Shadowing Practice: What NOT to Eat in Vietnam, Why Banh Mi is so Famous? | Vietnam Culture Series: Eating - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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let's talk about vietnamese food culture hi everyone welcome back to my channel my name is van i'm vietnamese and i'm gonna be your
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let's talk about vietnamese food culture hi everyone welcome back to my channel my name is van i'm vietnamese and i'm gonna be your
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vietnamese buddy who will help you understand more about vietnamese culture food and travel today i'm gonna answer your questions about vietnamese food that you guys sent me on
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continuing the vietnamese culture series today's topic is going to be about vietnamese food culture i want to answer questions like what not to eat in vietnam and what do vietnamese people
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eat on their daily basis all right so if you are interested in these topics or you want to learn more about vietnam don't forget to subscribe to my channel hit the bell button so you'll be
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the first one to be notified for my next videos alright without further ado let's get started
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so number one what does a typical vietnamese breakfast look like is it home cooked or bought outside okay so typical vietnamese breakfast really depends on the region you're from
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so for example i'm from hanoi which is the northern part of vietnam we usually eat Pho which is our traditional noodle soup and we also eat Banh cuon which is steamed rice wrapped with
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minced pork and mushroom very delicious and we really like noodle dishes like buncha which is grilled pork with sweet and sour fish sauce or bun ca the fried fish sweet and sour soup
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etc and in the central part of vietnam people usually eat bun bo Hue which is super popular in hue if you come to hue you should definitely try it is a very savory and flavorful beef noodle soup and
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they eat meat and eel porridge so in the south people usually eat vietnamese sandwich which is banh me and they really like the Com tam suon which is pork chop with broken rice and usually
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they eat Banh Canh which is thick rice noodle soup and breakfast in vietnam is very affordable
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from one dollar to five dollars you have a very good meal for breakfast in the past breakfast was being cooked by women and family nowadays the majority of women work so
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that's the reason why they don't have enough time to prepare for breakfast so vietnamese people are opt for going to street food stalls or a restaurant for breakfast any recommendations about what not
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to eat or drink how can you tell which street vendors are safe okay that's a good question because food safety in vietnam is always an ongoing problem and we just don't have very
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strict food safety regulations here in vietnam as a vietnamese person i would suggest you not to eat any raw meat or any strange meat that you're not familiar with blood puddings or any fruits that
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have edible skins like apples or grapes because they can rely on peta size maybe just wash them with salted water like soak them for a little bit before eating them and especially you should not
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eat puffer fish in vietnam because it can be very poisonous so have you guys ever seen the simpsons there was a scene when mr simpson ate the puffer fish and then the doctor told him that he only had
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24 hours to live because he just ate the deadly animal and puffed fish can be super dangerous if the chef doesn't know how to process and cook it right about what not to drink in vietnam i
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think you shouldn't drink tap water here or water bottles that are unsealed definitely you shouldn't drink homemade snake wine because it can be poisonous and very dangerous for you you can
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see there are a lot of street vendors in vietnam the way to tell if they are safe and clean is just to observe them you know like if the chef wearing gloves when processing and cooking the
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food for you or like the surrounding is it clean so another tip is that whenever you wanted to go to a restaurant you should read the review online or if you go there if you see that restaurant has
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a lot of customers coming in and out you know it's safe to eat because people have been eating there
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how are spring rolls in clear rice paper called in vietnam it's called guy wood if you could eat
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one vietnamese dish for the rest of your life what would it be gosh this is a cruel question you know like i came back to vietnam to not have to eat cereal every day for the rest of my life
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actually it is a tough question because i'm a food lover i love all the food but if i have to choose i would choose Pho to eat every day because i'm a type person who wanted
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soup in my my food and fall is like so light and delicate and it has broth so it's easy to eat and in Pho it has what like protein carbs veggies everything in there super healthy
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and hearty so i'm going to choose Pho to eat every day if i have to noodles or rice what do vietnamese people eat in their daily life okay did you know an average vietnamese person consumed
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100 kilograms of rice in a year that's crazy right vietnamese people eat way too much rice
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rice is served in every meal and vietnamese people eat a lot of food that made from rice like rice porridge steamed rice and the bang Chung the sticky rice
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square cake and even Pho Pho is made from rice too so vietnamese people consume a lot of rice i personally prefer noodles over rice because it's easier to eat a typical
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vietnamese person would eat rice every day and the typical meal will include a bowl of rice a plate of veggies and a plate of protein that can be meat or fish which regions had the best fall
