Shadowing Practice: Vietnamese Bamboo Circus showcases Vietnamese life | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So this Saigon Opera House was built in 1898 and officially put into operation in 1900,
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which means that the building now is more than 100 years old.
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So originally, this Saigon Opera House was built to only entertain the French troops and civilians.
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So the first show hit was in January 1900 and it's only performed by French performers, not until 18 years later,
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the first Vietnamese performances that were organized is here.
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In 2012, the venue was also certified a national rally too and today is the destination for governmental events,
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classical music, traditional Vietnamese music and other high quality performances.
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Our show, the A.
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O show here, we are so proud to become a residential in this magnificent and historical building.
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A. O show is one of Ho Chi Minh City's signature contemporary performances, bringing Vietnamese culture to the stage through a distinctive blend of bamboo circus,
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acrobatics, dance, live music and visual storytelling.
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First performed at the historic Saigon Opera House in 2013, on its most successful runs, the show sold out 400 seats for 12 nights consecutively.
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With minimal spoken language, A.O show easily crosses cultural and linguistic boundaries, taking its performances to audiences around the world.
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Its unique appeal has also caught the attention of the international media, with CNN dubbing it Vietnam's answer to Cirque du Soleil.
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13 years on, the show continues to captivate audiences, proving that its magic has lost none of its power.
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Thank you.

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You're practicing English with "Vietnamese Bamboo Circus showcases Vietnamese life | 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.