Getting to Work or School
Hey there! Coach Dan here, grabbing a fresh coffee and so happy you're joining me. Today, we're talking about getting to work or school—a part of our day where we often use super natural, punchy English phrases to describe our commute and morning routine!
Real-Life Chat: The Morning Commute
📍 Dan is chatting with his friend Sarah about her busy morning getting to the office.
Hey Sarah! You look a bit breathless—did you have a rough time getting in this morning?
Chào Sarah! Trông bạn hơi hụt hơi—sáng nay bạn đi làm có vất vả lắm không?
Oh, totally! I got stuck in gridlock for twenty minutes and barely made it on time.
Ôi, kinh khủng! Mình bị kẹt xe cứng ngắc mất 20 phút và suýt nữa là không kịp giờ.
That’s the worst. I usually try to head out a bit earlier to beat the rush.
Thế thì tệ thật. Mình thường cố gắng đi sớm hơn một chút để tránh giờ cao điểm.
Good call. I think I'll hit the road by 7:30 tomorrow to avoid the headache.
Ý hay đấy. Chắc mai mình sẽ khởi hành lúc 7:30 để tránh cái sự đau đầu này.
“I got stuck in gridlock on the highway for ages this morning.”
“Let's leave at 6 AM to beat the rush.”
“It's getting late, I think it's time to hit the road.”
“The train was delayed, but I barely made it to my meeting.”
Take a deep breath, lean in, and repeat each phrase out loud with me! Focus on the rhythm—don't worry about being perfect, just let the words flow naturally. You're doing great!
If you leave early to avoid heavy traffic, you are trying to...?
Speak: Answer Aloud
Answer each question out loud using complete sentences about your actual life.
What is your typical commute like? Do you walk, drive, or take public transit?
How do you feel when you get stuck in traffic? Does it ruin your mood?
What is one trick you use to make your morning travel easier?
Tell me about your morning routine today. Did you beat the rush or did you get stuck?