Luyện nói tiếng Anh bằng Shadowing qua video: Museum English: Tickets, Discounts & Tours 🎟️ | Real English with Anna & David
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Hey everyone, I'm David. And I'm Anna.
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Welcome back to Learning English Together.
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Today, we're talking about asking about museum tickets, and we'll show you exactly what to say at the ticket window.
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Stay until the end.
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The last section has a phrase that almost no textbook teaches.
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Anna, last month I went to a big art museum and I just froze at the ticket window.
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Oh no, what happened?
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There was a line behind me and I forgot how to ask for one ticket.
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Ha, that's so common.
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Let me make it easy for you.
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Please, I need this.
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You walk up and say, hi, one adult ticket please.
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That's it.
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Just like that.
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That's it.
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If two of you go, say two adult tickets, please.
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Oh, simple.
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What if I want to know the price first?
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Then you ask, how much is a ticket?
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How much is a ticket?
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Got it.
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And they might say, it's $15 per person.
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Per person means for each one of us, right?
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Exactly.
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Per person, per ticket.
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What if I'm not sure they take cards?
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Good thinking.
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You ask, do you take credit cards?
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Smart.
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Some small museums are cash only.
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Right.
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Always ask before you get to the front.
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One more thing.
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The line was really long that day.
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Then you can check by asking, is this the line for tickets?
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Oh, good one.
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So I don't wait in the wrong line.
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Exactly.
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Nothing worse than waiting 20 minutes for nothing.
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If you remember just those three lines, you'll get through any ticket window.
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Quick recap.
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Five phrases to take with you.
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The first one is one adult ticket, please.
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How to ask for a single ticket.
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For example, Hi, one adult ticket, please.
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Repeat after me, one adult ticket, please.
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One adult ticket, please.
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The next one is, how much is a ticket?
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Asking the price.
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For example, Excuse me, how much is a ticket?
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Repeat after me, how much is a ticket?
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How much is a ticket?
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Number three is per person, the cost for each one of you.
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For example, it's $12 per person.
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Repeat after me, per person, per person.
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Number four is, do you take credit cards?
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Asking how you can pay.
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For example, do you take credit cards, or is it cash only?
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Repeat after me.
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Do you take credit cards?
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Do you take credit cards?
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And number five is cash only.
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They accept only cash, no cards.
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For example, sorry, the gift shop is cash only.
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Repeat after me.
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Cash only.
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Cash only.
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Okay, here's a question.
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Can I ever pay less?
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Yes.
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Always ask about discounts.
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Many people forget this.
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How do I ask?
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You say, is there a discount for students?
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A discount for students.
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I like that.
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You can also ask, do you have a senior discount?
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A senior is an older person, right?
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Right.
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Usually 65 and over.
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And kids often get a discount, too.
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Funny story.
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Last year I forgot my student card and paid full price.
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Oof.
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That's the worst.
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Lesson learned.
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Now I always carry my ID.
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Smart.
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They usually ask, can I see some ID?
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So I show my card to prove I'm a student.
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Exactly.
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And here's a bonus.
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Ask, is it free on any day?
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Wait, museums can be free?
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Yes.
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Many have one free day or a free evening each month.
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That's amazing.
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I'm definitely asking that next time.
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And one more, if your whole family goes, ask about a family ticket.
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A family ticket.
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One prize for everyone?
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Right, usually two adults and a couple of kids.
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It's cheaper.
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Oh, that's a great deal for a day out.
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Try these next time.
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You might save real money.
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Let's review.
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Five more phrases.
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The first one is a discount for students, a lower price for students.
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For example, is there a discount for students?
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Repeat after me.
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A discount for students.
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A discount for students.
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The next one is senior discount, a lower price for older adults.
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For example, do you have a senior discount for my dad?
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Repeat after me, senior discount, senior discount.
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Number three is full price, the normal, non-discounted price.
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For example, I forgot my card, so I paid full price.
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Repeat after me, full price, full price.
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Number four is, can I see some ID?
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Staff asking to check your identity.
