Shadowing Practice: Singapore highlights Việt Nam’s growing regional role | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President Tho Lâm,
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Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President Tho Lâm,
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accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation,
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will pay a state visit to Singapore
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and attend the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 from May 29 to the 31st. Ahead of the visit,
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our reporter Khang Minh spoke with Singapore's ambassador to Vietnam about the significance of the trip
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and its implications for bilateral relations and regional cooperation.
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Thank you, Ambassador Rajpa Singh,
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for joining our interview today.
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Thank you.
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Hario says the significance of Vietnamese Party General Secretary
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and State President Do Lam's upcoming visit to Singapore to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.
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This is the first set of state visits that General Secretary
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and President Do Lam is making to the ASEAN countries following
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the conclusion of the National Assembly elections as well as the inauguration of the new government.
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Singapore is especially pleased that this is the second visit by the General Secretary in two years.
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I think, as you know,
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last year in March,
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General Secretary Tolem made a very important visit to Singapore where we upgraded our relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
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How do you assess the significance of the fact
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that Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President Tolem will deliver a keynote address at the event?
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This will be the first time
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that the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam will deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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And it tells me a number of things.
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First, there is much interest in the region
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and in the world in hearing the General Secretary and Vietnam's views on the current geopolitical and geoeconomic situation.
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Second, it's an important recognition of the achievements that Vietnam has made.
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I think Vietnam has joined ASEAN now just over 30 years ago.
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And since then, Vietnam has been the most active member of ASEAN,
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driving its political stability, its economic integration and the people-to-people community.
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Third, I think it shows that Vietnam is poised to play a more active role in addressing such geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties.
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The invitation extended by Singapore marks continued momentum of the Vietnam-Singapore relations.
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What do you think are the areas having the greatest potential
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for growth in the coming in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
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with Vietnam to harness the potential of the digital economy.
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During the state visit, there will be a special TechConnect forum
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that will bring digital companies from Singapore and Vietnam together and ink new agreements and new projects bilaterally.
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Once again, thank you for your time.
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Thank you so much.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on enhancing your English speaking practice by exploring a discussion on Vietnam's growing role in regional geopolitics, particularly through the lens of a state visit to Singapore. You will practice your pronunciation and comprehension using interview-style dialogues, which will help you improve your IELTS speaking practice skills. Engaging with this content will enable you to articulate perspectives regarding international relations, economic partnerships, and digital innovation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • State visit: An official visit by a head of state to another country.
  • Comprehensive strategic partnership: A strong bilateral relationship that encompasses various fields, including trade, culture, and security.
  • Keynote address: A central speech that sets the tone for a conference or event.
  • Geopolitical: Relating to the effects of geography on international politics and relations.
  • Geoeconomic: Involving the use of economic instruments to achieve geopolitical objectives.
  • Active member: A participant who plays a significant and effective role in an organization or group.
  • Digital economy: The part of an economy that is based on digital technologies, especially for financial transactions.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using a shadowing app to practice alongside the transcript. Here are some tailored tips for effective shadowing:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play segments of the transcript slowly, then pause and try to mimic the pronunciation and intonation of the speaker. This technique is ideal for improving your fluency and comprehension.
  • Break it Down: If the speech feels too fast, break it into smaller sections. Focus on mastering one phrase or sentence at a time before moving on.
  • Record Yourself: Use the shadowing app to record your attempts. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement in both word stress and rhythm.
  • Engage with Content: As you practice, think about the meaning behind the words and how they relate to current events. This will not only enhance your vocabulary but also develop your ability to discuss complex topics.
  • Diverse Topics: Incorporate discussions on related themes, such as international relations and economics, into your practice sessions. This variety will enrich your conversational skills for the IELTS speaking practice.

By following these strategies in your English speaking practice, you’ll be able to confidently discuss various subjects, including political and economic trends in Southeast Asia, through effective shadowing and contextual understanding!

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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