with a lot of people Today we're going to challenge 100 of the most commonly used quizzes It'll only take 10 minutes.
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Help you revolutionize your reaction time You can read along with me.
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to improve pronunciation and intonation Are you ready?
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We'll start now.
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How's your health these days?
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I'm fine, thanks for asking.
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How's your health these days?
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I'm fine, thanks for asking.
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What's your name?
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My name is Wang. Everyone calls me Wang.
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What's your name?
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My name is Wang. Everyone calls me Wang.
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What country are you from?
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I'm Vietnamese. I'm from Hanoi.
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What country are you from?
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I'm Vietnamese. I'm from Hanoi.
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How old are you?
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I'm 25 and I just graduated from college.
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How old are you?
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I'm 25 and I just graduated from college.
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What's your birthday?
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My birthday is October 20th.
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What's your birthday?
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My birthday is October 20th.
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How long have you been studying Chinese?
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I've been learning for over a year now How long have you been studying Chinese?
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I've been learning for over a year now Do you find Chinese grammar difficult?
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I think the grammar's okay, but the kanji are hard to memorize.
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Do you find Chinese grammar difficult?
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I think the grammar is okay, but the kanji are hard to memorize What's your specialty?
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My specialty is international trade.
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What's your specialty?
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My specialty is international trade.
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Where do you work?
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I work as a translator for a foreign company.
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Where do you work?
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I work as a translator for a foreign company.
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What time do you go to work?
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I go to work at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
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What time do you go to work?
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I go to work at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
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Are you busy at work?
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I've been working overtime a lot lately, and I'm tired.
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Are you busy at work?
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I've been working overtime a lot lately, and I'm tired.
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What time does today's meeting start?
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The manager wants to postpone it until 3:00 p.m.
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What time does today's meeting start?
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The manager wants to postpone it until 3:00 p.m.
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When are you going to quit?
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I haven't decided yet. I'd like to reconsider.
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When are you going to quit?
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I haven't decided yet. I'd like to reconsider.
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Do you get paid well?
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The pay isn't great, but the benefits are good.
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Are you getting paid well?
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The pay isn't great, but the benefits are great.
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Can you help me with this?
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No problem. I'll do my best to help you.
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Can you help me with this?
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No problem. I'll do my best to help you.
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How do you get to the office every day?
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I'm used to taking the subway because there's no traffic.
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How do you get to the office every day?
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I'm used to taking the subway because there's no traffic.
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Is it easy to get around here?
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It's a long way from the city, but it's easy to get around.
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Is it easy to get around here?
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It's a long way from the city, but it's easy to get around.
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Is your house far from the office?
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The walk takes about 15 minutes Is your house far from the office?
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The walk takes about 15 minutes Where do you usually eat lunch?
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I always eat in the company cafeteria.
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Where do you usually eat lunch?
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I always eat in the company cafeteria.
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
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I like to watch movies online or listen to music What do you like to do in your spare time?
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I like to watch movies online or listen to music Can you cook?
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I only know how to cook simple things, like eggs.
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Can you cook?
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I only know how to cook simple things, like eggs.
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What's your favorite Chinese food?
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My favorites are hot pot and mapo tofu.
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What's your favorite Chinese food?
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My favorites are hot pot and mapo tofu.
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How much is this dress?
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This one's 20% off for 200 bucks.
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How much is this dress?
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This one's 20% off for 200 bucks.
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What's your cell phone number?
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Remember, my number is 12345.
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What's your cell phone number?
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Remember, my number is 12345.
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What's your hobby?
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I'm interested in sports, especially soccer.
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What's your hobby?
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I'm interested in sports, especially soccer.
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How's the weather today?
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The sun is shining, it's a good day to go out How's the weather today?
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The sun is shining and it's a good day to go out Is it going to rain tomorrow?
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The weather report says it's going to be cold and rainy tomorrow.
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Is it going to rain tomorrow?
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The weather report says it's going to be cold and rainy tomorrow.
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What's your favorite season?
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My favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather What's your favorite season?
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My favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather What's the temperature now?
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It's about 30 degrees outside.
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What's the temperature now?
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It's about 30 degrees outside.
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What do you think of the air here?
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The city center is more polluted and less fresh What do you think of the air here?
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The city center is more polluted and less fresh What's wrong with you?
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I've got a bad headache. I might have a cold.
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What's wrong with you?
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I've got a bad headache. I might have a cold.
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Do you exercise regularly?
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I go to the gym 3 times a week to run.
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Do you exercise regularly?
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I go to the gym 3 times a week to run.
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Why don't you look happy?
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I was just criticized by my boss and I'm in a bad mood Why don't you look happy?
