Speaking

impressed by somebody (adj phrase)

Example: I was deeply impressed by my teacher’s dedication.

EN: feeling admiration for someone

VI: ấn tượng bởi ai đó

supportive (adj) /səˈpɔːtɪv/

Example: My parents have always been supportive.

EN: providing help and encouragement

VI: hay hỗ trợ, động viên

be good at (v phrase)

Example: She is good at solving problems.

EN: to be skilled in something

VI: giỏi về

arouse one’s passion for something (v phrase)

Example: This teacher aroused my passion for science.

EN: to make someone become interested in something

VI: khơi dậy niềm đam mê với

turn to somebody for advice on something (v phrase)

Example: Many students turn to their teachers for advice on careers.

EN: to ask someone for help or guidance

VI: tìm đến ai để xin lời khuyên về

educated (adj) /ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/

Example: She is highly educated.

EN: having received a good education

VI: có học thức

intelligent (adj) /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/ (=bright=smart=brilliant)

Example: He is an intelligent student.

EN: able to learn and understand quickly

VI: thông minh

rigid (adj) /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

Example: The school has a rigid curriculum.

EN: strict and difficult to change

VI: cứng nhắc

be grateful to somebody (adj phrase)

Example: I am grateful to my parents for their support.

EN: feeling thankful

VI: biết ơn ai

inspire (v) /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/

Example: Great teachers inspire their students.

EN: to motivate or encourage

VI: truyền cảm hứng

in former days (phrase)

Example: In former days, people relied more on their communities.

EN: in the past

VI: ngày xưa, trước đây.

have a heart of gold (idiom)

Example: My grandmother has a heart of gold.

EN: to be extremely kind and generous

VI: có tấm lòng vàng

put somebody first (v phrase)

Example: Good parents always put their children first.

EN: to prioritise someone

VI: đặt ai lên hàng đầu

hold somebody in high esteem (v phrase)

Example: She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

EN: to respect and admire someone greatly

VI: rất kính trọng ai

follow in somebody’s footsteps (v phrase)

Example: He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a doctor.

EN: to do the same job or activity as someone else

VI: nối gót, đi theo con đường của ai

firmly (adv) /ˈfɜːmli/

Example: She firmly believes that exercise is important.

EN: in a strong and definite way

VI: một cách chắc chắn, kiên quyết

boost metabolism (v phrase) /buːst məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

Example: Regular exercise can boost metabolism.

EN: to increase the rate at which the body uses energy

VI: thúc đẩy quá trình trao đổi chất

stay focused (v phrase) /steɪ ˈfəʊkəst/

Example: Drinking enough water helps me stay focused.

EN: to maintain concentration

VI: duy trì sự tập trung

provide energy (v phrase) /prəˈvaɪd ˈenədʒi/

Example: A healthy breakfast provides energy for the day.

EN: to supply power or strength

VI: cung cấp năng lượng

feel awake (v phrase) /fiːl əˈweɪk/

Example: A cup of coffee helps me feel awake in the morning.

EN: to feel alert and not sleepy

VI: cảm thấy tỉnh táo

consider nutritional value (v phrase)

/kənˈsɪdə(r) njuːˈtrɪʃənl ˈvæljuː/

Example: Consumers should consider nutritional value before buying food.

EN: to think about the health benefits of food

VI: cân nhắc giá trị dinh dưỡng

reset my mind (v phrase)

Example: Taking a short walk helps me reset my mind.

EN: to refresh one’s thoughts and mental state

VI: làm mới đầu óc

enhance focus (v phrase) /ɪnˈhɑːns ˈfəʊkəs/

Example: Meditation can enhance focus.

EN: to improve concentration

VI: tăng cường sự tập trung

promote mental clarity (v phrase)

/prəˈməʊt ˈmentl ˈklærəti/

Example: Adequate sleep promotes mental clarity.

EN: to help someone think clearly

VI: thúc đẩy sự minh mẫn

take a few minutes (v phrase)

Example: I usually take a few minutes to relax before work.

