Shadowing Practice: SẾP AN TRƯƠNG PHỎNG VẤN ỨNG VIÊN NGOẠI QUỐC SIENNA SPIRO - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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I'm going to go to the house.
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I'm going to go to the house.
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Hold up.
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Yes.
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Where can you eat these in the UK?
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Guys, you've only bought one of these.
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Oh, this is my favorite thing I've ever had ever.
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This is next level.
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Yeah, I mean these...
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This is next level.
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I'm going to do a quick intro in Vietnamese just to say hi to the viewers.
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Hello everyone who is watching in Vietnam.
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Today, the staff will be able to visit Singapore to see a very special guest.
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This is the first time I'm going to talk to a foreign audience.
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And you are sitting here at the camera.
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Sienna's spiral.
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Welcome to Asia.
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Is it your first time here?
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Thank you.
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Yeah, it's my first time.
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Ooh, exciting.
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I'm very excited.
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So now that you've touched down in Singapore, what's the most...
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Wait, I'm definitely not in the UK anymore.
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Moment.
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I feel like...
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I feel like the architecture and just everything so clean here and everything just like...
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functions so much better.
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The UK is a bit of a mess, I'm not gonna lie.
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I mean, even just like getting through the airport, just so much easier.
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It's so efficient.
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Yeah, so efficient and everything's so clean and everyone's so nice here.
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So that's a big difference.
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Everyone in the UK is a bit miserable,
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which I actually like, but everyone's so nice here.
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So yeah.
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That's great.
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I'm surprised you didn't say the humidity.
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Oh yes, that too.
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Actually we're in air conditioning right now,
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so I'm a bit cold,
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but it's very, very hot.
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We went on a night safari last night and we were like,
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we were sweating balls.
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So for your viewers, for the viewers who are just discovering you from Vietnam,
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how would you describe the Siena spiral sound in three words?
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Three words?
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Oh my goodness, I don't know.
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I mean, that's a hard question.
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Probably it's quite sad.
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Why so?
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You tell me, I don't know,
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that's just what's going on.
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Quite dramatic, I'm quite a dramatic person.
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And probably cinematic, maybe, Or maybe, hopefully, soulful.
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Yeah.
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I try.
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Maybe.
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So what is the best mood or the best time to listen to your music?
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I guess that depends on the person.
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I mean, I would say in a moment where you have time to listen to it,
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just because it's not...
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It kind of takes a second to get to the part,
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you know, it's like a story.
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It takes you on a journey.
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It's not very immediate.
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So, you know, maybe in the car,
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when you're on your own or with a friend maybe.
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Definitely on your own, I feel like.
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Yeah.
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So you mentioned the word cinematic,
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which I think, personally, when I listen to your music,
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I definitely think it has cinematic elements to it.
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Thank you.
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Coincidentally, and also I think it's a big milestone for you,
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material lover of Devil Wears Prada 2.
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What is that like?
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Well, making music for movies is like one of my biggest dreams ever.
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So it was just, you know,
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I've always wanted to write for a film,
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you know, like see the film,
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see the story, like write about that and that.
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You know, it's my first ever song in a film.
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So I'm so grateful for that opportunity and excited and it's my first happy song,
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actually, and my only happy song.
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But it's really cool, and I think it's about a subject.
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At first, I was a bit worried about what I was going to write about because,
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you know, of course, I love the first film,
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but it's kind of very far away from the things I usually talk or write about.
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But I guess I really resonated to one of the themes of,
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you know, things like kind of becoming so,
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like, digital and not, you know,
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tangible anymore, and I really care about that.
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I really care about human things and things you can touch and things,
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you know, made by people.
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And it's kind of what the song's about.
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It's just about loving real things and,
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you know, not being like unapologetically,
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I guess, that in a way.
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And I guess you kind of like,
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you know, introduce a new meaning to the word material because before it would be like,
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you know, materialistic.
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Yeah, exactly.
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But now in a world where AI is like taking over.
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Exactly.
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Better.
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Maybe being like, being into material things is better.
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Yeah.
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Well, I would say so.
