Shadowing Practice: Today In 2 - 22/09/2026 | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What if your coffee could fly home?
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In Vietnam, it can.
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Discover the magic behind it along with more tech updates on this episode of Today in 2.
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This is Vietnam Post's first ever delivery drone.
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50 kilos of coffee flying straight down a mountain.
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With narrow winding roads making transport difficult, the drones can cover the last few kilometers from the farms to collection points.
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By drastically cutting transport times, Vietnam is keeping regional produce fresh, while giving local farmers faster access to broader markets.
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And technology isn't just changing how things move, it's changing how we work.
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Okay, ChatGPT sounds good.
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Using ChatGPT to get your work done, it might actually help you get the job.
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In South Korea, AI skills are becoming part of the job interview.
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No suits, no paper tests, candidates are using generative AI to show what they can do.
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And this particular interview, more like a music party, complete with a DJ and drinks.
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Kia and Hyundai are among the major companies now testing AI skills in recruitment.
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And it's not just tech jobs.
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Job Korea says hiring for AI -related roles outside software development jumped 325 % in the first half of this year.
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For young job seekers, knowing how to work with AI is becoming a real light on your CV.
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Here's another idea that's changing lives, this time in the operating room.
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A 26 -year -old teacher from the Philippines was told she needed endoscopic thyroid surgery, but she was terrified of it,
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leaving a permanent scar, until she flew to Vietnam.
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A 9mm tumor was detected in the right lobe of her thyroid,
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but open surgery would leave a permanent scar across her neck and risk affecting her voice.
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That's when she discovered the Dr Luang technique, a famous Vietnamese procedure.
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Instead of cutting the neck, surgeons entered through tiny 5 -10mm cuts in the armpits and the chest.
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Zero neck scars, faster recovery, and way less pain.
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Technology is moving fast, but we're here to keep you updated.
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That's today in two, see you next time.

About This Lesson

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.