Day 8 - Section 3: Activities & Entertainment

Binge-watch a series

/bɪndʒ wɒtʃ ə ˈsɪəriːz/

Cày phim bộ liên tục

On weekends, I love to binge-watch a Netflix series to unwind.

Scroll through social media

/skroʊl θruː ˈsoʊʃl ˈmiːdiə/

Lướt mạng xã hội

I often scroll through social media for an hour before bed.

Curl up with a book

/kɜːrl ʌp wɪð ə bʊk/

Cuộn mình đọc một cuốn sách

There’s nothing better than curling up with a book on a rainy day.

Play a board game

/pleɪ ə bɔːrd ɡeɪm/

Chơi trò chơi bàn cờ

My family usually plays a board game like Monopoly on Sundays.

Order some takeout

/ˈɔːrdər sʌm ˈteɪkaʊt/

Đặt đồ ăn mang về

We often order some takeout and watch a movie together.

Listen to a podcast

/ˈlɪsn tu ə ˈpɒdkæst/

Nghe chương trình phát thanh

I like listening to a podcast while I’m doing housework.

Do some light gardening

/duː sʌm laɪt ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

Làm vườn nhẹ nhàng

Doing some light gardening helps me feel more connected to nature.

Host a dinner party

/hoʊst ə ˈdɪnər ˈpɑːrti/

Tổ chức tiệc tối tại nhà

We occasionally host a dinner party for our close friends.

Practice a musical instrument

/ˈpræktɪs ə ˈmjuːzɪkl ˈɪnstrəmənt/

Tập luyện một nhạc cụ

I’ve been practicing the guitar as a way to relieve stress.

Try out a new recipe

/traɪ aʊt ə njuː ˈresəpi/

Thử một công thức nấu ăn mới

I enjoy trying out a new recipe from YouTube every weekend.

Go for a stroll

/ɡoʊ fɔːr ə stroʊl/

Đi dạo thong thả

I usually go for a stroll in the local park to get some fresh air.

Take up a sport

/teɪk ʌp ə spɔːrt/

Bắt đầu chơi một môn thể thao

I’m planning to take up swimming this summer to get in shape.

Go window shopping

/ɡoʊ ˈwɪndoʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

Đi ngắm đồ (không mua)

Sometimes I go window shopping at the mall just for fun.

Catch a flick

/kætʃ ə flɪk/

Đi xem phim (rạp)

Let’s catch a flick at the cinema this Saturday night!

Hang out with friends

/hæŋ aʊt wɪð frendz/

Đi chơi/tụ tập với bạn bè

I prefer hanging out with friends at a cozy coffee shop.

Go for a jog

/ɡoʊ fɔːr ə dʒɒɡ/

Đi chạy bộ

Going for a jog in the morning keeps me energized all day.

Have a picnic

/hæv ə ˈpɪknɪk/

Đi dã ngoại

My friends and I often have a picnic by the lake in autumn.

Hit the gym

/hɪt ðə dʒɪm/

Đi tập gym

I try to hit the gym at least three times a week.

Go on a day trip

/ɡoʊ ɒn ə deɪ trɪp/

Đi tham quan trong ngày

We decided to go on a day trip to a nearby coastal town.

Explore the city

/ɪkˈsplɔːr ðə ˈsɪti/

Khám phá thành phố

I love exploring the city and finding hidden coffee spots.

Take a photography course

/teɪk ə fəˈtɒɡrəfi kɔːrs/

Học một khóa nhiếp ảnh

I want to take a photography course to capture better travel photos.

Do some DIY projects

/duː sʌm ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ ˈprɒdʒekts/

Làm đồ thủ công tự chế

I enjoy doing some DIY projects to decorate my bedroom.

Write in a journal

/raɪt ɪn ə ˈdʒɜːrnl/

Viết nhật ký

Writing in a journal is a great way to reflect on my day.

Collect stamps/coins

/kəˈlekt stæmps/

Sưu tầm tem/tiền xu

My brother has been collecting rare coins since he was ten.

Learn a foreign language

/lɜːrn ə ˈfɔːrən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Học một ngoại ngữ mới

I spend my free time learning Japanese through an app.

Go to an exhibition

/ɡoʊ tu ən ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

Đi xem triển lãm

I love going to art exhibitions to see modern paintings.

Sign up for a class

/saɪn ʌp fɔːr ə klæs/

Đăng ký một lớp học

I’ve just signed up for a yoga class at the community center.

Join a book club

/dʒɔɪn ə bʊk klʌb/

Tham gia câu lạc bộ sách

Joining a book club helped me meet people with similar interests.

Do crossword puzzles

/duː ˈkrɒswɜːrd ˈpʌzlz/

Giải ô chữ

My grandfather loves doing crossword puzzles in the newspaper.

Get some shut-eye

/ɡet sʌm ˈʃʌt aɪ/

Đi ngủ/Chợp mắt một lát

After a busy week, I just want to get some shut-eye.

People-watch

/ˈpiːpl wɒtʃ/

Ngắm nhìn dòng người

I like sitting at a sidewalk cafe just to people-watch.

Take a nap

/teɪk ə næp/

Ngủ trưa/Ngủ ngắn

A 20-minute nap can make me feel much more refreshed.

Let one's hair down

/let wʌnz her daʊn/

Thư giãn thoải mái (xoã)

The party was a great chance for everyone to let their hair down.

Be a couch potato

/bi ə kaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Người lười biếng (chỉ ngồi xem TV)

I admit I’m a bit of a couch potato on Sunday mornings.

Recharge one's batteries

/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒ wʌnz ˈbætəriz/

Nạp lại năng lượng

A short trip to the countryside helps me recharge my batteries.

Live life to the fullest

/lɪv laɪf tu ðə ˈfʊlɪst/

Sống hết mình

Traveling the world is my way of living life to the fullest.