Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: Mastering Meetings and Presentations: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Communication

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Track 1, Introduction to Meetings.
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In every company, meetings are essential for discussing ideas and making decisions.
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A well-organized meeting can improve communication, efficiency, and productivity.
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Whether it's a quick status update or a detailed brainstorming session, meetings help align team members and stakeholders.
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During the meeting, it's crucial to establish clear objectives, set an agenda, and ensure everyone participates.
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The key to successful meetings is focusing on the goal and keeping discussions on track.
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Track 2 – The Importance of Preparation Preparation is the key to a successful meeting.
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Before the meeting, make sure to define the purpose, set a clear agenda, and invite the necessary participants.
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It's important to share the agenda in advance so everyone has time to prepare.
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Additionally, anticipate any questions that might arise during the meeting and be ready with answers.
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A well-prepared presenter will lead the meeting more efficiently.
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Track 3, Running Effective Meetings Running an effective meeting requires focus and discipline.
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Start by reviewing the agenda, then allow time for everyone to speak.
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It's important to stay on topic and not let the conversation veer off course.
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Encourage open communication, but be mindful of time.
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At the end of the meeting, summarize the key points and action items to ensure clarity.
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Track 4.
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Handling Difficult Situations.
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In every meeting, there are chances of encountering difficult situations.
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These could include disagreements, unclear communication, or conflicts of interest.
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When these arise, it's essential to remain calm and composed.
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Address the issue by acknowledging all parties involved and seeking a compromise.
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Redirect the discussion to focus on the meeting's main objectives.
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Track 5 – Making a Presentation Presenting information effectively is a skill that takes practice.
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A strong presentation requires clear visual aids, a structured flow of ideas, and engaging delivery.
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Keep the audience engaged by asking questions and encouraging participation.
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At the end of the presentation, allow time for questions and provide clear answers to ensure understanding.
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Track 6 – Managing Time in Meetings Time management is crucial
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in meetings to ensure all topics are covered within the allotted time.
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Begin by assigning specific time slots to each agenda item.
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During the meeting, keep track of the time and gently remind participants if the discussion is running over.
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At the end of the meeting, allocate time for a quick recap to confirm that all points were addressed.
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Track seven, overcoming nervousness.
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It's normal to feel nervous before a presentation, but managing your anxiety is key to delivering an effective speech.
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To calm your nerves, take deep breaths and practice positive visualization.
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Knowing your material inside and out will also boost your confidence.
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Remember, the audience is there to learn from you, not judge you.
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The role of body language.
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Body language plays an essential role in communication, especially during presentations.
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Your posture, eye contact, and hand gestures convey confidence and engagement.
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Maintaining an open posture invites trust while avoiding crossing your arms signals defensiveness.
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Be mindful of your facial expressions as they should align with the message you're conveying.
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Track nine, virtual meetings.
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Virtual meetings have become increasingly popular in today's business environment.
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With the rise of technology, teams can now collaborate remotely from different locations.
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It is important to ensure that all participants have access to the necessary tools and a stable internet connection.
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Virtual meetings should also have clear protocols in place to ensure smooth communication.
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Track 10, follow up after meetings.
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Follow-up after meetings is essential to ensure that tasks are completed and objectives are achieved.
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After the meeting, send out a summary email that includes the key points, action items, and deadlines.
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It's also helpful to check in with participants regularly to make sure progress is being made.
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Consistent follow-up shows accountability and professionalism.
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Track 11, Handling Questions During Presentations Handling questions during a presentation can be challenging,
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but it's an important part of engaging with the audience.
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Make sure to listen to each question carefully and then provide a clear and concise answer.
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If you don't know the answer, be honest and offer to follow up after the presentation.
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This shows humility and a commitment to providing accurate information.
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Track 12, The Role of Technology in Meetings technology has revolutionized the way we conduct meetings.
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Video conferencing, screen sharing, and collaborative platforms make it possible for teams to work together without being in the same room.
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It's important to ensure that all participants are familiar with the tools being used.
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A technical glitch can disrupt the meeting, so it's essential to test equipment before the session starts.
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Track 13.
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Handling Disagreements.
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Disagreements are natural in any team environment, especially during meetings.
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It's important to address disagreements constructively.
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Encourage open dialogue and respect differing opinions.
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If tensions rise, suggest taking a short break to cool down.
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Always focus on finding a solution rather than continuing the conflict.
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A healthy discussion can lead to better decisions.
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Track 14, Leading a Team Meeting.
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As a leader, it's important to create a collaborative environment during team meetings.
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Start by setting clear expectations for the meeting and make sure everyone understands their role.
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During the meeting, encourage participation and foster a sense of teamwork.
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At the end of the meeting, summarize the key points and assign tasks with deadlines to ensure accountability.
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Track 15, The Importance of Active Listening Active listening is a crucial skill in any meeting.
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It involves paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, and providing feedback.
