Shadowing Practice: #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food | SBS Learn English - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creando lección...
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Learning English helps me to talk about food instead of just making mmm sounds.
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SBS acknowledges the traditional custodians of country and their connections and continuous care for the skies,
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lands and waterways throughout Australia.
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Trying new foods can be exciting and sometimes a bit challenging.
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But either way, having such easy access to dishes from different cultures is one of the things I love about life in Australia.
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Hi, I'm Kate and in this episode we're getting ready for Harmony Week,
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A favourite annual event that celebrates Australia's amazing multicultural communities.
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Like many of us, you might go to a bring a plate event where everyone shares a dish from their culture
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and you get to try foods that you've never had before.
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But how do you talk about strong or unusual flavours you've never tried?
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Alan and Claire are tasting some foods they haven't tried before and can help us learn some useful phrases.
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Whoa, that's intense.
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I know, right?
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Not sure I'm a fan of that one.
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I reckon it's pretty tasty.
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You just need to give it a crack.
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Um, I think my taste buds are confused.
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Bit of an acquired taste, huh?
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Trying new foods can be like riding a roller coaster.
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You know one of those trains at the fair that go up and down very fast.
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Sometimes a new flavour can be delicious.
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And sometimes you think, what on earth is this?
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Let's look closely into what Alan and Claire said and learn some new phrases along the way.
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First, we have Alan.
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Whoa, that's intense.
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When Alan says, that's intense, he means the flavour is very strong or unusual.
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You can use this phrase whenever something surprises you because you find it powerful or unusual, not just food.
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So if someone says that they're going to study all night for their exams
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or say that they're going for a 50 kilometre run, you could also find that a bit intense.
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Coming back to talking about strong flavours, you could also say...
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Hmm, that hits hard.
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Wow, that's full on.
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Yikes!
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That packs a punch.
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Hmm, that's really bold.
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If you're using any of these phrases, you're saying that the flavour is very strong, surprising or unusual.
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You can use them when something tastes powerful or different from what you expected.
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Next, Claire said...
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Not sure I'm a fan of that one.
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To say you're not a fan of something is an informal way of saying that you don't really like it.
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You could also say...
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I'm not keen on that curry.
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That cheese isn't really my thing.
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Then Alan said...
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I reckon it's pretty tasty.
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You just need to give it a crack.
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I reckon.
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It's just another way of saying I think.
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and we use it to introduce our opinion on something.
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So Alan thinks or reckons that his food is tasty.
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You just need to give it a crack.
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To give something a crack means to give it a try.
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Alan is saying he thinks the food is good and you should try it too.
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You could also say...
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You should give it a try.
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Claire then said...
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My taste buds are confused.
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Your taste buds are the small bumps on your tongue that let you taste things.
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It's a fun way to say that you're not sure if you like the taste.
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You could also say...
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My mouth isn't ready for that.
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What a strange combination of flavours.
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At the end of our dialogue, Alan said, Bit of an acquired taste, huh?
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An acquired taste is something you might not like at first, but something you might enjoy after you have tried it a few times.
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For example, I'm sure many of you have had mochi or rice cakes before, But have you ever heard of Sakura Mochi?
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It's a traditional Japanese dessert typically enjoyed from March to April.
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It features mochi wrapped in a pickled cherry blossom leaf.
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Personally, it's one of my favourite treats, though many people say the salty sweet flavour is an acquired taste.
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Or you could also say...
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That dish takes some getting used to.
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This means the dish might taste unusual or strong at first
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and it could take a few times before you start to enjoy it
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because it takes some time to get used to it.
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Another phrase you can use to describe a flavour
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that you find unusual or strong when you first try it but which you might grow to like is...
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This sauce grows on you after a few tries.
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Let's run through the dialogue one more time and then we'll practise together so these phrases really stick.
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Whoa, that's intense.
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I know, right?
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Not sure I'm a fan of that one.
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I reckon it's pretty tasty.
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You just need to give it a crack.
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Um, I think my taste buds are confused.
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Bit of an acquired taste, huh?
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Now it's time to practice.
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See if you remember the meaning before hearing the answer.
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What does an acquired taste mean?
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An acquired taste is something you might not like at first but could enjoy after trying it a few times.
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What does give it a crack mean?
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To give a crack means to give something a try, even if you're not sure you will like it.
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Now just listen and repeat after Alan and Claire.
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I reckon it's pretty tasty.
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My taste buds are confused.
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Bit of an acquired taste, huh?
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Not sure I'm a fan of that one.
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Thank you.
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too.
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Just search for SPS Learn English.
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I'm Kate and thanks for learning English with me.
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Speaking Goals for This Clip: Describe New Food Experiences Confidently
This video targets a key fluency milestone: discussing unusual flavors and cultural dishes with natural, conversational language. Whether you’re at a multicultural event or trying a new restaurant, being able to express surprise, preference, or opinion about food is essential for real-world communication. It also helps you move beyond basic "mmm" sounds to articulate your thoughts—perfect for English speaking practice.
Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Food & Opinions
Use these phrases from the dialogue to sound like a native when talking about new foods:
- "That's intense" – Describe strong, surprising flavors (e.g., "Whoa, that chili is intense!")
- "Not sure I'm a fan" – Informally say you don't like something (e.g., "I'm not a fan of bitter coffee")
- "I reckon it's tasty" – Share an opinion casually (e.g., "I reckon this cake is delicious")
- "Give it a crack" – Encourage trying something new (e.g., "Just give the sushi a crack!")
- "Hits hard" / "Packs a punch" – Highlight powerful flavors (e.g., "That curry really hits hard")
Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation & Rhythm with Shadowing
To master these phrases, use the shadowing technique—a proven method where you repeat the video’s dialogue aloud, mimicking the speaker’s tone, speed, and stress. This helps with natural rhythm and pronunciation, especially for casual phrases like "I reckon" or "give it a crack." Here’s how: Play a short clip, pause, then repeat it immediately, matching the speaker’s intonation. For tricky phrases like "that packs a punch," focus on stressing the key words ("packs," "punch") to sound authentic.
Learning English with YouTube videos like this is ideal for shadow speak practice—you get real-world dialogue and cultural context. The shadowspeak method turns passive watching into active learning, making you more comfortable with conversational flow. By practicing these phrases daily, you’ll move from "mmm" to meaningful conversations in no time.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.