Shadowing Practice: The traffic problems in big cities in Viet Nam today and the solutions - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Thank you.
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Hello everyone.
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Today, I'm going to talk about traffic problems in big cities in Vietnam and some possible solutions.
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In recent years, traffic congestion has become a serious issue in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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There are several reasons for this problem.
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First, the number of vehicles, especially motorbikes and cars, is increasing rapidly.
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The roads, however, are too narrow and cannot handle such a large number of vehicles.
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Second, many people do not follow traffic rules.
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They run red lights, drive on the wrong side of the road, and even ride motorbikes on sidewalks.
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Moreover, public transport is not well developed, so most people prefer using their own vehicles.
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Traffic problems cause many negative effects.
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They waste a lot of time because people get stuck in traffic for hours.
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The air is also polluted due to the large amount of smoke and dust from vehicles.
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Besides, traffic accidents happen frequently, leading to injuries and even deaths.
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To solve these problems, the government should take several actions.
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First, more roads and bridges should be built to reduce congestion.
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Second, people should be encouraged to use public transport, such as buses and metro systems.
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If the public transport system is improved, more people will stop using private vehicles.
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Third, traffic laws must be stricter, and heavy fines should be given to those who break the rules.
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Finally, raising public awareness about safe driving is also important.
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In conclusion, traffic problems in big cities are a serious issue, but with proper solutions, we can improve the situation and make transportation safer and more efficient.
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Thank you for listening.
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Hello everyone.
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Today, I'm going to talk about traffic problems in big cities in Vietnam and some possible solutions.
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In recent years, traffic congestion has become a serious issue in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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There are several reasons for this problem.
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First, the number of vehicles, especially motorbikes and cars, is increasing rapidly.
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The roads, however, are too narrow and cannot handle such a large number of vehicles.
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Second, many people do not follow traffic rules.
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They run red lights, drive on the wrong side of the road, and even ride motorbikes on sidewalks.
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Moreover, public transport is not well developed, so most people prefer using their own vehicles.
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Traffic problems cause many negative effects.
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They waste a lot of time because people get stuck in traffic for hours.
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The air is also polluted due to the large amount of smoke and dust from vehicles.
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Besides, traffic accidents happen frequently, leading to injuries and even deaths.
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To solve these problems, the government should take several actions.
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First, more roads and bridges should be built to reduce congestion.
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Second, people should be encouraged to use public transport, such as buses and metro systems.
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If the public transport system is improved, more people will stop using private vehicles.
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Third, traffic laws must be stricter, and heavy fines should be given to those who break the rules.
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Finally, raising public awareness about safe driving is also important.
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In conclusion, traffic problems in big cities are a serious issue, but with proper solutions, we can improve the situation and make transportation safer and more efficient.
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Thank you for listening.
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Hello everyone.
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Today, I'm going to talk about traffic problems in big cities in Vietnam and some possible solutions.
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In recent years, traffic congestion has become a serious issue in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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There are several reasons for this problem.
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First, the number of vehicles, especially motorbikes and cars, is increasing rapidly.
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The roads, however, are too narrow and cannot handle such a large number of vehicles.
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Second, many people do not follow traffic rules.
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They run red lights, drive on the wrong side of the road, and even ride motorbikes on sidewalks.
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Moreover, public transport is not well developed, so most people prefer using their own vehicles.
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Traffic problems cause many negative effects.
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They waste a lot of time because people get stuck in traffic for hours.
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The air is also polluted due to the large amount of smoke and dust from vehicles.
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Besides, traffic accidents happen frequently, leading to injuries and even deaths.
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To solve these problems, the government should take several actions.
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First, more roads and bridges should be built to reduce congestion.
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Second, people should be encouraged to use public transport, such as buses and metro systems.
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If the public transport system is improved, more people will stop using private vehicles.
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Third, traffic laws must be stricter, and heavy fines should be given to those who break the rules.
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Finally, raising public awareness about safe driving is also important.
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In conclusion, traffic problems in big cities are a serious issue, but with proper solutions, we can improve the situation and make transportation safer and more efficient.
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Thank you for listening.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 64 sentences and 812 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:16. The speaker talks at a steady 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ (noun) — An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.
- encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ (verb) — To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
- awareness /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/ (noun) — The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
- efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ (adjective) — Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
- solve /sɒlv/ (verb) — To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
- dust /dʌst/ (noun) — Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, fiber…
- conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ (noun) — The end, finish, close or last part of something.
- narrow /ˈnæɹəʊ/ (adjective) — Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
- rapidly /ˈɹæpɪdli/ (adverb) — With speed; in a rapid manner.
- strict /stɹɪkt/ (adjective) — Strained; drawn close; tight.
- metro /ˈmɛtɹoʊ/ (noun) — A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.
- moreover /mɔːˈɹəʊ.və/ (adverb) — In addition to what has been said.
- sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ (noun) — A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.
- motorbike /ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ (verb) — To ride a motorbike; to travel by motorbike.
- pollute /pəˈluːt/ (verb) — To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/
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 congestion, encourage, awareness.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is also polluted · should be built · should be encouraged |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has become |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | those who break |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should take · should be |
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.