Shadowing-Übung: 32 Years Old Low-income Living in Vietnam - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
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How is life living in Vietnam?
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Hi, I'm Han, a 31 years old, low-income worker.
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Let me show you how I survive on a low budget.
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It's payday today.
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A mixed feeling of happy and worry.
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I'll show you the total amount I earned last month.
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Let's go to the ATM to withdraw some cash.
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This month, I earned about $500.
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A not so low, but not so high amount compared to the average in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Let's go to the convenience store to buy lunch.
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Many students depend on convenience stores.
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People just sitting, resting, using the air conditioning.
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Pre-cut fruits seem like a luxury to me.
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Grilled beef bento.
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Mr. Beast, feastables cost more than my hourly salary.
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I don't have that kind of money.
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Let's put it back.
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Unlike social media, influencers keep telling you, living in Ho Chi Minh City isn't cheap anymore.
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Rent goes up.
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Food goes up.
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It feels like your salary is just trying to catch up.
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Payday is the only day I don't feel guilty spending a little.
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Coffee is how I survive every day.
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In Vietnam, convenience stores are everywhere.
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And what I like about them is the variety,
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and electrolytes water for 100 degrees summer day.
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Life in mega city like Ho Chi Minh City is never easy for anyone.
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More importantly, we need to know when we have enough, because human greed has no bottom.
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If we keep chasing money without knowing contentment, we may lose the happiness that is right in front of us.
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Cotton candy, known as Kheo Bong Gòn in Vietnam, is a popular sweet treat made by spinning melted sugar into thin,
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fluffy strands that look like colorful clouds.
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It's a dying art in cities like Saigon.
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I don't eat this often, but when I see it, it reminds me of being a kid.
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This is my version of splurging on payday.
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A sweet 40 cent cotton candy. So fluffy and airy.
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Do you have this in your country?
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Let's go back home.
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A 40 years old apartment in Saigon.
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Let's go over the budget for this month.
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First is the budget for my mom.
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It's $250 per month to support her.
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She also buys me groceries.
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Next is food expense.
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It's about $70 per month.
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That includes lunches, drinks, and eating out.
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That is about $2 a day.
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Next is gas for my scooter.
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My scooter is almost 20 years old.
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so they consume gas like water.
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I pay $80 a month for this category.
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Finally, I set aside some money for other things.
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$100 for my future.
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Maybe a wedding one day.
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Maybe it's just a dream.
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What do you think about my budget?
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Although my salary is considered average, that's not enough to take care of anyone else.
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Friends and family ask me about marriage.
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all I can do is laugh and try to change topics
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because I know deep down I may never get that chance and I think I'm okay with it.
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Life may be difficult today, but as long as you have willpower, determination, and a desire to improve,
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I believe that one day you will succeed, and so will I.
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After that, I stopped by a large park near my house to find something to eat for dinner when I get hungry.
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I was craving omelet banh mi, so I decided to buy one for one dollar.
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It's simple, just eggs, cooked on a hot pan.
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It's warm, filling, and very affordable.
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Is street food safe in Vietnam?
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Most street foods here is cooked fresh, right in front of you.
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If a place has a lot of customers, that's usually a good sign, but not everything is perfect.
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Remember to ask the locals if you can, and we're more than happy to show you.
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If it's busy, I trust it more.
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If they've been around for longer, that's a plus.
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Oh Yeah,
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I'm gonna do What is it like to live alone in Vietnam?
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Hi, I'm Han, a 31-year-old office worker living in an old apartment.
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It's 7am.
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The city wakes up early.
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How do I live my life?
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Come and take a look with me.
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In the morning, I wake up to the sound of a rooster crowing.
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Drinking tea is the first thing I do in the morning.
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I don't eat breakfast to save money.
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I make around $500 per month.
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I sent my retired mom $250 to help her.
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After all expenses, I have about $70 per month for foods.
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Being the only child can be hard sometimes.
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But it's what family do, and I'm happy to do it.
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Let's go to the market for lunch.
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I know it's not healthy.
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Maybe I'll learn how in the future.
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Using the stairs every day is a workout I just hope I can find a better place for my mom.
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In Vietnam, scooter is local way of getting around.
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Cheap to buy and maintain, and fits narrow streets.
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Would you ride a scooter in Vietnam?
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I'm heading to a local market to eat lunch.
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The food is called white rice flour cake.
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It costs less than $1.
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Sometimes it's cheaper to eat out than cooking at home.
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This is one of Saigon's most iconic street foods.
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The vendor throws them onto a sizzling pan, fries them until they're crispy on the outside, soft inside.
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You can ask the vendor to add an egg for extra protein.
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Watch closely.
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This is the fun part.
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You'll hear that crispy sound as the cubes turn golden.
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Green onions for flavors and smells.
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It's exactly what street food in Vietnam is about.
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Cheap, filling, and fast.
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If you want to experience real Saigon, don't just go to restaurants.
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Stop at a street cart like this.
