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Did you know a cup of beer is cheaper than a water bottle in Vietnam?
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If this reason hasn't convinced you that Vietnam is a great place to travel and live, let me tell you 10 other reasons why you should move to Vietnam.
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Low Cost of Living The cost of living in Vietnam is fairly cheap compared to other countries.
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The average price for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city like Hanoi is about $200 to $500 depending on the location, quality, and the services that come with the room.
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You can also enjoy delicious street food for less than $1, and a regular meal ranges from $2 to $5.
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Even when you go out to eat, the value-added tax is included and you are not required to tip in Vietnam unless you want to.
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Besides affordable food and accommodation, it's super cheap to get around the city too.
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There are a lot of ride-sharing apps out there such as Grab, Go-Jek, Bee, etc.
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And you expect to pay around $5 for every 10 kilometers.
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The best thing that I have yet mentioned is how affordable the services in Vietnam are.
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You can enjoy a relaxing massage session and only have to pay around $8 to $20 and a full set nail service for ladies is around $10, five times cheaper than the US.
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I will break down all the daily and monthly costs of living in Vietnam in another video, so don't forget to turn on the bell to be notified for that video.
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Number 2.
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Motorbike culture.
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There are currently around 50 million motorcycles in Vietnam, making it the country with the fourth highest number of motorcycles in the world.
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Most of the foreigners who live in Vietnam said that they love the freedom to hop on motorbikes and go wherever they want.
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It's a vehicle of choice for most Vietnamese people since it can easily go through traffic by lane splitting during rush hour and is very affordable.
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You can rent a motorbike for $50 to $75 per month and expect to spend $10 on gas monthly by just riding around the city.
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Also, if you have any problems with your bikes, mechanic shops are everywhere in Vietnam and sometimes the locals fix it for you for free.
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That's how friendly Vietnamese people are.
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Talking about people, Vietnamese are not only hospitable, but they are extra caring.
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If you come to a restaurant in Vietnam, don't be surprised if they give you extra meat because Vietnamese people show love through food.
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People always have smiles on their faces.
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The elders are happy, curious, and generous.
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Students are hardworking and respectful.
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Young people are creative, ambitious, and enthusiastic.
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Plus, Vietnam has such a great sense of community with small personal space.
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people tend to be more caring and always help each other.
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Life feels easier here with more laid-back and genuine people.
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Affordable food If you are a foodie, you will fall in love with Vietnam instantly.
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Besides pho and bánh mi, which are the most well-known foods, Vietnam has a great variety of delicious street food and desserts such as bún chà, grilled pork noodle soup, Bún ca, sour fish soup, chè, Vietnamese pudding dessert.
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In the big cities like Hanoi, Danang, or Ho Chi Minh City, it's not hard to find international restaurants.
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Plus, Vietnam is known for vegetarian-friendly cuisines.
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It offers great options for vegetarian buffet at affordable price.
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Safety and security According to the 2021 Global Peace Index, Vietnam ranks 50th out of 163 countries in safety.
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Vietnam is a friendly and safe country to travel, especially for solo travelers.
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Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia with its long, narrow shape, so there are no earthquakes, volcanoes, or wildfires.
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However, from September to November, heavy monsoonal rains and occasional typhoons can affect low-lying areas in the central part of Vietnam.
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Also, guns are illegal here in Vietnam, so you don't have to worry about homicides or terrorism.
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There are coffee shops in every corner of Vietnam.
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Did you know Vietnam is the second largest coffee exporter in the world?
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From Vietnamese traditional coffee, cà phê sữa đá, to Vietnamese egg coffee, cà phê trứng, we have it all.
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You can see Vietnamese people drinking coffee at any time of the day.
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They love to chit chat with their friends, study, work, or even sign business contracts at coffee shops.
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A cup of coffee ranges from $1 to $3 including tax.
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If you are a coffee lover, Vietnam is a perfect country for you.
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Nightlife Vietnamese nightlife is fun for expats.
