STUDENT HANDOUT – Speak Clearly About Your Task & Handle Clarifying
Questions
Class: Datahouse
Date: ___________________
Trainer: ___________________
Lesson Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe a technical task in a clear and structured way
- Use key vocabulary and expressions accurately
- Ask and answer clarifying questions naturally
- Correct common grammar and pronunciation mistakes
1. Warm-up Q&A – Work Habits (Pair work)
No. Question My Partner's Answer
1 What time do you usually
start working?
2 Do you often work
overtime? Why/why not?
3 What’s one habit that helps
you focus at work?
4 How do you usually handle
unexpected problems?
5 What’s a task you do
regularly at work?
2. Vocabulary Review – Key Phrases from Blooket
Vietnamese English
Đáng lẽ phải làm nhưng chưa làm should have + PII
tình huống phát sinh / chi phí phát sinh unexpected situation/expense
nhờ sếp giúp ask for help from my boss
xử lý vấn đề deal with a problem
xét về mặt chi phí in terms of cost
dẫn tới điều gì lead to sth
dẫn dắt một nhóm/cuộc họp lead a team/meeting
không hiểu tôi nói gì It doesn’t understand what I say
xoay xở làm được việc gì đó manage to do sth
tìm kiếm giải pháp/công cụ search for a solution/tool
3. Speaking Practice – Technical Task + Clarifying Questions
Your task:
- Present your technical task (1–2 mins)
- The other members will ask follow-up questions as freshers
My Script / Key Points:
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Sample Questions from classmates:
- What’s the purpose of that step?
- Can you explain what you mean by...?
- What if it doesn’t work?
4. Correction & Story Practice
Common mistakes corrected today:
Mistake Corrected Version
Create a story using the corrected sentences (in pairs).
→ Try to include at least 3 corrected phrases in your short story.
Our Story:
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5. Reflection – What Did You Learn Today?
1. One thing I’m proud of today:
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2. One new phrase or structure I will try to use this week:
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3. One area I want to improve more:
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