
Hi Mai, how are you feeling today?

Hi Nam, I am feeling very happy!

Today I have a very interesting topic.

What topic is that Nam?

That is the topic of forgetting wallet at checkout.

Oh, forgetting wallet at checkout?

That's right, this happens very often.

Have you ever been in this situation?

Just yesterday, I was so startled!

Oh my goodness, how did you handle it?

Today we will learn together!

Today's lesson has six phrases.

The main phrase is forgot wallet.

The phrase quên ví means forgot wallet.

In addition there are five other phrases.

Those are to pay, bank transfer, wait a moment.

And also two phrases find back, pay later.

Sounds so interesting Nam!

In Hanoi, the coffee habit is liked by many people.

Every morning people like drinking coffee.

If you forget your wallet, you will be very worried.

Right, many people worry about not paying money.

Do you often forget things at home?

Sometimes I often forget keys.

As for me, I often forget umbrellas and wallets.

When forgetting wallet you are very worried right?

Right, my face often turns red.

But you don't need to worry.

Because today we will find ways.

Very gentle and fun handling ways.

Do you often forget wallet when going to supermarket?

I once forgot wallet once at supermarket.

How did you solve it then?

I stood waiting a moment then found phone.

Then you did bank transfer right?

Right, the cashier lady was very cheerful.

So forgetting wallet is not scary.

We just need to stay calm.

When staying calm, everything will be easy.

You will think much faster.

And find a suitable solution.

I really agree with Nam!

In a little bit I will tell a story!

The story happened at a coffee shop right?

Right, at a coffee shop on Hang Bai street.

I really want to hear that story!

Now let's listen to music together!

Nam, tell me about it!

Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, I went to buy coffee.

Where did you buy it?

I bought it at a small shop on Hang Bai street.

That shop is near Hoan Kiem lake right?

Right, the morning air was very cool.

Was the shop crowded with customers?

Very crowded sitting on red plastic chairs.

Who did you go with?

I went alone after doing exercise.

What item did you buy there?

I ordered one cup of egg coffee and bread.

How was the egg coffee there?

The coffee was very fragrant and delicious.

Shop owner whipped egg by hand right?

Right, the egg yolk was very rich.

How much money in total?

All together cost eighty-five thousand dong.

What did the female seller say then?

She said: Hey, pay money please!

So what did you do next?

I unzipped, opened my handbag to search.

You looked in trouser pockets right?

I searched both trouser pockets and jacket pockets.

Did you see the wallet in the bag?

Oh no, I discovered I forgot my wallet!

Oh my goodness, did you really forget your wallet?

That's right, the wallet was still on the desk!

How did you feel at that moment?

I was very worried, my face turned red!

Was there no cash in the handbag?

Not a single dong of cash!

So was the seller strict?

Not at all, she was very cheerful.

What did seller Lan say?

Sister Lan smiled and said it's okay.

How did she help you?

She pointed at a paper code on the table.

What paper code was that Nam?

That was a scanning code for bank transfer!

Oh, bank transfer using phone?

Right, I used a mobile phone.

Did you check money in phone?

In my phone I had enough money to pay.

You opened the bank app right?

I scanned the code for five seconds and done!

So wonderful Nam!

The seller even smiled brightly.

What did she tell you?

She said: Now everyone uses bank transfer!

Right, in Hanoi now it is very convenient.

Students and office workers all use scan codes.

Everywhere you go you see scan codes on tables.

I heard that in Hanoi there is this thing.

What thing Nam?

All coffee shops have scan codes.

Almost every shop allows bank transfer.

From big shops to small veggie stalls.

Even if you forget wallet at home.

Just need a phone to pay.

Payment culture in Vietnam is very fast.

Everyone uses phone to scan codes every day.

Young people or old people all know how to use it.

No need to carry much cash on you.

You go buy iced tea can scan code too.

Right, sellers really like it.

Because they don't need to find change to return.

Both sides save time.

Your story was really lucky!

Thanks to having a phone I didn't worry.

Now let's move to part three!

Now let's explain each word clearly!

Good idea Nam!

The first phrase is forgot wallet.

The phrase quên ví means forgot wallet.

Example one: Today I forgot wallet at home.

Example two: Oh, I forgot wallet on table!

Example three: He forgot wallet at restaurant.

When you don't bring wallet, you use this word.

The listener will understand immediately.

Or you say: I forgot wallet on the bus.

The second phrase is to pay.

The phrase thanh toán means to pay.

Example one: Let me pay for the food.

Example two: Hey, let me pay please!

Example three: How do you pay?

This word is used when you pay money at a shop.

Staff will calculate money for you.

Or you ask: Where do I pay?

The third phrase is bank transfer.

The phrase chuyển khoản means bank transfer.

Example one: I want to bank transfer via phone.

Example two: Give me the transfer code brother!

Example three: I transferred successfully.

This word is very often used when paying.

You ask: Does the shop allow bank transfer?

Shop owner will give code for you to scan.

Or you say: I finished bank transfer!

You buy sweet soup or rice paper can bank transfer too.

The fourth phrase is wait a moment.

The phrase đợi một chút means wait a moment.

Example one: Please wait a moment!

Example two: You wait a moment, I open phone!

Example three: Wait a moment, I find money!

When you look for items, you ask people to wait.

You say: Wait a moment, I find wallet!