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You can easily enter bars here and rarely have to show your ID even though the legal drinking age is 18.
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It can be both good and bad.
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If you are looking for great places that have a huge expat community, Westlake in Hanoi and Thảo Điên in Ho Chi Minh City are perfect areas for you to hang out and have fun with your friends.
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If you're new to Vietnam, I suggest you to join the Facebook group Hanoi Massive, Expats in Đà Nẵng City, Expats in Ho Chi Minh City, and there will be other expats and Vietnamese people who are willing to help you.
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Diverse Culture If you have watched my channel for a long time, you know what this channel is all about, decoding Vietnamese culture.
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from traditional dances, exotic foods, to customs and etiquette in Vietnam.
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I'd reveal it all!
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Also, if you travel from north to south of Vietnam, you will see many unique architectures that have a touch of the French, American, Chinese and other countries.
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Vietnam has a long history and diverse culture which are perfect for curious and adventurous minds.
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Beautiful nature.
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Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 and 2000.
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And Sơn Đông Cave is the largest cave in the world.
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Besides beautiful beaches and mountains, Vietnam is known for dreamy coffee and pine city, Dalat, beautiful beach cities, and breathtaking green mountainous areas.
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You can easily hop on a motorbike and travel from provinces to provinces, and we call it Phuất in Vietnamese.
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You don't have to worry about breaking your bank while traveling to Vietnam.
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Job Opportunities Vietnam's economy has drastically developed in the past 10 years.
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The emergence of more international trade has provided more jobs in Vietnam.
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With the rapid growth of middle class, Vietnamese parents are willing to send their children to international schools, therefore English teaching jobs are increasing.
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Besides teaching jobs, other occupations in medical fields, science, technology, engineering, and real estate are in high demand.
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Vietnam is also great for digital nomads who want to work remotely, make a decent income, and live a comfortable life here.
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So what do you think of Vietnam?
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Leave it down in the comment below and don't forget to subscribe to my channel, turn on the bell if you want to learn more about Vietnam.
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Thank you for watching and I hope to see you in Vietnam soon!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “10 Reasons Why You Should Move to Vietnam”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: Vietnam, Vietnamese, coffee, expat, affordable. Deze video bevat 70 zinnen en 1169 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:47. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 150 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. Slechts 78% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| motorbike werkwoord | /ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ | motorrijden |
| nightlife zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ | nachtleven, uitgaansleven |
| vegetarian zelfstandig naamwoord | /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ | vegetariër |
| dessert zelfstandig naamwoord | /dɪˈzɝt/ | dessert, nagerecht |
| motorcycle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ | motorfiets, motor |
| soup zelfstandig naamwoord | /sup/ | soep |
| adventurous bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ | avontuurlijk, ondernemend |
| decode werkwoord | /dɪˈkəʊd/ | ontcijferen |
| etiquette zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ | etiquette |
| exporter zelfstandig naamwoord | exporteur | |
| foodie zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfuːdi/ | kookgek, lekkerbek |
| foreigner zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ | buitenlander, buitenlandse |
| hardworking bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɑːɹdˌwɜːɹ.kɪŋ/ | ijverig, vlijtig |
| hospitable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ | gastvrij |
| mountainous bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/ | bergachtig |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| break down werkwoord | stukgaan, kapot gaan |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is included · be notified · is known |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | hasn't convinced · have watched · has been |
| Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of ding | people who are · culture which are |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 8 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, hasn't, I'd. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, earthquake /ˈɝθkweɪk/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/, accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/, occupation /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/, motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/, adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: provinces /ˈpɹɔv.ɪns.ɪz/, decode /dɪˈkəʊd/, homicide /ˈhɑ.məˌsaɪ̯d/, massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: expat /ˈɛksˌpæt/, adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/, mechanic /mɪˈkænɪk/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: grill /ɡɹɪl/, exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als motorbike, nightlife, vegetarian.
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