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October 26, 2025 13 mins
Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Conquering the Stage: Linh's Journey to Confidence
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Vi: Trong không gian ấm áp của Freelancer's Home, Linh ngồi bên máy tính, từng ngón tay nhẹ nhàng lướt trên bàn phím.
En: In the warm space of Freelancer's Home, Linh sat by the computer, her fingers gently gliding over the keyboard.

Vi: Những chiếc lá mùa thu khẽ rơi qua khung cửa sổ, tạo nên khung cảnh bình yên bên cạnh hồ Hoàn Kiếm.
En: Autumn leaves softly fell outside the window, creating a peaceful scene beside Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

Vi: Linh chuẩn bị cho bài thuyết trình cuối kỳ.
En: Linh was preparing for her final presentation of the semester.

Vi: Bài này rất quan trọng vì nó sẽ ảnh hưởng đến đơn xin học bổng của cô.
En: This presentation was very important as it would affect her scholarship application.

Vi: Linh học rất chăm chỉ, nhưng cô luôn lo lắng khi nói trước đám đông.
En: Linh studied very hard, but she always felt anxious when speaking in front of an audience.

Vi: Quang, người bạn cũng là đồng đội của Linh, ngồi đối diện.
En: Quang, her friend and teammate, sat opposite her.

Vi: Quang nói: "Chúng ta có thể làm được!
En: Quang said, "We can do it!

Vi: Tớ sẽ giúp cậu.
En: I'll help you."

Vi: " Quang rất tự tin, nhưng thường không chú ý đến chi tiết nhỏ.
En: Quang was very confident, but he often didn't pay attention to the small details.

Vi: "Nhưng tớ sợ lắm," Linh thú nhận.
En: "But I'm so scared," Linh admitted.

Vi: "Tớ chỉ cần sự tự tin để vượt qua thôi.
En: "I just need the confidence to get through it."

Vi: "Quang mỉm cười.
En: Quang smiled.

Vi: "Chúng ta sẽ thực hành.
En: "We will practice.

Vi: Tớ sẽ lắng nghe cậu và góp ý.
En: I'll listen to you and give feedback.

Vi: Cậu chỉ cần nhớ, khi đứng trước lớp, hãy xem như chỉ có tớ và cậu thôi.
En: You just need to remember, when you're standing in front of the class, pretend it's just you and me."

Vi: "Trong những ngày tiếp theo, Linh và Quang gặp nhau tại Freelancer's Home.
En: In the following days, Linh and Quang met at Freelancer's Home.

Vi: Quang giúp Linh thực hành thuyết trình.
En: Quang helped Linh practice her presentation.

Vi: Mỗi khi Linh ngập ngừng, Quang nháy mắt, cổ vũ bằng cái mỉm cười đầy động viên.
En: Whenever Linh hesitated, Quang would wink, encouraging her with a supportive smile.

Vi: Ngày thuyết trình cuối cùng cũng đến.
En: The day of the presentation finally arrived.

Vi: Linh đứng trước lớp học.
En: Linh stood in front of the class.

Vi: Trái tim cô đập nhanh, mồ hôi rịn trên trán.
En: Her heart was racing, and sweat was forming on her forehead.

Vi: Khi cô bắt đầu nói, một số từ ngữ như nghẹn lại.
En: As she began to speak, some words seemed to get stuck.

Vi: Từ hàng ghế khán giả, Quang giơ ngón cái lên, ra hiệu động viên.
En: From the back row of the audience, Quang gave her a thumbs-up, signaling encouragement.

Vi: Linh nhìn thấy và cảm thấy an lòng hơn.
En: Linh saw this and felt more at ease.

Vi: Cô hít một hơi sâu, quyết tâm tiếp tục.
En: She took a deep breath, determined to continue.

Vi: Bài thuyết trình của Linh diễn ra suôn sẻ.
En: Linh's presentation went smoothly.

Vi: Cô hoàn thành mọi thứ một cách trôi chảy.
En: She completed everything fluently.

Vi: Khi kết thúc, lớp học vỗ tay khen ngợi.
En: When she finished, the class applauded her performance.

Vi: Thầy giáo cười và khen ngợi cô trước mặt cả lớp.
En: The teacher smiled and praised her in front of everyone.

Vi: Linh nhận ra rằng sự tự tin không chỉ đến từ bên trong mà còn từ sự hỗ trợ của người khác.
En: Linh realized that confidence doesn't just come from within but also from the support of others.

Vi: Cô cảm thấy trưởng thành hơn và tự hào về bản thân.
En: She felt more mature and proud of herself.

