Speaking GEP2: Hong Gam – Phuong Thao.

Topic 1: You are asking your boss for a week-long leave. Explain the reason(s) and how you
have arranged your work when you are away.
A: Hello miss Gam. How are you these days?
B: Hello, I’m good. Who are you?
A: I’m Thao, I’m an employee of the Marketing department, I have something to tell you.
B: Ohh… sure. What happended to you?
A: Last night I received a phone call from my dad telling me that my mother is in the hospital, I
am very worried about her condition, and I need to be with her and take care of her.
B: Is she seriously ill?
A: Sorry, the line’s terrible. Can you repeat that?
B: How is she now?
A: She had a fever all night, She is getting intravenous fluid . Do you mind if I take a few weeks
off?
B: Definitely not! You need to go there now, she needs you. But, how about your work?
A: Don’t worry! I have just asked my colleague for help.
B: So, then there's nothing to worry about, just take care of your mother until she gets better,
okay?
A: Thank you so much, I hope my mother recovers soon and I will be back as soon as possible.
B: Your welcome! Please give my regards to your mother.
A: Thanks. Have a good day!

Topic 2: You are asking your teacher for an extension for an assignment. Explain the reason(s)
and make your promise.

A: Hi, Miss Gam, It’s Thao here. I’m calling to say that I have run into a problem with my
homework.
B: Hi Thao. Oh what’s wrong with you?
A: I just got back from a covid test and they said I am F0 and I need medical isolation . So, I’m
afraid I won’t be able to submit this week's homework on time. Could you possibly extend the
submission deadline?
B: I'm so sorry to hear that. Don't worry! You can do it when you get better. You should rest
well and drink orange juice regularly to supplement vitamins. Have you had your 2nd dose of
vaccine yet?
A: Yes, I just had it last month. How lucky I am!
B: That’s good! it will make your sickness go away, I hope you will recover soon.
A: Thank you so much! I promise I will hand in my assignments as soon as possible and I will
take notes of all the lessons in class. Have a nice day teacher!
B: Okay, see you then.
Topic 3: You are planning to move to a new place and need help with the move. Ask a friend of
yours for help.
A: Hello, how are thing?
B: Hi, everything's fine with me. What's going on with you?
A: Actually, I’m need of help moving loads of boxes on this weekend. Can you help me?
B: It’s okay. What would you like me to help you with?
A: Remember when I told you I'm going to be moving to a new place?
B: Yeah, I remember you telling me you’ll move to new apartment in a convenient location. It’s
next the UEF university. Right?
A: Yes, I did. It is in Binh Thanh and near both my school and part-time job
B: That's great! It seems you found the perfect place
A: Thanks. I’m glad too. Can you give a hand?
B: Sure, that shouldn't be a problem. I can help you with that. When?
A: Are you busy this Saturday?
B: Oh, I have a meeting at 7am but after 9am I don't think I have any plans.
A: So it’s still ok for you at 10 o'clock?
B: Yes, that'll be fine, I can do that.
A: Great, thank you for your help! See you later. Bye
B: Look forward to seeing you then. Bye
Topic 4: You are shopping for a single bed in a furniture store. Discuss the price and your
preferences with the shop assistant
A: Welcome, to PT furniture store
B: Well, Hi!
A: Good afternoon Ms. Gam. Are you looking for anything in particular? Do you need any help
at all?
B: Yes, I’m looking for a single bed. Can you show me the single bed samples?
A: Of courses, follow me. There’re lots of bed for your choice with a load of material.
B: I want an iron bed for easy to move. Do your store has it?
A: Yes, sure. Here it is. What size is suitable for you?
B: Let me see. Because my room was not big and I was alone. So I thought to get a medium
sized bed.
A: And is it ok with beige color for medium-size. It’s a trendy color of the year. Has hundred
customer enjoyed with.
B: Oh, exactly! I want to decorate my room with vintage style. So it’s a good choice for me.
How much does each one cost?
A: That sound good! It’s $400 for one but you are a patron at my store. So we’re discount of
25% on this.
B: Oh great. That a bargain thing. So where I can pay?
A: The cash tills are over there. Thank you for your choice in my store.
B: Ok. I’ll pay now, please.
A: Have a good day! See you later.
B: Ok. Look forward to seeing you then. Bye
Topic 5: You are planning to hold a small party. Make a phone call to a restaurant to order for
food or drinks.
A: Hello, Are you a G restaurant?
