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Hello, my dear English learners, and welcome back to English with Selena.
Xin chào các bạn học tiếng Anh thân mến, và chào mừng các bạn quay trở lại với kênh English with Selena.
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You have reached
Bạn đã đến
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Day 8 of the Don't Translate, Just Speak Challenge.
Ngày thứ 8 của thử thách Không dịch, chỉ nói.
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Yesterday, you practiced small talk, follow -up questions, smooth topic changes, and polite conversation endings.
Hôm qua, bạn đã luyện tập cách trò chuyện xã giao, đặt câu hỏi tiếp nối, chuyển chủ đề một cách tự nhiên và kết thúc cuộc hội thoại lịch sự.
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Today, you will take those communication skills into the workplace.
Hôm nay, các bạn sẽ mang những kỹ năng giao tiếp đó vào môi trường làm việc.
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You will practice professional introductions, clear updates, meetings, teamwork, clarification,
Bạn sẽ thực hành các kỹ năng giới thiệu chuyên nghiệp, cập nhật thông tin rõ ràng, tổ chức cuộc họp, làm việc nhóm và làm rõ vấn đề.
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and problem -solving in English.
và khả năng giải quyết vấn đề bằng tiếng Anh.
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Workplace English does not need to sound complicated or extremely formal.
Tiếng Anh nơi công sở không cần phải nghe có vẻ phức tạp hay quá trang trọng.
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Professional communication means being clear, respectful, prepared, and easy to understand.
Giao tiếp chuyên nghiệp đòi hỏi sự rõ ràng, tôn trọng, chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng và dễ hiểu.
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You can use simple English and still sound confident.
Bạn có thể sử dụng tiếng Anh đơn giản mà vẫn nghe có vẻ tự tin.
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In fact, short and organized sentences often sound more professional than long, confusing ones.
Trên thực tế, những câu ngắn gọn và có cấu trúc rõ ràng thường nghe chuyên nghiệp hơn những câu dài dòng, rối rắm.
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Let us begin with a professional introduction.
Chúng ta hãy bắt đầu bằng một phần giới thiệu chuyên nghiệp.
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Use this four -step pattern, name, role, responsibility, and connection.
Hãy sử dụng mô hình bốn bước này: tên, vai trò, trách nhiệm và mối liên kết.
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You could say, Hi, I'm Daniel, and I work in the customer support team.
Bạn có thể nói rằng, Xin chào, tôi là Daniel, và tôi làm việc trong bộ phận hỗ trợ khách hàng.
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I mainly help clients solve technical problems and understand our services.
Tôi chủ yếu hỗ trợ khách hàng giải quyết các vấn đề kỹ thuật và giúp họ hiểu rõ hơn về các dịch vụ của chúng tôi.
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I'll be working with your team on the new account.
Tôi sẽ làm việc với nhóm của bạn về tài khoản mới này.
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This introduction gives the other person useful information without becoming too long.
Lời giới thiệu này cung cấp cho người kia những thông tin hữu ích mà không trở nên quá dài dòng.
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Now introduce yourself professionally.
Bây giờ hãy giới thiệu bản thân một cách chuyên nghiệp.
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Say your name, your role or area of study, your main responsibility, and why you are speaking to the listener.
Hãy nói tên của bạn, vai trò hoặc lĩnh vực học tập của bạn, trách nhiệm chính của bạn, và lý do bạn đang nói chuyện với người nghe.
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If you are not working, imagine a role you would like to have.
Nếu bạn hiện không đi làm, hãy tưởng tượng về một vị trí công việc mà bạn mong muốn có được.
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Speak now.
Nói đi.
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Excellent!
Tuyệt vời!
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Next, let us practice giving a work update.
Tiếp theo, chúng ta hãy thực hành cách báo cáo tiến độ công việc.
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Use three clear points.
Sử dụng ba điểm rõ ràng.
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What is finished?
Cái gì đã hoàn thành?
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What is happening now?
Chuyện gì đang xảy ra thế?
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And what comes next?
Vậy thì điều gì sẽ xảy ra tiếp theo?
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For example, I have completed the first draft of the report.
Ví dụ, tôi đã hoàn thành bản nháp đầu tiên của báo cáo.
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I am currently checking the figures and correcting a few formatting issues.
Tôi hiện đang kiểm tra các số liệu và sửa một vài vấn đề về định dạng.
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I will send the final version by tomorrow afternoon.
Tôi sẽ gửi bản cuối cùng vào chiều mai.
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The listener immediately understands the progress and the next action.
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Now give an update about a real or imaginary task.
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Mention what you completed, explain what you are doing now, finish with your next step, and expected deadline.
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Very good.
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If a task is delayed, do not hide the problem behind vague language.
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Explain the situation honestly and focus on the solution.
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You might say, the task is taking longer than expected because we are waiting for additional information.
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I have completed everything else, and I can finish the remaining section as soon as the information arrives.
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This sounds responsible because you explain both the obstacle and your action.
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Repeat these useful workplace phrases.
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Here's a quick update.
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I have completed.
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I am currently working on.
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The next step is, I expect to finish by.
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Use these phrases as speaking guides, not as a script you must memorize perfectly.
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Here is one more practice.
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Imagine you are meeting a new colleague online.
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Greet them, explain what you do, and describe one task you are handling this week.
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Then ask a professional question, such as, Which part of the project are you leading?
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Keep your answer friendly and concise.
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A strong introduction opens the door, but genuine interest helps the working relationship begin naturally from day one.
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Meetings can feel challenging because you must listen, think, and respond quickly.
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You may understand the discussion but remain silent while you translate your idea idea.
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By the time your sentence feels ready, the conversation has already moved forward.
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Today, you will learn how to enter the discussion before your idea disappears.
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Use this meeting pattern.
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Point, reason, impact, and suggestion.
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First, state your main point in one simple sentence.
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Next, explain the reason.
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Then, describe the possible impact.
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Finally, suggest a useful action.
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Imagine your team is discussing a project deadline.
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You could say, I think we may need two additional days.
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That is your point.
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We received the final information later than expected.
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That is your reason.
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If we rush, we could miss important errors.
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That is the impact.
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I suggest we move the deadline to Friday and complete a final review on Thursday.
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That is your suggestion.
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Your idea is now clear.
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practical and easy to discuss.
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Now practice with this situation.
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Your team wants to hold a long meeting every morning, but you believe a shorter meeting would be more effective.
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State your point, give a reason, explain the impact, and offer a suggestion.
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Speak now.
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Good.
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You also need phrases for entering a discussion politely.
