Shadowing Practice: Sun-proofing style in Vietnam | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video
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All right, why do people wear so many clothes when it's so hot?
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You may think that when it's hot, you expect people to wear less, not more.
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But in Vietnam, we wear more, not less.
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The opposite, right?
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It's because we are living in Vietnam and we have the tropical climate, which is very hot, like severe heat.
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That's also our secret tip to help our skin staying healthy and youthful.
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We want to protect us from premature aging.
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So let's hear from our reporter Nhi to see how this sun-proofing style is applied in practice.
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You know what?
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It's the middle of the day in Hanoi and the sun is at the strongest but instead of wearing less, people seem to be wearing more.
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I'm not sure how to do it.
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So it's not just about style, it's about protection and daily habits.
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Oh, I think I need to head out later today, but I still don't have anything to protect my skin yet.
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Looks like it's time to get myself fully equipped.
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Let's go!
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I'm going to buy a light color, so you can choose one color?
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I usually choose one color.
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This color is more easy.
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It's easy to use.
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Let me try this one.
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Okay.
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It's a light color with this color.
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It's hot.
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It's hot.
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It's hot.
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Let me take this one.
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Okay.
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Now I've got everything I need to survive the sunny day in Hanoi in Hanoi.
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Now let's try on.
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Under the heat, on the right and in the middle of the city, this isn't just an outfit,
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it's the way people adapt, protect themselves and move through everyday life in Vietnam.
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And now, I think I'm ready to hit the road.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Sun-proofing style in Vietnam”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: color, hot, Hanoi, Vietnam, wear. This video has 32 sentences and 291 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:41. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| reporter noun | /ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ | Someone or something that reports. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| tropical adjective | /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ | Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| adapt verb | /əˈdæpt/ | To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit. |
| premature adjective | /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ | Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived. |
| youthful adjective | /ˈjuθfəl/ | Young or seeming young. |
| equip verb | /ɪˈkwɪp/ | To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging). |
| opposite adjective | /ˈɑ.pə.sɪt/ | Located directly across from something else, or from each other. |
| severe adjective | /sɪˈvɪɹ/ | Very bad or intense. |
| survive verb | /sɚˈvaɪv/ | Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| head out verb | To leave, depart; to go on ahead. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, youthful /ˈjuθfəl/
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 everyday, reporter, habit.
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.