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Hello everyone. Today's topic is
traveling to Sappa, a beautiful mountain
town in Vietnam.
This lesson is for beginners, level A1.
We will listen to a real life
conversation between two friends, Robert
and Zara. They talk about where Sappa
is, how to go there, when to visit, and
why it's so special.
The dialogue is natural, friendly,
[music]
and full of useful words.
Let's start.
>> Hey Zara, have you ever been to Sappa?
>> Hi, Robert. No, but I really want to go.
Where is Sappa?
Sappa is in the north of Vietnam in
Laokai province. It's up in the
mountains.
>> Oh, mountains. Is it cold there?
>> Yes, very cold in winter, but cool in
summer. Perfect for a break from the
city heat.
>> How do people get to Sappa?
>> Most people take the night train from
Hanoi. It takes about 8 hours.
>> A night train? That sounds fun. Do you
sleep on the train?
>> Yes, there are beds. You wake up in the
mountains. Very nice.
>> When is the best time to visit Sappa?
>> September to November. The rice fields
are golden. So beautiful.
>> Rice fields like [music] terraces.
>> Yes, the rice terraces are amazing. They
go down the hills like green stairs.
What can you do in Sappa?
>> You can trek to villages, meet Mong
people, eat local food, and see
Fansipon, the highest mountain in
Vietnam.
>> Fansipon. Can you climb it?
>> Yes. Or take the cable car. It's easy
and fast.
>> Is Sappa expensive?
>> No. Very cheap. Homeays cost $10 to $15
a night. Food is fresh and low price.
>> Homeays. [music]
What are those?
>> You stay with a local family. They cook
for you. It's like a cultural
experience.
>> Wow, I love that. Are there markets?
>> Yes, the weekend market in Baka is
famous. Colorful clothes, handmade bags,
silver jewelry.
I want to buy souvenirs.
>> You should go in spring, too. March and
April, the flowers bloom everywhere.
>> Flowers and rice fields. Sappa sounds
like a dream.
>> It is, but bring warm clothes. Even in
summer, nights are chilly.
>> Okay, I'm convinced. Let's plan a trip
together.
>> Deal. I'll book the train tickets.
Yay! Thank you, Robert. I can't wait.
Okay, now we're going to listen to the
conversation without Vietnamese
subtitles.
Let's see how much you can understand.
>> Hey, Zara, have you ever been to Sappa?
>> Hi, Robert. No, but I really want to go.
Where is Sappa?
Sappa is in the north of Vietnam in
Laokai province. It's up in the
mountains.
>> Oh, mountains. Is it cold there?
>> Yes, very cold in winter, but cool in
summer. Perfect for a break from the
city heat.
>> How do people get to Sappa?
>> Most people take the night train from
Hanoi. It takes about 8 hours.
>> A night train? That sounds fun. Do you
sleep on the train?
>> Yes, there are beds. You wake up in the
mountains. Very nice.
>> When is the best time to visit Sappa?
>> September to November. The rice fields
are golden. So beautiful.
>> Rice fields like [music] terraces.
>> Yes, the rice terraces are amazing. They
go down the hills like green stairs.
What can you do in Sappa?
>> You can trek to villages, meet Mong
people, eat local food, and see
Fansipan, the highest mountain in
Vietnam.
>> Fansipon. Can you climb it?
>> Yes. Or take the cable car. It's easy
and fast.
>> Is Sappa expensive?
>> No. Very cheap. Homeays cost $10 to $15
a night. Food is fresh and low price.
>> Homeays? What are those?
>> You stay with a local family. They cook
for you. It's like a cultural
experience.
>> Wow, I love that. Are there markets?
>> Yes, the weekend market in Baka is
famous. Colorful clothes, handmade bags,
silver jewelry.
I want to buy souvenirs.
>> You should go in spring, too. March and
April, the flowers bloom everywhere.
>> Flowers and rice fields. Sappa sounds
like a dream.
>> It is, but bring warm clothes. Even in
summer, nights are chilly.
>> Okay, I'm convinced. Let's plan a trip
together.
>> Deal. I'll book the train tickets.
Yay! Thank you, Robert. I can't wait.
[music]
Great job listening. Now, let's learn
three new phrases from the dialogue.
One, [music] rice terraces, meaning
steps of rice fields on mountain slopes.
Example one, [music] the rice terraces
in Sappa look like green stairs in
summer. Example two, tourists [music]
take photos of the rice terraces at
sunrise.
Two,
cable car meaning a box that moves on a
rope up the mountain.
Example [music]
one, we took the cable car to the top of
Fancy Pan.
Example two, the cable car is fast and
safe for families.
Three, homeay,
meaning staying in a local family's
house, not a hotel.
Example one, my home stay in Sappa had a
fireplace and home-cooked dinner.
Example two, homeays help you learn
about local culture.
Listen again and shadow. Repeat after
Robert and Zara.
Speak out loud. It helps your
pronunciation and confidence. If you
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friends. More easy English lessons are
coming. See you next time. [music] Keep
practicing and have a wonderful day.
Bye-bye.
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