Shadowing Practice: Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản A1 | Du Lịch Đà Nẵng | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello everyone.
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Today we talk about travel to Da Nang.
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Da Nang is a beautiful city in Vietnam.
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Why learn this?
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Because it's great for beginners like you.
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You will hear a real conversation between two friends.
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It helps you practice listening, speaking, and new words.
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This lesson is for A1 level.
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Easy words and short sentences.
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Listen, repeat, and feel confident.
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Let's start.
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Hi, Lily.
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I want to go on a trip.
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Where should I go in Vietnam?
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Oh, Mark.
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Go to Da Nang.
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It's my favorite city.
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It's in central Vietnam, near the sea.
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Da Nang?
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Tell me more.
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What is special about it?
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Da Nang has beautiful beaches.
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The best is Mai Khe Beach.
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The water is blue and clean.
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You can swim and relax.
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Sounds fun!
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Where is Da Nang?
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How do I get there?
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It's between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Fly from Hanoi, it takes one hour.
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Or take a train, it's cheap and nice.
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When is the best time to go?
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Go in summer, from May to August.
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The weather is sunny and warm.
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But winter is cool too, from December to February.
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rain.
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What can I do there?
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Tell me activities.
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First, visit Marble Mountains.
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They are big hills with caves and temples.
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Climb up and see the view.
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Cool!
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What else?
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Wow!
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Go to Banah Hills.
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It's a fun park with the Golden Bridge.
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The bridge has giant hands holding it.
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Take photos.
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Giant hands?
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That's funny.
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How does it work?
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You take a cable car up the mountain.
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It's the longest cable car in the world.
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So exciting!
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Is it expensive?
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A ticket is about 800,000 dong.
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Not too bad for a full day.
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Food?
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What do I eat?
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Try Mekuang, noodles with pork and peanuts.
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So tasty.
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Or fresh seafood on the beach.
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Cheap and yummy.
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Yummy?
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Where do I stay?
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Stay at a beach hotel, like Farama Resort.
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It's near the sea.
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Rooms start at one million dong per night.
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How long should I stay?
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Three or four days.
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Day one, beach.
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Day two, marble mountains.
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Day 3.
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Bana Hills.
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Day 4.
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Shop in the city.
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Shopping?
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What to buy?
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Buy silk clothes or lanterns.
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Go to Han Market.
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It's busy and fun.
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Is Da Nang safe?
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Yes, people are friendly, but watch your bag in crowds.
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Any tips for first time?
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Rent a motorbike, easy to drive around.
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Or use Grab app for taxis.
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Drink coconut water.
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It's fresh.
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What's a hidden gem there?
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Suntra Peninsula.
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It's a forest with monkeys and a big Buddha statue.
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Not many tourists.
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Peaceful.
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Monkeys?
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I love animals!
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Yes.
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And at night, see the Dragon Bridge.
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It breathes fire on weekends.
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Fire?
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Amazing!
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When does it happen?
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Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
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Go to the river to watch.
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Da Nang sounds perfect.
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Thanks, Lily.
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I book my ticket now.
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You're welcome.
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Have fun.
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Send me photos.
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I will.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Okay, now.
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We're going to listen to the conversation without Vietnamese subtitles.
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Let's see how much you can understand.
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Hi, Lily.
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I want to go on a trip.
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Where should I go in Vietnam?
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Oh Mark, go to Da Nang.
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It's my favorite city.
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It's in central Vietnam, near the sea.
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Da Nang?
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Tell me more.
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What is special about it?
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Da Nang has beautiful beaches.
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The best is Mai Khe Beach.
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The water is blue and clean.
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You can swim and relax.
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Sounds fun!
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Where is Da Nang?
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How do I get there?
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It's between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Fly from Hanoi, it takes one hour.
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Or take a train, it's cheap and nice.
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When is the best time to go?
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Go in summer, from May to August.
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The weather is sunny and warm.
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But winter is cool too, from December to February.
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No rain.
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What can I do there?
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Tell me activities.
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First, visit Marble Mountains.
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They are big hills with caves and temples.
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Climb up and see the view.
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Cool!
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What else?
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Wow!
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Go to Banah Hills.
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It's a fun park with the golden bridge.
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The bridge has giant hands holding it.
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Take photos.
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Giant hands?
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That's funny.
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How does it work?
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You take a cable car up the mountain.
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It's the longest cable car in the world.
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So exciting!
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Is it expensive?
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A ticket is about 800,000 dong.
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Not too bad for a full day.
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Food?
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What do I eat?
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Try Mekuang, noodles with pork and peanuts.
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So tasty.
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Or fresh seafood on the beach.
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Cheap and yummy.
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Yummy?
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Where do I stay?
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Stay at a beach hotel, like Farama Resort.
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It's near the sea.
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Rooms start at 1 million dong per night.
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How long should I stay?
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Three or four days.
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Day 1 – Beach.
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Day 2 – Marble Mountains.
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Day 3 – Bana Hills.
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Day 4 – Shop in the city.
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Shopping?
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What to buy?
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Buy silk clothes or lanterns.
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Go to Han Market.
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It's busy and fun.
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Is Da Nang safe?
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Yes, people are friendly, but watch your bag in crowds.
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Any tips for first time?
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Rent a motorbike.
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Easy to drive around.
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Or use Grab app for taxis.
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Drink coconut water.
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It's fresh.
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What's a hidden gem there?
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Suntra Peninsula.
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It's a forest with monkeys and a big Buddha statue.
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Not many tourists.
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Peaceful.
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Monkeys?
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I love animals.
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Yes.
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And at night, see the dragon bridge.
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It breathes fire on weekends.
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Fire?
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Amazing!
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When does it happen?
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Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
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Go to the river to watch.
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Da Nang sounds perfect.
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Thanks Lily.
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I book my ticket now.
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You're welcome.
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Have fun.
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Send me photos.
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I will.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Great job listening.
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That was Mark and Lily.
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Now, let's learn three new phrases from the talk.
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They are easy but useful for travel.
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I pick them for A1 learners.
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Hidden gem.
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Meaning, a place that is beautiful or special,
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but not many people know about it.
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It's like a secret treasure.
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Example 1.
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Sun Tra Peninsula is a hidden gem in Da Nang.
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Few tourists go there.
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Example 2.
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This small cafe is a hidden gem.
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The coffee is the best in town.
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Must see meaning.
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Something you have to visit because it's very important or amazing.
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No trip is complete without it.
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Example 1.
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The Golden Bridge is a must see in Bana Hills.
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Example 2.
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Visit Hoi An.
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It's a must see near Da Nang.
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Off the beaten path, meaning a place far from busy tourist areas.
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It's adventurous and less crowded.
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Example 1.
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Marble mountains are off the beaten path.
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You feel like an explorer.
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Example 2.
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Try this village off the beaten path.
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The people are so kind.
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Practice these.
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Say them out loud.
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Now, shadowing time.
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Play the dialogue again.
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Pause after each line.
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Repeat like Mark and Lily.
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Shadowing helps your pronunciation.
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Do it three times.
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You will speak like a pro.
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Wow, what a fun lesson on travel to Da Nang.
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You learned places, activities, and new words.
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Practice every day.
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You can do it.
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If you like this video,
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like it with a thumbs up.
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Comment below.
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What's your favorite place in Da Nang?
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About This Lesson