EN: to spend a short amount of time doing something

VI: dành vài phút

breathe (phrase) /briːð/

Example: When you feel stressed, just breathe.

EN: to calm yourself by focusing on breathing

VI: hít thở, bình tĩnh lại

meditate (v) /ˈmedɪteɪt/

Example: Many people meditate to reduce stress.

EN: to practise mental relaxation and concentration

VI: thiền

energetic (adj) /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ (=dynamic/active)

Example: She is energetic and enthusiastic.

EN: full of energy and enthusiasm

VI: tràn đầy năng lượng

vibrant (adj) /ˈvaɪbrənt/ (+lively)

Example: Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant place to live.

EN: full of energy, activity, and life

VI: sôi động, đầy sức sống

busy (adj) /ˈbɪzi/

Example: The city centre is always busy.

EN: full of activity

VI: nhộn nhịp, bận rộn

noisy (adj) /ˈnɔɪzi/ (=loud)

Example: The street is noisy at night.

EN: making a lot of noise

VI: ồn ào

annoying (adj) /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

Example: Constant traffic noise is annoying.

EN: causing irritation

VI: gây khó chịu

tranquil (adj) /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ (=peaceful)

Example: I prefer a tranquil environment.

EN: calm and peaceful

VI: yên bình, thanh bình

avoid (v) /əˈvɔɪd/

Example: Many people avoid crowded places.

EN: to stay away from something

VI: tránh

overwhelming (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

Example: Moving to a large city can be overwhelming.

EN: very intense or difficult to deal with

VI: choáng ngợp, quá sức

stressful (adj) /ˈstresfl/

Example: Living in a crowded city can be stressful.

EN: causing stress

VI: gây căng thẳng

extrovert (n) /ˈekstrəvɜːt/

Example: As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people.

EN: a person who is outgoing and sociable

VI: người hướng ngoại

introvert (n) /ˈɪntrəvɜːt/

Example: Introverts often enjoy spending time alone.

EN: a person who prefers quiet activities and solitude

VI: người hướng nội

delightful (adj) /dɪˈlaɪtfl/

Example: The town has a delightful atmosphere.

EN: very pleasant and enjoyable

VI: dễ chịu, thú vị, đáng yêu

a sense of community (n phrase)

/ə sens əv kəˈmjuːnəti/

Example: Small towns often have a strong sense of community.

EN: a feeling of belonging to a group of people

VI: cảm giác gắn kết cộng đồng

serene (adj) /səˈriːn/

Example: The lake looks serene at sunrise.

EN: calm, peaceful, and quiet

VI: thanh bình, tĩnh lặng

fast-paced (adj) /ˌfɑːst ˈpeɪst/

Example: Life in big cities is often fast-paced.

EN: involving a lot of activity and happening quickly

VI: nhịp sống nhanh

tight-knit (adj) /ˌtaɪt ˈnɪt/ (=close-knit)

Example: They live in a tight-knit community.

EN: having close relationships among members

VI: gắn bó chặt chẽ

bustling (adj) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/

Example: Hanoi is a bustling city full of activity.

EN: full of busy activity

VI: nhộn nhịp, tấp nập

demanding (adj) /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

Example: Working in a hospital can be physically and mentally demanding.

EN: requiring a lot of effort, skill, or time

VI: đòi hỏi cao, nhiều áp lực

picky eater (n) /ˌpɪki ˈiːtə(r)/

Example: I was a picky eater when I was a child.

EN: someone who is unwilling to eat many kinds of food

VI: người kén ăn

the risk of (n phrase) /ðə rɪsk əv/

Example: Eating too much sugar increases the risk of diabetes.

EN: the possibility of something harmful happening

VI: nguy cơ của

have a soft spot for something (v phrase)

Example: I have a soft spot for homemade desserts.

