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Welcome to the Phuc Commune in Hanoi and Tam Jong Commune in Bac Ninh Province,
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a peaceful countryside with a rich history and beautiful cultural traditions in northern Vietnam.
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Today, we are very pleased to introduce two important rivers, the Sia Lo River and the Kho River.
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They are not only beautiful natural landscapes but also witnesses to the history and cultural development of our homeland.
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1. Geographical location and natural beauty, the C .A.
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Lo River and the Koh River play an important role.
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In the lives of local people in the SoC Sun and Bak Nin areas, for generations, these rivers have provided water,
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supported agriculture and brought prosperity to the surrounding communities.
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At the X .A.
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River Junction, the C .A.
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Lo River meets the Koh River, creating a special landscape with important historical and cultural connections.
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2. The Historical Origin of the Holy Tamjong Deities When talking about this region, we cannot forget the holy Tamjiang deities,
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known as two brothers, Truong Hong and Truong Hat.
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According to local legends, they were talented generals who served
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King Tru Vietvong during the resistance against the Liang invaders in the 6th century.
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They were admired for their loyalty, courage and military abilities in defending their country.
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After their deaths, local people worshipped them as sacred guardian deities who protected the communities
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and brought peace and happiness to people living along the rivers,
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their worship has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an important part of local spiritual culture.
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3. Historical memories along the Koh River, this region is also connected with the famous
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New Noyit defensive line in 1077.
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Under the leadership of General Lai Thuong Kiet,
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the army of the Lai dynasty built a strong defensive line along the Koh River to resist the Song Dynasty's invasion,
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this was an important victory in Vietnamese history and helped protect the independence of the nation.
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The famous poem
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Nam Quoc Son Ha, widely regarded as Vietnam's first declaration of independence, is traditionally associated with this historic battle.
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It expresses the sacred sovereignty of the country and the strong determination of the Vietnamese people to defend their homeland,
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for geographical connection after the administrative reorganization,
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since July 1, 2025, this historical and cultural area has been connected with two new administrative units,
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De Phuc Commune in Hanoi City and Tamjong Commune in Bak Ninh Province.
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De Phuc Commune was formed by merging seven former communes in SoC Sun District.
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Tamjong Commune was established by merging the former Tamjong and Hoa Tien communes.
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Although these two areas belong to different local administrations, they share a close historical,
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geographical and cultural connection, the rivers are not simply geographical boundaries.
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They are also bridges connecting communities, traditions and generations.
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5. Cultural Significance and Heritage Values Today,
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temples, historical sites and traditional festivals dedicated to the holy Tamjong deities are valuable parts of local cultural heritage,
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the worship of these deities represents gratitude to our ancestors, patriotism, community unity and the Vietnamese tradition of remembering those who contributed to the country,
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for young generations.
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Learning about local history helps us understand our roots, appreciate our cultural identity, and take responsibility for protecting our traditional heritage.
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Conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, rivers may separate two geographical areas, but history, culture and the feelings of local people have never been divided.
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the ca lo
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and co rivers do not simply flow through our countryside they also carry historical memories cultural traditions
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and national pride from one generation to another we hope
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that today's visit will help you discover more about vietnam its people its history
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and its beautiful cultural heritage thank you very much for your attention we wish you a wonderful visit
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “thuyet trinh tam giang”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: River, cultural, Commune, historical, generation. This video has 46 sentences and 613 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:02. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| geographical adjective | /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/ | Of or relating to geography. |
| deity noun | /ˈdi.ə.ti/ | Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god. |
| heritage noun | /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ | An inheritance; property that may be inherited. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| worship noun | /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ | The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object. |
| defend verb | /dɪˈfɪnd/ | To ward off attacks against (something or someone). |
| administrative adjective | /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ | Of or relating to administering or administration. |
| defensive adjective | /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/ | Intended for defence; protective. |
| landscape noun | /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ | A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features. |
| sacred adjective | /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ | Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy. |
| homeland noun | /ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ | The country that one regards as home. |
| countryside noun | /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ | An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area. |
| merge verb | /mɝd͡ʒ/ | To combine into a whole. |
| establish verb | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ | To make stable or firm; to confirm. |
| temple noun | /ˈtɛm.pl̩/ | A house of worship dedicated to a polytheistic faith. |
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 | were admired · has been passed · is also connected |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have provided · has been passed · has been connected |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: worship /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/, establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/
- Long words — get the stress right: administrative /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, agriculture /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/, determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, declaration /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like geographical, deity, heritage.
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.