B: Sure, G restaurant, How may I help you today?
A: I’m just calling to say could I book a table make a reservation for a small party tonight,
please?
B: Yes, Of course. How many people?
A: I’d like a table for 4, please
B: That’s ok. Tonight we have a table at 7:30 or 9:00. Will that be acceptable?
A: Let me think. That’s 7:30 is better, please.
B: Great. Would you like a starter?
A: Yes, Let me see. I'd have 2 salads
B: Ok, What else would you like?
A: I'd like some spaghetti and beefsteak. Is it ok?
B: Yes, it's very good. Would you like something to drink?
A: Hmm, I’d like 3 bottles of soju, please
B: Certainly. Is there anything else I can do for you?
A: Thank you. That will be all!
B: Ok, and what’s the name please?
A: It’s is Phuong Thao
B: Ok. Thank you. So that’s a table for 4 people at 7:30 tonight with 2 salads, some spaghetti,
and beefsteak, and 3 bottles of soju
A: That sounds good. Thanks for your help. Bye
B: Have a good day! Look forward to seeing you then. Bye
Topic 6: You are having an online conversation with your best friend who is studying overseas.
Ask about his/her studies and daily activities
A: Hello Gam, how are you these days in Canada?
B: Hi Thao, everything's good with me. How’s it going?
A: I’m quite tired of the current busy schedule of school and work. It’s so boring!
B: Oh really? me too. But I feel that it’s still okay. I also go out every weekend.
A: No way! I'm going crazy with a lot of homework and part-time jobs. How can you balance
your time studying and going out every weekend?
B: Actually, it is hard to get much free time in the whole week except Sunday. I try to complete
many assignments and tasks at the end of the day. So I take advantage of the day off to go out.
A: Oh you’re the same with me. But everything is always messy and not happening the way I
planned it
B: That’s an important problem! I think you should write a to-do list of a day in your notebook
every morning you get up. Remember focus to do many things on your list quickly.
A: That sounds great! Are you happy to study many lessons at your school?
B: Yes, sometimes a little bit bored but I have some cute friends to study together with me. They
were kind and friendly. They always take a hand to help me when I have difficulty. How about
you?
A: Wow! It’s interesting. As you know cause of covid-19, I still studying online. I haven’t met a
load of my friends. But it’s good, we’re usually chatting together. Moreover, I have a
comfortable space to learn and have much time to stay with my parents.
B: Oh that great! And I have some movies want to watch with you at weekend. Is it ok?
A: Of course! That’s an amazing idea. So see you at weekend.
B: Sure, see you later. Bye
Topic 7: You want to create a Facebook account and upload your personal photos there. Call a
friend of yours who is good with technology for help.
A: Hello Gam, how are you these days?
B: Hi Thao, everything's good with me. How’s it going?
A: I’m glad I caught you, Gam. Have you got some minutes?
B: Yes, of course! Don’t mention about it
A: Actually, I need your help. Would you help me?
B: It’s okay. What would you like me to help you with?
A: I want to create a Facebook account to connect with friends, watch the news, and contact for
free. But I don’t know how to create an account. Could you possibly guide me?
B: Sure! That's a piece of cake. I can help you with that.
A: Ok. What should I do first?
B: You’ll start by going to the link facebook.com. Then enter the name you go by in everyday
life and enter your date of birth. Is it ok?
A: That ok! What is the next?
B: The next is to enter your mobile phone number. To use an email instead, tap Sign up with
email. Don’t forget to tap Female, Male, or Custom to select your gender. Finally, choose a
password and tap Sign Up. You must remember your password to sign up next time.
A: Ok. How do people know this is me? Is it possible to post a picture of me here?
B: Yes, sure. At the top of your Facebook newsfeed or profile page. Are you see the Photo/Video
option below "Create Post"?
A: Yeah. I see and click on this?
B: Yes, you click the upload photos option and select the photos you want to upload and click
Open. Otherwise, you can select Friends or specific people to see the photo or select people who
cannot see the photo. That’s easy for you?
A: Wow! That great. I did it! Thanks a lot for your help!
B: Well, if you need any more help, just let me know.
A: Okay. See you then. Bye!
B: See you later. bye
Topic 8: You want to book a hotel room on the phone. Ask the hotel receptionist about the
available service and facilities

