Shadowing Practice: SPORTS & LEISURE - FLYERS Word Lists - Từ vựng luyện thi tiếng Anh | Lớp Học Thầy Mol - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Go skiing Go skiing Go skiing Golf Golf Golf Race
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Go skiing Go skiing Go skiing Golf Golf Golf Race
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Race Race Score Score Score Score
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Skis, skis, skis.
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Sled, sled, sled.
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Team, team, team.
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Volleyball, volleyball.
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volleyball diary diary diary
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drums drums drums flashlight flashlight flashlight
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Go camping Magazine Snowball
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Suitcase Snowball.
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Snowball.
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Suitcase.
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Suitcase.
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Suitcase.
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Swings.
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Swings.
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Swings.
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Tent.
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Tent.
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Tent.
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Last year, I went on vacation with my mom and dad.
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We went to the high hotel in the mountains.
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Every morning, we went skiing on the mountain behind the hotel.
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Dad and I had races on our sleds, too.
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We had a very good time.
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In the afternoons after lunch,
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my mom and dad read magazines by the swimming pool.
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But I don't like reading magazines by the swimming pool,
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so I went to the Children's Activity Center.
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I was the only child there.
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At first, I felt a little sad about that.
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Ms. Black was the Children's Activity Center team leader.
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She said, Now, don't be sad because you are the only child, Sam.
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We'll think of lots of things to do.
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Ms. Black wore glasses, a white sweater,
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a blue jacket, a long black skirt, and purple shoes.
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She was very kind.
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She was funny, too.
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In the pocket of her jacket,
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she kept a small flashlight.
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She said very quietly, You never know when you will need some light, Sam.
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On the first afternoon, Miss Black and I made a snowman in the grounds of the hotel.
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We gave him a carrot for a nose.
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He was an excellent snowman,
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but he didn't have a scarf or a hat.
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I couldn't give him mine because it was too cold.
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Miss Black said, Close your eyes,
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Sam, and think very, very hard.
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Imagine our snowman wearing a beautiful red scarf and an old black hat.
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Can you do that?
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Yes, I can.
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Good.
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Now keep thinking hard.
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And after three, open your eyes.
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One, two, three.
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I opened my eyes.
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Our snowman was wearing a beautiful red scarf and an old black hat.
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I couldn't believe it.
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On the second afternoon, Miss Black said,
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Now, it is very important to know how to put up a tent, Sam.
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Then you will always have somewhere to sleep.
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Our tent looked really small.
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At first, I felt a little sad about that.
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But when we got into the tent,
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I saw that it was much bigger on the inside than it looked on the outside.
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There was room for fifty people or more.
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I thought this was very strange.
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But Miss Black said, Never think that outside and inside are the same thing, Sam.
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On the last day, I packed my suitcase very quickly.
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Then I went to the Children's Activity Center.
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I wanted to say goodbye to Miss Black, But she wasn't there.
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The hotel manager said, Ms. Black left the hotel very early this morning.
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She's going to start a new job at the Coast Hotel by the ocean.
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At first, I felt a little sad about that.
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I really wanted to say goodbye to Ms. Black.
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We put our suitcases, skis,
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sleds, and backpacks in the car,
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and we drove away from the high hotel in the mountains.
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When we got home, we discovered that the lights in the house weren't working.
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Everything was very dark.
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I walked carefully to my room and opened my backpack to unpack my things.
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When I opened it, I found Ms. Black's flashlight inside.
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I turned it on, and suddenly the house was illuminated in bright yellow light.
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I went downstairs, and Dad said,
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Where did you get that flashlight, Sam?
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An old friend gave it to me, I said.
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I didn't feel sad anymore.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice vocabulary and phrases related to sports and leisure activities. By exploring a transcript from a delightful story about a vacation and activities such as skiing and building a snowman, you will enhance your English speaking skills. This exercise will aid you in improving your pronunciation and comfort with everyday English language used in leisure contexts. By engaging with this material, you will also develop your ability to express feelings and experiences in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Go skiing - An expression used to describe the activity of skiing.
  • Team - A group of people who come together to play sports or engage in a common activity.
  • Sled - A vehicle of various types for sliding on snow, used for fun or competition.
  • Snowman - A figure made of snow, typically in a human-like shape, decorated with items like a carrot nose or a scarf.
  • Magazine - A periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, often focused on specific themes like sports or leisure.
  • Tent - A portable shelter made of fabric, commonly used for camping.
  • Swimming pool - A large structure filled with water for swimming and recreation.
  • Flashlight - A portable hand-held electric light source used for illumination.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills, consider practicing shadow speech through the transcript. Listen to the dialogue from the video, focusing on the speed and tone of the speaker. Repeat phrases just after hearing them, mimicking the intonation and rhythm as closely as possible. This method, known as shadowspeak, helps reinforce correct pronunciation and fluency.

As you practice, try to slow down your speech slightly while you build confidence. Once you feel comfortable, gradually increase your pace to match the original dialogue. Utilize the shadowing site techniques to vary your speaking practice—try recording yourself and comparing it to the original audio. This will not only help you recognize areas for improvement but also provide a fun way to engage with the material.

Additionally, when discussing vocabulary in relation to activities, visualize the scenarios described, such as skiing or building a snowman, to reinforce memory. Engage with the content by creating your own sentences that include these words. Sharing your experiences related to sports or leisure can make your learning more personal and enjoyable, thus further enhancing your ability to 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.

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