Luyện Nghe Tiếng Anh Cơ Bản (A1) | World Cup 2026 Ở Việt Nam | English Podcast

[00:00:00]Hello everyone.

[00:00:01]>> [music] >> Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.

[00:00:06]I am Zara.

[00:00:08]>> And hello, I am Robert.

[00:00:11]>> [music] >> We are so happy you are here today.

[00:00:14]>> Today, we have a very exciting topic.

[00:00:18][music] We are talking about football.

[00:00:23]>> Yes, [music] the World's Cup 2026 is almost finished.

[00:00:29]The final match >> [music] >> is this Monday, July 20th, 2026.

[00:00:36]>> People in Vietnam love football so much.

[00:00:41]The energy is amazing right now. [music] >> That is true.

[00:00:47]In this lesson, we will listen to a simple conversation about the [music] World Cup fever in Vietnam.

[00:00:55]>> Remember, this is for A1 beginners.

[00:00:58][music] We will speak slowly and clearly. Let's listen.

[00:01:08]>> [music] >> Wow, Robert. [music] Listen to the street. It is so loud.

[00:01:20]>> Yes, Zara. People are screaming. They are very happy.

[00:01:25]>> Football [music] is everywhere in Vietnam right now.

[00:01:30]>> I know. Everyone [music] is talking about the World Cup.

[00:01:35]>> Do you like football, Robert?

[00:01:37]>> Yes, I do. I love football. It is my favorite sport.

[00:01:42]>> Me, too. I watch the matches every [music] night.

[00:01:46]>> Really? Even the late matches?

[00:01:50]>> Yes, even the late matches. I am tired, but happy.

[00:01:56]>> Vietnamese fans are very passionate.

[00:02:00]>> What does passionate [music] mean?

[00:02:03]>> It means they love it very much. They have strong feelings.

[00:02:09]>> Oh, I see. Yes, [music] they are very passionate.

[00:02:14]>> Look at the streets. There are many red flags.

[00:02:19]>> Yes, people wear [music] red t-shirts, too.

[00:02:24]>> And they blow horns. Beep beep.

[00:02:28]>> [laughter] >> Yes, the horns are very loud.

[00:02:33]>> It [music] is a big party.

[00:02:35]>> The World Cup is almost over.

[00:02:39]>> I know, it is sad. Time goes fast.

[00:02:43]>> When is the final match?

[00:02:46]>> The final match is on Monday.

[00:02:49]>> Monday? What day is that? [music] >> It is July 20th, 2026.

[00:02:57]>> Oh, July 20th. [music] That is very soon.

[00:03:02]>> Who do you think will win the World Cup?

[00:03:06]>> I do not know. Both teams [music] are very strong.

[00:03:11]>> I hope it is an exciting game.

[00:03:14]>> Where will you watch the final match?

[00:03:18]>> I will watch [music] it at a coffee shop.

[00:03:21]>> With your friends?

[00:03:22]>> Yes, with my friends. Do you want to come?

[00:03:26]>> I'd love to. Can I invite my brother, too?

[00:03:31]>> Of course, the more the merrier.

[00:03:34]>> What does the more the merrier mean?

[00:03:38]>> It means more people equals more fun.

[00:03:43]>> Ah, the more the merrier. I [music] like that phrase.

[00:03:49]>> We need to find a cafe early.

[00:03:51]>> [music] >> Why?

[00:03:54]>> Because the cafes will be very crowded.

[00:03:58]>> Oh, right. [music] Everyone wants a good seat.

[00:04:02]>> What do you like to drink when you watch football?

[00:04:06]>> I like to drink [music] iced milk coffee.

[00:04:12]>> Delicious. I like to drink cold beer.

[00:04:16]>> Beer is [music] good for football, too.

[00:04:20]>> Do people shout when a team scores a goal?

[00:04:24]>> Yes. [music] Everyone shouts, "Vào!"

[00:04:28]>> "Vào"? [music] What does that mean?

[00:04:31]>> It means, "Goal!"

[00:04:34]>> "Vào"? Like that?

[00:04:38]>> Yes, just [music] like that. You are a real Vietnamese fan now.

[00:04:43]>> Thank [music] you. I practice every day.

[00:04:47]>> After the match, people go to the streets.

[00:04:51]>> Yes, I see many motorbikes.

[00:04:55]>> We call [music] it "đi bão".

[00:04:58]It means going into a storm.

[00:05:02]>> A storm of happy people.

[00:05:05]>> Exactly. [music] It is a wonderful celebration.

[00:05:10]>> I love the energy in Vietnam. [music] >> Me, too. It makes me happy.

[00:05:17]>> Are you ready for July 20th? [music] >> Yes, I am very ready.

[00:05:24]>> I need to buy a red T-shirt.

[00:05:27]>> I can help you buy one tomorrow.

[00:05:30]>> That is very kind of you, Zara.

[00:05:33]>> No problem. We can go to the market.

[00:05:37]>> Perfect. Let's go in the morning.

[00:05:40]>> Okay. Don't sleep late.

[00:05:43]>> I promise. I will set my alarm.

[00:05:47]>> Good. [music] Football fans need sleep, too.

[00:05:52]>> Yes, we need energy for the big final.

[00:05:57]>> July [music] 20th will be unforgettable.

[00:06:01]>> I agree. [music] The best World Cup ever.

[00:06:06]>> Let's get ready for the big game.

[00:06:08][music] >> [music] >> Welcome back. Now, let's look at some simple words and phrases from our conversation.

[00:06:22]>> First phrase, passionate.

[00:06:25]I said Vietnamese fans are very passionate.

[00:06:30]Passionate [music] means you love something very much. You show a lot of excitement.

[00:06:37]Can you say it, Sara?

[00:06:39]>> Passionate. [music] Great word. Next is a fun idiom, the more the merrier.

[00:06:46]Robert said this when I asked [music] to bring my brother. It means when there are more people, the party is more fun.

[00:06:53]>> Let's practice that. The more the merrier.

[00:06:59]The more the merrier.

[00:07:02]Excellent.

[00:07:03]>> Next, we talked about the date, July 20th, 2026. [music] Remember, for dates we use ordinal numbers like 20th, not just 20.

[00:07:15]>> Right. And we [music] learned two Vietnamese football words used in English context here.

[00:07:22]Val, which means goal, and [music] di bao, which means celebrating on the streets with motorbikes.

[00:07:30]>> Now, it is time for shadowing practice.

[00:07:33]We [music] will say three simple sentences. Please listen and repeat exactly after us.

[00:07:40]>> Sentence one.

[00:07:42]I love football.

[00:07:47]I love football.

[00:07:48]>> [music] >> Sentence two. The final match is on Monday.

[00:07:55]The final match is on Monday.

[00:07:58]>> [music] >> Sentence three.

[00:08:01]The more, the merrier.

[00:08:04]The more, the merrier.

[00:08:07]>> Good job, everyone. You can rewind the video and practice [music] this part many times.

[00:08:17]>> [music] >> You did a wonderful job today. Learning a new [music] language takes time, so keep practicing every day.

[00:08:28]>> Yes, don't forget to [music] like this video, comment below about your favorite football team, subscribe [music] to our channel, and share this video with your friends. Your support helps [music] Fluent Future Vietnam make more free lessons for you.

[00:08:44]>> Thank you so much for watching.

[00:08:46]>> [music] >> Enjoy the World Cup final on July 20th.

[00:08:50]>> Goodbye, everyone. Happy learning.

[00:08:54]>> Bye-bye. See you next time.