Topic 1 : FOOD AND DRINK

Đoạn hội thoại: “Lunch Break Plans” Hey Emma, do you feel like grabbing lunch now? Yeah, I could use a bite. I’ve been running around all morning and haven’t had anything. Same here. I need something quick but filling. Do you have anywhere in mind? How about that new salad bar near the office? I heard they use fresh ingredients and offer healthy options. Sounds perfect. I’ve been trying to cut down on fast food lately. Same. Their grilled chicken bowl is really popular — packed with veggies and full of flavor. Nice. And I’m definitely getting a smoothie too. I need something cold to cool off — it’s boiling out today. Good call. Their mango one is quite refreshing. And it’s not too sweet either. Alright, let’s head there before it gets crowded. I don’t want to waste half my break waiting in...

TOPIC 2 HOBBIES AND FREE TIME

Đoạn hội thoại: “Weekend Plans and Hobbies” Hey Mia, got any plans for the weekend? Not much. I’m thinking of catching up on some reading. I’ve been meaning to start a new novel for weeks. Nice! I haven’t had much free time lately, but I try to squeeze in a bit of guitar practice when I can That’s cool. I wish I could play an instrument. Do you take lessons or just learn on your own? Mostly self-taught. I just mess around with chords and watch tutorials online. It’s more of a way to unwind after a long day. I get that. For me, painting does the trick. It helps me switch off and get in the zone. Sounds relaxing. Do you paint as a hobby or more seriously? Just as a hobby. I mostly paint landscapes when I have a bit of...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /r/, /w/ VÀ /j/

1. Giải thích âm /r/: Âm rung nhẹ, đầu lưỡi cong lên gần vòm miệng nhưng không chạm. Hơi thoát ra tự do, không bật mạnh./w/: Âm môi – môi, hai môi tròn lại rồi mở ra khi phát âm, có độ trượt (như water, wind)./j/: Âm “y”, giống âm i lướt nhanh, đầu lưỡi chạm vòm cứng (như yes, you). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /r/ red right road river rich race 3. Luyện từ – Âm /w/ water wind west wonder window wait 4. Luyện từ – Âm /j/ yellow yes you young your yesterday 5. Luyện câu – Âm /r/ The red apple is delicious. I’m going in the right direction. There is a big road in front of the house. The river is calm today. She is a rich woman. The race is starting soon. 6. Luyện câu – Âm /w/ I’m drinking water. The wind is blowing hard. We are heading west. I can’t believe the wonder of this place. The window is open. Please wait...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /h/ VÀ /l/

1. Giải thích âm /h/: âm vô thanh, luồng hơi thoát ra từ họng, không rung dây thanh. Khi phát âm, chỉ cần bật hơi nhẹ (như hat, house). /l/: âm hữu thanh, đầu lưỡi chạm nhẹ vào lợi trên, hơi thoát ra hai bên lưỡi. Đây là âm “lưỡi” đặc trưng (như light, love). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /h/ hat house hello happy high hold 3. Luyện từ – Âm /l/ light love lake long low look 4. Luyện câu – Âm /h/ He is wearing a red hat. I live in a big house. She said hello with a smile. The weather is very high today. I am so happy to see you. Please hold the door for me. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /l/ The light is bright. I love swimming in the lake. The lake is very beautiful. He is long and tall. The music is too low to hear. Look at that amazing view! 6. Câu trộn âm Hello love! How...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /m/, /n/ VÀ /ŋ/

1. Giải thích âm /m/: âm mũi, hai môi khép lại, luồng hơi đi qua mũi, dây thanh rung (như man, mother). /n/: âm mũi, đầu lưỡi chạm lợi trên, luồng hơi đi qua mũi, dây thanh rung (như name, night). /ŋ/: âm mũi, phần sau của lưỡi chạm ngạc mềm, luồng hơi đi qua mũi, dây thanh rung (như sing, king). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /m/ man mother moon money music 3. Luyện từ – Âm /n/ name night nose nice new never 4. Luyện từ – Âm /ŋ/ sing long song thing king wing 5. Luyện câu – Âm /m/ The man is walking to work. I saw the moon last night. My mother is very kind. The money was on the table. I’m listening to some music. The man is wearing a blue hat. 6. Luyện câu – Âm /n/ What’s your name? We will leave tonight. He has a big nose. I’m going to a new restaurant. It was a nice day today. I have never been...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /tʃ/ VÀ /dʒ/