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For example, sure, can I see some ID, please?
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Repeat after me, can I see some ID?
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Can I see some ID?
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And number five is, free on any day, asking if there's a no-cost day.
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For example, is it free on any day of the week?
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Repeat after me.
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Free on any day.
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Free on any day.
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Anna, I once showed up in a museum and it was already closed.
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Oh no. What time did you get there?
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Around five.
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The doors were locked and everyone was leaving.
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That's why you always check the hours first.
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How do I ask about that?
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You say, what time do you open?
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What time do you open?
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Easy.
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And for closing, what time do you close?
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Got it.
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Open and close.
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They might say, we close at 6, but last entry is at 5.
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Wait, what's last entry?
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Last entry is the latest time they let people in.
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Oh, so I can't enter at 5.30, even though they close at 6?
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Exactly.
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Always check the last entry time.
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That explains my locked door disaster.
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Ha.
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And you can ask, are you open on Mondays?
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Right.
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Some museums close one day a week.
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Yes, often Monday.
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So always confirm the day, too.
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What about holidays?
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Are they open then?
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Good question.
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You ask, are you open on holidays?
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Because some places have special holiday hours.
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Exactly.
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Holiday hours are often shorter, so always check.
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Practice that one out loud.
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It saves you a wasted trip.
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Time to recap.
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Five key phrases.
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The first one is, what time do you open?
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Asking the opening time.
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For example, hi, what time do you open on Saturdays?
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Repeat after me.
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What time do you open?
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What time do you open?
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The next one is, what time do you close?
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Asking the closing time.
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For example, what time do you close tonight?
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Repeat after me.
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What time do you close?
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What time do you close?
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Number three is last entry.
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The latest time they let you in.
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For example, last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
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Repeat after me.
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Last entry.
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Last entry.
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Number four is, are you open on Mondays?
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Asking about a specific day.
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For example, are you open on Mondays or are you closed?
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Repeat after me.
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Are you open on Mondays?
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Are you open on Mondays?
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And number five is closed.
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Not open for business.
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For example, the museum is closed every Monday.
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Repeat after me.
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Closed.
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Closed.
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Anna, once inside, I felt totally lost.
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So many rooms. That happens to everyone.
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There's an easy fix.
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Tell me.
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At the desk, ask, do you offer guided tours?
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A guided tour is when someone walks you around and explains things?
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Exactly.
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And if you prefer to go alone, ask for an audio guide.
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An audio guide?
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Like headphones that explain each artwork?
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Right.
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You can ask, can I rent an audio guide?
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Oh, that's so useful.
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What about a map?
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Always grab one.
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Just say, can I get a map?
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And here's the phrase no textbook teaches.
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Ooh, tell them.
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When you're lost, you say, where can I find the exit?
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Why is that one special?
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Because in a huge museum, finding the way out is half the battle.
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Ha, so true.
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Where can I find the exit?
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You can swap exit for restroom or cafe too.
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Great tip.
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One phrase many uses.
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Oh, and can I take photos inside?
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Good question.
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You ask, is photography allowed?
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Because some rooms say no flash, right?
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Exactly.
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Always check before you snap a picture.
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Remember that one.
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It works in malls, airports, anywhere.
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Last recap.
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Five final phrases.
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The first one is guided tour, a walkthrough led by a guide.
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For example, do you offer guided tours in English?
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Repeat after me, guided tour, guided tour.
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The next one is audio guide, a recorded device that explains exhibits.
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For example, can I rent an audio guide here?
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Repeat after me, audio guide, audio guide.
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Number three is, can I get a map?
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Asking for a museum map.
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For example, can I get a map of the museum?
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Repeat after me.
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Can I get a map?
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Can I get a map?
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Number four is, where can I find the exit?
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Asking how to get out.
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For example, excuse me, where can I find the exit?
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Repeat after me.
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Where can I find the exit?
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Where can I find the exit?
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And number five is restroom.
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The polite word for the toilet.
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For example, where can I find the restroom?
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Repeat after me.