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When you actively listen, you show respect and foster better communication.
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This not only helps you understand the content, but also strengthens relationships among team members.
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Track 16, Preparing an Effective Presentation.
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Preparing an effective presentation involves planning, organization, and practice.
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Start by defining the objectives of your presentation and create an outline to organize your main points.
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Use visuals such as slides or charts to support your message.
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Rehearse your presentation multiple times to ensure smooth delivery.
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The more you practice, the more confident you will become.
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Track 17, Managing Participants in a Meeting Effective meetings require managing participants well.
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Start by setting clear ground rules at the beginning of the meeting, such as staying on topic and being respectful of others' opinions.
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During the meeting, make sure that everyone has the opportunity to speak.
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If necessary, moderate the discussion to prevent it from going off track.
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Ensure that the meeting stays focused on its objectives.
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Track 17, Managing Participants in a Meeting Effective meetings require managing participants well.
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Start by setting clear ground rules at the beginning of the meeting, such as staying on topic and being respectful of others' opinions.
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During the meeting, make sure that everyone has the opportunity to speak.
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If necessary, moderate the discussion to prevent it from going off track.
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Ensure that the meeting stays focused on its objectives.
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Track 17, Managing Participants in a Meeting Effective meetings require managing participants well.
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Start by setting clear ground rules at the beginning of the meeting, such as staying on topic and being respectful of others' opinions.
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During the meeting, make sure that everyone has the opportunity to speak.
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If necessary, moderate the discussion to prevent it from going off track.
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Ensure that the meeting stays focused on its objectives.
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Track 20, The Benefits of Pre-Meeting Planning Pre-meeting planning is essential for ensuring that a meeting runs smoothly and is productive.
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Before the meeting, set a clear agenda and distribute it to participants in advance.
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This allows everyone to come prepared and focus on the key topics.
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It also helps manage time more effectively and minimizes distractions during the meeting.
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Track 21 – Importance of Time Management in Meetings
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Time management is essential in any meeting to ensure that all topics are covered efficiently.
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A well-organized meeting has a set start and end time, which helps prevent unnecessary delays.
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The meeting organizer should keep track of the time and move the discussion along if necessary.
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It's also important to allocate enough time for each topic to be discussed thoroughly without rushing.
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Track 22, Managing Difficult Conversations in Meetings Difficult conversations can arise in any meeting, especially when discussing sensitive issues.
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The key to managing them is to remain calm and listen actively.
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Acknowledge the emotions of those involved, but stay focused on finding solutions.
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It's also important to maintain a respectful tone and avoid personal attacks.
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In this way, you can navigate through difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
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Track 22, Managing Difficult Conversations in Meetings.
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Difficult conversations can arise in any meeting, especially when discussing sensitive issues.
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The key to managing them is to remain calm and listen actively.
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Acknowledge the emotions of those involved, but stay focused on finding solutions.
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It's also important to maintain a respectful tone and avoid personal attacks.
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In this way, you can navigate through difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
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Track 22, Managing Difficult Conversations in Meetings.
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Difficult conversations can arise in any meeting, especially when discussing sensitive issues.
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The key to managing them is to remain calm and listen actively.
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Acknowledge the emotions of those involved, but stay focused on finding solutions.
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It's also important to maintain a respectful tone and avoid personal attacks.
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In this way, you can navigate through difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
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Track 25 – The Benefits of Recapping Meetings Recapping a meeting at the end ensures that everyone is on the same page.
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Summarize the main points and any decisions made.
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This helps reinforce key takeaways and ensures that action items are clear.
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A well-done recap also gives participants a sense of closure and ensures that no important details are overlooked.
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Track 25 – The Benefits of Recapping Meetings Recapping a meeting at the end ensures that everyone is on the same page.
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Summarize the main points and any decisions made.
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This helps reinforce key takeaways and ensures that action items are clear.
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A well-done recap also gives participants a sense of closure and ensures that no important details are overlooked.
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Track 25 – The Benefits of Recapping Meetings Recapping a meeting at the end ensures that everyone is on the same page.
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Summarize the main points and any decisions made.
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This helps reinforce key takeaways and ensures that action items are clear.
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A well-done recap also gives participants a sense of closure and ensures that no important details are overlooked.
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Track 25 – The Benefits of Recapping Meetings Recapping a meeting at the end ensures that everyone is on the same page.
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Summarize the main points and any decisions made.
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This helps reinforce key takeaways and ensures that action items are clear.
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A well-done recap also gives participants a sense of closure and ensures that no important details are overlooked.
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Track 25 – The Benefits of Recapping Meetings Recapping a meeting at the end ensures that everyone is on the same page.
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Summarize the main points and any decisions made.
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This helps reinforce key takeaways and ensures that action items are clear.
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A well-done recap also gives participants a sense of closure and ensures that no important details are overlooked.
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Track 30, The Role of a Meeting Chairperson The chairperson is responsible for managing the flow of the meeting.
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They ensure that the meeting stays on track, guide the discussion, and ensure that all participants have the opportunity to speak.
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A good chairperson encourages active participation, resolves conflicts, and makes sure that all action items are clearly defined before the meeting ends.

