Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: Since or For? The Timeline Trick
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Lovely! You're chatting with someone new at a party.
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They ask, how long have you lived here?
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And you say, since three years.
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They nod politely... but they look a bit confused.
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Here's the trick. Picture a timeline.
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Since points to one moment on that line.
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For measures the whole stretch.
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Since Monday. Since last summer. Since I was ten.
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Each one is a single point in time.
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But for three years. For two weeks. For ages.
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See? Each one is a length, like a piece of string!
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Oh, and here's a bonus!
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Both usually go with the present perfect.
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I've lived here for three years. I've lived here since last summer.
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So next time, ask yourself one thing.
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Can I point at it on a calendar?
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Yes? Since. No? It's a length, so for.
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Now, how long have you been learning English?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Since or For? The Timeline Trick”. This video has 18 sentences and 143 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:04. The speaker talks at a steady 133 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 6 of its 18 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| trick noun | /ˈtɹɪk/ | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| bonus noun | /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ | Something extra that is good; an added benefit. |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
| timeline noun | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future). |
| politely adverb | /pəˈlaɪtli/ | in a polite manner |
| measure noun | /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ | A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.) |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
| length noun | /leɪŋ(k)θ/ | The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object. |
| lovely adjective | /ˈlʌv.li/ | Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're chatting with someone new at a party.
- They ask, how long have you lived here?
- I've lived here for three years.
- I've lived here since last summer.
- Can I point at it on a calendar?
Ngữ pháp trong video
Những cấu trúc người nói dùng nhiều nhất, kèm đúng cụm từ trong video:
| Cấu trúc | Trong video |
|---|---|
| Thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn have/has been + -ing — việc bắt đầu từ trước và vẫn đang tiếp tục | have you been learning |
| Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tại | have you lived · I've lived |
| Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn am/is/are + -ing — việc đang diễn ra lúc nói hoặc quanh thời điểm này | You're chatting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like trick, confused, bonus.
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.