Shadowing Practice: Việt Nam advances clean energy innovation | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video

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And that shift in investment focus is also being reflected in Vietnam, where clean energy innovation is emerging as a key growth driver.
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Right, Zui, and I do not think it's an overstatement to say that Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a health-free climate innovation.
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And from groundbreaking startups to established industrial players,
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the nation is redefining itself as well as energy security through homegrown technology and circular economy models.
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SEM Battery, a new application specifically tailored for agricultural drying,
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has propelled this startup into the top three at Germany's SET Award 2026,
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competing over 470 applicants across 79 countries.
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With its innovative technology, the startup has rapidly scaled its global footprint, signing distribution agreements across Europe,
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South America and India while exporting its technology to Japan.
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We are now in the range of million dollar revenue for annual.
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That's something quite fortunate.
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It also shows that energy is a huge market to participate in.
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But for me, what I personally is like every time I see a new client, I see a new partner in decarbonisation.
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The more clients, the more companies are willing to make our country a greener place.
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For some companies, transitioning to clean energy is less of a burden and more of a lucrative opportunity.
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By utilizing a 33.5 megawatt co-generation plant powered by Bogat's sugarcane waste,
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this sugarcane business has turned a byproduct into a primary power source, fostering a circular economy.
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The reduction in energy costs achieved through our self-generated biomass power is approximately 2 million US dollars in savings on electricity purchases.
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Furthermore, we sell our surplus power to EVN with an annual export of about 25 to 30 million kilowatt hours.
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Considering our total annual generation of nearly 60 million kilowatts hour, this translates to a reduction of approximately 36,000 tons of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Vietnam's technical prowess has made it a magnet for international green energy investment.
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Experts believe the combination of local talent and offshore financing is the key to scaling this climate ambition.
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Vietnam has demonstrated very impressive growth in the last few years and also its private sector has been very innovative.
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So it's one of the shining lights, not only in the region, but globally, for economic activity and progressive movement towards the net-zero targets.
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As Vietnam continues to leverage its local resources and technical talent, the alignment between innovative startups,
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industrial leaders and global financiers is providing a functional blueprint for sustainable growth in a competitive global market.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English through the fascinating topic of clean energy innovation in Vietnam. The video discusses how the country is transforming its energy landscape by embracing new technologies and sustainable practices. By focusing on the vocabulary and expressions used in the transcript, you'll enhance your listening skills and gain insights into the global shift towards renewable energy. This lesson will not only improve your comprehension but also help you articulate your thoughts on environmental impact and innovation in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Clean energy innovation - New technologies and methods that generate energy in a sustainable way.
  • Circular economy - An economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources.
  • Decarbonisation - The process of reducing carbon emissions from various sectors.
  • Co-generation plant - A facility that produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source.
  • Technical prowess - Exceptional skill or expertise in technical fields.
  • Global financiers - International investors who provide capital for businesses and projects.
  • Net-zero targets - Goals set to balance the amount of greenhouse gases produced with the amount removed from the atmosphere.
  • Energy security - The association between national security and the availability of natural energy resources.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience using the shadowing technique, listen closely to the video at a comfortable speed. The length of the transcript offers varied sentence lengths and complex vocabulary, which can be challenging. Start by repeating smaller segments—individual sentences or phrases—along with the speaker, mimicking not just the words but the intonation and rhythm of shadow speech. This practice is particularly useful for improving English pronunciation.

Use a shadowing app to help you track your progress and focus on specific areas that require improvement. If the video's pace feels fast, consider slowing it down initially until you feel comfortable. Consistently practicing this way will enhance your listening and speaking skills while exposing you to real-world discussions about renewable energy, making your learning not only educational but also relevant to contemporary global issues.

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.