Đọc hiểu tiếng Anh (Reading Practice)
The Psychology Behind Why We Procrastinate
Psychologists now understand procrastination as an emotional regulation problem rather than a failure of willpower or time management.
Cities Turn to Vertical Farming to Feed Growing Populations
As urban populations swell, cities are experimenting with vertical, climate-controlled farms to secure fresh food closer to home.
A Day at the Zoo
A simple A1 story about a family trip to the zoo, practicing Present Simple and prepositions of place.
Vietnamese Culture: Traditions That Last Forever
A B1-level reading passage about Vietnamese traditions such as Tet, ancestor worship, ao dai, and hospitality.
Why I Gave Up Fast Food for a Month
A personal essay about quitting fast food after a health scare, combined with B2 practice on third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
A Weekend Trip to Hội An
A personal essay about an unforgettable weekend in the ancient town of Hội An, combined with B2 practice on third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
Why I Started Volunteering at an Animal Shelter
A personal essay about how volunteering at an animal shelter changed the writer's perspective, combined with B1 practice on present perfect, past perfect, and relative clauses.
The Day I Got Lost in the City
A personal story about getting lost in Hanoi and the kindness of a stranger, combined with B1 practice on present perfect, past perfect, and relative clauses.
How Vietnamese People Celebrate Tết
An overview of Vietnamese Tết traditions, combined with B1 practice on present perfect, relative clauses, and first conditional.
A Weekend Picnic with My Family
A story about a family picnic by a lake, for A2 learners practicing past simple, past continuous, and comparatives.
How I Learned to Ride a Bike
A personal story about learning to ride a bike with the help of a patient father, for A2 learners practicing past simple and comparatives.
A Trip to Ben Thanh Market
A past-tense narrative about a family shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, for A2 learners practicing past simple and comparatives.
What Is Bánh Chưng?
A simple description of bánh chưng, the traditional square rice cake Vietnamese families make for Tết, for A1 learners.
My Dog Mimi
A simple story about a girl's pet dog Mimi, for A1 learners practicing present simple and basic past tense.
What Is Bánh Mì?
A simple description of bánh mì, Vietnam's famous street food sandwich, for A1 learners practicing present simple and everyday vocabulary.
The Áo Dài That Taught Me What Tết Really Means
A personal essay about rediscovering family tradition through a handmade áo dài during Tết, combined with B2 practice on third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
A Weekend Trip to Hoi An: Vietnam's Ancient Town
A short story about a weekend in Hoi An, Vietnam's lantern-lit ancient town — B1 reading practice combined with past perfect, relative clauses, and first conditional structures.
My First Bowl of Pho in Hanoi
A short story about tasting pho in Hanoi for the first time — A2 reading practice with past continuous, comparatives, and modal verbs (should/can).
Tet: The Biggest Holiday in Vietnam
A simple English reading about Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, written for beginners (level A1).
The Weekend I Learned to Make Bánh Mì with My Grandmother
A personal essay about learning to bake bánh mì with my grandmother and discovering the value of patience and tradition, combined with B2 practice on third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
The Day Mai Cooked Dinner for Her Family
A heartwarming story about Mai's first time cooking dinner alone, combined with B1 practice on present perfect, past perfect, and first conditional.
Mai's Camping Trip
A simple story about Mai and her family's exciting weekend camping trip in the mountains, using comparative adjectives (colder, clearer, darker) and modal verbs (should, must, can, could).
A Fun Day at the Zoo
A simple, easy-to-read story about Mai's exciting Sunday visit to the zoo with her family, where she sees lions, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys.
The Bowl of Phở That Brought Me Back to My Roots
A personal essay about rediscovering family and identity through a simple bowl of Phở, practicing B2 grammar: third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
Why I Gave Up Social Media for a Month
A reflective essay on quitting social media for one month — what I learned about focus, real relationships, and mental health. B2 reading practice with third conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech.
How I Learned to Love Running
A personal story about starting a running habit — the struggles, the small victories, and the lessons learned. Great B1 reading practice with present perfect, relative clauses, and first conditionals.
