Unit 3: Talking About Learning and Projects

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In this unit, you will learn simple words to talk about your online courses, coding practice, and daily tech projects.

Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học các từ vựng đơn giản để chia sẻ về các khóa học trực tuyến, việc luyện code và các dự án công nghệ hàng ngày của mình.

Unit Goal

Can-do: I can describe learning and working on tech projects.

In this unit, you learn how to talk about:

  • Learning new skills
  • Studying and practicing
  • Coding and building projects
  • Questions, problems, and solutions
  • Things you like or prefer

Vocabulary

Learning Words

Word Simple Meaning Example
learn get new knowledge I learn English every day.
study read and learn carefully She studies programming.
practice do something again to improve We practice coding.
lesson a class or learning topic Today's lesson is about apps.
exercise a task for practice This exercise is easy.

Project Words

Word Simple Meaning Example
code write computer instructions I code a website.
build make something They build an app.
create make something new She creates a game.
project a piece of work Our project is a chatbot.
team a group of people working together The team meets every week.

Questions and Problems

Word Simple Meaning Example
question something you ask I have a question.
answer the reply to a question Thank you for the answer.
problem something wrong or difficult I have a problem with my code.
solution the answer to a problem This solution works well.

Project Scene

Exercise Context

Useful sentences:

  • I am learning programming.
  • We are building a project.
  • I have got a question.
  • Our team is creating an app.
  • I like this lesson.

Grammar 1: Present Continuous

Use

Use the present continuous for actions happening now.

Form:

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Subject Verb
I am learning
He / She is coding
We / They are building

Examples:

  • I am learning English.
  • She is coding a website.
  • They are building an app.

Worked Example 1

Situation: Anna is working on her project now.

Sentence: Anna is building a project.

We use is + building because the action is happening now.

Grammar 2: Have Got

Use

Use have got to talk about something you have.

Form:

  • I have got...
  • You have got...
  • He/She has got...

Examples:

  • I have got a question.
  • We have got a new project.
  • She has got a solution.

Worked Example 2

Situation: Tom wants to ask something.

Sentence: I have got a question.

The phrase means "I have a question."

Grammar 3: Like and Prefer

Use

Like = you think something is good.

Prefer = you like one thing more than another thing.

Examples:

  • I like this app.
  • I like coding.
  • I prefer team projects.
  • She prefers online lessons.

Worked Example 3

Question: Do you like coding alone or with a team?

Answer: I prefer working with a team.

"Prefer" shows the stronger choice.

Useful Model Sentences

  • I am learning programming.
  • I am studying a new lesson.
  • I am practicing every day.
  • I am coding a website.
  • We are building a project.
  • Our team is creating an app.
  • I have got a question.
  • I have got a problem.
  • I have got a solution.
  • I like this app.
  • I prefer team projects.

Quick Summary

  • learn, study, practice = learning activities
  • code, build, create = making technology projects
  • project, team = working together
  • question, answer, problem, solution = communication and problem solving
  • Present Continuous = actions happening now
  • Have got = possession
  • Like / Prefer = opinions and choices
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Present Continuous: Dùng để nói hành động đang diễn ra ở thời điểm hiện tại. Công thức: am/is/are + V-ing.

Have got: Dùng để nói sở hữu hoặc có cái gì đó. Ví dụ: "I have got a question" = "Tôi có một câu hỏi".

Like: Dùng khi thích một vật hoặc hoạt động.

Prefer: Dùng khi thích một lựa chọn hơn lựa chọn khác.

Từ vựng quan trọng:

  • learn = học
  • study = học tập, nghiên cứu
  • practice = luyện tập
  • code = viết mã
  • build = xây dựng, tạo ra
  • create = sáng tạo, tạo ra
  • project = dự án
  • team = nhóm
  • question = câu hỏi
  • answer = câu trả lời
  • problem = vấn đề
  • solution = giải pháp