Speaking.7

cultural contact

Interaction between cultures through trade, migration, or communication

—> sự tiếp xúc văn hóa (=cultural exposure)
E.g: Cultural contact promotes understanding and cooperation.

it’s important to note that

A formal expression to introduce key information or a reminder

—> điều quan trọng cần lưu ý là
E.g: It’s important to note that this rule applies to all students.

geometry

The area of mathematics related to shapes and space (hình học)
E.g: Geometry was her favorite subject at school.

exceptionally skilled at sth

Extremely talented in a specific area (cực kỳ giỏi về sth)
E.g: She is exceptionally skilled at creating floral arrangements.

create an inviting/welcoming atmosphere

tạo ra một không khí chào đón, hồ hởi (I - W)

a sense of belonging and interconnectedness

Feeling accepted and part of a group, and being meaningfully connected (cảm giác gắn bó và kết nối)
E.g: A good host creates a sense of belonging and interconnectedness.

commendable = laudable

Deserving praise or admiration (đáng khen ngợi) (C - L)
E.g: Her volunteer work is highly commendable.

make people feel valued

Làm cho người khác cảm thấy trân trọng

have an eye for details

= pay attention to details

hospitality

Friendly and welcoming treatment of guests (lòng hiếu khách)
E.g: Their hospitality made us feel at home.

a welcoming space

comfortable and friendly place (một không gian chào đón, thân thiện)
E.g: Her home is a welcoming space for friends and family.

generosity

sự rộng lượng, hào phóng

feel at home

cảm thấy thoải mái như ở nhà
E.g: She made us feel at home from the moment we walked in.

take the time to do sth

To make a deliberate effort to do something carefully or properly

—> Cần thời gian để làm điều gì đó
E.g: Always take the time to listen to your guests.

home is an ideal place for a cosy and comfortable atmosphere

A statement emphasizing the emotional and physical comfort of home (nhà là nơi lý tưởng cho không khí ấm cúng và thoải mái)
E.g: Home is an ideal place for a cosy and comfortable atmosphere after a long day.

gesture of hospitality

A kind act that shows you are welcoming to guests (hành động thể hiện lòng hiếu khách)
E.g: Offering tea is a common gesture of hospitality in Vietnam.

exude personal care

thể hiện sự quan tâm sâu sắc
E.g: She exudes personal care for each guest at her gathering.

exude confidence

Thể hiện sự tự tin

E.g: - He exudes confidence in every situation.

exude hospitality

Thể hiện sự hiếu khách

E.g: - They exude hospitality at every party.

culinary skills

The ability to prepare and cook food well (kỹ năng nấu ăn)
E.g: She showcased her culinary skills at the dinner party.

showcase talents/skills

thể hiện tài năng/kĩ năng

E.g: - The chef showcased her baking skills.

personality traits

Individual characteristics or qualities of a person (các đặc điểm tính cách)
E.g: Kindness and patience are her strongest personality traits.

social orientation

One’s tendency or approach to interact socially (xu hướng thích giao tiếp, hòa nhập xã hội)
E.g: Her social orientation makes her naturally outgoing

introverted orientation

Xu hướng giao tiếp hướng nội

E.g: - She has more of an introverted orientation.

peer-driven socialisation

Xu hướng giao tiếp với bạn bè

E.g: - Teenagers often follow peer-driven socialization.

convival = sociable = outgoing

Friendly and fond of being with others

—> hòa đồng, thích giao lưu (C - S - O) /kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
E.g: He has a convivial personality and enjoys hosting dinners.

indoor activities

Những hoạt động trong nhà
E.g: On rainy days, we do indoor activities like board games.

crave for deep connection (after hustle and bustle)

A strong desire for intimacy after experiencing chaos or busyness

—> Khao khát kết nối sâu sắc sau bộn bề cuộc sống
E.g: After a hectic week, I crave for close connection and stillness.

individual preferences vary

mỗi người có sở thích khác nhau
E.g: Individual preferences vary when it comes to leisure activities.

reserved

Slow to show emotions or opinions (kín đáo, dè dặt)
E.g: He’s reserved but very kind once you get to know him.

can’t be bothered to do sth

To not feel like making the effort to do sth

—> lười làm, không muốn làm sth
E.g: I can’t be bothered to cook tonight—let’s order out.

a husky voice

A low and rough-sounding voice (giọng khàn).
E.g: She sang with a husky voice that mesmerized the crowd.

withdraw/retreat into one’s shell

(idm) To become shy or less socially active (thu mình lại) (W - R)
E.g: After the breakup, he withdrew into his shell.

self-awareness

Conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, or actions (sự tự nhận thức)
E.g: Self-awareness is the first step toward personal growth.

boost my confidence level

To raise or improve one’s self-assurance (nâng cao sự tự tin).
E.g: Speaking in public has really boosted my confidence level.

embrace your uniqueness/individuality

To accept and celebrate what makes you different (U - I)

—> chấp nhận sự khác biệt của bản thân
E.g: You should embrace your uniqueness instead of trying to fit in.

it’s unnecessary to get everyone’s approval

không nhất thiết phải có sự đồng thuận của tất cả mọi người
E.g: It’s unnecessary to get everyone’s approval—just be authentic.

feminine

Having qualities traditionally associated with women (nữ tính) /ˈfemənɪn/
E.g: Her style is very feminine and elegant.

each individual is unique

mỗi cá nhân là độc nhất
E.g: Each individual is unique and should be appreciated for who they are.

feel discriminated

To feel unfairly treated because of who you are (cảm thấy bị phân biệt đối xử)
E.g: She felt discriminated against because of her racial background.

discriminate (against sb/in favour of sb)

Phân biệt đối xử (với sb/thiên vị với sb)

E.g: - In a male-dominated society, people showed an inclination to discriminate against women and in favour of men.

a paradigm shift in my mindset

A fundamental change in approach or assumptions (chuyển biến lớn trong tư duy)
E.g: Traveling caused a paradigm shift in my mindset.

Sb wasn’t born to please everybody

You are not responsible for making everyone happy (không sinh ra để làm hài lòng tất cả).
E.g: She realized she wasn’t born to please everybody.

Sb was born to live and enjoy their life

A reminder to live freely and happily (sinh ra để sống và tận hưởng)
E.g: You were born to live and enjoy your life, not to meet others’ expectations.

to the fullest

In the most complete and satisfying way (một cách trọn vẹn nhất) (phr)
E.g: I want to experience my youth to the fullest.