Shadowing Practice: Today In 2 - 23/09/2026 | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vietnam just won't gold on the international circus stage.
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That's not all.
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Stay with us for more cultural stories from Vietnam on Today in 2.
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Aero duo Thanh Tuấn and Thu Duong took the top prize at the very first international circus festival in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, going up against Russia,
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China, Mongolia and 11 other circus nations.
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Their act, duo love, has them hanging by their teeth 10 meters in the air, no safety wires, and it's not beginner's luck.
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This same act already picked up a silver elephant in Spain earlier this year.
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Next up, two more world festivals in 2027.
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Vietnam isn't just taking its culture abroad, but it's also bringing the world closer to home.
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Nearly 50 cultures, one place for four days.
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Hanoi's second world culture festival will take place from the 1st to the 4th October at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
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This year's festival brings together 50 countries and international organizations with 45 cultural spaces, 35 food stalls, traditional costumes,
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films and performances from around the world.
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For culture lovers and everyone, it's a chance to experience global cultures without leaving Hanoi.
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And finally, it's almost mid -autumn festival this weekend.
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And have you ever wondered why does this lantern shine brightly every Mid -Ottawa Festival?
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The Vietnamese Star Lantern or Đen Ông Sao has been part of Vietnamese culture for hundreds of years.
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Traditionally made from bamboo and colorful paper, its five points are traditionally associated with the five elements metal,
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wood, water, fire and earth symbolizing balance and harmony.
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And during Mid -Autumn Festival, children carry these glowing stars in lantern possessions under the full moon.
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A simple lantern but a tradition passed down through generations.
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And that's all for today.
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Tell us in the comments.
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See you tomorrow!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 25 sentences and 295 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:02. The speaker talks at a steady 145 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| lantern noun | /ˈlæ̝ntɚn/ | A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings. |
| circus noun | /ˈsɜːkəs/ | A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. |
| autumn noun | /ˈɔtəm/ | Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as… |
| traditionally adverb | /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/ | In a traditional manner. |
| element noun | /ˈɛləmənt/ | One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based. |
| wire noun | /ˈwaɪɚ/ | Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| associate noun | /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ | A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or employee. |
| possession noun | /pəˈzɛʃn̩/ | A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| costume noun | /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ | A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| harmony noun | /ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/ | Agreement or accord. |
| meter noun | /ˈmitəɹ/ | A device that measures things. |
| elephant noun | /ˈɛlɪfənt/ | A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bring together verb | To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness. |
| go up against verb | To challenge someone. |
| pass down verb | To hand over, pass through or transfer to a lower level, next generation, etc. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/, shine /ʃaɪn/
- Long words — get the stress right: traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/
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 lantern, circus, autumn.
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.