Vi: Buổi chiều mùa thu ấy, tại Freelancer's Home, Linh không chỉ hoàn thành tốt bài thuyết trình, mà còn tìm thấy sức mạnh trong sự đồng hành của Quang.
En: On that autumn afternoon, at Freelancer's Home, Linh not only completed her presentation well but also found strength in Quang's companionship.

Vi: Cô biết rằng, dù có khó khăn thế nào, chỉ cần có bạn bè bên cạnh, mọi thứ sẽ tốt đẹp hơn.
En: She knew that no matter how difficult things might be, having friends by her side would m
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fluid fluent Dorg.

Speaker 2 (00:09):
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Vietnamese with the aim of helping you to improve your
listening comprehension.

Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll explore how Lynn conquers her stage
fright with the unwavering support of a friend, transforming anxiety
into a moment of triumph.

Speaker 2 (00:33):
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Speaker 1 (01:42):
Domcom jangam Aco Free lens Us, the home, Lingo bin
Matang yang yang luk ten, Bangsin, yinjik Lamu, Kuku sol
tunlen kum tin ingenho Han kim lin jungbi ja by
Ticenuiki my nature, Quang daminashet and Hung Dan Dan Singh,

(02:04):
bong Goo Goo, lind Hokka kamji Kola lam Ki Nai
took them down, Quang Nubang kum La dam Dokulin modu
ying guang Nai, the juntagot tail and the third say
you go Quanja thirteen Yintun kom Chunya in the Shalam

(02:29):
Elling Tunian thirty, Kikim shooting, David Quato Guang Mimki Junta
set ten, the Lange, the Vagati do ji Kyo kid
didn't took lub has new Jiko, the faggot ut detail,

(02:50):
Lindva Guanggao Thai filancer Sha Home, Whang you blinded Tan
kitten Moiki Guangye mak go fu bang time in kodad
wing nay Tittainuku Kunden Linden took the pup the didim
go the moho ding ding dang he go back, don'tnight

(03:14):
move short then like to hange ken Yeah kuangyang Kailan
jahil don wing Linen Taifa kampe and long hun go
hit mop her show victim tippoo by treating gou lin
jing jas rooms there go hand and Michel mop that

(03:35):
jo jai he get to the pop for take can
tay yr girl if I can go to mc calla
linyanja juang shutting competent to benum my Kantoshu hotel Kunka
go dam tai tan hung with the hallway bantam, would

(03:56):
you moved away by fillansers home lindenkmji Han tan dog
bay titin Magon timte Shukman dom Shu, dom Han gook
wang go big dang yog ca can te now tikan
go bang babe binan ma tu se.

Speaker 3 (04:13):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (04:17):
Don't come yang um abku feelinss to home ling Oi
bin matin the nong tinging ying yang luke jen bang Tin.

Speaker 3 (04:28):
In the warm space of a home, Ling sat by
the computer, her fingers gently gliding over the keyboard.

Speaker 1 (04:34):
Yin Jik lamb Muto ke Ju Gua Kum Gushol down
n Kum tan bin ing bin can ho Han Kim.

Speaker 3 (04:43):
Autumn leaves softly fell outside the window, creating a peaceful scene.
Beside Buam Kim lake.

Speaker 1 (04:49):
Lin Jung Biya Bye Titting Guikiling.

Speaker 3 (04:54):
Was preparing for her final presentation of the semester my.

Speaker 1 (04:57):
Name Ju Guangdong vinas He and Yung dn Don Singh
Bom Google.

Speaker 3 (05:04):
This presentation was very important as it would affect her
scholarship application.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
Ln Hudu Yam Yi Ying Goo lu La Lang Ki
nai Do Dam dom.

Speaker 3 (05:16):
Ling studied very hard, but she always felt anxious when
speaking in front of an audience.

Speaker 1 (05:21):
Guang lu Bang Kum La Dong No gu Ling Mui
lu ying.

Speaker 3 (05:28):
Kwang, her friend and teammate, sat opposite her.

Speaker 1 (05:31):
Guang Nai He Jun tak O hey lamb.

Speaker 3 (05:34):
Dou Guam said, we can do it, h you go,
I'll help you.

Speaker 1 (05:42):
Guang Du Duding ying Kun Kum Kui Din Yiya.

Speaker 3 (05:48):
Guam was very confident, but he often didn't pay attention
to the small details.

Speaker 1 (05:53):
Yindu sha lam eh lin pun Yan.

Speaker 3 (05:58):
But I'm so scared, Ling admitted the ji.

Speaker 1 (06:00):
Kun shutuding de vu quati.

Speaker 3 (06:05):
I just need the confidence to get through it.

Speaker 1 (06:07):
Guang min Gui Guam smiled, Junda said too can we
will practice do sa lange go vag up E. I'll
listen to you and give feedback. Go ji gung yu
ki dun duglap hey samyu jikt the vag go POI.

