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Build a speaking reflex from native constructions — listen, shadow, expand, recall & dialogue. 100 constructions · 10,000 curated sentences.
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521 words for daily conversation
Five high-frequency patterns, short speaking reps, shadowing, recall, and dialogue. The larger library below is your expansion layer.
521 bounded words · 150 practice sentences · 150 dialogues
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100 constructions- core-001Start →
I'm trying to...
Used to say that you are making an effort to do something.
(Tôi đang cố gắng / đang tìm cách làm gì.)
100 variations - core-002Start →
I need to...
Used to say that something is necessary for you to do.
(Tôi cần phải làm gì.)
100 variations - core-003Start →
I was wondering if...
Used to make a polite or tentative request or enquiry.
(Tôi muốn hỏi liệu... / Tôi đang tự hỏi liệu...)
100 variations - core-004Start →
Let me...
Used when offering to do something or asking for a moment to take an action.
(Để tôi làm... / Cho tôi làm...)
100 variations - core-005Start →
It looks like...
Used to give an impression or a tentative conclusion based on available evidence.
(Có vẻ như...)
100 variations - core-006Start →
I don't need to...
Used to say that an action is not necessary for you.
(Tôi không cần phải làm gì.)
100 variations - core-007Start →
I'm about to...
Used to say you are on the point of doing something very soon.
(Tôi sắp làm gì ngay bây giờ.)
100 variations - core-008Start →
I'm looking for...
Used to say you are searching for, or trying to find, something or someone.
(Tôi đang tìm người/vật gì.)
100 variations - core-009Start →
I'm thinking of...
Used to float an idea you are considering, without committing to it yet.
(Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc gì đó, chưa quyết định chắc.)
100 variations - core-010Start →
Would you mind...?
A polite way to ask someone to do something, using the -ing form of the verb.
(Bạn có phiền làm... không?)
100 variations - core-011Start →
Do you mind if I...?
A polite way to ask permission before you do something.
(Bạn có phiền nếu tôi...?)
100 variations - core-012Start →
Give me a minute to...
Used to ask for a short pause before you answer or do something.
(Cho tôi một phút để...)
100 variations - core-013Start →
It sounds like...
Used to react to what someone has just told you, or to a sound you can hear.
(Nghe có vẻ như...)
100 variations - core-014Start →
It feels like...
Used to describe a physical sensation, or a personal impression you can't fully prove.
(Có cảm giác như...)
100 variations - core-015Start →
I don't feel like...
Used to say you are not in the mood for something right now.
(Tôi không muốn / không có hứng làm gì.)
100 variations - core-016Start →
I'm not sure if/whether...
Used to say you don't know something for certain.
(Tôi không chắc liệu...)
100 variations - core-017Start →
I have no idea...
Used to say you completely don't know something.
(Tôi hoàn toàn không biết.)
100 variations - core-018Start →
It depends on...
Used to say the answer is not fixed — it changes with some other factor.
(Còn tùy vào...)
100 variations - core-019Start →
There's no point in...
Used to say an action would be useless or pointless.
(Không có ích gì khi làm...)
100 variations - core-020Start →
I might as well...
Used to say you'll do something because there's no reason not to, or nothing better to do.
(Có lẽ tôi cứ làm... thì hơn.)
100 variations - core-021Start →
I'd rather...
Used to say what you prefer, or to decline something politely.
(Tôi thích/thà làm... hơn.)
100 variations - core-022Start →
I'm used to...
Used to say something is already familiar and no longer bothers you.
(Tôi đã quen với...)
100 variations - core-023Start →
I'm getting used to...
Used to say you are still adapting to something — not fully comfortable yet.
(Tôi đang dần quen với...)
100 variations - core-024Start →
I ended up...
Used to say how something finally turned out, usually differently from the plan.
(Cuối cùng tôi lại...)
100 variations - core-025Start →
It turns out...
Used to introduce something you discovered later, often against what everyone assumed.
(Hóa ra là...)
100 variations - core-026Start →
I'm working on...
Used to say something is underway — you've started but haven't finished.
(Tôi đang xử lý / đang làm...)
