Shadowing Practice: Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản A2 | Tropical Fruits in Vietnam | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi everyone!
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Today our episode is all about tropical fruits in Vietnam.
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This is aimed at beginner level, A2, so we'll keep things simple and easy to follow.
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Our goal is to help you practice everyday conversations that feel natural, like chatting with friends.
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In this episode, you'll hear a dialogue between two friends,
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Mark and Lily, talking about these yummy fruits, what they mean in Vietnamese culture,
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where they grow, how to enjoy them, when they're in season, and some fun facts.
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Listen closely, and let's get started.
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Hey, Lily.
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Have you tried any tropical fruits since you got to Vietnam?
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They're everywhere here.
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Oh, yeah, Mark.
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I love them.
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Vietnam has so many fresh ones.
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What's your favorite?
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Definitely durian.
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It's called the king of fruits.
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But some people say it smells bad.
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True.
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Durian is strong but tasty inside.
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Where does it grow best in Vietnam?
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Mostly in the Mekong Delta in the south.
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The hot wet weather there is perfect for it.
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Cool!
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How do you eat it?
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Just open and scoop.
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Yep.
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Crack it open and eat the creamy part.
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Avoid the seeds.
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Nice!
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What about mango?
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I see them at markets all the time.
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Mango is super common.
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In Vietnamese, it's xói.
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It means summer fun for many people.
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Why?
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Is there a special meaning?
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Well, it's fresh and sweet, like a treat after hot days.
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Families share them.
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Where do they come from?
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All over Vietnam.
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Yeah, but the best are from the south, like in Zhongnai or Tian Giang provinces.
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How does it work?
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Do they pick them green or ripe?
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Often green for salads or ripe for eating fresh.
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Ripe ones are juicy and orange.
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Sounds good.
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When is mango season?
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Mainly from March to June.
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That's when markets are full of them.
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Fun fact, I heard mango trees can live for over 100 years.
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Wow!
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Really?
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That's interesting.
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Now, dragon fruit.
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That's unique.
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Yes, it's Than Long in Vietnamese.
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Looks like a pink cactus fruit.
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It means good luck in some festivals, like Tet Holiday. Where does it grow? In deserts?
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No, in Vietnam's central areas, like Binh Thuan.
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They grow on vines at night.
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How?
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The flowers bloom only at night.
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Exactly!
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Pollinated by bats or moths, then fruit in a few weeks.
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When is the best time for dragon fruit?
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All year.
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But peak from May to October.
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Fresh and cheap then.
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Interesting.
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It's white or red inside with tiny seeds.
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Yeah.
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Eat it chilled.
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Good for health too.
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Lots of vitamins.
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What about jackfruit?
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It's huge.
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Jackfruit or mitt is like a giant pod.
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Means abundance in culture. Where?
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In northern Vietnam.
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Everywhere.
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But South has bigger ones.
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Grows on trees and orchards.
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How to open it.
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It's sticky.
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Cut it.
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Pull segments.
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Eat fresh or in desserts.
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Season.
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Summer.
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Yes, April to August.
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Fun to share with friends.
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Rambutan is fun, hairy outside.
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Chom Chom means messy hair.
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Cute name.
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Grows in clusters on trees, right?
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In the south.
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Yep.
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Peel and eat the white flesh.
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Sweet like lychee. When?
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July to September.
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Spot on!
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Markets overflow then.
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These fruits make Vietnam feel tropical and exciting.
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Totally.
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They're part of daily life.
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Snacks, gifts, even in cooking.
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Like in smoothies or salads.
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Yes, healthy and cheap.
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Thanks for chatting, Mark.
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I want to try more now.
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Me too.
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Let's go to the market soon.
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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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Hey, Lily.
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Have you tried any tropical fruits since you got to Vietnam?
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They're everywhere here.
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Oh, yeah, Mark.
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I love them.
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Vietnam has so many fresh ones.
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What's your favorite?
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Definitely durian.
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It's called the king of fruits.
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But some people say it smells bad.
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True.
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Durian is strong but tasty inside.
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Where does it grow best in Vietnam?
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Mostly in the Mekong Delta in the south.
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The hot wet weather there is perfect for it.
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Cool!
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How do you eat it?
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Open and scoop.
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Yep.
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Crack it open and eat the creamy part.
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Avoid the seeds.
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Nice.
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What about mango?
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I see them at markets all the time.
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Mango is super common.
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In Vietnamese, it's xó ai.
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It means summer fun for many people.
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Why is there a special meaning?
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Well, it's fresh and sweet, like a treat after hot days.
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Families share them.
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Where do they come from?
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All over Vietnam.
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Yeah, but the best are from the south, like in Zhongnai or Tiangyang provinces.
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How does it work?
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Do they pick them green or ripe?
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Often green for salads or ripe for eating fresh.
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ones are juicy and orange.
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Sounds good.
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When is mango season?
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Mainly from March to June.
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That's when markets are full of them.
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Fun fact, I heard mango trees can live for over 100 years.
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Wow!
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Really?
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That's interesting.
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Now, dragon fruit.
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That's unique.
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Yes, it's Than Long in Vietnamese.
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Looks like a pink cactus fruit.
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It means good luck in some festivals, like Tet Holiday. Where does it grow? In deserts?
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No, in Vietnam's central areas, like Binh Thuang.
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They grow on vines at night.
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How?
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The flowers bloom only at night.
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Exactly!
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Pollinated by bats or moths.
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Then fruit in a few weeks.
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When is the best time for dragon fruit?
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All year.
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But peak from May to October.
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Fresh and cheap then.
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Interesting.
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It's white or red inside with tiny seeds.
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Yeah.
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Eat it chilled.
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Good for health, too.
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Lots of vitamins.
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What about jackfruit?
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It's huge.
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Jackfruit or mitt is like a giant pod.
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Means abundance in culture. Where?
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In Northern Vietnam.
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Everywhere but South has bigger ones.
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Grows on trees and orchards.
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How to open it?
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It's sticky.
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Cut it, pull segments, eat fresh, or in desserts?
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Summer?
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Yes, April to August.
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Fun to share with friends.
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Rambutan is fun.
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Hairy outside.
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Chom chom.
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Means messy hair.
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Cute name.
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Grows in clusters on trees, right?
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In the south.
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Yep.
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Peel and eat the white flesh.
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Sweet like lychee. When?
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July to September.
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Spot on.
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Markets overflow then.
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These fruits make Vietnam feel tropical and exciting.
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Totally.
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They're part of daily life.
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Snacks, gifts, even in cooking.
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Like in smoothies or salads.
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Yes.
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Healthy and cheap.
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Thanks for chatting, Mark.
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I want to try more now.
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Me too.
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Let's go to the market soon.
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That was our dialogue between Mark and Lily.
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Simple, fun talk about tropical fruits in Vietnam.
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Now, let's explain some vocabulary from this conversation.
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I picked three new or tricky phrases for A2 learners.
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First, king of fruits.
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This means the best or most important fruit, like durian in Southeast Asia.
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Example 1.
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People call durian the king of fruits because it's big and unique.
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Example 2.
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In some countries, apple is the king of fruits for its popularity.
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Second, peak season.
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This means the best time when something is most available or fresh.
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Example 1.
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Mango's peak season is summer, so they're cheapest then.
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Example 2.
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Holiday peak season makes travel expensive.
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Third, fun fact.
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This is a short, interesting piece of information.
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Example 1.
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Fun fact.
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Bananas are berries.
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Example 2.
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Fun fact.
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Vietnam has over 50 types of tropical fruits.
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great job listening to practice try shadowing repeat after the speakers
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to copy their natural flow do it a few times each day
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and share with friends it helps us make more helpful lessons.
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Thanks for joining, keep practicing, and see you next time.
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Bye!

