Shadowing Practice: 【美國姪子7年後重返台灣】一下飛機最想做的事居然是...｜必吃的24H牛肉麵 - Learn English Speaking with Video

My sister came to Taiwan 7 years ago.

I'm happy that she finally can take it back.

What's up guys we just got back to Taiwan not myself but Talon.

Ok guys

if you've been watching the past few videos I flew to

the United States with Delta sitting in overall comfort to meet this guy to pick him up and bring him to Taiwan.

First we toured the state of Washington now it's time to tour Taiwan.

You can walk on the way down if you want.

It's easier than walking up.

I gave you a nice choice.

This time here is gonna be really really short.

He's got school.

So we've got roughly two full entire days I know it's crazy, but we're going to fit as much as possible in these two days.

So get ready for that We're gonna be talking to food Adventures and a whole lot of Taipei fun.

Now dude, you've been to Taiwan before.

Yes, when was that?

Seven or eight years ago Eat it.

No, like where are we? In Mobutu?

About seven years ago, my sister took her family to Taiwan, and Talon was only a baby.

Talon!

Have you had an ice cream going like that before?

No. You still remember it?

I remember- You were a baby at the time.

No, you were in a baby, right?

I was like seven, but I remember some parts.

Okay.

Like hot pot, I remember that.

Talon, that's a lot of meat.

Everyone's most memorable moment with Talon was at Dan Shui when he biffed on the bike.

Oh, oh!

Yeah.

Dude!

So we're gonna redeem that moment.

We're gonna let you go on U-bikes.

We're gonna let you have fun.

And re-eat some of your favorites including Shui Hua Bing.

Remember that?

Nope.

Mango shaved ice?

Oh, yes!

Yes!

We're gonna head out.

It is actually right now 10.08.

We gotta make our way up the Thai Bay.

Okay.

Text on the road.

Why are you running?

Going to the bullet train?

So we have about 10 minutes to get our ticket

and to get on the bullet train so we can get to Thai Bay.

We're gonna check into the hotel.

After the hotel, doodle time.

It's gonna be my first time in a bullet train, so...

I'm excited.

Oh, we're running.

We're running.

4 trains coming Is that fast or what?

Look how fast it did.

So Talon, when was the last time you were on the train? On any train?

Any train.

Probably like a year ago.

Dude, the boat train is actually really fun.

Like, I haven't been on like a fast train other than in Taiwan.

So, they're actually a really cool experience because it's like an airplane vibe but in a train.

The hardest thing for Americans to do, but when you're on this train, once it really gets going, there's no talking.

Everyone just.. just kind of.. just respecting other people.

So, keep it down, okay?

I'm American, voices too.

We arrived in Ximending and it was actually late at night.

We had to check in and then get exploring.

But this wasn't Talon's first time to Ximending.

I like remember it and I just miss it but

when we came I feel like there's like way more people 1130 on a Monday night

so of course it's not bumping but let's be honest

for 1130 at night on a Monday I mean there's still people dude first taste I got was boba

and it was honestly the best boba I've ever had okay

dude come here stand right here we're gonna Take a photo for your mom.

Ready?

3, 2, 1.

Wait.

Yeah, cheese.

I'm just happy for my nephew.

It's good.

Dude, it's fire, isn't it?

It was really good.

Do you dream about it sometimes?

Uh, yeah, I do dream about it.

You and the boba, look at this man, look how happy.

Look at that smile on him, huh?

My man had a smile.

Something I do whenever I pick up family coming to Taiwan, I take them to have牛肉麵.

I actually wanted to sell the牛肉麵 because that's close to the airport.

and that's 24 hours But here in Ximenaing There are also some very famous 24 hours of the meal

Dude breakfast foods at midnight That's what I want Young and Doujia

There's this one pancake thing that you Scallion pancake Is that it?

Tomorrow we're going to have the best version possible It's going to blow your mind Alright I love scallion pancakes So

Have you ever had this before?

I don't think so.

Okay, first try the broth.

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Yeah, so the main thing with the soup is obviously the broth and then you got the noodles and the beef.

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That's good.

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Right?

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So then you get them all together.

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I myself, I told them to give us some really thick noodles because that's I think where the money's at.

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These noodles, look at these puppies.