1. Giải thích âm /tʃ/: âm vô thanh, là sự kết hợp giữa /t/ và /ʃ/, khi phát âm có tiếng bật nhẹ (như chips, cheese). /dʒ/: âm hữu thanh, là sự kết hợp giữa /d/ và /ʒ/, khi phát âm có rung dây thanh (như juice, job). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /tʃ/ chips cheese chocolate chair church check 3. Luyện từ – Âm /dʒ/ juice judge job journey jungle joke 4. Luyện câu – Âm /tʃ/ I love eating chips with my sandwich. Cheese is my favorite topping for pizza. The chocolate cake tastes delicious. We sat on a comfortable chair by the window. The church was decorated beautifully for the wedding. Please check the list before you leave. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /dʒ/ I drank fresh juice after my workout. The judge made an important decision in the trial. I got a new job at the local bookstore. The journey to the mountain was long but rewarding. They explored the...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /ʃ/ VÀ /ʒ/

1. Giải thích âm /ʃ/: âm vô thanh, phát ra khi luồng hơi đi qua khe hẹp giữa lưỡi và vòm miệng, không rung dây thanh (như she, ship). /ʒ/: âm hữu thanh, vị trí lưỡi tương tự /ʃ/ nhưng có rung dây thanh, thường gặp trong các từ mượn từ tiếng Pháp (như measure, vision). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /ʃ/ fish she shoe ship show short 3. Luyện từ – Âm /ʒ/ measure vision leisure treasure decision measurements 4. Luyện câu – Âm /ʃ/ I caught a big fish yesterday. She always wears a red shoe. The ship sailed across the ocean. The show starts at 8 PM. He has short hair and a big smile. They asked me to shut the door quietly. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /ʒ/ The measure of success is different for everyone. The vision for the future looks bright. I like to read in my leisure time. She gave me a treasure chest as a...

PHÂN BIỆT ÂM /θ/ VÀ /ð/

1. Giải thích âm /θ/: âm vô thanh, đặt đầu lưỡi giữa hai răng, thổi hơi ra (như think, three). /ð/: âm hữu thanh, cách phát âm giống /θ/ nhưng có rung dây thanh (như this, that). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /θ/ think both thanks three through thin 3. Luyện từ – Âm /ð/ this that the though them there 4. Luyện câu – Âm /θ/ I think it will rain tomorrow. Both of my friends are coming to the party. I want to say thanks for your help. We have to go through the thin wall to reach the next room. There are three options for lunch. I saw the window through and noticed something strange. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /ð/ This is a beautiful place to visit. Can you pass me that book? The restaurant serves delicious food. Though it’s raining, I still want to go outside. I met them at the park yesterday. There is a lot of work to...

Phân biệt âm /s/ và /z/

1. Giải thích âm /s/: âm vô thanh, hơi thoát mạnh qua răng, không rung dây thanh (như see, sun). /z/: âm hữu thanh, vị trí lưỡi giống /s/, nhưng có rung dây thanh (như zoo, zebra). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /s/ see sit sing sun sell small 3. Luyện từ – Âm /z/ zoo zero zoom zone zip zebra 4. Luyện câu – Âm /s/ I see a bird flying in the sky. She likes to sit in the park and read books. I can sing a beautiful song. The sun is shining brightly today. He wants to sell his old bicycle. This is a small house. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /z/ The zoo is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. Can you guess the zero point on the scale? The car is moving at a zoom speed. The zone is restricted to employees only. I zip up my jacket because it’s cold. A zebra is an animal with...

Phân biệt âm /f/ và /v/

1. Giải thích âm /f/: âm vô thanh, răng trên chạm nhẹ môi dưới, hơi thoát ra mạnh, không rung dây thanh (như fun, fast). /v/: âm hữu thanh, cách phát âm giống /f/ nhưng có rung dây thanh (như very, voice). 2. Luyện từ – Âm /f/ fun find fast foot fine fall 3. Luyện từ – Âm /v/ very voice vase vocal visit vote 4. Luyện câu – Âm /f/ I am having fun at the party. I will find my keys soon. She is running fast in the race. I hurt my foot while playing soccer. The weather is fine today. I saw a leaf fall from the tree. 5. Luyện câu – Âm /v/ It’s a very hot day today. Can you hear my voice clearly? She put the flowers in a vase. I took a vocal lesson last week. I plan to visit my grandparents next month. I will vote in the election. 6. Câu trộn âm It’s very fun to play...