Shadowing Practice: Vietnam - Russia deepen ties in new era of development | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired the official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary and President Toh Lâm,
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his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday night, Vietnam time.
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In Russian, President Vladimir Putin set the visit mark in New Ma Stone in the comprehensive strategic partnership,
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reflecting both sides' determination to bring ties into a new phase of deeper, more substantive and effective cooperation.
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The Vietnamese top leader affirmed that Vietnam regards Russia as an important partner and a top foreign policy priority.
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He said improving the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation is a major direction for Vietnam's new era of development.
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The two sides agreed to raise bilateral trade to 15 billion U.S dollars, expand investment and business links and develop new supply chains.
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Energy and oil and gas will remain key pillars, with cooperation extending to nuclear, wind and gas firepower.
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They agreed to make science and technology, innovation and digital transformation new drivers of bilateral ties,
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while highlighting the strategic importance of peaceful nuclear energy cooperation.
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And the Vietnamese top leader invited Russian president to pay a state visit to Vietnam
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and attend the APA Economic Leaders' Meeting in Phu Quoc in 2027.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Vietnam - Russia deepen ties in new era of development | Vietnam Today" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.