
Hello everyone!

Welcome everyone, to the Vietnamese Podcast!

I am Nam.

And I am Mai.

Very glad, to meet you all again today.

Today, we have a topic, very familiar.

That is the story of the phone, used every day.

Nam, do you often use your phone?

I use my phone a lot, from morning to night.

Me too, using it to text, and listen to music all day.

But sometimes while using it, my phone battery is low, truly annoying!

Oh, the feeling then, is very uncomfortable right?

That is right, the screen suddenly turns dark.

I am always careful, much more than you.

Really? How are you careful?

When battery has thirty percent, I already charge it.

As for me, I wait until only one percent!

Haha, you are too lazy to charge battery!

Sometimes I am busy working, so I forget.

Therefore, today we have this lesson.

Let us go over, the new phrases together.

Today, we will learn, six very familiar phrases.

The first phrase is: my phone battery is low.

The second phrase is: to charge battery.

The third phrase is: power bank.

The fourth phrase is: lend it to me.

The fifth phrase is: power off.

The sixth phrase is: power on.

These six phrases, will help you a lot.

That is right, you can use them, every day.

Now, I will tell a funny story, about yesterday.

Sure, I am very curious, wanting to hear your story!

Let us listen to the story, starting right now!

Yesterday afternoon, I walked to the cafe, in the Old Quarter.

Oh, Hanoi autumn, strolling in Old Quarter is so nice!

The shop was very pretty, with many plants, and wooden tables.

Cool weather like that, sitting in a cafe is the best.

That is right, I wanted to buy a milk coffee, and a banh mi.

The iced milk coffee there, is both fragrant and rich right?

Very delicious! I stood in line, at the checkout counter.

The shop was crowded, you must have had to wait a bit?

There were about four people in front, so I listened to music, and read news.

I knew it! Using mobile data continuously, drains lots of battery!

True, and I did not pay attention, to the battery level of device.

Then when your turn came, to order what happened?

I stepped up to the counter, the staff said, the total is forty thousand dong.

Surely you took your phone out, to scan code and pay as usual?

That is right, I took my phone out, to scan code and pay.

So in your wallet, you did not bring any cash?

I did bring a wallet, but in the wallet, there was no cash.

Nowadays many people, are only used to paying, by phone.

But just as I opened the app, the screen suddenly flickered off.

Oh my, do not tell me that, your phone battery died!

The screen showed battery low, only one percent, then dark.

Oh no! Right when needing to pay, phone battery ran out!

Screen completely black, device powered off completely.

The feeling then was so awkward, everyone behind was waiting!

I felt very embarrassed, luckily the staff smiled, telling me to stay calm.

The cashier staff, was truly sweet and thoughtful!

True, but while I did not know what to do, friend Huy walked in.

Huy is a close friend from college, of yours right?

That is right, Huy saw me, patted my shoulder asking what Nam is doing here.

You immediately told Huy, the story of your phone powering off?

I said my phone ran out of battery, cannot scan code.

So friend Huy stepped in, to help you right then right?

Friend Huy opened his backpack, and took out a power bank.

Oh, friend Huy prepares things, much more thoughtfully than you!

Huy's power bank was white, with plenty of battery left.

Huy told you to plug in and charge right away, right?

That is right, I plugged the charging cable, into device immediately.

Device completely out of battery, probably could not turn on right away?

True, I had to wait patiently, for a moment.

How long did you have to wait?

After five minutes of charging, I pressed button to power on device.

Wonderful! So the device powered on successfully.

The screen lit up, I opened app, and scanned code to pay very fast.

People around, were cheerful, and understanding with you.

Everyone smiled brightly, no one was bothered at all.

Remember to buy friend Huy, a coffee to thank him!

Of course, I bought Huy, a cup of milk coffee.

You two sat at the shop, chatting must have been so fun!

We sat drinking coffee, and chatted for over an hour.

Truly a story, both lucky, and memorable.

Since that day, I always remember, to charge battery fully.

The story just now, had many practical words.

That is right, those phrases, appear every day.

Next, let us explore, each phrase in detail.

Very ready, let us begin, learning six phrases now!

Now we, will come to the detailed explanation section.

Let us go, from the very first phrase.

The first phrase is: my phone battery is low.

Dien thoai het pin, means my phone battery is low.

This phrase means, phone no longer has battery to use.

When phone battery drops low, we use this phrase.

For example: My phone ran out of battery, cannot call.

Or you can say: Wait for me a bit, my phone battery is low.

This is a sentence, that Vietnamese people say very often.

That is right, when going outside, anyone can encounter it.

So when phone battery dies, what do we need to do?

We must charge battery, for the device!

That is, our second phrase.

The second phrase is: to charge battery.

Sac pin, means to charge the battery.

Charging battery is the action, of putting electricity into the phone.

That is right, so device has enough battery, to keep working.

For example: I must go charge battery, of phone now.

Or at cafe, you ask: Is there a place to charge battery here?

That question is very familiar, when you visit a cafe.

Staff will cheerfully, point out the nearest outlet for you.

If you are on the bus, or strolling in park what then?

At that time, we do not have an outlet, on the wall.

Therefore, we need an item, very convenient.

The third phrase is: power bank.

Cuc sac du phong, means power bank.

This is a portable battery, used to recharge when outside.

This item is compact, very handy to carry far.

For example: Did you bring along, a power bank?

Or: This power bank, holds a lot of battery.

Whenever traveling far, I always put a power bank, in my bag.

That is a habit, very good and safe.

If you forget to bring it, and want to ask to borrow what then?

At that time, we will use the fourth phrase.

The fourth phrase is: cho mình mượn.

Cho minh muon, means lend it to me.

This is a borrowing request, very polite in Vietnamese.

