Shadowing Practice: WHAT TO EAT IN DA LAT | #WHATTHEPHO - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi guys, I'm in Dalat right now and this is a city of love
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Hi guys, I'm in Dalat right now and this is a city of love
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and flowers I want to spend three days and two nights here
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So I'm gonna take you guys with me to see where to eat and what to do in Dalat.
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Alright, let's go
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So in the last video I show you guys where to hunt clouds
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and some places that you can visit
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while being in Dalat in this video I'm gonna show you places where you can eat local food in Dalat
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and let's start with the most well-known and must-try dish when you come here.
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It's Banh ướt Lâm Ga,
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the wet flat rice noodles with chicken and intestines.
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Okay so if you guys come to Dallas,
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this is a local food that you must try.
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This is called Banh ướt Lâm Ga.
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Unfortunately today they don't have the lâm,
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which is the organ from pig.
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When you hear the word lâm ga,
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You thought it's an organ from chicken, right?
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But no, it's actually chicken with organs from pigs So as you guys can see there's chicken some herbs,
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onions mixed with fish sauce Yeah,
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sui and sour fish sauce
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First you have to mix it real well So the sauce can absorb all the ingredients in here Dalek people,
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they love chilies They love spicy food
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I understand why it's a must try when you come to Dalat.
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It's really good.
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The noodles are chewy, the chickens are tender,
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mixed very well with light,
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sweet, and sour fish sauce and fresh herbs.
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Oh my god, it is so so good.
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This kind of looks like bánh huấn in Hanoi.
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All right, let's move on to the next one to see what we're gonna eat next.
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The next local food that I want to introduce to you is ốc nhồi thịt,
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snail stuffed with meat.
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It's located at 224 Hai Ba Trung,
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Đà Lạt and the price is 150,000 VN for a bowl of snails like this.
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Looks really delicious.
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So to eat this one,
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you would pour the lemongrass.
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In here they have snails Stuck with meat And this is a very famous place If you come to Dalat,
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the locals recommend this to us So good
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So the snail is very big It's chewy,
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it's crunchy at the same time It almost tastes like squid but it's crunchier I can smell the garlic,
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onions and I believe peppers in the meat
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And I believe this is pork
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and with the snails you dip it in chili It is
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really good the meat is soft the snail is chewy Like two of them make perfect combination Really really good,
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highly recommend We don't usually eat like that with snail in Hanoi But in here,
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I feel like people eat bánh đa with everything Okay,
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so now I'm gonna eat this one with basil,
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green banana
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And star fruit I was about to say Star Wars Star fruit
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Comment down below if you guys have star fruit in your country, okay?
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This one looks like snail hamburger Look at this.
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Okay, dip it in the sauce.
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What is chan in English?
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So you know the aftertaste when green fruit,
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like when it's not ripe yet.
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It tastes kind of like bitter and sour at the same time.
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I don't know how to describe it but in Vietnamese it's called chap.
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I'm gonna look it up later and put it like right here for you guys in English.
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You know what?
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This sauce is the spirit of this dish because without this sauce,
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I don't think the dish is being completed.
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The sauce gives it a very light sweetness, sourness, and spiciness.
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And I can smell a little bit of lemongrass and chili and garlic in here.
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I don't know if they put the broth from boiling the snails in here,
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but overall, this is very good.
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It's not too spicy, not overly sweet at all.
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If you come to Hanoi,
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the sauce is a little bit different.
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It's more watery, but it has the same taste.
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You can still smell the lemongrass and the garlic because Vietnam is known for spices, you know.
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Vietnamese spices make all the food taste better.
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I noticed in the South people use a lot of wet wipes.
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But in the North people use a lot of tissues or paper towels.
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So if you come to Saigon or Dalap,
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if you don't want to pay extra,
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you can just bring your own wet wipes, okay?
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So you don't have to pay for their wet wipes in their restaurant.
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Moving on to a place for veggie lovers.
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It's called Laguta Veggie Buffet.
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It's only 59,000 Viet Nam Dong per person,
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which is almost $3 per person,
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and they have a beautiful sitting view here.
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If you love salad, if you love vegetables,
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this is gonna be heaven for you.
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Look at this.
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There are a lot of veggies here.
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So Dalek vegetables are very sweet.
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I don't know why.
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I don't know because of the weather or the soil here,
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but the veggies in here are very very fresh
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They also have the vegetarian broth and with a bunch of veggies
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because it's called veggie buffet but then actually you can order a separate plate of meat
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and seafood so yeah they have vegetarian broth as well
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and normal broth so you can choose whatever you want but
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if you are vegetarian you can just order vegetarian broth
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and take some veggies from the trays over there yeah many
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options for you to choose from they have a lot of sauce here for you
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and i would recommend you to try this one and this one
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if you want to eat seafood but yeah They have peanuts here,
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fried onions, satay, lemon, chili, tomato right here.
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Yeah, salt and pepper.
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But yeah, these two sauces would be the best for seafood.
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Okay, so this veggie is my favorite.
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This one is called okra.
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It is very slimy inside,
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but then it's crunchy and soft at the same time outside.
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Very, very good for your health.