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I was just criticized by my boss and I'm in a bad mood Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
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Thanks for the comforting words. I'm better.
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Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
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Thanks for the comforting words. I'm better.
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Do you feel stressed?
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Modern life is really stressful Do you feel stressed?
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Modern life is really stressful Have you ever been to China?
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I've traveled to Shanghai and Beijing Have you ever been to China?
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I've traveled to Shanghai and Beijing Where do you want to travel to?
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I want to go to Yunnan. I hear it's beautiful there.
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Where do you want to travel to?
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I want to go to Yunnan. I hear it's beautiful there.
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What time do we leave?
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We'll leave at 6:00 tomorrow to avoid traffic.
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What time do we leave?
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We'll leave at 6:00 tomorrow to avoid traffic.
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What's the best movie you've seen lately?
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I just saw a movie about sci-fi.
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What's the best movie you've seen lately?
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I just saw a movie about sci-fi.
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Are you free this weekend?
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I'm going to walk my parents to the park.
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Are you free this weekend?
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I'm going to walk my parents to the park.
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Do you have discounts at your store?
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All items are now 10% off.
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Do you have discounts at your store?
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All items are now 10% off.
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Can I pay for this with a credit card?
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Of course you can, we also support WeChat payment Can I pay for this with a credit card?
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Of course. We also support WeChat payment.
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Can you do it cheaper?
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That's the lowest price we've got. We can't go any lower.
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Can you do it cheaper?
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That's the lowest price we've got. We can't go any lower.
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Can I pay for this with a credit card?
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Of course you can, we also support WeChat payment Can I pay for this with a credit card?
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Of course you can, we also support WeChat payment Can you do it cheaper?
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That's the lowest price we've got. We can't go any lower.
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Can you do it cheaper?
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That's the lowest price we've got. We can't go any lower.
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Waiter, please give me the menu.
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Yes, what would you like to drink?
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Waiter, please give me the menu.
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Yes, what would you like to drink?
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What's the specialty here?
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Our Peking Duck is very famous What's the specialty here?
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Our Peking Duck is very famous Are you allergic to seafood?
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Yeah, I get red skin when I eat shrimp.
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Are you allergic to seafood?
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Yeah, I get red skin when I eat shrimp.
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Where are we going for dinner?
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I hear there's a new Vietnamese restaurant opening in the neighborhood.
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Where are we going for dinner?
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I hear there's a new Vietnamese restaurant opening in the neighborhood.
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This meal is on me.
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No way. Next time, it's on me.
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This meal is on me.
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No way. Next time, it's on me.
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Where's the restroom, please?
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It's right next to the elevator. Straight ahead.
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Where's the restroom, please?
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It's right next to the elevator. Straight ahead.
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When do you plan to return?
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I'm going back to see my family early next month When do you plan to return?
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I'm going back to see my family early next month
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will engage in a dynamic shadowing exercise that features a series of 100 frequently asked questions and their answers in Vietnamese. This approach allows you to immerse yourself in conversational English, helping you improve your pronunciation and intonation while mimicking native speakers. By repeating phrases directly after listening, you can effectively enhance your speaking skills and response time, making this a perfect practice session for anyone looking to learn English with YouTube.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- How's your health these days? - A common greeting inquiry regarding someone's well-being.
- What's your name? - A fundamental question for introductions.
- What country are you from? - Useful for establishing cultural context in conversations.
- How old are you? - A basic question that often comes up in social settings.
- What's your birthday? - Another essential inquiry that helps to know someone better.
- Do you find Chinese grammar difficult? - A question that reflects one’s learning experience and challenges.
- What time do you go to work? - Practical for discussing daily routines.
- Are you busy at work? - A question that gauges someone’s workload.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience with this lesson, keep these shadowing technique tips in mind:
- Start Slowly: In the beginning, don't rush. Shadow each phrase at a comfortable pace before increasing your speed. The video is paced perfectly for practice.
- Listen and Repeat: After hearing a question or answer, pause and repeat it phrase by phrase. This step is crucial for improving your English pronunciation.
- Focus on Intonation: Pay attention to the tone of the speaker. Emulating their intonation helps you become more fluent and natural in conversations.
- Use Shadowspeaks: If available, utilize resources that facilitate shadowing, allowing you to compare your pronunciation with that of native speakers.
- Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key. Incorporate this shadowing exercise into your daily routine, and you'll see significant improvements in your speaking abilities.
- Record Yourself: Listening to recordings of your own voice can highlight areas that need improvement, serving as an effective feedback mechanism.
By diligently applying these techniques, you can improve your overall English speaking skills rapidly, making conversations more engaging and enjoyable!
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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