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You can say, Could I add something here?
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You might say, I'd like to build on that point.
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Another option is, May I share a quick suggestion?
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These phrases show that you respect the conversation while making space for your idea.
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Sometimes another person begins speaking at the same moment.
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Do not panic or apologize repeatedly.
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You can say, please go ahead, if you want them to continue.
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If your point is urgent, say, I'll be brief and then I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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A calm voice keeps the moment professional.
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Now repeat these meeting phrases.
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From my perspective, the main concern is,
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One possible solution would be, Could I add something?
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I'd like to hear what everyone thinks.
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Strong meeting communication also includes listening.
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Show that you heard another person before adding your view.
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Say, that makes sense and I'd like to add one consideration.
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Or say, I understand the advantage but we may also need to think about the cost.
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This creates discussion instead of competition.
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Here is another useful meeting habit.
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If you need time to think, do not become silent.
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Say, let me consider the impact for a moment.
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Then organize your response around one idea.
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You can summarize before moving forward.
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Try saying, It sounds like we agree on the goal but have different ideas about timing.
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A short summary helps everyone return to the same discussion.
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Here is your one -minute challenge.
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Your team must choose between finishing a project quickly and spending more time improving its quality.
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Share your position, respond to the opposite view, and suggest a balanced solution.
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Excellent work.
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Misunderstandings happen in every workplace, even when everyone speaks the same language.
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Asking for clarification does not make you look unprepared.
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It shows that you care about accuracy and want to complete the task correctly.
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The real danger is pretending to understand and making an avoidable mistake later.
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Use this clarification pattern.
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Identify, ask, confirm, and act.
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First, identify the specific detail that is unclear.
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Next, ask a focused question.
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Then repeat the answer in your own words.
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Finally, state what you will do next.
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Imagine your manager says, please update the document and send it soon.
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The word soon is not specific.
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You could ask, what time would you like to receive the updated document?
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After hearing the answer, confirm it.
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So you need the final version before 3 o 'clock today.
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Then state your action.
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I'll make the changes now
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and send it before the deadline
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there is now less room for confusion let us practice a colleague asks you to contact the client
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but your team works with several clients ask a clear question confirm the answer
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and explain your next action speak now very good
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Sometimes you understand the words but not the purpose.
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Ask, could you explain what the final result should look like?
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You can also ask, what is the main priority for this task?
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These questions help you understand the goal, not only the instructions.
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Repeat these clarification phrases.
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Could you clarify what you mean by, just to make sure I understand.
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Are you asking me to, Which part should I complete first?
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When exactly do you need this?
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Clarification is especially important during phone calls or online meetings where sound problems can hide important words.
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If you miss something, say, The audio cut out for a moment.
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Could you repeat the last point, please?
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If several details were mentioned, confirm them one by one.
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You might say, I have noted the deadline as Tuesday, the format as a PDF, and the audience as new clients.
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Is that all correct?
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This quick check is much safer than depending on a guess today.
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Now, imagine that someone misunderstood you.
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Correct the message politely without blaming them.
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Say, I may not have explained that clearly.
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Then add, what I meant was...
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This language protects the relationship and brings the conversation back to the task.
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If you make a mistake, be direct and solution -focused.
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You can say, I misunderstood the deadline and I'm sorry about that.
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I have corrected the schedule and can send the work by 4 o 'clock.
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A professional apology includes responsibility, correction, and a realistic next step.
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Here's your challenge.
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Imagine you receive an unclear request to prepare a presentation for an important meeting.
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Ask about the audience, length, purpose, format, and deadline.
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Confirm the important details in your own words.
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Finish by explaining your first action.
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Excellent!
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Clear questions save time, reduce stress, and prevent mistakes.
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In the next part, you will practice teamwork, respectful disagreement, feedback, and solution -focused conversations.
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Teamwork does not mean agreeing with every idea.
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It means sharing different views respectfully and helping the group move toward a useful result.
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You can disagree professionally without sounding rude, weak, or defensive.
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The key is to discuss the idea instead of attacking the person.
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Use this disagreement pattern.
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Acknowledge, concern, reason, and alternative.
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First, recognize the useful part of the other person's idea.
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Next, introduce your concern calmly.
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Then explain the reason.
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Finally, offer another option.
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Imagine a colleague suggests removing the testing stage to save time.
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You could say, I understand why you want to shorten the process.
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My concern is that removing testing could create bigger problems after the launch.