100 variations - core-027Start →
I'm in the middle of...
Used to say you're busy right now and can't stop.
(Tôi đang làm dở...)
100 variations - core-028Start →
I'm waiting for...
Used to say you can't go further until something happens or someone acts.
(Tôi đang chờ...)
100 variations - core-029Start →
We're still waiting on...
A direct office way to say your team is still blocked by something or someone.
(Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ...)
100 variations - core-030Start →
I'll get back to you...
Used to promise an answer later, after you've checked something.
(Tôi sẽ phản hồi lại bạn...)
100 variations - core-031Start →
I'll look into...
Used to promise you'll investigate something, without promising the outcome.
(Tôi sẽ kiểm tra / tìm hiểu vấn đề...)
100 variations - core-032Start →
I'll take care of...
Used to take responsibility for something — you'll handle it yourself.
(Tôi sẽ xử lý...)
100 variations - core-033Start →
I'll make sure...
Used to guarantee that something will happen, even if someone else does it.
(Tôi sẽ đảm bảo rằng...)
100 variations - core-034Start →
Could you...?
A polite, everyday way to ask someone to do something.
(Bạn có thể... được không?)
100 variations - core-035Start →
Could you please...?
A more formal request, suited to customers and written messages.
(Bạn vui lòng... được không?)
100 variations - core-036Start →
Would you be able to...?
A tentative request that asks about someone's capacity, not just their willingness.
(Bạn có thể thu xếp làm... không?)
100 variations - core-037Start →
Can you walk me through...?
Used to ask someone to explain something step by step, in order.
(Bạn có thể giải thích từng bước cho tôi...?)
100 variations - core-038Start →
Can you take a look at...?
Used to ask someone to check something briefly.
(Bạn có thể xem qua...?)
100 variations - core-039Start →
Could you clarify...?
Used to ask someone to make something clearer or more specific.
(Bạn có thể làm rõ...?)
100 variations - core-040Start →
Just to clarify, ...
Used to state your understanding of something that could be misread.
(Xin làm rõ lại rằng...)
100 variations - core-041Start →
Just to confirm, ...
Used to check a specific fact you already believe to be true.
(Xin xác nhận lại rằng...)
100 variations - core-042Start →
As far as I know, ...
Used to give information while admitting you might not have the latest.
(Theo như tôi biết...)
100 variations - core-043Start →
From what I understand, ...
Used to summarise what you've been told, marking it as your interpretation.
(Theo những gì tôi hiểu...)
100 variations - core-044Start →
Based on..., ...
Used to give a conclusion together with the evidence it rests on.
(Dựa trên...)
100 variations - core-045Start →
The main issue is...
Used to name the single most important problem among several.
(Vấn đề chính là...)
100 variations - core-046Start →
The thing is...
Used to introduce the real reason, obstacle, or complication behind something — conversational, not for formal writing.
(Vấn đề là / thực ra thì...)
100 variations - core-047Start →
What we need is...
Used to name the one thing that would actually solve the problem, rather than everything else being discussed.
(Điều chúng ta cần là...)
100 variations - core-048Start →
We need to...
Used to state that an action is necessary, presented as a shared fact rather than a personal opinion.
(Chúng ta cần phải...)
100 variations - core-049Start →
We don't need to...
Used to remove a step or task that people assumed was necessary — the opposite move from stating an obligation.
(Chúng ta không cần phải...)
100 variations - core-050Start →
We should probably...
Used to make a gentle suggestion, softer than a plain 'we should' and far softer than an instruction.
(Có lẽ chúng ta nên...)
100 variations - core-051Start →
It might be worth...
Used to float an action as possibly worthwhile, without committing to it or claiming it's certain to help.
(Có lẽ đáng để...)
100 variations - core-052Start →
One option would be to...
Used to propose one possible solution among several, without claiming it's the only or best answer.
(Một phương án là...)
100 variations - core-053Start →
Another way to look at it is...
Used to offer an alternative perspective on something already discussed, without claiming the first view was wrong.
(Một cách nhìn khác là...)
100 variations - core-054Start →
That works for me.
