Shadowing Practice: Eating snails in Saigon, Vietnam - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel.
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My name is Vân Vu and today I'm gonna take you guys to eat some exotic Vietnamese food and it's snails.
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So I'm getting hungry now and my friend is gonna be here soon so we gotta get going.
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This is my friend right here.
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Hi Chan!
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Vietnamese street style.
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Music Hi
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guys, we're in Ocdao right now.
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This is one of the most popular places for snails in Saigon, Vietnam.
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I ate here once and it was a long time ago.
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But as you guys can see, it's so crowded right here.
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Even on the weekdays, people still eat snails and everything.
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So it's a good sign, right?
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Because this place is so popular.
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size snails there are a lot of good seafood here like clams, scallops, shrimp and oyster so I'm gonna look at the menu and see what we're gonna get okay I'm gonna get the most popular ones for you guys so you can see
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Oh my gosh guys, this is snail's buffet right here.
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Before eating, we have to sanitize our hands first, okay?
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Here's the first dish and this is called okung.
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Oh cool, and it's stir-fried with garlic and chili and it's pretty spicy.
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So to eat this one, you would pick up the snail.
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Okay, and then you remove the shell right here.
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Oh, it's pretty hard to remove it.
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Okay, put it here.
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And then you would poke it.
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And then pull it out.
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Okay, and you see the brown part right here?
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Just take it out.
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Don't eat it.
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Because my mom said it's actually poop.
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So just don't eat it.
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And then we have a lot of sauce here.
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This is green chili, red chili, salt and pepper, and fish sauce.
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So I'm going to dip it in the red chili.
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Oh, it's spicy.
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My god, but it's really good the texture just like split But if I it has a cartilage Texture in it.
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It's just perfect.
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Okay guys moving on to the next dish This is cuttlefish teeth Yeah This is with chili and
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What is that like the fat part of the meat?
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I don't know what it's called but I would recommend you guys eat it with bread this is Vietnamese bread called bánh mi.
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Bánh mi is very crispy outside and very soft inside and you would dip it in here with the cuttlefish and just eat it
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Oh my gosh.
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Oh my gosh, this is so good.
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This is always my favorite here.
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The cuttlefish teeth is not as chewy.
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It almost tastes like oyster, I feel like.
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But it's a great texture with sweet and sour sauce and when you dip it with It's amazing.
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It's really good guys.
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Highly recommend this.
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This is one of my favorites.
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This is grilled snails with chili and Vietnamese coriander and coconut milk.
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To eat this one, you can't use the prong that we used before to poke it.
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You actually have to suck it and then the snail meat will fly out right into your mouth.
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So let me show you how to eat it, okay?
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See, there's nothing here.
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So you have to suck it.
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and you leave this part like the green brow part and toss it in the bin.
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The coconut milk is very creamy,
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very thick and it's sweet and it almost tastes like coconut milk no coconut curry and
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the snail is soft and it has a texture almost like an oyster last one is this giant giant snail this one compared to this one
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it's giant okay so this one is called a thigh it's a garlic snail with scallions and garlic and it looks so good I'm gonna give it a try right now I have never eaten it before so
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Mmm.
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It's definitely very chewy.
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It's chewer than squid.
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But it tastes really good.
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It's sweet.
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A little bit sour.
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I think it's from the sauce.
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And I can taste the chili, but it's not spicy at all.
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It's just perfect.
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It's just a little bit chewy.
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But overall, I think it's very, very good.
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We almost finished everything.
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I haven't experienced it for a long time.
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Like Vietnamese style of cuisine.
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People just drinking and eating snails, slowly eating snails, chilling with their friends and just enjoying their time here.
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And I think it is very special atmosphere here that you guys should try if you guys come to Saigon, Vietnam.
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And if you like this video, please give it a like.
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and don't forget to subscribe to my channel and hit that ring button so you won't miss the next interesting video about Vietnam.
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And now, bye.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through a transcript of a YouTube video about an exciting culinary experience in Saigon, Vietnam. By listening to the engaging content about eating snails and other seafood delicacies, you will enhance your understanding of authentic conversational English. This immersive approach will help you improve English pronunciation, enabling you to sound more natural when speaking. The lesson emphasizes shadow speaking, allowing you to mimic the natural rhythm and intonation of native speakers.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Exotic - unusual and appealing; often used to describe foreign foods.
  • Sanitize - to make something clean and safe, especially in reference to hands or food preparation.
  • Stir-fried - a method of cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat.
  • Texture - the feel or consistency of a food item, which can describe its physical sensation when eaten.
  • Dip - to immerse food briefly into a sauce or liquid before eating.
  • Buffet - a self-serve arrangement of food where you can choose different items.
  • Cuttlefish - a type of sea creature often served in Asian cuisine.
  • Bánh mì - a Vietnamese bread that is crispy on the outside and soft inside, often used for sandwiches.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice your English speaking skills using this video, follow these tips:

  • Listen Actively: Play the video multiple times. The first time, focus on understanding the general context. On subsequent listens, pay close attention to specific phrases and vocabulary.
  • Shadow Speak: Use the 'shadowspeak' technique by trying to repeat what you hear in real time. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency. Start with slower sections before moving on to faster parts.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record yourself while shadow speaking. Compare your pronunciation and intonation with that of the speaker. This can reveal areas for improvement.
  • Speak Aloud: Practice saying the selected key vocabulary and phrases out loud to reinforce memory and pronunciation. Be mindful of the tone and rhythm used by the speaker.
  • Engage with the Content: If you find certain expressions or phrases interesting, write them down and try to use them in your conversations or writing. This will deepen your learning and help with retention.

By integrating these strategies into your English speaking practice, you will gain confidence and enhance your conversational skills, making every meal—or story from a meal—more deliciously engaging!

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.