Thẻ 1

Lesson 2

What can people do to improve their language?

Work in group

1. Listening

● Tip: Watch English movies, TV shows, or YouTube videos with subtitles.

○ Benefit: Improves understanding of accents, pronunciation, and everyday
vocabulary in context.
● Tip: Listen to English podcasts or songs regularly.
○ Benefit: Helps train your ear to catch new words and expressions.

2. Speaking

● Tip: Practice speaking with a language partner or join English-speaking clubs.

○ Benefit: Builds confidence and fluency in real-life conversations.
● Tip: Record yourself speaking and listen to the playback.
○ Benefit: Helps identify pronunciation mistakes and areas for improvement.

3. Reading

● Tip: Read simple books, news articles, or blogs in English every day.
○ Benefit: Expands vocabulary and improves comprehension skills.
● Tip: Use apps or e-books with built-in dictionaries.
○ Benefit: Makes it easier to understand difficult words immediately.

4. Writing

● Tip: Keep a daily journal in English.

○ Benefit: Improves grammar, sentence structure, and written fluency.
● Tip: Write comments on social media posts or forums in English.
○ Benefit: Provides real-world practice in expressing opinions or ideas.

General Tips for All Skills

● Tip: Set specific, achievable goals for each skill (e.g., learn 10 new words daily).
○ Benefit: Keeps learning focused and measurable.
● Tip: Use English in daily life, like labeling household items or thinking in English.
○ Benefit: Builds familiarity and confidence in using the language naturally.

Vocabulary

verb phrases Transcript vietnamese Example

meaning
practice daily /ˈpræk.tɪs ˈdeɪ.li/ luyện tập hàng You need to practice daily to build
ngày good language habits.
take part in /teɪk pɑːrt ɪn dɪ tham gia các Taking part in discussions helps
discussions ˈskʌʃ.ənz/ cuộc thảo luận improve speaking skills.
break down /breɪk daʊn phân tích câu Break down sentences into
sentences ˈsen.tənsɪz/ smaller parts to understand
grammar better.
review lessons /rɪˈvjuː ˈles.ənz ôn bài thường Reviewing lessons regularly helps
regularly ˈreɡ.jə.lər.li/ xuyên reinforce knowledge.
shadow native /ˈʃæd.oʊ ˈneɪ.tɪv bắt chước To improve pronunciation, try
speakers ˈspiː.kərz/ người bản xứ shadowing native speakers while
they talk.
take online /teɪk ˈɒn.laɪn làm bài kiểm tra Take online quizzes to test your
quizzes kwɪzɪz/ trực tuyến knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary.
form study /fɔːrm ˈstʌd.i lập nhóm học Form study groups to share
groups ɡruːps/ tập learning techniques and stay
motivated.
use flashcards /juːz ˈflæʃ.kɑːrdz/ sử dụng thẻ ghi
nhớ Using flashcards is a quick way to
learn and memorize new words.
record your /rɪˈkɔːrd jɔːr vɔɪs/ ghi âm giọng Record your voice to evaluate
voice nói and improve your speaking skills.

set a timer /set ə ˈtaɪ.mər/ cài đồnghồ Set a timer to practice timed
bấm giờ speaking tasks for better fluency
under pressure.
play word /pleɪ wɜːrd chơi trò chơi từ Play word games like Scrabble to
games ɡeɪmz/ vựng expand your vocabulary in a fun
way.
keep a /kiːp ə giữ nhật ký học Keep a language journal to track
language ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ngôn ngữ your progress and practice writing
journal ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/ daily.
engage with /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ wɪð tiếp xúc nội Engaging with native content like
native content ˈneɪ.tɪv ˈkɒn.tent/ dung bản xứ TV shows and news helps you
understand real-life language.
repeat after the /rɪˈpiːt ˈæf.tər ðə lặp lại
theo Repeat after the speaker in
speaker ˈspiː.kər/ người nói videos to improve pronunciation
and intonation.
watch without /wɒtʃ wɪðˈaʊt xem mà không Advanced learners should try
subtitles ˈsʌb.taɪ.təlz/ có phụ đề watching English movies without
subtitles to train their ears.
paraphrase /ˈpær.ə.freɪz diễn đạt lại câu Paraphrase sentences from
sentences ˈsen.tənsɪz/ books or articles to improve your
grammar and vocabulary usage.
identify weak /aɪˈden.tɪ.faɪ xác định điểm Identify your weak points and
points ˈwiːk pɔɪnts/ yếu work on them systematically.
take mock /teɪk mɑːk ɪɡ làm bài thi thử Taking mock exams helps you
 exams ˈzæmz/ prepare for actual tests like IELTS
or TOEFL.
analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz phân tích quy Spend time analyzing grammar
grammar rules ˈɡræm.ər ruːlz/ tắc ngữ pháp rules to understand sentence
structure better.
participate in /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt ɪn tham gia diễn Participating in English-learning
forums ˈfɔː.rəmz/ đàn forums allows you to exchange
knowledge and tips.
test your skills /test jɔːr skɪlz/
kiểm tra kỹ Test your skills regularly to
năng measure your improvement.
follow a /ˈfɑː.loʊ ə tuân theo kế Follow a structured plan to stay
structured plan ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd plæn/ hoạch học tập on track and learn systematically.

attend /əˈtend tham dự hội Attending workshops can provide

workshops ˈwɜːrk.ʃɒps/ thảo valuable tips for mastering
English.
mimic accents /ˈmɪm.ɪk bắt chước Mimicking accents from TV shows
ˈæk.sents/ giọng điệu helps improve your pronunciation
and understanding of tone.