Used to agree that a proposed time, plan, or arrangement is acceptable.
(Như vậy được với tôi.)
100 variations - core-055Start →
I'm fine with...
Used to express neutral acceptance — no objection, but no particular enthusiasm either.
(Tôi đồng ý / không có vấn đề với...)
100 variations - core-056Start →
I'm not comfortable with...
Used to raise a concern or objection in a professional, non-confrontational way.
(Tôi không thấy yên tâm với...)
100 variations - core-057Start →
I don't think...
Used to disagree or give a gentle negative judgement, softened by negating 'think' rather than the fact itself.
(Tôi không nghĩ rằng...)
100 variations - core-058Start →
I'm afraid...
Used to politely deliver unwelcome news — no actual fear involved, just a softening word before bad news.
(Tôi e rằng...)
100 variations - core-059Start →
There seems to be...
Used to point out a problem in a neutral way, without yet assigning cause or blame.
(Có vẻ đang có...)
100 variations - core-060Start →
We're on track to...
Used to give a positive status update, confirming progress is going as planned.
(Chúng ta đang đúng tiến độ để...)
100 variations - core-061Start →
Shall we...?
Used to propose doing something together, right now, as a joint next step.
(Chúng ta có nên...?)
100 variations - core-062Start →
Should we...?
Used to ask for a joint opinion on whether an action is the right one — weighing a choice, not just proposing the next step.
(Chúng ta có nên...?)
100 variations - core-063Start →
Why don't we...?
Used to propose an action with a bit more energy than a plain suggestion — as if the obvious move just occurred to you.
(Sao chúng ta không...?)
100 variations - core-064Start →
How about...?
Used to float a specific alternative or option, casually and with low pressure.
(Còn phương án... thì sao?)
100 variations - core-065Start →
What if...?
Used to raise a hypothetical scenario or alternative plan, to test an idea or prompt someone to consider it.
(Nếu... thì sao?)
100 variations - core-066Start →
What do you think about...?
Used to ask someone for their opinion or reaction about a specific topic, idea, or plan.
(Bạn nghĩ sao về...?)
100 variations - core-067Start →
What's your take on...?
Used to ask for someone's personal interpretation or read on a situation, a bit more informal than a plain opinion question.
(Quan điểm của bạn về... là gì?)
100 variations - core-068Start →
Do you want to add anything?
Used to invite someone to contribute a final point or comment before moving on.
(Bạn có muốn bổ sung gì không?)
100 variations - core-069Start →
If I understand correctly...
Used to check that your understanding of what was said matches what the other person actually meant.
(Nếu tôi hiểu đúng thì...)
100 variations - core-070Start →
What I'm saying is...
Used to restate your main point more plainly, usually because the listener seemed to miss it the first time.
(Ý tôi muốn nói là...)
100 variations - core-071Start →
What I mean is...
Used to correct or narrow down what you just said, often because it came out wrong or too strong.
(Ý tôi là...)
100 variations - core-072Start →
The way I see it...
Used to offer a personal interpretation of a situation, signaling that others might see it differently.
(Theo cách tôi nhìn nhận...)
100 variations - core-073Start →
I see your point, but...
Used to acknowledge someone's argument has merit before disagreeing, keeping the exchange collaborative rather than confrontational.
(Tôi hiểu ý bạn, nhưng...)
100 variations - core-074Start →
That's a fair point.
Used to acknowledge that someone's argument or objection is valid, even without fully agreeing with their overall conclusion.
(Đó là một ý hợp lý.)
100 variations - core-075Start →
That makes sense.
Used to signal that you now understand or accept an explanation someone just gave, often after a confusion is resolved.
(Điều đó hợp lý / tôi hiểu.)
100 variations - core-076Start →
We're on the same page.
Used to confirm that everyone shares the same understanding of a plan, situation, or decision.
(Chúng ta đang hiểu và đồng thuận như nhau.)
100 variations - core-077Start →
Let's agree on...
Used to propose settling on one specific, concrete point so a conversation can move forward.
(Hãy thống nhất về...)
100 variations - core-078Start →
The next step is to...