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Why practice speaking with this video?

In this episode, Mark and Lily engage in a lively conversation about tropical fruits in Vietnam, making it an excellent resource for English speaking practice. The context of discussing food is universal and relatable, enabling learners to feel at ease while practicing. Not only does this video help you acquire vocabulary related to fruits and cultural references, it also enhances your comprehension skills through natural dialogue. Practicing speaking with this video allows you to mimic the flow of conversation you might encounter with friends, making learn English with YouTube an enjoyable experience. Engaging in this kind of practice can significantly boost your confidence and improve your fluency in everyday discussions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the dialogue, several key expressions and grammatical structures are prominent, including:

  • Questions using "Have you tried...?" - This structure invites the listener to share their experiences, fostering interactive conversations.
  • Comparatives like "the best are from..." - This comparison helps highlight opinions and preferences, which are essential when discussing topics like food.
  • Descriptive phrases such as "fresh and sweet, like a treat..." - These expressions create vivid imagery, enhancing your ability to describe things in detail.
  • Time references like "mainly from March to June" - Understanding how to indicate time is crucial for discussing seasonal items, making it a vital component of daily conversations.

Incorporating these structures in your shadowspeak practice can help solidify your understanding of English in relatable contexts.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the video, pay close attention to the pronunciation of certain words that may pose challenges:

  • Durian - This tropical fruit can be challenging due to its unique sound and length. Break it down into syllables: "du-ri-an."
  • Mango - Often mispronounced, remember to emphasize the first syllable: "MAN-go."
  • Season - This word can sometimes be pronounced too quickly; articulate each part: "SEA-son."

Focusing on these pronunciation traps during your english speaking practice will help you sound more natural in conversations. By shadowing the dialogue in the video, you can reinforce correct pronunciation and improve your speaking skills overall.

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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