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And just like that, only 95 cents.
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You'll get pickled papaya on top. If there's one thing
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you have to try in Vietnam, it's this, banh mi.
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It starts with a crispy Vietnamese baguette.
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Light, airy inside, with that perfect crunch outside.
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Watch the vendor.
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Everything happens fast.
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They slice the bread open, spread a layer of pâté, add the meats, vegetables.
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This banh mi would last me an entire day.
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And it's only one dollar.
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I'm going to go to the next one.
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I'm sorry.
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This is steamed buns.
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It's warm, filling, and perfect.
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If you want something softer than banh mi...
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Let's go to the mall with me.
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It's almost 7pm and the sky is getting dark.
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I don't come here to buy things.
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I just walk around and look.
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For many young people, it's not easy to start a family anymore.
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Rent alone is half of my salary.
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Food, transportation, daily expenses, they add up quickly.
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Even if you work full-time, it can still feel like you're just getting by.
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I feel like I might draw a little out of the train with my dad.
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I don't want to have to go.
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I just run the train to see what's next to me.
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It's like the train that is just there.
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This way, I'm proud of the train.
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This is a very famous bookstore in Vietnam.
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I don't always buy a book.
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I just walk slowly between the shelves.
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In a busy city like Ho Chi Minh City, this feels like a different world.
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This is my childhood mangas.
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Do you know what this is?
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I'm stopping in a random alley to finish my banh. And that's my day.
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Thank you for watching, and see you in the next video. So
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What is
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life living in Vietnam?
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Hello world, I'm Han.
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I'm a 32 years old salaryman in Vietnam.
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I live in an old apartment in Saigon.
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To save money, I'm living with my mom.
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For young adults, buying a house is almost impossible.
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Let me show you my life on a Sunday.
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There's always loud noises in my apartment, so I can't sleep or work very well.
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After tax and insurance, my budget is $3 a day.
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A very tight budget in Ho Chi Minh City.
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I try to live a very frugal life.
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I also need to take care of my mom.
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This is a 40 years old apartment, and everything is falling apart, but I can't afford anything else.
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This is the view from the balcony.
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This is my scooter.
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My uncle gave it to me.
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It's falling apart, but buying a new one is not a smart decision for me.
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From Monday to Friday, I have to ride 80 minutes for work.
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Today, it's only a short grocery ride.
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Let's go grab some cheap snacks.
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Please don't laugh, but going to the supermarket is how I save electricity.
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I get free AC while window shopping.
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Potato chips to help with my chronic stress.
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As man, I never get asked about how I feel.
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It's always about what I can do for others.
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I know snacking is bad, but this is how I deal with stress right now.
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Ho Chi Minh City is always busy, but sometimes I still feel lonely.
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I'm splurging today.
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A $1 kumquat tea instead of coffee at home.
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People watching is a way of cheap entertainment for me.
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I have high blood pressure.
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I know my doctor won't like this drink.
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I hope you won't see this video.
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At 32 years old, while my friends are married and having children, I'm still struggling with my job.
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Making enough to survive, but not enough for anything else.
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I don't earn much money, and most days are quiet and repetitive.
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Most people here are rushing to offices, factories, or shops.
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Everyone seems to be chasing something.
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Money, stability, a better life.
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Surrounded by millions of people, but you feel completely on your own.
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Let's go have dinner.
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I just eat whatever is cheap and easy to find on the street.
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Today is stir-fry corn.
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Street food is everywhere in this city.
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For many people like me, it's not just a treat, it's survival.
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It's simple.
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Corn, butter, dried shrimp, cooked on a small pan right on the sidewalk.
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This serving cost me $0.8.
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It's cheap, filling, and easy to find.
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Another thing I eat is bà la lọt, grilled beef wrapped in beetle leaves.
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It's smoky, salty, and satisfying.
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Street food in Saigon is famous around the world, and I highly recommend you try it here.
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I got one.
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Let's go to the park to eat.
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Many people come here in the evening after work.
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It's one of the few places where you can sit for free.
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It's one of the few places where you can sit for free.
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The city outside is loud and crowded, but inside the park it feels a little slower.
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In a city of millions,
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a park bench can sometimes feel like the only quiet place. In Vietnam,
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people go to the park for badminton, dancing, and many things.
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An emergency call from my boss.
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Let's head home today.
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And that's my life in Vietnam.
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How is your life?
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Wortschatz und Sprechhinweise zu dieser Lektion
Diese Sprechübung auf Niveau B1 basiert auf dem Video „32 Years Old Low-income Living in Vietnam“. Diese Wörter kommen am häufigsten vor: Vietnam, eat, month, cheap. Dieses Video enthält 210 Sätze und 1824 Wörter zum Nachsprechen. Der gesprochene Teil dauert 28:42. Der Sprecher spricht langsam, etwa 64 Wörter pro Minute, sodass genug Zeit bleibt, jeden Laut nachzuahmen. Nur 79 % der Wörter gehören zu den 3.000 häufigsten im Englischen, der Wortschatz ist also anspruchsvoll.