Welcome to this English learning practice session focused on travel! In this lesson, you will practice listening to a conversation about the beautiful city of Da Nang in Vietnam. Designed for A1 level learners, the dialogue features simple words and short sentences to enhance your understanding and boost your confidence. As you listen, you'll learn about the city's attractions, travel tips, and activities you can enjoy while visiting. By engaging with this content, you'll improve not only your listening skills but also your speaking abilities through the shadowing technique, which involves mimicking the speakers to practice pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Da Nang: A beautiful city in central Vietnam.
  • Beaches: Da Nang has stunning beaches like Mai Khe Beach.
  • Summer: The best time to visit is in summer, from May to August.
  • Marble Mountains: A popular attraction featuring hills, caves, and temples.
  • Banah Hills: A fun park with the famous Golden Bridge.
  • Climb: An activity you can do at Marble Mountains to enjoy the view.
  • Travel: Options to get to Da Nang include flights and trains.
  • Activities: Useful to know what to do during your stay in Da Nang.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique while following along with the conversation. As you listen to the dialogue, pay attention to the pace and intonation of the speakers. The rhythm in which they speak may be gentle and clear, making it an ideal setting for English speaking practice.

Try the following steps to effectively use shadowspeak:

  • Listen actively: Focus entirely on the audio at first. Absorb the sounds and phrases without interruption.
  • Repeat immediately: As soon as you hear a sentence, repeat it out loud. Mimic the speakers' emotion, intonation, and speed. This exercise strengthens your memory and pronunciation.
  • Break it down: If a sentence seems complex, break it into smaller parts. Focus on those parts and practice before combining them.
  • Record yourself: Use a recording device to capture your practice. Play it back to evaluate how closely you match the original conversation.
  • Practice consistency: Revisit this lesson regularly to reinforce your skills and build confidence in your speaking abilities.

Remember, the essence of shadowspeaks lies in repetition and mimicking authentic dialogue, so enjoy your learning journey as you explore the fascinating travel destinations presented in this lesson!

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.

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