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We may save time today but spend much more time fixing errors later.
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Could we test the most important features first and review the others afterward?
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You have disagreed while still helping the team solve the problem.
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Now practice.
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A teammate wants to make a major change one day before the deadline.
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Acknowledge the idea, express your concern, explain why, and suggest an alternative.
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Good.
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Feedback also requires balance.
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Useful feedback should be specific, respectful, and connected to an improvement.
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Instead of saying, this presentation is confusing, explain the exact issue.
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Say, the main message is useful, but the second section contains several ideas on one slide.
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Perhaps we could divide it into two slides and add one clear example.
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The speaker now knows what works, what needs attention, and how to improve it.
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When receiving feedback, resist the urge to defend yourself immediately.
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Listen fully and ask a useful question.
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You can say, thank you for pointing that out.
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Then ask, which section would you recommend changing first?
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You do not have to accept every suggestion, but you should understand it before responding.
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Now repeat these teamwork phrases.
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I see the benefit, but I have one concern.
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Could we consider another option?
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How can we improve this together?
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That is helpful feedback.
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Let's focus on the next step.
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Now imagine that two teammates disagree with each other.
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Help the conversation move forward without choosing sides.
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Say, it seems that both of you want a strong result, but you are concerned about different risks.
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Then ask, what is the most urgent issue we need to solve first?
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This shifts attention from personalities to priorities.
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A helpful teammate does not only contribute ideas, a helpful teammate also creates space for decisions.
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For problems, use this simple structure, situation, impact, options, and action.
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Describe what happened without exaggeration, explain how it affects the work, offer one or two possible solutions,
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agree on the next action and who will handle it.
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Here's your one -minute challenge.
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A key team member is unavailable and an important task must be completed today.
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Explain the situation, describe the impact, suggest two options, and recommend one next action.
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Wonderful!
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In the final part, you will combine introductions,
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updates, meetings, clarification, feedback, and problem -solving in one complete workplace speaking workout.
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Part 5 Welcome to the final part of Day 8.
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You now have practical tools for many professional conversations.
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The next step is using them together while staying calm and focused on your message.
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Remember, confidence at work doesn't mean having an immediate answer to everything.
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It means communicating clearly, asking when necessary, and taking responsible action.
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Let's begin with a complete workplace situation.
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Imagine you have joined a new project team.
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Introduce yourself and explain your responsibility.
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Then give a short update about your first task.
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Mention what you completed, what you're doing now, and what comes next.
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Speak for one minute.
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Now imagine the meeting begins.
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The team wants to launch the project earlier, but you believe one important section needs more work.
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Enter the discussion politely, state your point, explain your reason and impact, and suggest a realistic solution.
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Good.
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Your manager then gives you an unclear instruction.
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Ask two focused questions about the expected result and deadline.
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Confirm the answers in your own words.
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Finish by stating your next action.
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Next, a colleague disagrees with your suggestion.
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Do not repeat your opinion more loudly.
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Acknowledge their concern and ask one question about their view.
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Then explain your priority and suggest a compromise.
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Excellent work!
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You have just completed several professional conversations without translating complete paragraphs in advance.
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You followed clear patterns and allowed each sentence to lead to the next one.
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That's how workplace fluency develops.
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Before we finish, repeat these sentences with confidence.
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I can communicate clearly at work.
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I can share my ideas during meetings.
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I ask clear questions when something is unclear.
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I can disagree respectfully and suggest solutions.
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I do not need perfect English to sound professional.
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Whenever Workplace English feels stressful, return to one question.
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What does the listener need to understand?
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Your answer may be a fact, a concern, a question, or a next step.
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Say that important part first, then add the relevant details that support it.
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Clear communication is not about displaying English words you know.
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It's about making your message easy to understand and act upon.
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For today's 20 -minute practice, spend five minutes giving professional introductions and task updates.
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Spend five minutes sharing opinions with the point, reason, impact, and suggestion pattern.
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Spend five minutes asking for clarification and confirming details.
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In the final five minutes, practice disagreement, feedback and problem solving.
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Record one complete workplace response, if possible.
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Listen for clarity, organization, and tone.
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Don't judge your accent or count every grammar mistake.
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Ask whether a colleague could easily understand what you mean and what should happen next.
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You have completed
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Day 8 of the Don't Translate, Just Speak Challenge.
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Today you learned how to use English as a professional tool for cooperation, clarity, and action.
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Come back for Day 9, where we will practice handling pressure, difficult questions, and challenging conversations without freezing.
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Until then, keep your message organized, your tone respectful, and your next step clear.
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Don't translate, just speak.

