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Advanced Speaking

LESSON 1: WORK AND STUDY


LANGUAGE BUILDING

I work at a reputable company called FPT. It specializes in information


technology and electronics retail. I’m in charge of the customer service
department, and my job revolves around making sure that our customer is
satisfied with the quality of our products and services.

Try to apply these phrases in your own way:

reputable

specializes

charge

revolve around

Right now I’m studying at International University, which is one of the


most prestigious higher education institutes in Vietnam. I major in
Business Administration with a Human Resources minor. I chose this major
because it offers great prospects in the job market.

Try to apply these phrases in your own way:

prestigious

institute

major in

prospect

job market
I love my job because I’m quite well-compensated, so I can be financially
independent. Besides, my company also offers many employment benefits
such as paid leave, maternity/paternity leave and life insurance.
Furthermore, it’s a professional environment where I can work with high-
achievers who can be my mentors.

Try to apply these phrases in your own way:

well-compensated

financially independent

paid leave

maternity/paternity leave

high-achievers

My school has many highly-qualified lecturers who have credentials and


experience. They are experts in their field, so we can learn a lot of insider
knowledge, allowing us to make better career choices. There are also many
extracurricular activities in my school where I can gain marketable skills
and do some networking.

Try to apply these phrases in your own way:

highly-qualified

credentials

insider knowledge

extracurricular activities

marketable skills

networking
Ví dụ:

1. Do you often use text messages?

Direct answer: Well, almost every day.

Additional information:

What: I often send memes and funny text messages.

When: I text my friends whenever I have free time.

Where: I use text messages wherever I go, especially on the bus or in crowded
places.

Who: You know, most of my text messages are sent to my girlfriend/boyfriend.

Why: It’s an easy and perhaps the fastest way for me to get in touch with others.

Nhiều cụm thông tin bổ sung (Wh-) có thể được sử dụng cho mỗi câu trả lời.
Practice Questions
1. What do you do?

2. What are your responsibilities?

3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?

4. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

5. Describe the company or organization you work for.

6. Do you enjoy your work?

7. What do you like about your job?

8. What do you dislike about your job?

9. Do you miss being a student?


Describe a job that you have done
You should say:

● How you got the job


● What the job involved
● How long the job lasted
Describe how well you did the job

Speaking Template

What I would like to describe

When If my memory serves me right, I first came across

How Back in those days, I was facing many challenges in life ...

Therefore, I decided to ...

Why As far as I’m concerned, ...

Well, the first thing that comes to my mind is ...

Another reason is that ....

Last but not least, ....

End Thanks to ... I not only ... but also


Part 3

1. What kinds of jobs require people to be confident?

2. How important is being confident in work?


3. Which one do you think is more important? Confidence
or knowledge? 4. How do you help children stay focused?

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