Communication

Expressing nostalgia (Thể hiện nỗi nhớ):

• I miss + N/V-ing — Tôi nhớ... (Ex: I miss my childhood.)
• Those were the days! — Thời đó thật tuyệt!
• I feel nostalgic when... — Tôi cảm thấy hoài niệm khi...
• It brings back memories. — Nó gợi lại ký ức.
• I wish I could go back to... — Tôi ước tôi có thể quay lại...

Describing past events (Mô tả sự kiện trong quá khứ):

• I remember + V-ing — Tôi nhớ đã... (Ex: I remember visiting Ha Long Bay.)
• Back then, ... — Hồi đó, ...
• In those days, ... — Trong những ngày đó, ...
• When I was young, ... — Khi tôi còn nhỏ, ...

Situation 1: Talk about a happy memory from your childhood.

You: I remember spending summers at my grandparents' house. Those were the days!

Friend: I feel nostalgic when I think about my childhood too. Back then, everything seemed so simple.

Situation 2: Talk about a historical event you learned about.

You: When I was young, my grandfather told me stories about the war.

Friend: That must have been interesting. It's important to remember history.

Situation 3: Talk about something you miss from the past.

You: I miss writing letters by hand. Now everyone just sends emails.

Friend: I know what you mean. I wish we could go back to those simple times.

Listen to three people talking about their memories. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.

Answers: (1) primary, (2) grandfather, (3) Literature

Work in pairs. Ask and answer about your favourite memories.

• What is your favourite memory from the past?
• When and where did it happen?
• Who was with you?
• Why is it special to you?

Example:

My favourite memory is my family trip to Da Lat when I was ten. We were walking around Xuan Huong Lake and taking photos. My dad was telling us stories about the city. I felt so happy and close to my family. I miss those days.