Beating stress

Do you know you can apply "STRESS" theory to reduce stress?

I want to talk about beating stress today. You know life here in London is very stressful and I think topic's today is very useful for everyone because we can do something about it. Probably you have some changes in your life, maybe a big change or small change but instead of being afraid. I think you should have some positive and your attitude and think of change as a normal parts in the life.
Do you know maybe in London, the families are crowded into a small housing space, sometimes you would argue with your family, and I think try to resolve the disagreement with people is very important because you can build a strong relationship and keep commitment you have made. Sometimes, you are feeling alone and make some comfort, I think you can ask with the people you trust for help. That is important because if you have a bunch of friends, they could listen to you, you can release some stress through talking to them.

Actually, I find a funny things to help you could reduce some stress, by this words S.T.R.E.S.S, that's stress. How about, The word 'S', you can have  the SCHEDULING, yes, for example, you don't have a schedule too many things in the day, if you feel you are too busy, you can cut out one or two activities.
The next word "T" is TREAT YOUR BODY WELL, and experts says that do exercise can reduce stress and also if you eat healthy food, your brain and your body get the nourishment they need.
How about "R" is very important, its says relax, you can do some activities you enjoy or that relax you, you could read a good book or learn to new hobby, or spend time to visit a spa, shopping and that could make a good difference. And for me, I like play piano when I fell some stress and sometimes I watch some movies that make me laugh a lot
The word "E" is EXPECTATION I mean you can do your best and don't to do perfect and don't expect others to be too...because that will be release and reduce lots of stress for you and for the people around you
how about  the next " S" word is, stands SLEEP, I really really love to sleep so much to be honest, because sleep...if you get a good night's sleep, then it will keep your mind and your body in shape. And expert says if you sleep more than 7 hours, you will actually get tired, so don't sleep too much in the day, just sleep it when you feel enough.
And the last word "S" is SMILE , I always do this action, if you smile and have confident, you thoughts and your attitude influence the way you see things. If you are a negative person, you can actually learn to think in a more positive ways because that will make you feel comfortable when you are copying with stress.
Finally, I think we should take action and apply these tips in our life, so everyone can beat stress.

Different ways of expressing I DON'T LIKE

Imagine someone does something you do not like. Saying I don't like it or I don't like this can sound a little bit childish. So here are a couple of ways to say "I don't like it" more naturally.

1. I dislike it
   This is a formal way of saying "I don't like it". It is very direct and could cause offense to some people.
   Example:
   - Greta dislikes the taste of pistachio ice scream.
   - I dislike the way he talks to me.
2. I'm not into it
   Saying you are not into something is an informal way of saying that you do not find it interesting.
   Example:
   - James is not into football, he likes rugby.
   - I'm not into eating much bread with ham.
3. I'm not fond of it
   "To be fond of" means having a liking for or love of something or someone. So, not to be fond of something means you don't like it very much. It is also quite informal.
   Example:
   - Since Ben had the accident, he's not very fond of going skiing.
   - I'm not fond of combining purple with organe.
4. I'm not crazy about it
   This sentence is similar to the one above, "to not be fond of something"
   Example:
   - I don't think Tanya is crazy about working extra hours.
   - Pauline, I'm not crazy about this cake, it tastes strange.
5. I don't appreciate that
   This way of expressing dislike is great for professional and serious conversations, as well as for making polite requests. “To appreciate” means to be grateful for something, so what we are saying is “I am not grateful for this situation”. See? A lot more polite.
   Example:
   - I don't appreciate being shouted at in public.
   - Helen did not appreciate her gift, she thought it was inappropriate.
6. It doesn't tickle my fancy
   This is an idiom and it means to amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone’s imagination in a good way. So when we say something did not tickle our fancy, it means we did not find it appealing, funny or interesting.
   Example:
   - That comedian's sense of humour doesn't tickle their fancy.
   - I love that Halloween party concept but the idea of having blood everywhere doesn't tickle my fancy, it's a bit gross.
7. I'm disinterested in that
   We use this sentence if something simply does not interest us.
   Example:
   - My friends are all disinterested in politics.
   - Her boss is disinterested in her ideas.
8. That's not for me
   A neutral way of explaining that something does not appeal to you, that you are not interested.
   Example:
   - Everyone loves the series Lost but it's not for me.
   - The new fashion trend of high-wasted skirts is not for me.
9. I'm not a big fan of it
   To say "I'm not a big fan" is an idiomatic expression and it means we do not like something very much.
   Example:
   - I'm not a big fan of Apple.
   - Don't ask her to go to the Japanese restaurant! She's not a fan of sushi.
10. I'll pass
    This is a quick way of saying we are not interested in a suggestion.
    Example:
    - Do you want to come the pub? Nah, thanks, I'll pass.
    - Who wants to participate in this project? I have too much work right now, I'll pass.