That is right, showing respect, towards other people.

For example: Can you lend me the charger, for a moment.

Or: Can you lend me the power bank, please?

This sentence, sounds very friendly when speaking.

You can use this sentence, with friends or colleagues.

Now, let us learn, about the states of the phone.

When phone runs out of battery, how will the device be?

The device will shut off, and no longer operate.

The fifth phrase is: power off.

Tat nguon, means to power off.

Powering off, is when the device shuts down completely.

The screen is dark, and buttons temporarily stop functioning.

For example: Phone battery died, so it auto powered off.

Or: I turn off my phone myself, before going to sleep.

Powering off helps machine rest, and preserves battery better.

After plugging in to charge, what do we do to use again?

We must turn machine on, to continue using!

The sixth phrase is: bật nguồn.

Bat nguon, means to power on.

Powering on, is pressing the button, to turn the machine on.

Completely opposite, to the action of powering off.

For example: Press and hold this button, to power on.

Or: I just finished charging, and powered it back on.

When you power on, the screen will light up right away.

So we have finished learning, six phrases very clearly.

All six phrases, are very easy to remember, and helpful right?

We have understood the phrases now.

That is right, anyone can remember and use them.

Next, let us practice, through short dialogue situations.

Very good idea, let us begin practicing now!

In this part, we will role-play, realistic situations.

First, is the situation at the cafe, Nam.

All right, I am customer, and you are shop staff.

Hello esteemed guest, what would you like to order?

Hello, give me a glass of golden lotus tea.

Yes, yours, comes to forty-five thousand dong.

Excuse me, phone battery died, can I plug in charge, in that corner?

Yes of course, in that corner there is an outlet, for guests to charge.

Thank you very much!

The situation just now, was very natural right everyone?

Now, let us move to the second situation.

Situation two, is two friends, strolling in the park.

Mai, can you take for me, a photo by flower bed?

Oh Nam, my phone, just powered off!

Why so? Did your device run out of battery?

Right, I took too many photos, so phone battery died.

Do not worry, in my bag, I brought this power bank along.

How lucky! Can you lend me, to charge battery a moment?

Here, plug cable in to charge, power bank is still full.

Thanks Nam a lot, you always prepare things very carefully.

After five minutes, you press button to power on, and can shoot again.

This dialogue, is also very close to daily life.

Mai, do you have tips, to help phone battery last longer?

Of course! I have a few ways, very simple and helpful.

Please share, with me and the listeners.

First way, is to turn down screen brightness, a bit.

True, a screen too bright, will use lots of battery.

Second way, is to turn off data when not using.

I also often close, background apps in device.

That is also a good way, to save battery.

Another thing, is not to charge battery, while playing games.

True, using while charging, makes machine hot very fast.

These little tips, are truly very helpful for everyone.

We have finished practicing, two realistic situations.

The tips and dialogues, are very easy to remember right Mai?

That is right! Now, comes the quick quiz, to see if you remember lesson!

Wonderful, I am already ready, to answer questions!

Welcome everyone, to the quick quiz section!

Today Mai gives six situations, to quiz me right?

Right! Listen carefully, and choose the correct answer.

I am very focused, and ready here!

Situation one: You walk on street, then screen goes dark. You want to say machine cannot be used, how do you say?

I will say right away: My phone battery is low!

Very accurate! My phone battery is low, is the right answer.

Thank you Mai, let us move to the second question.

Situation two: You sit in cafe, see outlet on wall. You want to ask to plug in charge phone, how do you ask?

I will politely ask: Can I plug in to charge, here?

Right! The question can I plug in to charge, is very polite and clear.

We use the word charge battery, very naturally in this situation.

Situation three: You go far with friends, want to ask if friend brought backup battery. Which Vietnamese sentence, will you ask your friend with?

I will ask my friend: Did you bring a power bank?

Spot on! The phrase power bank, is completely correct.

When traveling far, everyone should remember to bring, a power bank.

Situation four: You see that your friend, brought a charging cable. You want to borrow it for a moment, how do you speak to them?

I will smile and say: Lend me the charging cable, for a moment?

Very good! The phrase lend it to me, shows a very polite attitude.

Right, when borrowing things from others, we always need to be polite.

Situation five: Phone battery completely empty, and automatically shuts down. How do you tell the person opposite, about the state of the machine?

I will say: My phone has powered off!

Very accurate! The phrase power off, correctly describes machine completely off.

When machine powers off, the screen cannot light up.

Situation six: After five minutes of charging, pressing button makes screen light up. What do you cheerfully announce to your friends?

I will cheerfully exclaim: I managed to power on the device!

Very good! You answered correctly, all six questions in this part!

Today's situation questions, were truly very good and close to life.

You passed the questions, easily.

Let us move to the next part, Mai!

Next, let us look back, at the six phrases today!

Agreed, let us enter, the quick review section!

Now, let us look back, at the six phrases today.

Let us read together, each phrase one more time.

Phrase number one is: my phone battery is low.

Dien thoai het pin, means my phone battery is low.

Phrase number two is: to charge battery.

Sac pin, means to charge the battery.

Phrase number three is: power bank.

Cuc sac du phong, means power bank.

Phrase number four is: cho mình mượn.

Cho minh muon, means lend it to me.

Phrase number five is: power off.

Tat nguon, means to power off.

Phrase number six is: bật nguồn.

Bat nguon, means to power on.

These six phrases, are all tied to daily life.

Today's speaking challenge, for you, is very simple.

Please say out loud, the following Vietnamese sentence:

My phone battery is low, please lend me the charger!

Say this sentence three times, loudly and confidently everyone.

Practicing speaking daily, will help you, speak Vietnamese naturally.

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Goodbye, and wish you all, a very joyful day!