Từ vựng và ghi chú luyện nói cho bài học này

Bài luyện nói trình độ B2 này dựa trên video “Mastering Meetings and Presentations: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Communication”. Những từ được nhắc lại nhiều nhất trong bài: meeting, track, ensure, participants, clear. Video này có 148 câu và 1876 từ để luyện shadowing. Phần lời nói dài 15:21. Người nói giữ tốc độ đều, khoảng 122 từ mỗi phút, vừa sức để nói đuổi theo. Chỉ 77% số từ nằm trong 3.000 từ tiếng Anh thông dụng nhất, nên từ vựng khá khó.

Từ vựng quan trọng trong video

15 từ khó nhất trong video, kèm phiên âm và nghĩa:

TừPhiên âmNghĩa
participant danh từ/pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/người tham gia
summarize động từ/ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/tóm lược, tóm tắt
respectful tính từ/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/lễ phép, kính cẩn
overlook động từ/ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/bỏ qua
chairperson danh từchủ tịch
tactic danh từ/ˈtæktɪk/chiến thuật, thuật
organize động từ/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/sắp xếp, tổ chức
emotion danh từ/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/cảm xúc
deadline danh từ/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/hạn chót, hạn
brainstorming danh từđộng não, công não
compose động từ/kəmˈpəʊz/phổ, sáng tác
rehearse động từ/ɹɪˈhɝs/tập dượt
disrupt động từ/dɪsˈɹʌpt/làm phiền, ngán đường
gesture danh từ/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/cử chỉ, bộ tịch
differ động từ/ˈdɪfɚ/khác, không giống

Ngữ pháp trong video

Những cấu trúc người nói dùng nhiều nhất, kèm đúng cụm từ trong video:

Cấu trúcTrong video
Câu bị động be + quá khứ phân từ — nhấn vào việc xảy ra, không phải người làmare covered · were addressed · are completed
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tạihave become · has revolutionized

Phát âm cần chú ý

  • Âm “th”: smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, thoroughly /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/
  • Âm “sh” và “zh”: closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/, professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, revolutionize /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/, visualization /ˌvɪʒ.ʊ.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
  • Từ dài — đặt trọng âm cho đúng: participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/, professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/, disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/, collaborative /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/, accountability /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Những âm người Việt thường gặp khó:

  • Cụm phụ âm cuối — đọc đủ từng âm, đừng nuốt âm cuối: participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/, disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/, disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/, resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/
  • Âm /tʃ/, /dʒ/ và /ʒ/ — tiếng Việt không có, đừng đọc thành “ch” hay “gi”: closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/, acknowledge /əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/, posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/, glitch /ˈɡlɪt͡ʃ/, visualization /ˌvɪʒ.ʊ.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
  • Âm /æ/ — mở miệng rộng hơn âm “e”: recap /ɹiːˈkæp/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, tactic /ˈtæktɪk/, allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/, collaborative /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/

Cách luyện với video này

  1. Nghe hết video một lần, chưa cần nói, và ghi lại những từ bạn chưa biết.
  2. Nói đuổi từng câu ở tốc độ bình thường, lặp lại mỗi câu đến khi nhịp của bạn khớp với người nói.
  3. Ghi âm giọng mình rồi so với bản gốc, chú ý các từ như participant, summarize, respectful.

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.

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