Posts by Henry Tran
Topic 1 : FOOD AND DRINK
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Henry Tran
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
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Henry Tran
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...
Nối âm nâng cao ADVANCED LINKING
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Henry Tran
1. Nối âm với /w/ và /j/
Khi một từ kết thúc bằng nguyên âm, và từ sau bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm /uː/ hoặc /ɪ/, ta thêm âm /w/ hoặc /j/ để nối mượt hơn.
2. Nối cụm 3 từ liên tiếp
Khi 3 từ đứng cạnh nhau có thể nối âm, hãy luyện phát âm liên tục, không ngắt quãng.
3. Bài luyện theo cụm nối âm nâng cao
A. Có /w/
I knew it was true.
He’ll do it tomorrow.
Can you show us?
I go out every night.
We threw away the trash.
Let’s do another one.
B. Có /j/
She is my friend.
I am tired.
They aren’t ready yet.
He is at school.
We are on time.
This is easy.
C. Nối 3 từ liền nhau
Take it out now.
Keep it in mind.
Put it on again.
Turn it off now.
Get it over with.
Look at it again.
4. Đoạn văn luyện nối...
Nối âm (LINKING SOUNDS)
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Henry Tran
1. Nối phụ âm + nguyên âm
Khi một từ kết thúc bằng phụ âm và từ sau bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm, nối âm cuối của từ đầu sang đầu từ sau.
Ví dụ: Turn off, Take it, Pick it up
2. Nối cùng phụ âm – phụ âm giống nhau
Nếu hai từ có cùng phụ âm ở cuối và đầu, chỉ phát âm một lần nhưng kéo dài hơn một chút.
Ví dụ: good day, big gift, cheap pen
3. Nối âm /r/
Trong giọng Anh-Anh (British), nếu từ kết thúc bằng -r (thường không phát âm) và từ sau bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm, âm /r/ sẽ được phát ra để nối hai từ.
Ví dụ: your answer, far away, her idea
4. Nối phụ âm + phụ âm khác nhau
Khi từ đầu kết thúc bằng phụ âm và từ...
Ngữ điệu câu (INTONATION)
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Henry Tran
Ngữ điệu là sự lên xuống giọng khi nói. Trong TOEIC Speaking, ngữ điệu giúp bạn truyền cảm xúc, nhấn ý và nghe tự nhiên hơn.
1. Kiểu ngữ điệu phổ biến
Rising intonation (giọng lên).Falling intonation (giọng xuống).Rise-Fall intonation (lượn sóng).Fall-Rise intonation (xuống rồi lên).
2. Dấu hiệu ngữ điệu trong câu
↑ : giọng lên.↓ : giọng xuống.↗…↘ : lên rồi xuống (lượn sóng).↘…↗ : xuống rồi lên (fall-rise).
3. Câu luyện tập theo ngữ điệu
A. Rising Intonation (Giọng lên)
Are you ready↑?
Do you like coffee↑ or tea↑?
Can you help me now↑?
Is it yours↑?
Are they coming too↑?
Is he at home↑?
B. Falling Intonation (Giọng xuống)
It’s a beautiful day↓.
I work in an office↓.
She lives in New York↓.
That’s a great idea↓.
Please close the door↓.
We’re ready to go↓.
C. Rise-Fall Intonation (Lượn sóng)
I bought apples↗, bananas↗, and oranges↘.
It was fun↗, fast↗, and challenging↘.
We visited...
Cách phát âm đuôi -S/-ES
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Henry Tran
1. Quy tắc phát âm -s/-es
/s/: sau âm vô thanh (p, k, f, t, θ)./z/: sau âm hữu thanh./ɪz/: sau âm kết thúc bằng s, z, ch, sh, x, ge.
2. Luyện từ – Âm /s/
books
laughs
cups
hats
sniffs
kicks
3. Luyện từ – Âm /z/
bags
dogs
loves
calls
cries
plays
4. Luyện từ – Âm /ɪz/
watches
dishes
classes
buzzes
matches
boxes
5. Câu luyện tập – Âm /s/
He reads books every night.
She laughs loudly at jokes.
He drinks from many cups.
She wears different hats.
The dog sniffs everything.
He kicks the ball far.
6. Câu luyện tập – Âm /z/
My cat loves sleeping.
He calls his mom every day.
She cries in sad movies.
He plays the piano well.
That bag belongs to her.
The dog barks and growls.
7. Câu luyện tập – Âm /ɪz/
She wears watches on both wrists.
He washes the dishes after dinner.
There are many classes today.
The bee buzzes loudly.
He loses his matches often.
She carries boxes of books.
8. Câu...
Cách phát âm đuôi -ED
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Henry Tran
1. Quy tắc phát âm -ed
/ɪd/: khi động từ gốc kết thúc bằng /t/ hoặc /d/./t/: khi động từ gốc kết thúc bằng âm vô thanh (p, k, f, s, ʃ, tʃ)./d/: khi động từ gốc kết thúc bằng âm hữu thanh còn lại.
2. Luyện từ – Âm /ɪd/
wanted
needed
invited
waited
decided
landed
3. Luyện từ – Âm /t/
laughed
watched
talked
kissed
danced
jumped
4. Luyện từ – Âm /d/
called
played
closed
opened
lived
cleaned
5. Câu luyện tập – Âm /ɪd/
He wanted to go home.
She needed some help.
They invited us to dinner.
We waited at the station.
He decided to study English.
The plane landed safely.
6. Câu luyện tập – Âm /t/
She laughed at the joke.
I watched a movie.
He talked to his friend.
They kissed goodbye.
We danced all night.
He jumped over the wall.
7. Câu luyện tập – Âm /d/
She called her mom.
They played football.
He closed the window.
She opened the box.
I lived there for years.
He cleaned...
TOPIC 3 SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
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Henry Tran
Đoạn hội thoại: “Staying Active”
Hey Olivia, do you still go jogging in the mornings?
Yeah, I try to keep up the routine. It helps me stay in shape and clears my head.
That’s great. I’ve been meaning to get back into working out. I’ve just been a bit out of shape lately.
True. I used to hit the gym three times a week, but lately I’ve been tied up with work.
Same here, but I signed up for a yoga class last month — it really helps me unwind and stay flexible.
Sounds like something I should try. I’ve heard it’s good for both the body and the mind.
Absolutely. Plus, it’s low-impact, so it's easier on the joints. You don’t have to go all out to feel the benefits.
Alright, maybe I’ll give it a shot. I just need to get...
TOPIC 4 ENTERTAINMENT
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Henry Tran
Đoạn hội thoại: “Weekend Entertainment Plans”
Hey Josh, have you seen the new movie everyone’s talking about?
You mean The Night Runner? Yeah, I caught it last night. It totally lived up to the hype.
Nice! I’ve been dying to watch something good. I’m so bored of scrolling through random stuff on streaming platforms.
I know the feeling. These days, I either binge-watch a whole series or end up watching nothing at all.
Same here. I’ve been meaning to check out that live music venue downtown. They’ve got some great local bands playing this weekend
That sounds fun! I haven’t been to a gig in ages. I miss the atmosphere — it’s just not the same as listening at home.
Exactly. And grabbing dinner after a show sounds like a perfect night out.
Count me in. It’s about time we did something different...
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