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Oh yeah, tell me about this.

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Dude, the beef noodles, they were actually really good.

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I couldn't use chopsticks, so I gotta learn on that.

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But I did get to eat it and it was probably some of the best ramen I've had.

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Your top three favorite Taiwanese food, what would they be?

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It's hot and pancake.

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Okay.

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Poppot.

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Like how do you do that?

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Use the sticks, man.

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Just move this finger.

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Open it.

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How does this hold it?

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Just move this finger, that's all.

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There you go.

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See, they got your back.

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Oh my baby.

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So I don't know if we're going to get the opportunity, but there's a garbage truck right in front of us.

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And if it stops any further, we'll be able to let Talon have the opportunity to try a Taiwan Lester

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Which will be the greatest moment of his whole entire trip here garbage truck Look at that beauty

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Just look at that beauty Yeah, bro.

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Logan just always tells me how much he loves garbage trucks

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and we literally saw one on the first day So that was like pretty cool Highlight of your trip or what?

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Yeah, best part you in the garbage truck remember this moment It'll last forever.

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Good morning, good morning.

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It rained last night.

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It rained.

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Dude.

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There's no feeling it feels like.

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Yeah, right?

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How do you feel?

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Good morning, Talon, baby.

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Dude, I feel good, bro.

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Okay guys, this is the official start of our full day one.

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We have two full days here in Taiwan.

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Good morning, Talon.

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Good morning.

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Welcome.

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day planned and this mini series with Talon in Taiwan.

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And once again you've been here before.

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We talked about food but in terms of doing things, based on your memories of a small guy, what were your favorite memories and doing things while you were here in Taiwan?

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I remember riding the bikes obviously.

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Okay.

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I remember going like going to night markets, getting the shaved ice.

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Okay so So let me refresh your memory.

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Oh, me John.

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So Moon Lake.

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Hi.

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And we went on the boat and we went to the island there.

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Okay, we went to Tainan and we stayed in that little hostel.

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I mean that cool little hotel building.

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And then you guys went to the park and played.

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One of these workouts.

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You went swimming with the flying fish.

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I don't remember that.

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Okay, you walked around the big Buddha.

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Where are you right now?

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Right here?

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No, like where are we?

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In the Buddha?

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Yeah, I remember that.

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that that ostrich egg what is this

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okay Dan Shui and we did things in Thai Bay

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so you've done a few things

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so now my goal now this time we're only gonna be able to stay here in Thai Bay

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and it's a short time I do hope in the future

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I can take you around the island to do the really cool things

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but we got some stuff set up number one thing he has to do before we end this video

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and begin our next thing which is going to be Taiwanese breakfast

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but one thing he does have to try is a redemption period for Mi-Jang

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which is brown rice milk so you've had Mi-Jang before

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but this is like the commercial grade you get it in 7-11 it's gonna be quality

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so I'll try it out and in just a moment we're gonna have fresh Mi-Jang

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I don't really like it Mi-Jang is not No!

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Okay, that's um...

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That's disappointing, okay.

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And now we're gonna be starting this fun adventure, so definitely stay tuned.

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Make sure you guys hit subscribe and maybe go check out this guy's Instagram, right?

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What is it?

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It's Talon Rides.

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There we go.

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Okay guys, it is bright and early.

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Do you know what time it is?

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6.30ish.

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6.30.

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Dude, it's 6.25 and we're awake.

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Just roaming the city, you know what's up.

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So we're just going to begin our travels right meow.

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Okay guys, thanks for tuning in.

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I think you all know what to say.

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And I'm really excited to go to Taipei 101, the tall building.

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And we're going to go get some ice.

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Get some breakfast.

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Dude, you are loaded.

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Crazy, isn't it? So ice cream basically?

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Mmhmm.

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What's that taste like?

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Riding so majestically.

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Okay, look around.

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Do you see the stinky tofu anymore?

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Is it right there?

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Do you see it?

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Is that red tart?

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Now turn around.

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It's right there bro.

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Aw, I hate that smell bro.

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Dude, he-he were standing in front of it.

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Oh man, you've been punked.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing Practice: 【美國姪子7年後重返台灣】一下飛機最想做的事居然是...｜必吃的24H牛肉麵 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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