Used to name the single concrete action that should happen next, once a decision or discussion has settled the direction.
(Bước tiếp theo là...)
100 variations - core-079Start →
Who's going to...?
Used to ask the group to assign responsibility for a specific task that still needs an owner.
(Ai sẽ làm...?)
100 variations - core-080Start →
Can we take this offline?
Used to propose discussing a specific topic separately, outside the current meeting, often because it's too detailed for everyone present.
(Chúng ta có thể trao đổi riêng sau không?)
100 variations - core-081Start →
We'd like to...
Used to politely open a request or announcement on behalf of a company or team, in a professional, customer-facing tone.
(Chúng tôi muốn...)
100 variations - core-082Start →
Could you provide...?
Used to formally request a specific document or piece of information, in a polite business register.
(Bạn có thể cung cấp...?)
100 variations - core-083Start →
Please find attached...
Used to formally direct the reader's attention to a document included with the email, in a traditional business-letter style.
(Xin xem tài liệu đính kèm...)
100 variations - core-084Start →
I've attached...
Used to naturally and briefly point to a document included with an email, in a modern, less formal business style.
(Tôi đã đính kèm...)
100 variations - core-085Start →
We are pleased to confirm that...
Used to formally deliver good news on behalf of a company, confirming that something the recipient wanted has happened.
(Chúng tôi vui mừng xác nhận rằng...)
100 variations - core-086Start →
We regret to inform you that...
Used to formally deliver unwelcome news on behalf of a company, in a tone that softens the blow without hiding it.
(Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo rằng...)
100 variations - core-087Start →
We are currently reviewing...
Used to give a formal status update showing something is actively being worked on, without committing to an outcome or timeline yet.
(Chúng tôi hiện đang xem xét...)
100 variations - core-088Start →
We are still awaiting...
Used to formally note that something specific hasn't arrived yet, signaling progress is blocked on someone else's action.
(Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ...)
100 variations - core-089Start →
Subject to...
Used to name a specific condition that must be met before the rest of the statement applies.
(Tùy thuộc / với điều kiện...)
100 variations - core-090Start →
The quotation is valid until...
Used to formally state the exact deadline by which a quoted price or offer must be accepted before it expires.
(Báo giá có hiệu lực đến...)
100 variations - core-091Start →
Coverage takes effect from...
Used to state the exact date or moment that protection, membership, or a benefit officially begins.
(Bảo hiểm có hiệu lực từ...)
100 variations - core-092Start →
The policy covers...
Used to state precisely what a policy, warranty, or set of rules protects against or includes.
(Hợp đồng bảo hiểm bảo hiểm cho...)
100 variations - core-093Start →
The policy does not cover...
Used to clearly state an exclusion — something a policy or set of rules doesn't protect against.
(Hợp đồng không bảo hiểm cho...)
100 variations - core-094Start →
This is subject to an excess/deductible of...
Used to state the amount a customer must pay themselves before coverage kicks in.
(Trường hợp này chịu mức khấu trừ...)
100 variations - core-095Start →
The claim is currently...
Used to give a status update on where a claim or request currently stands.
(Hồ sơ bồi thường hiện đang...)
100 variations - core-096Start →
We need further information regarding...
Used to formally request additional detail on a specific matter before a decision or process can proceed.
(Chúng tôi cần thêm thông tin về...)
100 variations - core-097Start →
Could you confirm whether...?
Used to formally ask someone to verify one specific fact, framed as a yes/no question.
(Bạn có thể xác nhận liệu...)
100 variations - core-098Start →
Based on the information currently available...
Used to offer a tentative assessment while explicitly reserving the right to revise it once more facts emerge.
(Dựa trên thông tin hiện có...)
100 variations - core-099Start →
Without prejudice to...
Used to take an action or make a statement while explicitly reserving a right or position, so it can't later be used to argue that right was given up.
(Không ảnh hưởng đến / không từ bỏ quyền...)
100 variations - core-100Start →
Please let us know if...
Used to politely invite the reader to reach out again if a specific condition applies, often as a closing line.
(Vui lòng cho chúng tôi biết nếu...)
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