WRITING

Dear Jan!
I'm so happy to receive your email. How are you? I have missed you so much
since the last time we met. I hope you everything goes well.
I am writing to you with regards to your opinion about a meeting with
collegemates.
Firstly, I am going to say thanks for letting me know about it. I think it would be
better if we celebrated our 5th anniversary of graduation at BlackPink restaurant
which is located in the city center concerning it is closer place for everyone. The
cost of organizing our celebration can be from 300,000 VND per person.
Furthermore, I would like to schedule our arrangement at weekends reasoning
for most of us are available on those days.
I hope the location and time will be suitable and convenient for all. If you have
another suggestion please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Như Ý
SPEAKING
Good morning, Miss Tuyến. My name’s Như Ý. My student id number is
3121350250. I’m a third-year student. My majoy’s culture (ˈkəlCHər) &
tourism. My hobbies are listening to music, watching films and traveling. My
expectation of this course is to improve my English and I hope I will pass this
course as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!
Talk about a person you know that is speacial to you
Today, I want to share with you about a person who has very special to me. It’s
my morther. She’s fifty-six years old. She has been there for me since the day I
was born, always loving, supporting, and caring for me.
My mother is kind and generous. She works very hard to take care of her family,
always happy to help anyone in need to the best of her ability. Moreover, my
mother is also a caring woman. She has always made an effort to get to know
me and understand my needs, and has always been patient with me even during
times of conflict or stress. In my life, my mother has taught me to always be
strong and never give up and to always keep pushing forward, no matter what.
My morther is a wonderful morther in the world. To me, my morther is my idol,
my superhero, my best friend, and my life’s special. I am very proud to be my
morther’s child.
That’s all I want to say.
What’re you good at?
Today I want to share with you what I am good at.
I think I'm good at making handmade things. That is also my special hobby. In
my free time, I will pick up waste bottles, book covers, cardboard,…and just
make something. Especially, I like to make handmade cards to give to friends,
teachers, and family members on holiday. I love made that item for people
because it was truly a special and meaningful gift. When they receive that gift,
they will see the care and appreciation I have for them.
Also I am very good at understanding. I love comforting people by listening to
them. I make people happy. That’s all I want to say.
Learning English
English is my favorite subject, And learning English is very essential for people
because of many benefits it brings. First, learning English give you many
chance to have a good job. There are many foreign companies and domestic
companies which require employee’s English skill. And you can make friends
over the world. So you can learn about their culture, customs and lifestyles,
exchange language and information. The way I improve my English is that I
study English anytime, anywhere. In my free time, I often listen to English
songs, watch English movies and try to translate the lyrics as well as the
subtitle. I will never stop learning this useful language..
1. Do you like learning languages?

A: Yes, I do like learning languages. I like English as a second language more

than my native tongue and spend a lot of time practicing on it. I have also
started to learn French recently.

What foreign languages have you studied?

Well, in Vietnam, everyone must learn English at school, and I am no exception.
On top of that, I have taken some courses in Japanese and Chinese as a hobby. I
must say that I am really interested in learning new languages as it helps me
broaden my horizons.

2. Why did you choose to study that language?

Well basically, English is a compulsory subject in our education system and it

has become a global language of communication and is widely used in many
aspects of life, such as education, business, and travel. On top of that, I chose
Japanese and Chinese because of its prevalence in my country and its rich
cultural and historical significance.

3. How did you learn the languages that you know?

A: I think the most effective way to learn a language is to practice more with a
native speaker. By doing this, you can improve both listening and oral skills
simultaneously, you will be fluent in this language. Besides, I also do general
readings in my spare time and keep a journal in English.

How did you learn that language?

Well, I learned English primarily through formal education, starting from

primary school and continuing into higher education. I supplemented my
language learning through reading books, watching movies, and practicing
conversational skills. For Japanese and Chinese, I initially learned the basics
through immersion like watching movies, listening to music, or taking language
courses, and further improved through practice with native speakers.

4. Why do people learn more than one language?

A: I think people learn as many languages as they can because language is a
necessary tool to have conversations with foreign people and learn their
cultures. Understanding many languages helps us to open the door of many
more opportunities in this world.

5. Do you think that all children should learn foreign languages at school?

A: Yes, I think that kids are better at learning a second or more foreign
languages at school. They learn things fast at a young age, and I’m certain that a
mastery of other languages pays well for kids when they go into the adult world
in the future.

6. How long have you been learning that language?

Well, if I remember correctly, I have been learning English since my early

childhood, and I have been studying Chinese and Japanese for approximately 3
years.

7. Would you say it’s a difficult language to learn?

Well, learning a language can be challenging, but with consistent practice and
dedication, it becomes more manageable. English has many irregularities in
grammar and pronunciation, while Japanese and Chinese require us to master
logographic characters, that is, every symbol either represents a word or a
minimal unit of meaning. Although those languages have their complexities,
they are widely taught and learned worldwide.