Shadowing Practice: Spreading love for the Vietnamese language | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Since 2023, the 8th of September has been designated as the day for honoring Vietnamese language in Vietnamese communities abroad.
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And this is an occasion to honor the value
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and beauty of the Vietnamese language while spreading love for it among overseas Vietnamese communities
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and people learning the language around the world.
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26 Vietnamese bookcases have been established around the world, across Asia, Europe and Australia.
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Nearly 5,000 books have been sent by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese to 10 Vietnamese language teaching sites and Vietnamese associations.
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These are two of the notable results after four years of
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implementing the Day for Honoring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad project.
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I want to be here every week to read books and connect with more friends.
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The development of Vietnamese bookcases and the provision of books to overseas Vietnamese communities continue to be strengthened,
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bringing the Vietnamese language closer to our compatriots, especially the younger generation of overseas Vietnamese.
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Training courses on Vietnamese language teaching methods for overseas Vietnamese teachers also continue to be organized.
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Nearly 1,000 teachers are now sustaining the movement to teach and learn Vietnamese in many countries and territories.
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Creating interactive communication situations to stimulate learners' communication skills and communicative ability helps learners acquire Vietnamese more naturally and effectively.
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There are children born
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and raised thousands of kilometers from Vietnam who still find their homeland through the sound of the Vietnamese language.
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I try to speak English as my mother.
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I wanted to speak English because I am a Vietnamese person.
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In the first year I thought, wow, this is really difficult.
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I can't understand, I can't speak, I can't hear.
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But I can't speak and answer.
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I want to understand Vietnam culture and experience.
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She cried and said, Teacher, I cannot read stories in Vietnamese to my son.
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Vietnamese doesn't just connect us with the previous generation.
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That thread continues to connect with generation to come.
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Each person has a different way, but all of them share the same journey of spreading Vietnamese,
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continuing the thread that connects people who love Vietnam all around the world.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 346 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:59. The speaker talks at a steady 116 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| overseas adverb | /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ | Abroad. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| thread noun | /ˈθɹɛd/ | A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| establish verb | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ | To make stable or firm; to confirm. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| occasion noun | /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ | A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. |
| implement verb | /ˈɪmpləmənt/ | To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out. |
| provision noun | /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ | An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use. |
| acquire verb | /əˈkwaɪɚ/ | To get. |
| notable adjective | /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ | Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished. |
| interactive adjective | /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ | Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or… |
| strengthen verb | /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ | To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | has been designated · have been established · have been sent |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been designated · have been established · have been sent |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thread /ˈθɹɛd/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, communicative /kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.t̬ɪv/, compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/
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 overseas, connect, thread.
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.