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I would say so.
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I feel like, you know,
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like you said, like people,
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if you call someone materialistic, it's an insult.
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But I think, you know,
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that's far better to be that than,
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you know, to have a world where everything's made by robots.
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Yeah.
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I think a lot of the viewers
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and a lot of your fans in Vietnam are surprised to learn that you're only 20?
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Yeah, you're 20.
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Sorry.
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I did.
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Because, you know, I think based on the music that you make and the lyrics that you write,
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everyone thinks that you've been through so many heartbreaks and so many,
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like, where did that inspiration come from and how do you channel that into your music?
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I guess it's just the way I feel.
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I mean, I've been writing since I was 10
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and I've always just written about the things I felt and the things I go through.
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And I think, you know,
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I know that I am young,
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but I think people just feel a lot of things.
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And I think kids might even feel more because they're not sure how to kind of process it.
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So they're just feeling everything and not really knowing what it is.
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And so I don't know.
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I think a lot of teenagers and kids might feel that way as well as adults.
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And yeah, I guess I just write what I feel.
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Yeah, and I think it's amazing that you get to be so raw and honest in your music.
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Thank you.
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And speaking of Vietnamese fans,
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I think we've prepared some Vietnamese delicacies for you.
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You know Vietnamese is my favorite food?
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Nani?
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Really?
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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There's a place in London that I always go to.
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It's a Vietnamese restaurant.
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There's a big Vietnamese community in London.
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Well, the place I go is called Pho Tha,
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and it's my favorite place.
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It's just off Finchley Road.
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Oh.
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And it's literally my favorite food in the whole world.
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If we manage to fly you out to Vietnam...
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Please, ask.
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What would you like to do?
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Well, I'd like to eat a lot.
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But you know, you have to ask what the thing to do is,
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because I don't want to do just like the tourist stuff.
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I want to see, like,
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what would you recommend me to do?
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Um, so...
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Take a shopping?
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Shopping.
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Fashion is a really big thing in Vietnam.
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Perfect.
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So I think a lot of local brands for you to check out.
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I mean, food is just a no-brainer.
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Of course, obviously, you have to try everything.
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Yeah, and I think we just have a lot of diversity in terms of like,
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you know, the kind of landscape,
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nature that you can find in Vietnam.
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Amazing.
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Well, you have to show me when I come.
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We'd love to.
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Perfect.
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Yeah, you can have real pho in Vietnam.
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Yes.
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Yeah?
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Yes.
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But how about we try some snacks for now?
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Please.
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Yes.
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Thank you.
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Is that what?
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I can't eat spicy.
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Is that spicy?
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It's, it has a kick to it, but it's not...
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I find pepper spicy.
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This looks good to me though.
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Corn is my favorite.
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These are sweet corn puffs.
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I have eaten that.
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These are so good.
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So these are like staples and good wheat noodles.
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What's your favorite?
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It's the spicy one, isn't it?
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I unfortunately like the spicy one.
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Well, you can have that one.
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You sure you don't want to try it?
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Is it really spicy?
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No, it's not.
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Like, let's be real.
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No, no, no, no. Like,
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think of a person that like anything is spicy too.
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That finds pepper spicy?
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Not pepper, but like...
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But how about we try the...
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Okay, I'll try it ones first, okay?
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This looks like a bit of me.
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I love corn.
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So these are the sweet corn puffs.
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Hold up.
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Yes?
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Where can you eat these in the UK?
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I don't think you can find it in the UK.
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That's so good.
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It's good?
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Wait, I can't get this in the UK.
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Nope.
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I don't think so.
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Or maybe if you go to like a Vietnamese grocery store,
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you can find it, but I mean these are- This is the best snack I've ever had.
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And I'm not saying that lightly.
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Do you want to keep it?
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Yes, I'd like to keep it.
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You can keep it.
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And then this one...
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Oh my god.
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Unfortunately, we have to move on to the next snack.
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You have to try this.
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You guys will have to try it.
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It's so good.
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Can I buy it here?
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In Singapore?
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I don't think so.
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Guys, you've only bought one of these.
