Shadowing Practice: Lunch is getting expensive in Korea… So workers are eating less? - Learn English Speaking with Video

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1 ,000 won coffee, 2 ,500 won half -rolled kimbap, and a 6 ,000 won burger combo.
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Okay, these may sound cheap, but in South Korea, they're becoming some of the go -to -lunch options for young workers trying to save money.
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With a typical lunch now costing well over 10 ,000 won, a price many consider expensive,
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young Koreans are changing how they eat to cut back on spending.
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Yes, you can't eat it from the house.
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You can't put it in the bag.
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So I got this half roll of kimbap vertigo from a kimbap restaurant near my office.
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One, two, three, four, five.
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There are exactly five pieces.
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So the average price of a basic roll of kimbap here in Korea is now around 5000 won.
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But of course if you add toppings like tuna, cheese, bulgogi or kimchi, the price goes out.
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Customers say half roll kimbap is a reasonable option given today's prices.
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They noted it is also a good alternative to convenience store snacks when they do not want a full meal.
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With lunch prices rising to the point where even 10 ,000 won may not be enough, young Koreans are increasingly looking for ways to cut their food expenses.
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With coffee at many major franchises costing 4 ,000 to 5 ,000 won, cheap coffee chains continue to draw long lines.
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Burgers have also emerged as another popular lunch option.
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Burger combos typically cost around 5 ,000 to 7 ,000 won, allowing people to have a filling meal for under 10 ,000 won.
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In fact, according to the 2026 Dining Out Trends report by food delivery platform Bemin,
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burger orders increased by 14 .2 percent from January through May, compared with the same period last year.
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These days, 10 ,000 won just doesn't go as far as it used to.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Lunch is getting expensive in Korea… So workers are eating less?" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.