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1. Right job.

Topic 1: Make a conversation to talk about your future job and the reasons why you
think you will be suitable for that job.

a. Hello, long time no see, how are you


b. I'm fine, we haven't seen each other for 2 years
a. that's right. why did you come here?
b. I'm here for admission
a. do you mean you will study here?
b. exactly
a. So what are you going to study here?
b. I plan to major in English pedagogy
a. English pedagogy
b. that's right
a. I am also studying English pedagogy. I can take the same class.
b. really, so what do you do in the future.
a. I want to be an English teacher
b. English teacher
a. yes
b. I also want to become an English teacher
a. wow, did you ever think that you are suitable for this job
b. I think this job is very suitable for me. I love children very much, I want to take care of and
teach children. Besides, I really like English. I want to teach people to speak or write this
language.
a.oh good
b. What about you, do you think this job is right for you?
a. sure. This job suits my personality very well, I'm a friendly person, and I love to teach people
things they don't know yet. And I really like English.
b. wow, I think this job is for you
a. it suits you too
b. Now I have to go in and apply. see you later
a. Okay. goodbye
b. bye.
2. Culture
Topic 1: Make a conversation to give advice to one of your foreign
friends who is coming to Vietnam next month.

A. Hello
B. oh, hello
A. long time no see, how are you
B. I'm fine, what's wrong with calling me?
A. Listen, I'm calling you to tell you important news.
B. what?
A. I will visit your place next month
B. really. you'll welcome
A. but I'm a little worried
B. why
A. can you give me some advice on what to do?
B. okay. When coming to Vietnam, you must dress modestly in public places, pagodas.
A. I heard this from my mom.
B. You should only use your right hand to eat. It is impolite to use the left hand. Your host may be
offended.
A. got it
B. okay. when you are going to visit someone's house, you must call and ask for their permission
first. It would be very impolite if you did not inform them in advance.
A. I also know When finished eating, the host will offer more food, even if you are full, try to eat
some more. It's important to show that you enjoy the meal
B. well, you have to show them respect
A. So what shouldn't do in Vietnam?
B. In Vietnam you shouldn't wrap gifts with black paper, do not accept gifts with one hand.
A. My mother said that when I come to Vietnam, I should not open the gift in front of the person
who gave it to you, right?
B. yes, it's polite to wait until later.
A. got it, I'll share this with my boyfriend.
B. wow, are you going to Vietnam with your boyfriend?
A. yes. Thanks for your advice, see you next month.
B. Oh yes see you later.
Topic 2: Make a conversation to talk about some big differences in
culture between/among countries that you know.
A. hello friend, have you come back from studying abroad?
B. Hi, I've been back a week, how are you
A. I'm fine
B. So is it difficult for you to study abroad there?
A. It was difficult for me at first but I got used to it.
B. Can you tell me about the difficulties you face?
A. You know our culture is very different from Western countries.
B. I know a little about that too. Can you tell me more about that difference?
A. let me see. kissing in public is completely normal. The people around didn't even bother about
it.
B. Well I know this, in Vietnam, we rarely show it, I think in our country kissing in public is a bit
offensive.
A. Next, foreigners have a different way of greeting us. They often give each other kisses on the
cheek or lightly on the lips when greeting each other when meeting or parting.
B. oh i'm pretty used to this too, i see this often on tv.
A. in the West: Christmas and New Year's Eve are the most important holidays in a year. They
often go on holiday away from home or just hang out together.
B.oh I know, in Vietnam Lunar New Year is the most important festival in a year. It is an
opportunity for people to gather together at the family tray and worship ancestors.
A. Well
B. If you know this, you won't get culture shock.
A. Thank you so much for sharing.
B. Oh, I have to go now, see you later
A. okay, bye
3. Laugh

Topic 1: Make a conversation to talk about one of funniest stories that


happened to you.

A. hey, I saw you hanging out with a guy yesterday right


B. that's right, do you see me
A. yes, is he your boyfriend?
B. hum, not really. we just got to know each other
A. really?
B. yes, we've only known each other for 2 days
A. So, where did you go out yesterday, can you share it with me?
B. um, we were hanging out around the city and we went to a restaurant
A. just it?
B. Well, I'll tell you a funny story that I encountered yesterday in a restaurant
A. really, in the restaurant, what happened?
B. Yesterday, we went to the restaurant that we usually go to
A. That restaurant just hired a lot of new employees right
B. that's right, we went in there yesterday for dinner. I ordered a bowl of soup and he ordered
a steak. a few minutes later, the waiter brought the soup to the table, do you know what
happened next
A. and then
B. he said ''your fingers are in my lover's soup
A. wow, did he say you're a lover?
B. I'm surprised too
A. So what did the waiter say?
B. The waiter said ''oh, it's okay, it's not too hot''
A. hahaha, so the waiter didn't understand what your boyfriend meant, right?
B. yes, my boyfriend had to explain to him for a long time before he understood and changed
me another bowl.
A. wow your boyfriend is so good
B. of course
A. I also have to find a new boyfriend.
Topic 2: Make a conversation to talk about the importance of having
sense of humor in life.

A. hello, why do you look so sad, where are you going


B. I'm going for an interview, I'm very nervous about that.
A. why
B. I heard. The jury there is a fastidious. You have a lot of experience in interviewing, right?
A. yes
B. Can you give me some advice?
A. Okay, I think the atmosphere will be very quiet and tense when you go to the interview, right?
B. right. what do I need to do now
A. The most important thing is that you have to have a sense of humor to break that atmosphere.
B. breaking the tension, I don't quite understand
A. for example: when you join a meeting where you are the speaker, the atmosphere is tranquil, and
people will not pay attention to what you have to say. So a sense of humor will help you break that
atmosphere, and will help you engage the listener
B. Got it, sense of humor helps me impress the judges, doesn't it?
A. yes, not only that, sense of humor will help you improve your health.
B. really
A. That's right, Humor and laughter improve the immune system
B. wow, now I understand why your sense of humor makes you so successful.
A. Oh, you're too kind.
B. I have to find and learn this sense of humor
A. that's good
B. I'm going to be late for the interview, I have to go now. Thanks for your advice
A. Okay, good luck
B. bye

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