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Oh, this is my favorite thing I've ever had, ever.
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Wow.
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I'm sure if you show this to any Vietnamese person out there,
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they'll be like, this is a classic one.
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The UK just doesn't have it down.
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All we've got is squares and wotsits.
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This is next level.
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Yeah, I mean these- This is next level.
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So this one is more on the savory side.
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And it's, I would like to say it's like crab flavored, like crackers.
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and they're like in the shape of like mini crabs.
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Mmm.
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That's so good.
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Not bad, right?
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Fuck.
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But I still feel like this is your favorite.
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But I love sweet corn.
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Yeah.
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Like sometimes when I first meet people,
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I ask people if they're a field corn or a sweet corn.
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What would you be?
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Sweet corn.
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Yeah.
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I'd be a field corn probably.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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You give me sweet corn vibes.
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This one is quite vanilla.
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Right, in terms of flavor.
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I wouldn't say it's the strongest flavor,
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but like, it's an easy snack.
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Yeah.
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Well, this one is a little bit,
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you know, more on the intense side.
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But I'm sure you can sell Megan.
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I'm sure she can do this, guys.
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You eat pho, like you can eat this.
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But I don't eat spicy.
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And also the thing I get from that is chicken and rice.
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Oh, chicken and rice.
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I see, I see.
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But it's like the best chicken and rice I've ever had.
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So these are prawn crackers.
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Maybe you can smell it first.
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It smells spicy.
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It's not that bad.
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It's really spicy.
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Oh no!
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Let me take it away from you.
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I mean it tastes good.
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The problem is all the spicy things taste good.
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Yeah.
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But I'm overwhelmed.
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I'm on fire.
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I'm back to these.
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Are you going to be able to do like hot wings?
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Like hot ones?
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No, no, no. They can't put me on that show.
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I'll crumble after the first one.
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I'll crumble after just looking at them.
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Is this your favorite one?
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Yeah.
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I've had like five of these in the last three days.
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This is unbelievable.
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Nothing exists like this anywhere else.
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I need these.
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So we're going to end the interview here and she's just going to enjoy the rest of the snack.
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But thank you so much for...
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Thank you so much.
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I'm really glad you like it.
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I love them.
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You guys will have to try it too.
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Yeah, try this.
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Sorry, before I finish them.
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This is the best thing I've ever eaten in my whole life.
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Yeah, thank you for doing this.
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Good luck with your performance later.
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Thank you.
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I'll see you there.
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See you there, sir.
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That is so good.
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I'm so glad you're here.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by engaging with a dynamic conversation featuring Sienna Spiro during her interview in Singapore. The discussion touches on cultural differences, environmental observations, and personal reflections on travel experiences. By practicing with this content, you will not only improve your understanding of spoken English but also refine your ability to express personal opinions and describe experiences in a clear and engaging manner. This lesson is especially beneficial for those preparing for exams such as IELTS, as it simulates real-life speaking scenarios.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Touch down: To arrive or land (often used in aviation contexts).
- Next level: A phrase used to describe something that is exceptionally good or advanced.
- Efficient: The ability to accomplish tasks with minimum wasted time and resources.
- Humidity: The amount of moisture in the air, often discussed in the context of weather.
- Architecture: The art and practice of designing buildings and other physical structures.
- Miserable: Feeling unhappy or uncomfortable; can refer to people or conditions.
- Night safari: An outing or adventure that takes place at night, often in a wildlife setting.
- Sweating balls: A colloquial expression used to describe extreme sweating due to heat.
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- Choose short sections to repeat. Aim for 5-10 seconds of dialogue at a time, ensuring you capture the intonation and rhythm.
- Pay attention to the nuances in Sienna’s tone, especially when she contrasts her experiences in Singapore with those in the UK. This will help you understand how tone can convey meaning.
- Record yourself while shadowing, then listen to the playback. Analyzing your pronunciation will highlight areas for improvement.
- Finally, incorporate the key vocabulary into your own sentences and practice them in different contexts. This is essential for English speaking practice and prepares you for real conversations.
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