Shadowing Practice: Tiếng Anh giao tiếp : Lesson 2 - Payment methods - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Tiếng Anh giao tiếp : Lesson 2 - Payment methods”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: card, tap, insert, declined, Pin. This video has 35 sentences and 145 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:17. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| decline verb | /dɪˈklaɪn/ | To move downwards, to fall, to drop. |
| insert verb | /ɪnˈsɝt/ | To put in between or into. |
| scan verb | /skæn/ | To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| swipe verb | /swaɪp/ | To grab or bat quickly. |
| cash noun | /ˈkæʃ/ | Money in the form of notes or bills and coins, as opposed to checks, credit or electronic transactions. |
| enter verb | /ˈɛntɚ/ | To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space. |
| machine noun | /məˈʃiːn/ | A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect. |
| transfer verb | /tɹænsˈfɚ/ | To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another. |
| absolutely adverb | /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ | In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly. |
| physical noun | /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ | A physical examination. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can I pay via bank transfer?
- Would you like a receipt?
- Can I tap with my phone?
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 | was declined |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | Will that · I'll pay |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: cash /ˈkæʃ/, machine /məˈʃiːn/
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 decline, insert, scan.
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.




