Wichtiger Wortschatz in diesem Video
Die 15 anspruchsvollsten Wörter aus dem Video, mit Aussprache und Bedeutung:
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| scooter Substantiv | /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ | Tretroller, Trittroller |
| crispy Adjektiv | /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ | knusprig |
| payday Substantiv | /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ | Zahltag |
| vendor Substantiv | /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ | Anbieter, Vertreiber |
| convenience Substantiv | /kənˈvinjəns/ | Bequemlichkeit |
| expense Substantiv | /ɪkˈspɛns/ | Ausgabe, Aufwand |
| airy Adjektiv | /ˈɛə.ɹi/ | belüftet, gelüftet |
| splurge Verb | /splɝd͡ʒ/ | ergießen |
| grill Substantiv | /ɡɹɪl/ | Grill |
| snack Substantiv | /snæk/ | Imbiss, Happen |
| distress Substantiv | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | Bedrängnis, Elend |
| corn Substantiv | /ˈkɔːn/ | Getreide, Korn |
| candy Substantiv | /ˈkæn.di/ | Süßigkeit, Konfekt |
| badminton Substantiv | /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ | Badminton, Federball |
| baguette Substantiv | /bæˈɡɛt/ | Baguette |
Phrasal Verbs, die du hören wirst
| Wort | Aussprache | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| fall apart Verb | auseinanderfallen | |
| go up Verb | hinaufgehen, steigen | |
| go back Verb | zurückgehen, zurückfahren | |
| wake up Verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | aufwachen, erwachen |
Sätze zum Wiederholen
Kurze, vollständige Sätze aus dem Video, die du im Alltag wiederverwenden kannst:
- Let's go to the convenience store to buy lunch.
- Do you have this in your country?
- What do you think about my budget?
- How do I live my life?
- Do you know what this is?
Grammatik in diesem Video
Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:
| Struktur | Im Video |
|---|---|
| Passiv be + Partizip Perfekt – wichtig ist, was geschieht, nicht wer es tut | is considered · is cooked · is called |
| Möglichkeit mit „might / may“ might/may + Verb – etwas ist möglich, aber nicht sicher | may lose · may never get · may be |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop … + -ing – Verben, auf die die -ing-Form folgt | keep telling · keep chasing |
| Present Continuous am/is/are + -ing – etwas, das gerade jetzt oder zurzeit passiert | is just trying · I'm heading · is getting |
Aussprache, auf die du achten solltest
Der Sprecher verwendet 39 Kurzformen und abgeschwächte Formen, zum Beispiel I'm, don't, can't. Sprich sie in der kurzen Form, so wie du sie hörst.
- Die Laute „sh“ und „zh“: shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/
- Lange Wörter – auf die Betonung achten: electrolyte /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəˌlaɪt/, influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/, salaryman /ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/, repetitive /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
Laute, die Deutschsprachigen schwerfallen:
- /w/ — mit runden Lippen, nicht wie das deutsche „w“ (/v/): kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/, willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/, sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔk/, workout /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/, withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔ/
- Stimmhafter Auslaut — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ am Wortende nicht verhärten: splurge /splɝd͡ʒ/, repetitive /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/, groceries /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/, strand /ˈstɹænd/, greed /ɡɹiːd/
- /æ/ — offener als „ä“: snack /snæk/, candy /ˈkæn.di/, badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/, baguette /bæˈɡɛt/, salaryman /ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/
So übst du mit diesem Video
- Höre dir das ganze Video einmal an, ohne zu sprechen, und notiere die Wörter, die du nicht kennst.
- Sprich Satz für Satz in normaler Geschwindigkeit nach und wiederhole jeden, bis dein Rhythmus zum Sprecher passt.
- Nimm dich auf und vergleiche mit dem Original; achte dabei auf Wörter wie scooter, crispy, payday.
Was ist die Shadowing-Technik?
Shadowing ist eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Sprachlerntechnik, die ursprünglich für die professionelle Dolmetscherausbildung entwickelt und durch den Polyglotten Dr. Alexander Arguelles populär gemacht wurde. Die Methode ist einfach aber wirkungsvoll: Du hörst englisches Audio von Muttersprachlern und wiederholst es sofort laut — wie ein Schatten, der dem Sprecher mit nur 1–2 Sekunden Verzögerung folgt. Anders als passives Hören oder Grammatikübungen zwingt Shadowing dein Gehirn und deine Mundmuskulatur, gleichzeitig echte Sprachmuster zu verarbeiten und zu reproduzieren. Studien zeigen, dass es Aussprachegenauigkeit, Intonation, Rhythmus, verbundene Sprache, Hörverständnis und Sprechflüssigkeit signifikant verbessert — was es zu einer der effektivsten Methoden für die IELTS Speaking-Vorbereitung und reale englische Kommunikation macht.