Benefits

phrase Transcript vietnamese Example

meaning
improve /ɪmˈpruːv kə cải thiện kỹ năng Learning English helps
communication ˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən giao tiếp improve communication
skills ˌskɪlz/ skills for global interactions.
boost confidence /buːst tăng cường sự Practicing speaking in front
ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dəns/ tự tin of others can boost your
confidence in English.
open up career /ˈoʊ.pən ʌp kəˈrɪr mở ra cơ hội Being fluent in English
opportunities ˌɒp.ɚ.tʃuːˈnɪ.tiz/ nghề nghiệp opens up career
opportunities in
multinational companies.
enhance cultural /ɪnˈhæns nâng cao hiểu Learning English enhances
understanding ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌʌn.dɚ biết văn hóa cultural understanding
ˈstæn.dɪŋ/ through access to global
media.
strengthen /ˈstreŋ.θən tăng cường kỹ Practicing English debates
problem-solving ˈprɒb.ləm ˌsɒlv.ɪŋ năng giải quyết can strengthen problem-
skills skɪlz/ vấn đề solving skills.
expand social /ɪkˈspænd ˈsoʊ.ʃəl mở rộng mạng Learning English allows you
networks ˌnet.wɝːks/ lưới xã hội to expand social networks
with people worldwide.
enhance brain /ɪnˈhæns breɪn tăng cường chức Studying English regularly
function ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ năng não enhances brain function
and memory.
facilitate global /fəˈsɪl.ə.teɪt tạo điều kiện Knowing English facilitates
travel ˈɡloʊ.bəl ˈtræv.əl/ thuận lợi khi du global travel by making
lịch toàn cầu communication easier.
increase access to /ɪnˈkriːs ˈæk.ses tăng khả năng English proficiency
information tuː ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ tiếp cận thông tin increases access to
information online.
foster personal /ˈfɒs.tər ˈpɝː.sən.əl thúc đẩy phát Learning English fosters
growth ɡroʊθ/ triển cá nhân personal growth by
encouraging new ways of
thinking.
develop critical /dɪˈvel.əp ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl phát triển kỹ Reading in English helps
thinking skills ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ skɪlz/ năng tư duy develop critical thinking
phản biện skills through analysis of
complex ideas.
improve academic /ɪmˈpruːv ˌæk.ə cải thiện thành English proficiency
performance ˈdem.ɪk pɚ tích học tập improves academic
ˈfɔːr.məns/ performance in international
programs.
access high-quality /ˈæk.ses ˌhaɪ tiếp cận tài Knowing English allows you
resources ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti nguyên chất to access high-quality
ˈriː.sɔːrsɪz/ lượng cao educational resources.
increase self- /ɪnˈkriːs ˈself tăng cường tính Setting language-learning
discipline ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ kỷ luật bản thân goals increases self-
discipline over time.
build resilience /bɪld rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ xây dựng tính Overcoming language
kiên cường barriers builds resilience
and persistence.
broaden /ˈbrɑː.dən pɚ mở rộng tầm Learning a new language
perspectives ˈspek.tɪvz/ nhìn broadens perspectives and
helps you see the world
differently.
provide lifelong /prəˈvaɪd ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ mang lại học tập English proficiency provides
learning ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ suốt đời opportunities for lifelong
learning and self-
improvement.
build better /bɪld ˈbetər rɪ xây dựng mối Being fluent in English
relationships ˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪps/ quan hệ tốt hơn helps build better
 relationships with
international colleagues.
enable participation /ɪˈneɪ.bəl pɑːrˈtɪs.ɪ tạo điều kiện Knowing English enables
in global events ˌpeɪ.ʃən ɪn tham gia sự kiện participation in global
ˈɡloʊ.bəl ɪˈvents/ toàn cầu conferences and forums.
improve /ɪmˈpruːv ɪmˌplɔɪ.ə cải thiện khả Employers value English
employability ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ năng tuyển dụng skills, which can improve
your employability.

To improve your English skills, there are several effective tips.

First, for listening, try watching English movies or listening to podcasts. This helps you
understand different accents and improves your ability to follow conversations. For
speaking, practice with a language partner or join speaking clubs. Speaking regularly helps
you gain confidence and fluency. To improve reading, read books, news articles, or blogs in
English every day. This will expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension. For
writing, keep a daily journal in English. Writing regularly helps you practice grammar and
sentence structure. Additionally, setting specific goals for each skill, like learning new
vocabulary or writing a short essay every week, can keep you motivated and focused.
Finally, try to use English in your daily life, like labeling items around the house or thinking in
English, to make the language a natural part of your routine.

In conclusion, consistent practice in all four skills will gradually improve your English and
help you become more confident in using the language.

What can people do to improve their language?

To improve your English skills, there are several effective tips. First, for listening, SV.
This helps you V. For speaking, SV. Speaking regularly helps you V. To improve reading,
V. This will V and V. For writing,V. Finally, SV. In conclusion, SV.