Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: International Jokes: 001 - 015
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Story 1, The Bum A bum approaches a well-dressed gentleman on the street.
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Hey, buddy, can you spare two dollars?
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The well-dressed gentleman responds, you are not going to spend it on liquor, are you?
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No, sir, I don't drink, retorts the bum.
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You are not going to throw it away in some crap game, are you?
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Asks the gentleman.
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No way, I don't gamble, answers the bum.
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You wouldn't waste the money on golf greens fees, would you?
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Asks the man Never, says the bum, I don't play golf
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The man asks the bum
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if he would like to come home with him for a home-cooked meal The bum accepts eagerly
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While they are heading for the man's house, the bum's curiosity gets the better of him
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Isn't your wife going to be angry when she sees a guy like me at your table?
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Probably, says the man, but it will be worth it
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I want her to see what happens to a guy who doesn't drink, gamble, or play golf.
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Story 2, How to Live Darling, said the young man to his new bride.
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Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my modest income?
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Of course, dearest, no trouble, she answered.
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But what will you live on?
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Story 3, They Had No Privacy As a young married couple, a husband and a wife lived in a cheap housing complex near the base where he was working.
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Their chief complaint was that the walls were paper-thin and that they had no privacy.
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This was painfully obvious when one morning the husband was upstairs and the wife was downstairs on the telephone.
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She was interrupted by the doorbell and went to greet her neighbor.
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Give this to your husband, he said, thrusting a roll of toilet paper into her hands.
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He's been yelling for it for 15 minutes Story 4, A Husband Who Never Feels Ashamed I'm ashamed of the way we live,
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a young wife says to her lazy husband who refuses to find a job
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My father pays our rent My mother buys all of our food My sister buys our clothes
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My aunt bought us a car
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I'm just so ashamed The husband rolls over on the couch and you damn well should be, he agrees.
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Those two worthless brothers of yours ain't never give us a cent.
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Story 5, The Neighbors Cannot See You Having been married 10 years and still living in an apartment, the wife would often complain about anything,
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as she was tired of saving every penny to buy a dream home.
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Trying to placate her, the husband found a new apartment within their budget.
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However, after the first week, she began complaining again.
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Joel, she said, I don't like this place at all.
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There are no curtains in the bathroom.
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The neighbors can see me every time I take a bath.
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Story 6, Where's the Shoe?
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One night, a fellow drove his secretary home after she had imbibed a little too much at an office reception.
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Although this was an innocent gesture, he decided not to mention it to his wife, who tended to get jealous easily.
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The next night, the man and his wife were driving to a restaurant.
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Suddenly, he looked down and spotted a high-heel shoe half hidden under the passenger seat.
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Not wanting to be conspicuous, he waited until his wife was looking out her window before he scooped up the shoe
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and tossed it out of the car.
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With a sigh of relief, he pulled into the restaurant parking lot.
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That's when he noticed his wife squirming around in her seat.
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Honey, she asked, have you seen my other shoe?
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Story 7, Dummy Husband A man asked his wife, if you could have anything in the world for one day, what would you want?
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I'd love to be six again, she replied.
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On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early, and off they went to a local theme park.
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What a day!
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He put her on every ride in the park, the death slide, the screaming loop, the wall of fear, everything there was.
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Wow!
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Five hours later, she staggered out of the theme park, her head reeling and her stomach upside down.
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Off to a McDonald's they went, where her husband ordered her a Big Mac along with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate shake.
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Then it was off to a movie, the latest Hollywood blockbuster, hot dogs, popcorn, Pepsi-Cola, and Eminem, Dems.
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What a fabulous adventure.
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Finally, she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed.
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He leaned over and lovingly asked, well, dear, what was it like being six again?
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One eye opened.
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You dummy, I meant my dress size.
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Story 8 A New Machine
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The doctor asked the expectant father to try out a machine he had invented
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that transferred labor pains from the mother to the father.
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Billy agreed and the machine was set up.
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But although it was set to its highest setting, Billy felt not a twinge.
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Later that day he went home to pick up a few items his wife wanted
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and discovered the milkman lying on his doorstep groaning in pain.
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Story 9, Drunk Bob visited his friend Joe's house and was amazed at how well Joe treated his wife.
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He told her several times how attractive she was, complimented her on her culinary skills, and showered her with hugs and kisses.
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Gee, Bob remarked to his friend, you really make a big fuss over your wife.
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I started to appreciate her more about six months ago, Joe said.
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It has revived our marriage, and we couldn't be happier Inspired by Joe's story, Bob hurried home, hugged his wife, told her how much he loved her,
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and said he wanted to hear all about her day Instead, she burst into tears Darling, Bob said, whatever's the matter?
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This has been the worst day I've had for a long time, she replied This morning Billy fell off his bike and hurt his ankle, then the washing machine broke down Now,
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to top it off, you come home drunk Story 10, How to Buy a Present
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A man walked into a department store and told an assistant he'd like to buy a present for his wife Certainly,
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sir, replied the assistant Perhaps a dress or a blouse?
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Anything, said the man And in what color?
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It doesn't matter Size?
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Immaterial Seeing the assistant's confusion, the man explained that whenever he bought his wife something, she would always take it back to the shop and exchange it.
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Why don't you get a gift voucher instead?
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The assistant asked him.
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Oh no, said the man.
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That would be too impersonal.
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Story 11, Relatives?
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A couple drove several miles down a country road, not saying a word.
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An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither wanted to concede their position.
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As they passed a barnyard of mules and pigs, the wife sarcastically asked, relatives of yours?
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Yep, the husband replied, in-laws.
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Story 12, Your Horse Called Last Night
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A woman came up behind her husband while he was enjoying his morning coffee
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and slapped him on the back of the head.
