Speangking study part 1 - Business English | Trường Đại học Hùng Vương

1 . What is your area of specialization?
I studied English. As I enrolled in Hoa Sen University, I learned about the linguistic
aspects of this language to be able to teach it in high school.
To enroll (v): đăng ký (học)
Linguistic (adj): ngôn ngữ học Aspect (n): khía cạnh
2. Why did you choose to study that major?
To be frank with you, I didn't study English well since I was a kid, it was not my first
idea to study English at Hoa Sen University. However, after failing the entrance
exam from the University of Economics, I was inspired by a relative to learn English
and become a teacher, so I decided to give it a go. To be frank: nói thật thì
To give it a go: thử làm gì đó
3. Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
As I’ve mentioned, I am not good at English, it was like a nightmare learning
academic English. I struggled a lot with it for 2 years, sometimes admitting that it
was not my cup of tea, but I can do nothing since it was my choice to enroll in this
major, so I have to keep up with it and then I gradually began to like it.
To struggle with sth (v): gặp khó khăn với điều gì đó, tình huống nào đó To admit (v): thừa nhận
One’s cup of tea: điều ưa thích
To keep up with (v): theo kịp
4. What was your favourite subject as a child?
I liked Art a lot when I was a kid. Back then it was very interesting for me to draw
things and be creative. My painting always got high scores.
Back then: hồi đó, khi đó (dùng để hồi tưởng)
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5. As a child, I attended a public elementary school. It’s quite a big school in my
hometown that provides both high-quality education and a supportive environment, so I think I was quite lucky.
6. To be honest, I don’t think so. Our system does not promote creativity and the
ability to be critical due to the fact that our society still cares way too much about
grades which I find quite impractical.
7. Are you looking forward to working?
Absolutely! Especially when I can do the job I love. Not only will it help me cover the
living expenses, but it’ll also give me the joy of making a contribution to society.
To cover the living expenses (v): chi trả cho cuộc sống Contribution (n): đóng góp