A: Hello, Are you a G hotel?

B: Sure, G hotel. How may I help you today?
A: Could I book a room for Saturday and Sunday, please!
B: Yes, of course. Do you want single or double room?
A: Single room for me
B: We have 1 room with sea view , large living room and bedroom, you like it?
A: Oh, How much it costs?
B: 50 dollars a day, breakfast included.
A: That’s very expensive! Are there any cheaper one?
B: Sorry, the line’s terrible. Can you repeat that?
A: Do you have a cheaper room?
B: Sure! We have room for 25 dollars , not including breakfast , only bedroom and bathroom
A: That’s fine, I’ll take this, please.
B: Ok, and what’s the name, please?
A: Phuong Thao
B: Thank you. So that’s a single room for Saturday and Sunday, you can pay in full now or you
can leave the deposit today and pay the rest when you arrive.
A: Great, I’ll pay now, please.
B: Ok. Have a good day miss Thao!

Topic 9: You want to spend your weekend away at the beach. Ask a friend to join you and
together plan the trip.

A: Hey, you know what? There's one week (month) left until Tet holiday
B: Really? How fast! Do you have a plan?
A: I just had an idea that we're going to have a beach trip. Do you want to join me?
B: I love it! Let's make a plan together.
A: Okey, we’ll have a vaccation 2 days 1 night in Vung Tau beach. Now, we need to go to the
store to buy some items like: Sunscreen, hat, flip-flops and so on.
B: Great! We will go to buy them on this afternoon. But, when do we go to Vung Tau.
A: On the next Saturday. Is that possible?
B: That great! So, I'll book the room in advance now, I'm afraid they will run out of rooms early
during the holiday
A: Exactly, we need to prepare everything.
B: Alright, I'm looking forward to the weekend. Ohh, I have to be at the doctor’s at 7, I better
get going.
A: Ok, see you latter.
B: Bye
Topic 10: You want to improve your English language skills. Consult a friend who is good at
English on how to improve your language skills

A: Hi Gam, long time no see you.

B: Hello Thao, how are you going?
A: Actually, I've been having a bit of trouble with learning English lately, so I'm calling you
today to ask for your advice.
B: Sure! What’s wrong with you?
A: When I was a high school student, I found that my English skill was fine. But now, in
university, I have trouble with listening and speaking in English. I want to improve my English
skills but I don’t know where to start.
B: Mmm, I remember I used to be like that too. Don’t worry! I have some effective ways to learn
English. I’ll share with you now
A: Really? What is that?
B: Let me see… First, with listening. You can choose to watch many movies in English. Instead,
watch them in your native language with English subtitles that you can read. I'm sure it will
boost your listening skills.
A: Sounds great! How about speaking?
B: You need to talk to yourself every day, try to express everything in simple words. The more
you practice with yourself, the better your English skills will become. Don’ forget learn some
news vocabulary day by day.
A: Thank you so much. I’ll do it your way. Have a nice day!
B: You’re welcome! If you need any more help, just let me know. Bye!