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I found a piece of paper in your trouser pocket with the name Mary Lou written on it," she said, furious.
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You'd better have an explanation.
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Calm down, dear," the man replied.
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Remember last week when I was at the races?
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That was the name of the horse I backed.
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The next morning, his wife whacked him again.
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What was that for?
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He groaned.
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Your horse called last night, she said.
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Story 13, We're Saved Enough Money After years of scrimping and saving, a husband told his wife the good news,
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Darling, we've finally saved enough to buy what we started saving for in 1979.
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You mean a brand new Jaguar?
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She asked eagerly.
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No, he replied, a 1979 Jaguar.
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Story 14, Deathbed Confession Jake was on his deathbed His wife,
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Susan, was maintaining a vigil by his side She held his fragile hand,
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and tears ran down her face Her praying roused him from his slumber He looked up,
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and his pale lips began to move slightly My darling Susan, he whispered Hush, my love,
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she said Rest Don't talk He was insistent Susan,
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he said in his tired voice I have something I must confess to you There's nothing to confess,
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replied the weeping Susan Everything's alright, go to sleep No, no I must die in peace,
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Susan I slept with your sister, your best friend, and your mother I know,
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she replied That's why I poisoned you Story 15,
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After the Honeymoon A young couple got married and left on their honeymoon.
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When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother.
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Well, how was the honeymoon? asked the mother.
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Oh mama! she exclaimed.
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The honeymoon was wonderful. So romantic.
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No sooner had she spoken the words than she burst out crying.
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But mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language.
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He's been saying things I've never heard before.
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All these awful four-letter words.
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You've got to come get me and take me home.
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Now Sarah, her mother answered.
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Calm down.
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Tell me, what could be so awful?
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What four-letter words has he been using?
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Please don't make me tell you, Mama, wept the daughter.
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I'm so embarrassed.
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They're just too awful.
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You've got to come get me and take me home, please Mama.
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Darling, you must tell me what has you so upset.
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Tell your mother these horrible four-letter words.
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Still sobbing, the bride replied, Oh, Mama, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.
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Luyện nói tiếng Anh qua video mang lại cho bạn nhiều lợi ích quan trọng. Khi xem video hài hước quốc tế, bạn không chỉ được giải trí mà còn có cơ hội thực hành phát âm và cách diễn đạt tự nhiên. Những câu chuyện trong video không chỉ thú vị mà còn chứa đựng nhiều ngữ cảnh nói, giúp bạn tự tin hơn trong giao tiếp hàng ngày. Sử dụng video này, bạn có thể luyện tập với các cấu trúc ngữ pháp phong phú và ghi nhớ cách phát âm chính xác thông qua việc lặp lại, đặc biệt là với phần mềm shadowing để tăng cường khả năng nghe nói của mình.
Ngữ pháp & Biểu thức trong ngữ cảnh
Các câu chuyện trong video chứa nhiều cấu trúc ngữ pháp thú vị mà bạn có thể áp dụng trong giao tiếp. Dưới đây là một vài điểm nổi bật:
- Câu hỏi gián tiếp: Ví dụ như "Are you not going to spend it on liquor?" Đây là cách hỏi thông minh, giúp bạn biết cách đặt câu hỏi trong tình huống nói chuyện.
- Biểu thức so sánh: Thường xuyên gặp trong các câu chuyện, ví dụ "Probably, but it will be worth it." Điều này sẽ giúp bạn diễn đạt ý kiến một cách tinh tế hơn.
- Câu phủ định: "I don’t drink" hay "I don’t gamble" cung cấp cho bạn cách sử dụng cấu trúc phủ định để thể hiện ý kiến cá nhân trong giao tiếp.
Bằng cách ghi nhớ và áp dụng những cấu trúc này, bạn có thể cải thiện khả năng nói tiếng Anh của mình một cách nhanh chóng.
Những cạm bẫy phát âm thường gặp
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- Roll over: Âm /r/ có thể khó với nhiều người học, nên bạn cần luyện tập cho đến khi phát âm chính xác.
- Waste: Đây là từ thường bị phát âm sai do giống với nhiều từ khác trong tiếng Anh. Chú ý âm /eɪ/ trong từ này.
- Publicity: Nhiều người dễ bị nhầm lẫn phát âm do có âm tiết phức tạp. Hãy luyện tập phát âm rõ ràng từng âm để đảm bảo chính xác.
Qua việc chú ý đến những cạm bẫy này, bạn sẽ phát triển không chỉ kỹ năng nói mà còn cả tự tin trong giao tiếp tiếng Anh của mình. Hãy nhớ rằng luyện nói tiếng anh là một quá trình liên tục và cần sự kiên trì.
Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?
Shadowing là kỹ thuật học ngôn ngữ có cơ sở khoa học, ban đầu được phát triển cho chương trình đào tạo phiên dịch viên chuyên nghiệp và được phổ biến rộng rãi bởi nhà đa ngôn ngữ học Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Nguyên lý cốt lõi đơn giản nhưng cực kỳ hiệu quả: bạn nghe tiếng Anh của người bản xứ và lặp lại to ngay lập tức — như một "cái bóng" (shadow) đuổi theo người nói với độ trễ chỉ 1–2 giây. Khác với luyện ngữ pháp hay học từ vựng bị động, Shadowing buộc não bộ và cơ miệng phải đồng thời xử lý và tái tạo ngôn ngữ thực tế. Các nghiên cứu khoa học xác nhận phương pháp này cải thiện đáng kể phát âm, ngữ điệu, nhịp điệu, nối âm, kỹ năng nghe và độ lưu loát khi nói — đặc biệt hiệu quả cho người luyện IELTS Speaking và muốn giao tiếp tiếng Anh tự nhiên như người bản ngữ.