Shadowing Practice: Thử Thách 24h chỉ nói Tiếng Anh | VyVocab Ep.54 | Khánh Vy - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi everyone, I'm Vee and you are watching Vee Booker!
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Hi everyone, I'm Vee and you are watching Vee Booker!
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So I'm going to be filming a speaking only English for 24 hours challenge
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and it's going to be quite a challenge because I have been struggling to learn and to speak this language for years.
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So please bear with me if I make any mistake,
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which I definitely will
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and feel free to comment down below on how you think I can improve and work on my English
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and I'm genuinely thankful for that
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This video is sponsored by Vichy I think it's gonna be a really smooth integration
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because Vichy has been one of my favorite skincare brands So yeah, let's get started!
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It is 7.30 in the morning and I'm gonna do my makeup For the past few weeks,
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I have been so stressed out
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pulling an all-nighter every other day and the fact
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that my breakouts tend to match up with the times
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that i'm feeling stressed makes me feel even more consistently stressed
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i'm gonna use vichy capital sole sbf 50 plus mattifying three in one so the sunscreen helps protect your skin
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from UVA and UVB rays and also it protects your skin from daily environmental aggressors,
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pollutants, fine dust which is really good for my acne prone skin and it also controls excess oil
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for an instant mattifying effect that will last all day.
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You can already see the differences
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I'm gonna use some concealer because I have terribly dark circles which is really bad.
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Yay!
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And this is a finished look.
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I would call this look kind of like a natural soft makeup look.
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I don't know.
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I had always wanted to take a makeup class years ago,
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but I was too poor for that.
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So I guess, yeah, there you go.
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I guess this is how learning by doing works, I guess.
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Have you ever felt like when you're browsing through your closet and you can't find anything you like to wear,
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then it would drive you insane every time you are about to go out?
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Yeah, I'm literally having that problem right now.
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I guess because when there are too many options,
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the decision is becoming harder and harder.
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Lately, I don't feel the need to splurge to get huge investment pieces all the time
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Because I realized that we can have great style with minimal options Alright,
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I'm heading on over to my school
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Driving to my school is like 30 minutes with traffic and And going back home is like,
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sorry I'm turning, an hour.
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Even though it's just 10 kilometers away,
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but traffic congestion is getting worse in this city.
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So a lot of people have been asking me about my university and my major.
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So I am a full-time student at Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
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My major is International Relations.
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So basically our university has five majors including international relations,
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which I'm currently studying, international communications,
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economics, and English language, and laws.
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I don't even know how to pronounce correctly the word laws, like laws.
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Oh man, it's so hard.
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As far as my major is concerned,
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it is an interdisciplinary course which focuses on understanding their relationships,
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which are pretty unique, that exist between various nations.
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And then we learn to examine their impacts on everything around us,
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like society, economy, culture, education,
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diplomacy, political science, everything you can tell.
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It sounds like something really fancy,
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but I believe it's about more than politics,
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because of course you will gain a deeper understanding of global issues,
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but on top of that,
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you will gain a lot of transferable skills,
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like interpersonal skills, communication skills,
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which can allow you to reinvent yourself in basically any industry that you want to work in in the future.
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For my case, I am working as an influencer,
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a YouTuber, a TV host,
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So it seems like my jobs have nothing to do with the course,
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but actually I learned pretty much from the course.
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I'm in the library and at the moment I'm writing my thesis.
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And I have to say that writing my thesis is such a real pain in my ass.
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Every time I sat down to write, my brain froze.
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But there's one rule I learned from this process is that if you skip a day,
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you have to make it up the other day by writing as much.
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And just focus on today's writing only.
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Forget the guilt of not writing.
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Of not writing enough yesterday.
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And this will help you keep up your momentum.
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Best friend, she's so good, man.
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My friend gave me this juice.
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Healthy.
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I'm about to pack and send gifts to my followers.
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Basically, I have been doing kind of quits on my Instagram stories
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and I'm so excited that it has engaged so many people.
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And like sending gifts, they're often books
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and I often write down a thank you note inside the book
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because I really want to express my appreciation of all of my followers.
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By the way, this is my Instagram account.
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Check it out for more interesting quizzes.
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It is night time and let's get unready with me.
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I'm gonna remove my makeup first,
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which is the best part of the day taking all of this makeup off is just like taking off my bra
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freedom the next step is to cleanse my face with nomaderm
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phytosolution intensive purifying gel this is a new cleanser for every skin type especially oily
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and acne prone skin it perfectly removes dirt,
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dust, pollution particles at the first wash.
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My skin is immediately mattified,
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no drying up, and pores visibility and blackheads are significantly reduced as well.
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This one is a 400ml bottle
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so I would be using this for months I believe for both my face and my lungs.
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Another option that I have is this Pouret Thermal 3-in-1 Cleanser which acts as a cleansing milk,
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toning lotion, and eye makeup remover in one.
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I definitely like this because for days that I use only sunscreen,
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I go for this baby because it removes my makeup with no problem,
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made my skin clean and soft.
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I strongly recommend it, so easy to use and convenient,
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time saving as well.
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So this is the box of three Vichy products that I'm using.
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And I know that it's so important to cleanse your face and apply sunscreen on a daily basis because without these steps,
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our skin is super vulnerable to aging,
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damage, acne, uneven skin tone,
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skin cancer, you name it.
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So I highly recommend you guys buy these products at trusted beauty stores
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or you can purchase these with the link I put in the description box.
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And one more friendly reminder,
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this June from 3rd to 13th,
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there will be a lot of promotions on Vichy products at Hasaki stores,
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so remember to check that out!
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Thank you so much for watching this video until the end,
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and I will see you guys next time!
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Bye!
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I love you!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills by engaging in a fun and challenging activity inspired by Vee's 24-hour speaking challenge. This activity encourages you to immerse yourself in English, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and natural conversation flow. Through the lens of a real-life scenario where Vee navigates her day while speaking only English, you will learn how to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences using the language, helping to build your confidence. This dynamic approach not only hones your speaking abilities but also prepares you for everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Makeup - Products used to enhance or alter one's appearance.
  • Stressed out - Feeling overwhelmed or anxious due to pressure or demands.
  • Breakouts - Skin eruptions, typically involving acne.
  • Decision - The act of making a choice or finding an answer.
  • Majors - Specializations or fields of study in a university setting.
  • International Relations - A field of study focused on foreign interactions and policies.
  • Traffic congestion - A situation where road traffic is heavy and slow-moving.
  • Interdisciplinary - Relating to multiple academic disciplines or fields.

Practice Tips

To maximize your speaking practice using the shadowing technique, consider these tips based on the content from the video. First, find a quiet space to reduce distractions. Play the video or audio while pausing frequently to repeat phrases. Listen carefully to the intonation and rhythm of Vee’s speech, especially when she discusses her challenges with stress and decisions about makeup. This method will help you get accustomed to the natural flow of English. Utilize a shadowing app to track your progress and note your pronunciation errors, especially on tricky words like "laws." By echoing her sentences, you will enhance your ability to articulate ideas smoothly, making conversations feel more effortless. Feel free to experiment with different speaking speeds to find a rhythm that works for you. With continued practice through shadowing, your fluency will significantly improve, preparing you for everyday discussions in English.

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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