Shadowing Practice: Việt Nam’s potential for net-zero tourism | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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As global tourism moves towards sustainability,
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As global tourism moves towards sustainability,
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Vietnam is embracing new low-carbon tourism models that balance development with environmental protection.
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In Lạc Sơn province, Lân Năng village is emerging as one of the country's first community-based net-zero tourism destinations.
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Our reporter Tết Lâm has more from the UNESCO Lạc Sơn Global Geopark.
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It may look like an ordinary mountain village.
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But in Lennong, there are no engine sounds,
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only the sounds of nature and daily village life.
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What makes Lennong different isn't what's been built, but what hasn't.
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No concrete, no heavy construction,
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just a traditional new houses adapted for modern traveler.
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And tourism here is being reshaped from solar power energy to low-impact design.
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This is what a no-carbon footprint journey begins to look like.
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Since late 2025, the village has gradually introduced solar power systems designed to suit the mountainous terrain and local needs.
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For residents, access to clean energy is not only improving daily life,
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but also opening new opportunities for sustainable community tourism.
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Since last year, we have used solar energy for lighting.
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We also use water from the mountain stream,
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so life here remains simple.
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clean and closely connected to nature.
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Lennau is also promoting a farm-to-table tourism model.
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Visitors can harvest organic vegetables with local residents and learn how organic waste is reused as natural fertilizer in daily farming activities.
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They are organic plums.
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You can pick some herbs they are preparing cakes.
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So they have a lot to give.
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Any traveller that looks for authenticity
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and deep connection will be super happy to make them discover this village because there is something here.
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Recognizing the village tourism potential,
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local authorities have identified community-based and ecotourism as strategic priorities for the province.
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Lạc Sơn sees community-based and ecotourism as key strengths.
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The province has introduced policies to promote the value of the UNESCO Global Geopark while supporting local communities in landscape improvement.
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Beyond Lạc Sơn, other parts of Vietnam are also exploring net zero tourism.
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Together, these models are shaping a broader picture of Vietnam's potential for net-zero tourism,
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where sustainable development goes hand-in-hand with preserving nature, culture, and local livelihoods.
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Well, clearly, those are some very interesting models that we've just seen of net-zero tourism emerging across Vietnam.
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And what stands out is that many local communities are finding ways to preserve nature
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and cultural identity while still creating sustainable livelihoods through tourism.
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Yes, that's right, Huyen.
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And as demand for greener and more responsible travel continues to grow globally,
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net-zero tourism could become a major opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry in the years to come.
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And to gain a better understanding of Vietnam's path towards more sustainable travel,
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we are joined by Mr. Michael Angel,
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founder of MQL Sustainable Tourism Services.
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Thank you so much for joining us.
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So as Vietnam promotes greener and more sustainable travel,
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some provinces are already piloting low-carbon tourism models.
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In the global tourism industry,
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how important are these local initiatives?
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And can small community-based models generate long-term economic value?
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Well, it is very interesting because in Vietnam during these recent years is happening what happened in other destinations before.
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Reducing the CO2 and achieving this net zero is very important to the whole country of Vietnam because our government,
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they make already some commitments,
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looking at 2030 up to 2050,
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to achieve the net zero pollution on CO2.
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So this is not an individual effort.
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If not, all the airlines,
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all the construction and real estate developers need to go aligned with tourism,
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with trains, with transportation.
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Everybody must be alike looking at the same direction.
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Yes, Mikhail.
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And net zero tourism is sometimes mistakenly equated with less development,
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involving fewer facilities and lower profits.
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So from your perspective, how should people correctly understand the concept of net zero tourism,
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especially in a developing country like Vietnam?
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Right.
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You are right.
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This is one of the common misconceptions.
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net zero tourism and net zero properties and that we are supporting,
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they don't need to be lower categories or lower services or lower standards in any way.
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These CO2 emissions are not related to cut services or minimise any of the facilities.
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I will say the opposite.
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The only thing is that we measure what we are doing.
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And so I think this is a clear message for all your viewers in the program.
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Yes, Mikael last question so looking ahead what should vietnam prioritize now
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if it wants to establish itself as the leading net zero tourism destinations in the region not just in policy
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but in practice
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one simple measure that will help a lot will be to have a law enforcing
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that all the hotels all the resorts all the travel companies
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all the transportation companies airlines all the tourism stakeholders are accountable for what they produce to the atmosphere to the Vietnamese air.
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We can talk about electricity,
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about solar panels, about electric vehicles instead of fuel.
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All this help us to reduce the CO2 that we bring into the atmosphere.
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But the point here in Vietnam,
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especially for development countries like Vietnam,
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is that many owners and many companies do not know how to measure these CO2 emissions
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and how to reduce something that we don't know how to measure.
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If we pollute a lot,
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we do have measures for you to reduce and pollute less.
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And if you pollute less,
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we have measures for you to pollute zero.
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Only this way is the one who will drive us to achieve the 2050 commitments.
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Thank you very much for your time.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking and listening skills through a discussion of Vietnam's emerging net-zero tourism models. By watching and analyzing a YouTube video about sustainable tourism in Vietnam, learners will engage with contemporary vocabulary and phrases related to environmental protection and community-based tourism. This lesson aims to improve English pronunciation and boost confidence in speaking through practical examples from the transcript.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Net-zero tourism: A form of tourism that aims to minimize carbon emissions and environmental impact.
  • Community-based: Tourism initiatives that are developed and managed by local communities.
  • Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
  • Solar power: A renewable energy source harnessed from the sun, crucial for sustainable tourism.
  • Farm-to-table: A practice in which food is sourced directly from local farms, promoting sustainability and freshness.
  • Low-carbon footprint: Refers to actions that result in minimal carbon emissions, supporting environmental sustainability.
  • Organic farming: Agricultural methods that do not involve synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, contributing to health and sustainability.

Practice Tips

To effectively learn English with YouTube, focus on shadowing the speaker in the video. Listen closely to the pacing and tone for authentic pronunciation. Since the video's subjects speak at a moderate pace, you can practice shadow speaking by repeating phrases immediately after they are spoken. This will greatly improve English pronunciation and help you grasp the nuances of the vocabulary introduced.

To reinforce your learning, take note of how key phrases emphasize the concepts of sustainability and community involvement. You can also utilize a technique known as shadowspeak by recording yourself as you repeat the phrases from the transcript. This exercise allows you to hear your progress in real time and make adjustments accordingly. Make sure to repeat challenging phrases multiple times until you feel comfortable.

As you engage with the material, consider how these topics—net-zero tourism and sustainability—relate not only to your English learning journey but also to global issues. This contextual understanding can further enrich your IELTS speaking practice, allowing for more insightful and relevant discussions in your examinations.

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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