English Speaking Topics and Vocabulary Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key topics, expressions, and phrases from conversational practice units including work, hometown, transportation, shopping, sports, healthy habits, and family relations.

108 Military Central Hospital

One of the largest hospitals in Viet Nam, known for its good reputation in healthcare services and employing IT specialists.

Work overtime

To work beyond standard working hours, which can become necessary when technical problems or unexpected issues arise.

Work under pressure

The ability to remain calm, concentrate on problem-solving, and handle demanding or challenging situations effectively.

Hanoi

The capital city of Vietnam; a busy, crowded city known for historical sites, delicious affordable food, traffic congestion, and air pollution.

Traffic congestion

A condition on transport networks where heavy vehicle volume causes traffic jams and slow movement, especially during rush hours.

Rush hours

Peak times of day—particularly in the morning and evening—when roads are most congested due to people traveling to and from work.

Motorbike

The most popular means of transport in Hanoi, favored for being convenient, affordable, easy to park, and capable of taking shortcuts.

Electric vehicles

Modern modes of transport (such as electric cars and motorbikes) that run on electricity and do not produce exhaust fumes.

Online shopping

The practice of buying goods on the internet, offering convenience, time savings, broader product selection, and competitive pricing without leaving home.

Price comparison

The process of checking product prices across different physical shops and online stores to find reasonable rates and prevent wasting money.

Individual sports

Sports such as running that allow an individual to practice independently, focus on self-improvement, and exercise at any convenient time.

Badminton

A popular sport in Vietnam that attracts growing interest due to its health and fitness benefits.

Health-conscious person

An individual who actively prioritizes physical and mental wellbeing by working out regularly and consuming nutritious foods like fresh fruits and vegetables.

Under the weather

An idiomatic expression describing the feeling of being slightly unwell, fatigued, or sick, often exacerbated by habits like staying up late.

Nuclear family

A basic family structure consisting of parents and their immediate children, such as a mother, father, and siblings.

Fall out

A phrasal verb meaning to argue, disagree, or quarrel with someone over problems or misunderstandings.

Look up to

A phrasal verb meaning to respect and admire someone as a role model, particularly for qualities like staying calm in difficult situations.