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so i heard Pho originated from Nam Dinh , so Pho Nam Dinh supposed to be the best right right i personally like hanoi because the broth is so light and delicate and usually with hanoi
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there are a lot of condiments go with it like those sour vinegar chili and like limes and everything like that go with hanoi so i can just mix all the spices together and make my own broth
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Pho saigon is tasty and flavorful too it's so good too but i just feel like there's not enough room for my creativity there so yeah i still pref for hanoi and when you come to hanoi um i really
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like 14 near Hoan Kiem Lake and Pho Nho on Huynh Thuc Khang i'm gonna leave the links below so you guys can see the address but yeah i really love those two for when you come to hanoi you should try those
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why vietnamese bread is so well known okay are you talking about Banh mi which is an official word in the oxford english dictionary and is the food that Anthony Bourdain fell in love with
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that's a symphony in a sandwich if you can understand the history behind by me i think you will appreciate every single bite of it so vietnamese sandwich was not invented by
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vietnamese people it was actually being introduced by the french during their colonization here with the name baguette so during that time the french had to ship milk coffee baguettes from france
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to keep up with their european diets due to the fact that wheat can't grow in vietnam and those foods were extremely expensive and only the french can afford it vietnamese people were
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deemed unworthy of eating the bread so during the world war one the french had to leave asia to help with the war effort so those food were flooded everywhere in saigon market with affordable
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price vietnamese people actually had a chance to taste it and modified it with local ingredients so they would substitute like mayonnaise with butter and expensive coat cuts with veggies and
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then the vietnam war happened or you can call it american war in vietnam vietnamese people moved to other countries and they didn't forget to bring the recipe of Banh Mi to the rest of the world
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and so that's why Banh Mi is so popular worldwide and i feel like banh mi is a perfect combination of asian cuisine and european cuisine and i think when you come to vietnam especially when you
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come to saigon you definitely should try it Banh Mi because every bite has a touch of history in there
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okay so the next one any favorite foods to eat in hanoi besides vietnamese food yeah there are a lot of food in hanoi and saigon you know in the big cities we have so many international food like
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indian korean japanese every kind of food if you can't eat vietnamese food and in hanoi i know if you want like the western food options you can definitely go to Tay Ho district
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because they serve a lot of western dishes over there is seafood expensive in vietnam vietnam embraces about 3 000 kilometers of coastline so it's a good source for seafood that's the
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reason why the price of seafood in vietnam is relatively cheaper than other country
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what are the differences between north and south vietnam in terms of the flavors of food good question my first impression when i ate the southern food is that southern food
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is sweeter than northern food and is sometimes spicier you know but northern food is more savory and is not like too spicy or like not too sweet but i love food from both regions because
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they just have distinctive flavors and i'm an easy eater too so all right guys so i hope i answer all of your questions about the vietnamese food culture if you still have questions about
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vietnamese food you can just comment down below in this video and if you like this video and you think is helpful don't forget to share give me a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Vietnamese food culture, exploring both what to savor and what to avoid when dining in Vietnam. As you watch the video, you will listen to a native speaker discuss traditional Vietnamese breakfast items, famous dishes like Banh Mi, and essential food safety tips. This lesson will help you not only understand Vietnamese cuisine but also enhance your English speaking skills through the shadowing technique.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Banh Mi: A popular Vietnamese sandwich that combines local ingredients with a French baguette.
- Pho: A traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, regarded as a breakfast staple in the north.
- Street food: Food sold by vendors on the street, often at affordable prices.
- Blood pudding: A dish made from animal blood, advised against due to safety concerns.
- Puffer fish: A potentially dangerous dish that must be prepared correctly to be safe.
- Rice consumption: An average Vietnamese person consumes around 100 kilograms of rice annually.
- Food safety: Important considerations when choosing where to eat, especially on the streets.
- Regional differences: Notable variations in food preferences across different areas of Vietnam.
Practice Tips
To fully utilize the shadowing technique presented in this video, focus on the speaker’s intonation and rhythm. The speaker has a conversational tone, which should guide you in mimicking natural speech patterns. Start by listening to a short segment, then pause the video and repeat what you heard, imitating the pronunciation and emotional delivery as closely as possible. This can significantly improve your English pronunciation and overall speaking skills.
You can practice the shadowspeak method by selecting key phrases related to Vietnamese cuisine, such as "Banh Mi is a symphony in a sandwich" or "Pho is light and delicate." Repeat these phrases until you feel comfortable, focusing on clarity and cadence. Visit shadowing sites to find similar materials or to share your practice recordings with others for feedback. Regular practice with content that excites you, like the experience of Vietnamese culture, can greatly enhance your learning journey.
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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