15. Free time activities

watch a movie (v phrase) /wɒtʃ ə ˈmuː.vi/

xem phim | to view a film | see a film

go to the movie theatre (v phrase) /ɡəʊ tə ðə ˈmuː.vi ˈθɪə.tər/

đi đến rạp chiếu phim | to visit a cinema to watch films | go to the cinema

comedy (n) /ˈkɒm.ə.di/

phim hài | a genre of film intended to make people laugh | humorous film

action movie (n) /ˈæk.ʃən ˈmuː.vi/

phim hành động | a film with exciting physical feats and stunts | action film

horror movie (n) /ˈhɒr.ər ˈmuː.vi/

phim kinh dị | a film designed to frighten the audience | scary film

romantic movie (n) /rəʊˈmæn.tɪk ˈmuː.vi/

phim tình cảm | a film centred on a love story | romance film

documentary (n) /ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tər.i/

phim tài liệu | a non-fiction film about real events or people | non-fiction film

series (n) /ˈsɪə.riːz/

phim bộ | a set of related TV episodes released over time | TV show, drama series

binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ wɒtʃ/

xem liên tục nhiều tập | to watch many episodes in one sitting | marathon-watch

stream (v) /striːm/

xem trực tuyến | to watch content online without downloading | watch online

see friends (v phrase) /siː frendz/

gặp bạn bè | to meet up with friends | meet friends

hang out with friends (v phrase) /hæŋ aʊt wɪð frendz/

đi chơi với bạn bè | to spend casual time with friends | chill with friends

go dancing (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/

đi nhảy | to go to a place to dance | go clubbing

go shopping (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/

đi mua sắm | to visit shops to buy things | go to the mall

go cycling (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/

đi đạp xe | to ride a bicycle for leisure or exercise | go for a bike ride

go skateboarding (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈskeɪtˌbɔː.dɪŋ/

đi trượt ván | to ride a skateboard for fun or sport | skate

catch up with (v phrase) /kætʃ ʌp wɪð/

gặp lại và nói chuyện | to meet someone and share news after time apart | reconnect with

grab a coffee (v phrase) /ɡræb ə ˈkɒf.i/

ra ngoài uống cà phê | to casually meet someone for coffee | meet for coffee

listen to music (v phrase) /ˈlɪs.ən tə ˈmjuː.zɪk/

nghe nhạc | to hear and enjoy music | enjoy music

read a book (v phrase) /riːd ə bʊk/

đọc sách | to read printed or digital books for pleasure | read fiction/non-fiction

play video games (v phrase) /pleɪ ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ɡeɪmz/

chơi game | to play electronic games on a console or PC | game

scroll social media (v phrase) /skrəʊl ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈmiː.di.ə/

lướt mạng xã hội | to browse posts and content on social platforms | browse social media

cook (v) /kʊk/

nấu ăn | to prepare savoury food by applying heat | prepare food

bake (v) /beɪk/

làm bánh | to make bread, cakes, or pastries in an oven | make pastries

meditate (v) /ˈmed.ɪ.teɪt/

thiền | to practise focused mental relaxation or mindfulness | practise mindfulness

journal (v) /ˈdʒɜː.nəl/

viết nhật ký | to write personal thoughts and feelings in a diary | keep a diary

go for a walk (v phrase) /ɡəʊ fər ə wɔːk/

đi dạo | to walk leisurely for relaxation | take a stroll

go jogging (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈdʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/

đi chạy bộ | to run at a moderate pace for exercise | go for a run

go hiking (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/

đi leo núi/đi trek | to walk long distances in nature or mountains | go trekking

go to the gym (v phrase) /ɡəʊ tə ðə dʒɪm/

đi tập gym | to exercise at a fitness centre | work out

play football (v phrase) /pleɪ ˈfʊt.bɔːl/

chơi bóng đá | to play the sport of football with others | play soccer (US)

play badminton (v phrase) /pleɪ ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/

chơi cầu lông | to play the racket sport of badminton | —

go swimming (v phrase) /ɡəʊ ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/

đi bơi | to swim in a pool or open water for leisure or fitness | go for a swim

work out (v phrase) /wɜːk aʊt/

tập luyện thể dục | to do physical exercise | exercise, train

do photography (v phrase) /duː fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

chụp ảnh | to take photos as a hobby or art form | take photos

draw (v) /drɔː/

vẽ | to make pictures using a pencil or pen | illustrate

sketch (v) /sketʃ/

phác thảo | to make quick rough drawings | doodle

play the guitar (v phrase) /pleɪ ðə ɡɪˈtɑːr/

chơi guitar | to play the guitar as a hobby | strum the guitar

learn a new skill (v phrase) /lɜːn ə njuː skɪl/

học kỹ năng mới | to acquire a new ability through practice or study | pick up a new skill

do a DIY project (v phrase) /duː ə ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/

làm đồ DIY | to build or create something yourself at home | make something by hand

paint (v) /peɪnt/

vẽ tranh (bằng màu) | to create images using paint or watercolour | do watercolour painting

play chess (v phrase) /pleɪ tʃes/

chơi cờ vua | to play the strategy board game of chess | —

relax (v) /rɪˈlæks/

thư giãn | to rest and reduce stress | unwind, de-stress

feel relaxed (v phrase) /fiːl rɪˈlækst/

cảm thấy thư giãn | to have a calm, stress-free feeling | feel at ease

funny (adj) /ˈfʌn.i/

hài hước | causing laughter or amusement | humorous, amusing

special (adj) /ˈspeʃ.əl/

đặc biệt | different from the ordinary; important | unique, memorable

pleased (adj) /pliːzd/

hài lòng | feeling satisfaction or happiness | satisfied, content

excited (adj) /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/

hứng thú, phấn khích | feeling enthusiastic and eager | thrilled, enthusiastic

bored (adj) /bɔːd/

chán | feeling uninterested due to lack of activity | uninterested, fed up

refreshed (adj) /rɪˈfreʃt/

sảng khoái | feeling energised and renewed | revitalised, recharged

calm (adj) /kɑːm/

bình tĩnh, yên tĩnh | free from stress or agitation | peaceful, serene

fulfilled (adj) /fʊlˈfɪld/

cảm thấy trọn vẹn/ý nghĩa | feeling that life is meaningful and satisfying | satisfied, content