Other people will be willing to wait for you.

Or you say: You wait a moment please!

The fifth phrase is find back.

The phrase tìm lại means find back.

Example one: I must go back to find back the wallet.

Example two: Let me find back in bag!

Example three: I want to find back lost phone.

This word is used when you look for lost items.

You say: I go find back to see!

Hope you will see items quickly.

Or you say: Let me find back in bag!

The sixth phrase is pay later.

The phrase trả tiền sau means pay later.

Example one: Please let me pay later!

Example two: Tomorrow I drop by to pay later!

Example three: Brother let me pay later!

Say this sentence when you know the shop owner.

Familiar shop owner will cheerfully nod.

Now do you belong to Team Nam or Team Mai?

I really like asking this question!

I belong to Team Nam, like bank transfer immediately!

And I belong to Team Mai, like finding back wallet first!

Team Nam likes using fast tech.

Because bank transfer only takes five seconds.

Team Mai likes checking belongings carefully.

Because sometimes the phone runs out of battery.

If phone runs out of battery it's very annoying.

At that time finding back wallet will be better.

Each team has its own good points right?

Right, depending on each person's habit.

Are you listeners belonging to Team Nam or Team Mai?

Guess how many people are like Nam?

Nam try guessing a number!

I guess about fifty percent!

I heard that it is about seventy percent!

That number is really high!

Then do you know the code scanning time?

How long is the code scanning time?

I read that it only takes five seconds!

Faster than paying cash too!

Right, everyone really likes bank transfer.

Now let's go to part four!

Now it's time for practice!

I am ready to answer the questions!

Situation one: You are at a bread shop.

You discover that you forgot wallet at home.

At that moment what will you say?

I will say: Oh, I forgot wallet!

Does the shop allow bank transfer?

Very good! Situation two: You finished eating pho.

You want to inform shop owner to pay.

Which Vietnamese sentence will you use?

I will say: Uncle, let me pay!

How much money does it cost today?

Great answer! Situation three here.

You don't have cash on you.

You want bank transfer via phone.

How do you ask the staff?

I will say: Give me the scan code please!

I want bank transfer for speed.

Exactly right! Situation four Nam.

You need five seconds to open bag to find phone.

What do you tell the female seller?

I will say: Sister wait a moment!

I am taking the phone out here.

So smart! Situation five: You dropped key.

You return to shop to search lost item.

How do you speak with the security guard?

I will say: Let me find back the key!

Just now I dropped it here.

So correct! Situation six: Buying veggies at familiar stall.

You forgot wallet and want to owe until tomorrow.

How do you ask the veggie seller?

I will say: Uncle, I forgot wallet!

Can I pay later please?

Wonderful! Situation seven next.

You go drink milk tea with best friend.

You want to pay for both people.

What will you tell your friend?

I will say: Let me pay!

Today I treat you to drink!

Nam is really gallant!

Situation eight: Staff is busy.

You don't want to rush them.

Which polite sentence will you say?

I will say: You keep working!

I can wait a moment.

Very polite! Situation nine here.

You are near home and want to fetch wallet.

How do you speak to the seller?

I will say: My house is right here.

I go home to find back wallet then return!

Situation ten: You buy morning coffee.

You see friends at familiar shop.

You forgot wallet but they are ready to help.

What do you tell your friend?

I will say: Today I forgot wallet!

Can you bank transfer for me?

Situation eleven: At small supermarket.

Phone network is a bit weak.

What do you tell the cashier lady?

In this case I will say:

Auntie wait a moment, network is slow!

This sentence is very practical right?

Right, sometimes network lags.

Situation twelve: You go get haircut.

You forgot wallet but are regular customer.

How do you ask the barber brother?

Certainly I will smile and say:

Brother, this afternoon I drop by to pay later!

Situation thirteen: Buying bananas at market.

You discover that you forgot wallet.

How do you ask the fruit seller lady?

I will politely tell grandma:

Grandma, I forgot wallet at home!

I bank transfer for grandma okay!

Situation fourteen: You ride bus.

You cannot find wallet with change.

How do you speak with the conductor uncle?

I will say: Uncle wait a moment please!

Let me find back wallet in bag!

Situation fifteen: Buying fresh coconut.

You forgot wallet at breakfast place.

What do you tell the coconut seller brother?

I will honestly tell him:

Brother, I forgot wallet at shop next door!

Let me go find back wallet then pay!

Situation sixteen: Eating Bun Cha.

You want to ask total money to bank transfer.

How do you speak to the shop owner lady?

I will very cheerfully tell auntie:

Auntie, let me pay for Bun Cha!

I ask to bank transfer via phone!

All sixteen answers were so smart!

These sentences are all very easy to remember right?

Right, very practical in life!

Now let's go to part five!

It's time for the lesson summary!

Today we learned many good things.

Now is the task for everyone.

Tomorrow's task is very simple.

When you go out to buy things.

Please practice saying this sentence out loud!

What is that sentence Nam?

Today I forgot wallet!

Can I bank transfer please?

Stand in front of mirror and say three times!

Remember to say clearly three times!

Saying many times will remember for a long time.

You can say when going to buy food.

Or when going to drink morning coffee.

Next time going to buy coffee on Hang Bai street.

I will not forget wallet at home anymore!

Thank you everyone for listening!

See you again next time!

Goodbye everyone!