EN: to have a special liking for something

VI: đặc biệt yêu thích

there are many cuisines… (phrase) /kwɪˈziːn/

Example: There are many cuisines to choose from, but…

EN: introducing different types of cuisine

VI: có rất nhiều nền ẩm thực…

the one I like best… (phrase)

Example: The one I like best is Japanese cuisine.

EN: introducing your favourite choice

VI: cái/từ mà tôi thích nhất là…

occasionally (adv) /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Example: I occasionally eat fast food.

EN: sometimes but not often

VI: thỉnh thoảng

have a passion for something (v phrase)

Example: I’ve always had a passion for cooking.

EN: to be very interested in something

VI: có niềm đam mê với

I’d have to say that… (phrase)

Example: I’d have to say that Italian food is my favourite.

EN: used to introduce your opinion politely

VI: phải nói là…

I’m a big fan of… (phrase)

Example: I’m a big fan of seafood.

EN: to like something very much

VI: rất thích

in particular (adv phrase) /ɪn pəˈtɪkjələ(r)/

Example: I enjoy Asian food, in particular Vietnamese dishes.

EN: especially

VI: đặc biệt là

say no (to) (v phrase)

Example: I can’t say no to chocolate.

EN: to refuse or resist something

VI: từ chối

have a short break / take a short break (v phrase)

Example: I usually take a short break after lunch.

EN: to rest for a short time

VI: nghỉ giải lao

I’d rather + V-inf (structure)

Example: I’d rather cook at home than eat out.

EN: to express preference

VI: tôi thích… hơn…

exotic (adj) /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/

Example: I enjoy trying exotic dishes when travelling.

EN: unusual and from a foreign country

VI: kỳ lạ, mang tính ngoại lai

foodie (n) /ˈfuːdi/

Example: I’m a foodie, so I enjoy trying different cuisines.

EN: someone who loves food and enjoys trying different dishes

VI: người mê ẩm thực

femininity (n) /ˌfeməˈnɪnəti/

Example: The dress highlights her femininity.

EN: qualities traditionally associated with women

VI: nét nữ tính

elegant (adj) /ˈelɪɡənt/

Example: She wore an elegant black dress.

EN: stylish, graceful, and attractive

VI: thanh lịch, tao nhã

prohibitive (adj) /prəˈhɪbətɪv/

Example: The cost of the necklace was prohibitive.

EN: so expensive or difficult that it prevents something

VI: quá đắt, quá cao đến mức cản trở

necklace (n) /ˈnekləs/

Example: She received a gold necklace for her birthday.

EN: a piece of jewellery worn around the neck

VI: dây chuyền

feminine accessories (n phrase)

Example: She enjoys buying feminine things such as dresses and handbags.

EN: items typically associated with women

VI: những món đồ nữ tính

lend visual interest to something (v phrase)

Example: Bright colours lend visual interest to the room.

EN: to make something look more attractive or appealing

VI: tạo điểm nhấn về mặt thị giác cho

bracelet (n) /ˈbreɪslət/

Example: She was wearing a silver bracelet.

EN: a piece of jewellery worn around the wrist

VI: vòng tay

mix and match (v phrase)

Example: You can mix and match different accessories.

EN: to combine different items in various ways

VI: phối hợp nhiều món đồ với nhau

light bulb (n) /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/

Example: Edison improved the design of the light bulb.

EN: an electric bulb that produces light

VI: bóng đèn

gain traction (v phrase) /ɡeɪn ˈtrækʃən/

Example: The idea quickly gained traction among young people.

EN: to become popular or receive support

VI: trở nên phổ biến, được chú ý

high-performance (adj) /ˌhaɪ pəˈfɔːməns/

Example: The company develops high-performance computers.

EN: operating at a very high level

VI: hiệu suất cao

capture someone’s attention (v phrase)

/ˈkæptʃə(r) wʌnz əˈtenʃən/

Example: The advertisement immediately captured my attention.