A Weekend at Grandma's House
A heartwarming story about a weekend visit to Grandma's countryside home — great reading practice for A2 English learners!
A Sunny Day at the Beach
A short, easy story about a family's fun day at the beach. Perfect for beginners learning English!
The Little Cat and the Magic Garden
A sweet bedtime story about a little cat named Miu and her colorful magic garden. Perfect for kids learning English!
Lily and Her Happy Cat
Read a simple English story for beginners (A1 level) about Lily's lovely pet. Learn basic vocabulary and understand Present Simple and Past Simple tenses easily.
Ben's New School Day
Read an easy English story for beginners (A1 level) about Ben's new school day. Learn basic vocabulary and understand Present Simple and Past Simple tenses easily.
A Nice Sunday Kitchen
Read a new and easy English story for beginners (A1 level). Learn basic vocabulary about family, food, and weekends while practicing Present Simple and Past Simple tenses.
A Happy Day with Tom
Read this easy English story for beginners (A1 level). Learn basic vocabulary about daily life, parks, and feelings while practicing Present Simple and Past Simple tenses.
A Beautiful Day in the Park
Learn English with a simple A1-level story! Read about Tom's beautiful day in the park, learn basic vocabulary, and understand present and past tenses easily.
A Big Adventure for Toby the Puppy
Toby is a small brown puppy. He lives in a big white house with a beautiful garden. Today is Saturday. Toby is very excited because he wants to find a new friend.
Leo’s New Umbrella
Once upon a time, the sun was very hot in the big forest. Leo the elephant walked slowly because he was very warm. He saw his friend, the tiny white cat, sitting under a big leaf.
The Kind Elephant and the Lost Cat
Leo was a very big elephant. He lived in a green forest with many trees and flowers. Leo was strong, but he was also very kind. He liked to help all the small animals in the forest.
The Brave Little Bird
High in a big green tree, there lived a family of birds. One was a very small bird named Pip. Pip was a happy bird, but he had a problem. He was afraid to fly.
The Secret of the Mountain
Old Peter lived at the foot of a very high mountain. Every day, he walked a little way up the mountain and carried back a small stone. He put the stones in his garden.
The Boy and the Big Blue Sea
Noah lived in a small house near the sea. Every day, he sat on the sand and watched the waves. He loved the water, but he was afraid of it. The sea was so big, and Noah felt very small.
The Bread of Friendship
Lucas lived in a small, quiet street. He was a baker. Every morning, at four o'clock, he started to make bread. The smell of fresh bread went out of his shop and into the air.
The Journey Beyond the Shop
Tom lives in a small, quiet town with many green trees. Every morning, he wakes up when the sun is still low in the sky. He eats a simple breakfast and walks to a big food shop in the center of town.
The Old Man and the Little Tree
Ben was a very old man. He lived in a quiet house with a small garden. Every morning, Ben sat on his porch and watched the street. He did not talk to many people. His best friend was a little bird that came to eat seeds every day.
The Girl Who Loved to Paint
Mia lived in a small town. She was a quiet girl, but she had a big dream. She loved to paint. Every day, after school, she went to the park with her brushes and colors. She painted the trees, the birds, and the happy children.
The Garden of Dreams
Leo was a young boy who lived in a dusty, grey city. There were many tall buildings but no trees. Most people in the city were always tired and bored. They forgot what a flower looked like.
The Umbrella and the Rain
Anna worked in a large office in the city. Every day, she followed the same route. She walked to the train station, rode the train for thirty minutes, and then walked to her desk.
The Secret of the Old Clock
Oliver was a young man who lived in a very fast world. He always had his phone in his hand. He ate quickly, walked quickly, and talked quickly. He thought that being busy was the same as being happy.
The Smart Dog
One day, a man goes into a movie theater. He is not alone. He has a big dog with him. The man buys two tickets: one for himself and one for his dog.
The Journey of Life
Life is a long journey with many different paths. Every day, we experience new things and learn important lessons.