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Restroom.
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Restroom.
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That's all for today.
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Pick one phrase from this video and use it tomorrow.
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That's how this stuff sticks.
Ngữ Cảnh & Bối Cảnh
Trong video này, David và Anna hướng dẫn cách hỏi mua vé tại bảo tàng, giúp bạn chuẩn bị tốt nhất khi đối mặt với quầy bán vé. Câu chuyện bắt đầu khi David chia sẻ trải nghiệm của anh tại một bảo tàng nghệ thuật lớn, nơi mà anh cảm thấy lúng túng khi không biết cách yêu cầu một vé. Anna, với sự hỗ trợ của mình, đã cung cấp những cụm từ rất hữu ích mà bạn cần nhớ khi giao tiếp ở nơi công cộng như bảo tàng.
5 Cụm Từ Hàng Đầu Cho Giao Tiếp Hàng Ngày
- 1. One adult ticket, please. (Cho tôi một vé người lớn, xin vui lòng.)
- 2. How much is a ticket? (Giá vé là bao nhiêu?)
- 3. Do you take credit cards? (Bạn có nhận thẻ tín dụng không?)
- 4. Is this the line for tickets? (Đây có phải là hàng chờ mua vé không?)
- 5. Two adult tickets, please. (Cho tôi hai vé người lớn, xin vui lòng.)
Các cụm từ này không chỉ giúp bạn giao tiếp hiệu quả ở quầy vé mà còn là những bài luyện nói tiếng anh cực kỳ tốt cho việc cải thiện kỹ năng giao tiếp hàng ngày của bạn.
Hướng Dẫn Bước Từng Bước Để Shadowing
Để làm chủ các cụm từ đã học, bạn có thể áp dụng phương pháp shadowspeak. Hãy thực hiện theo các bước sau:
- Xem Video Nhiều Lần: Hãy xem lại video và cố gắng lắng nghe các cụm từ mà David và Anna đã sử dụng.
- Lặp Lại Theo Nhịp: Sử dụng phương pháp shadow speech, hãy nói theo từng câu sau khi nghe. Ví dụ, sau khi nghe "One adult ticket, please", hãy lặp lại ngay lập tức.
- Ghi Âm Giọng Nói: Ghi âm lại giọng của bạn khi nói những cụm từ này. Điều này sẽ giúp bạn so sánh và cải thiện cách phát âm.
- Thực Hành Trong Thực Tế: Khi đi ra ngoài, hãy thử sử dụng những cụm từ này khi có cơ hội, đặc biệt là khi bạn đến bảo tàng hoặc nơi cần mua vé.
- Tự Đánh Giá: Xem lại các ghi âm để tự nhận xét khả năng phản xạ và phát âm của mình.
Bằng cách áp dụng phương pháp shadowing tiếng anh này, bạn không chỉ học được ngôn ngữ mà còn cải thiện giao tiếp một cách tự nhiên và tự tin hơn.
Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?
Shadowing là kỹ thuật học ngôn ngữ có cơ sở khoa học, ban đầu được phát triển cho chương trình đào tạo phiên dịch viên chuyên nghiệp và được phổ biến rộng rãi bởi nhà đa ngôn ngữ học Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Nguyên lý cốt lõi đơn giản nhưng cực kỳ hiệu quả: bạn nghe tiếng Anh của người bản xứ và lặp lại to ngay lập tức — như một "cái bóng" (shadow) đuổi theo người nói với độ trễ chỉ 1–2 giây. Khác với luyện ngữ pháp hay học từ vựng bị động, Shadowing buộc não bộ và cơ miệng phải đồng thời xử lý và tái tạo ngôn ngữ thực tế. Các nghiên cứu khoa học xác nhận phương pháp này cải thiện đáng kể phát âm, ngữ điệu, nhịp điệu, nối âm, kỹ năng nghe và độ lưu loát khi nói — đặc biệt hiệu quả cho người luyện IELTS Speaking và muốn giao tiếp tiếng Anh tự nhiên như người bản ngữ.