EN: to attract someone’s interest

VI: thu hút sự chú ý

entrepreneur (n) /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/

Example: She became a successful entrepreneur.

EN: a person who starts and manages a business

VI: doanh nhân

relentless effort (n phrase)

/rɪˈlentləs ˈefət/

Example: Success requires relentless effort.

EN: continuous effort without giving up

VI: nỗ lực không ngừng

heard (adj)

/hɜːd/

Example: I want my opinions to be heard.

EN: listened to or acknowledged

VI: được lắng nghe

share something in common (v phrase)

Example: We share many interests in common.

EN: to have the same characteristics or interests

VI: có điểm chung

dedication (n) /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən/

Example: Her dedication impressed everyone.

EN: great commitment

VI: sự cống hiến

consistent effort (n phrase)

/kənˈsɪstənt ˈefət/

Example: Language learning requires consistent effort.

EN: regular and continuous effort

VI: nỗ lực bền bỉ

foundation (n) /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Example: Education is the foundation of success.

EN: the basic support of something

VI: nền tảng

expand (v) /ɪkˈspænd/

Example: The company plans to expand overseas.

EN: to become larger

VI: mở rộng

open up opportunities (v phrase)

Example: Studying abroad opens up new opportunities.

EN: to create new possibilities

VI: mở ra cơ hội

invaluable (adj) /ɪnˈvæljuəbl/

Example: Your advice was invaluable.

EN: extremely useful

VI: vô giá, cực kỳ hữu ích

encouragement (n) /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

Example: My parents gave me constant encouragement.

EN: support that gives confidence

VI: sự động viên

self-disciplined (adj) /ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪnd/

Example: Successful people are self-disciplined.

EN: able to control yourself

VI: có tính kỷ luật

cohesive (adj) /kəʊˈhiːsɪv/

Example: They formed a cohesive team.

EN: united and working well together

VI: gắn kết

determinant (n) /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/

Example: Hard work is a key determinant of success.

EN: a factor that influences something

VI: yếu tố quyết định

ultimately (adv) /ˈʌltɪmətli/

Example: Ultimately, the decision is yours.

EN: in the end

VI: cuối cùng

personal fulfilment (n phrase)

/ˈpɜːsənl fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

Example: Volunteering brings personal fulfilment.

EN: a feeling of satisfaction

VI: sự mãn nguyện cá nhân

hinge on (v) /hɪndʒ ɒn/

Example: Success hinges on preparation.

EN: to depend on

VI: phụ thuộc vào

immense talent (n phrase)

/ɪˈmens ˈtælənt/

Example: She possesses immense talent.

EN: extremely great ability

VI: tài năng to lớn

reputation (n) /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃən/

Example: The university has an excellent reputation.

EN: the opinion people have about someone

VI: danh tiếng

in the long run (adv phrase)

Example: Exercise benefits your health in the long run.

EN: over a long period

VI: về lâu dài

influential (adj) /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/

Example: She is an influential leader.

EN: having a strong influence

VI: có ảnh hưởng

start from scratch (v phrase)

Example: He started his business from scratch.

EN: to begin from nothing

VI: bắt đầu từ con số 0

bounce back (v) /baʊns bæk/

Example: She bounced back after failure.

EN: to recover quickly

VI: phục hồi, vực dậy

hit the big time (idiom)

Example: The singer finally hit the big time.

EN: to become very successful

VI: trở nên cực kỳ thành công

achieve goals (v phrase)

Example: Hard work helps people achieve their goals.

EN: to accomplish objectives

VI: đạt được mục tiêu

resilient (adj) /rɪˈzɪliənt/

Example: Children are often remarkably resilient.

EN: able to recover quickly

VI: kiên cường

take calculated risks (v phrase)

Example: Entrepreneurs often take calculated risks.

EN: to take carefully considered risks

VI: chấp nhận rủi ro có tính toán

be willing to (v phrase)

Example: You must be willing to learn.

EN: to be prepared to do something

VI: sẵn sàng