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Từ vựng quan trọng trong video

15 từ đáng học trong video, kèm phiên âm và nghĩa:

TừPhiên âmNghĩa
deadline danh từ/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/hạn chót, hạn
workplace danh từ/ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/sở, sở làm
confirm động từ/kənˈfɝm/xác nhận
feedback danh từ/ˈfiːdˌbæk/sự phản hồi
phrase danh từ/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/cụm từ, câu
suggestion danh từ/səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/sự gợi ý
solve động từ/sɒlv/giải quyết
colleague danh từ/ˈkɒliːɡ/đồng nghiệp
translate động từ/tɹænzˈleɪt/dịch, phiên dịch
respectful tính từ/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/lễ phép, kính cẩn
format danh từ/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/khổ (sách, giấy, bìa)
helpful tính từ/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/hay giúp đỡ
priority danh từ/pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/sự ưu tiên
introduce động từ/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/giới thiệu
organize động từ/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/sắp xếp, tổ chức

Những câu đáng luyện lại

Các câu ngắn, trọn ý trong video mà bạn có thể dùng lại khi giao tiếp hằng ngày:

  • When exactly do you need this?
  • Could you repeat the last point, please?
  • Then ask, which section would you recommend changing first?
  • Could we consider another option?
  • How can we improve this together?

Ngữ pháp trong video

Những cấu trúc người nói dùng nhiều nhất, kèm đúng cụm từ trong video:

Cấu trúcTrong video
Câu điều kiện if + mệnh đề, will/would + động từ — điều kiện và kết quảIf your point is urgent, say, I'll be
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tạihave reached · have completed · has already moved
Câu bị động be + quá khứ phân từ — nhấn vào việc xảy ra, không phải người làmis delayed · were mentioned · must be completed

Phát âm cần chú ý

Người nói dùng 15 dạng rút gọn, ví dụ don't, I'd, I'll. Hãy nói theo dạng ngắn đúng như bạn nghe.

  • Âm “sh” và “zh”: suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, rush /ɹʌʃ/
  • Từ dài — đặt trọng âm cho đúng: clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/, disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/

Những âm người Việt thường gặp khó:

  • Cụm phụ âm cuối — đọc đủ từng âm, đừng nuốt âm cuối: solve /sɒlv/, disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/, silent /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/, urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/, defend /dɪˈfɪnd/
  • Âm /tʃ/, /dʒ/ và /ʒ/ — tiếng Việt không có, đừng đọc thành “ch” hay “gi”: suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, acknowledge /əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/, urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/
  • Âm /æ/ — mở miệng rộng hơn âm “e”: feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/, clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/, format /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/, practical /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/

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  3. Ghi âm giọng mình rồi so với bản gốc, chú ý các từ như deadline, workplace, confirm.

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.

Phương pháp shadowing: đọc hướng dẫn từng bước đầy đủ →