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And even when you boiled it or you put it in hot pot,
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you grill it, whatever you do with it,
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it tastes really really good I recommend you try this one when you come to Vietnam By the way,
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I forgot to tell you guys this one in Vietnamese is called
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So I hope you guys are getting full with me by watching me eating all the food in Dalat
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and I hope you guys are not drooling when I'm talking about food.
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Right now it's not something about food anymore.
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I'm gonna head to the Da Than La waterfall
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and we're gonna do a lot of activities there like zip linings and rollercoaster.
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Alright, let's go.
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I got the tickets now for an adult it's gonna be 170,000 VND.
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And for children, it's gonna be 100,000 VND.
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And you have to be between 80cm to 120cm.
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And they have the measurement here.
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And let's see if I'm taller than 1m and 20cm.
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Okay.
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Overqualified.
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Let's go.
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So there's another option if you don't want to do the roller coaster
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and visit the waterfall is that you can buy the bundle ticket which is 350,000 VN for all the activities.
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I believe there are like 60 activities that you have to pass and it's kind of like American Ninja Warrior.
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You know, you have to overcome all the obstacles and hurdles and everything.
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It's super competitive.
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So today we just don't have time.
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So for now we're just gonna try the roller coaster and visit the waterfall.
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Oh my god, my stomach!
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I'm doing my abs!
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So you can see the nature here is so beautiful but it's scary at the same time!
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Oh my gosh!
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What?
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Look at that, look at that!
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We're gonna go down there.
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I mean it's less scary than a roller coaster.
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This is like our reward you know and I can't I don't know
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if you guys can really hear me but this is really loud but it's worth it it's really really nice
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can you see the water vents here?
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So we're gonna head to the last destination where we're gonna explore all the delicious street food is Dalat Night Market.
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And here is my friend Hạnh from Let's Speak Vietnamese.
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If you want to learn Vietnamese, check out her classes.
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I'll put the link for her website down below so you can check it out.
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And now, let's go with us to explore Dalat Night Market.
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Guys, do I look like her?
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So if you forgot to prepare some warm clothes,
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you can always come to the night market in Dalat to buy some warm clothes here.
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You can see there are a lot of styles for you to choose from.
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stole it felt so晚 what is it?
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hello hmm want and
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Hey guys, avocado in here is huge.
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Look at this.
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So long.
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Wow.
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I can't believe this is avocado.
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But they have a very good avocado ice cream and avocado smoothie here in Dalai.
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So must try when you come to Dalai.
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Okay guys, so this is Vietnamese pizza.
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This smells really, really good.
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And now I'm going to try it.
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I can smell sausage, eggs, and onions in here.
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Now I'm going to give it a bite, okay?
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To see if that Vietnamese pizza is different from other pizza like other Vietnamese pizza really good
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it's a little bit burning
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but it's okay you know the flavor is really good it's sweet
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and sour and i can taste the sausage the eggs
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and the onions in here it's so crunchy and cheese right and cheese too and then like inside it's really It's soft,
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perfect balance, really really good.
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So if you come to that market,
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you can just come in,
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go straight, then you go up the stairs,
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you can find these little shops,
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and then you can pick any of them and have some Vietnamese pizza.
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Must try when you come to Dallac.
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Foodagt岩 You eat seafood and butter in theigger
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Thank you She hit my car!
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Salty!
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It's really salty guys!
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Spicy as well!
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seo Alright,
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so that's it for the video today.
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I hope you guys enjoy my video and don't forget to subscribe to my channel so you won't miss the next video.
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I'll see you guys next time.
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Bye!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by immersing yourself in a lively conversation about the culinary delights of Dalat, Vietnam, as presented in a YouTube video. This content is not only engaging but also serves as an excellent opportunity for you to practice shadow speech, which is a technique used to improve pronunciation and fluency. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a deeper understanding of local Vietnamese specialties while sharpening your English conversation skills, making it ideal for both IELTS speaking practice and overall English speaking practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Banh ướt Lâm Ga: Wet flat rice noodles with chicken and pig organs.
- Snail stuffed with meat: A local delicacy featuring snails filled with minced pork.
- Spicy food: Dishes that are flavored with hot spices, prevalent in Dalat cuisine.
- Fresh herbs: Green plants like basil and mint that enhance flavor in dishes.
- Chewy: A texture that requires some effort to bite through, often found in noodles and snails.
- Sour fish sauce: A condiment typical in Vietnamese cooking that adds tanginess to dishes.
- Crunchy: A texture that is crisp and breaks easily when bitten into.
- Local food: Dishes specific to a particular area, showcasing regional flavors.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, consider utilizing the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the video while mimicking the speaker’s tone, pace, and pronunciation. Start by playing short segments of the video, repeating after the speaker. Focus on matching the speed, which is conversational yet clear, allowing you to practice at a comfortable tempo. For best results, slow the video down slightly if required, gradually increasing your speed as you become more confident.
Pay particular attention to vocabulary related to food and descriptive phrases that offer insight into the local culture. Engaging with these IELTS speaking practice phrases not only enriches your vocabulary but also prepares you for real-life discussions about travel and gastronomic experiences. Moreover, remember to integrate shadow speak into your routine by summarizing what you learned about each dish and using the new vocabulary in your own sentences. Happy practicing!
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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