Speaker 3 (06:30):
You just need to remember when you're standing in front
of the class, pretend it's just you and me.

Speaker 1 (06:35):
Dom Yinghey deep tail lin Va guangap Yao Thai feelings
shahum In.

Speaker 3 (06:43):
The following days, Ling and guangma et.

Speaker 1 (06:45):
Ron guangy blink han Pidin.

Speaker 3 (06:50):
Guam helped Ling practice her presentation.

Speaker 1 (06:52):
Moi kiln ub nun gwang ye mac go vu bang
kai mim good day don vi.

Speaker 3 (07:00):
Whenever Ling hesitated, Guam would wink, encouraging her with a
supportive smile.

Speaker 1 (07:06):
Nay pi did gi kum gum Den.

Speaker 3 (07:09):
The day of the presentation finally arrived, Lin ding do
l how Ling stood in front of the class, daiding.

Speaker 1 (07:18):
Go dap yen Moho ding Ding dang.

Speaker 3 (07:23):
Her heart was racing and sweat was forming on her forehead.

Speaker 1 (07:26):
Hik bud no nai mo sho do no ying lay.

Speaker 3 (07:32):
As she began to speak, some words seemed to get stuck.

Speaker 1 (07:36):
O hang ye heng ya Guang yungung Kai lin jah
long VII.

Speaker 3 (07:43):
From the back row of the audience, Kwang gave her
a thumbs up, signaling encouragement.

Speaker 1 (07:48):
Lingin Pei vat d'am pay aang Lunghu.

Speaker 3 (07:53):
Ling saw this and felt more at ease.

Speaker 1 (07:55):
Go hit mo ho sho get them dip.

Speaker 3 (08:00):
She took a deep breath, determined to continue.

Speaker 1 (08:02):
My Ti din ling ying Jaune.

Speaker 3 (08:07):
Linga's presentation went smoothly.

Speaker 1 (08:09):
Go hang pen makum do ye.

Speaker 3 (08:14):
She completed everything fluently.

Speaker 1 (08:16):
He getto look helpful. They came.

Speaker 3 (08:21):
When she finished, the class applauded her performance.

Speaker 1 (08:24):
Hey Yeo goo va king god Magella.

Speaker 3 (08:29):
The teacher smiled and praised her in front of everyone.

Speaker 1 (08:32):
Ling Yung ja jang shud ding kom kiding dubin jum
macgong dozo Hotel.

Speaker 3 (08:41):
Ling realized that confidence doesn't just come from within, but
also from the support of others.

Speaker 1 (08:46):
Go dam Pei dun pen hung vad halve bang kun.

Speaker 3 (08:52):
She felt more mature and proud of herself.

Speaker 1 (08:55):
Wu Yu mudue thy feelings shommqi han ten by Pichin
makon Tinpehu Maan dom Shu dom hanwang.

Speaker 3 (09:08):
On that autumn afternoon, at Ling not only completed her
presentation well, but also found strength in guames, companionship.

Speaker 1 (09:16):
Gub gang you go call kang peign now tikan go
bang babein my pouch.

Speaker 3 (09:26):
She knew that, no matter how difficult things might be,
having friends by her side would make everything better. Today's
vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Vietnamese, then in English.

Speaker 1 (09:53):
Yan yang yin yang ying yang.

Speaker 3 (09:57):
Gently, luk luk hmm, gliding, n n min in peaceful.

Speaker 1 (10:06):
My pa didn't, my pa didn't my treatin'.

Speaker 3 (10:11):
Presentation, help mom, help mom, help bom scholarship La lang
la lang la lang anxious them, don't them, don't them,
don't audience booing thoo thing the thing, confident, no ving,

(10:34):
no ving, no ving, supportive, yah man yay man, nay
man wins, no ving, no ving, no ving, encouragement day
dou day do day smoothly vote they vote, they vote,

(10:55):
they applauded hen the hen the hang praised low han
now hand no hand, companionship with them, with them week
them determined, the thing, the thing, the thing confident dun

(11:18):
pan dun pan, doom han mature no nun no nun
no noon hesitated yen yen yen racing, then dang dang forehead.

Speaker 1 (11:37):
Non gay yeolen non gay yeolen, non gay yolen.

Speaker 3 (11:42):
Combs up no han lo han no han, companionship, Shukman, shukman,
shook man, strength, Gui guidi guigi final.

Speaker 1 (11:58):
Loom sing dung sing nung sing application nom noi no
noi no noi, teammate du e yu e yu e
pay attention lip yen nep yun nep yen racing week
them week them, weak them determined.

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