References

http://oxfordenglishglobal.com/saying-i-dont-like-it-in-10-ways/
https://blog.abaenglish.com/10-ways-to-say-you-dont-like-something/

Alternative ways to express I LIKE IT

There are a few alternative ways to replace the sentence I LIKE IT. Below are some that are being used commonly in daily conversations. You are about to learn new ways of expressing when you want to say "I like something...". You should learn them by heart so that they could  be come up naturally in conversations.

1. I'm into it
   sử dụng khi bạn hứng thú với một hoạt động nào đó.
   Kelly is into yoga these days.
   Kelly rất hứng thú với yoga dạo gần đây.
2. I'm keen on it
   khi bạn hứng thú với cái gì đó và muốn học/hiểu thêm về nó.
   Little Mary is keen on learning French.
   Mary bé nhỏ muốn học tiếng Pháp.
3. I'm fond of it
   bạn đã thích điều gì đó từ rất lâu, hoặc có mối tình cảm đặc biệt với nó.
   William is very fond of his pet dog.
   William rất gắn bó với chú chó cưng của cậu ấy.
4. It appeals to me
   nghe có vẻ hay
   Settling in England appeals to me.
   Tôi thấy định cư ở Anh nghe có vẻ hay đấy.
5. It goes down well
   những người khác thích những gì bạn làm.
   The presentation went down well with the board of directors.
   Bài thuyết trình có vẻ đã chiếm được cảm tình của hội đồng giám đốc.
6. It's to my liking
   một cách trang trọng để nói "I like it."
   The tea is to my liking. It's perfect.
   Tôi rất thích trà. Nó thực sự hoàn hảo.
7. I'm partial to
   bạn rất thích cái gì đó, nó luôn là sở thích của bạn.
   Even though I'm on a diet; I'm partial to a piece of chocolate cake.
   Mặc dù tôi đang ăn kiêng, tôi không thể cưỡng lại được với bánh sô cô la.
8. I'm crazy/mad/passionate about
   bạn thực sự/ đặc biệt thích cái gì đó.
   Richard is crazy about Rock music.
   Richard mê đắm nhạc rock.
9. I'm attached to
   bạn thực sự gắn bó với điều gì và không muốn mất nó.
   I'm attached to my mobile phone. I always have it with me.
   Tôi rất gắn bó với điện thoại di động của mình. Lúc nào tôi cũng mang nó bên mình.
10. I'm addicted to
    say mê, nghiện - bạn rất thích cái gì đó và bạn không thể kiểm soát bản thân trước nó (thường được sử dụng với những thói quen xấu)
    John is addicted to smoking and can't break it.
    John nghiện hút thuốc và không thể thoát khỏi nó.
11. I've grown to like it
    bắt đầu thích cái gì đó (dù trước đó bạn không thích)
    I've grown to like eating cauliflower.
    Tôi bắt đầu thích ăn súp lơ.
12. I can't get enough of
    bạn rất thích cái gì đó, không bao giờ thấy đủ
    Peter can't get enough of his new I­pad.
    Peter không bao giờ cảm thấy đủ với cái Ipad mới của anh ấy.
13. I've got a soft spot for
    bạn thích ai đó hơn những người khác
    My father has got a soft spot for my younger sister.
    Bố tôi luôn có chút mềm lòng với em gái của tôi.
14. I fancy him/her
    bạn nghĩ ai đó rất đẹp trai/xinh đẹp.
    Rachael fancies Brad Pitt. She finds him extremely good looking.
    Rachael say mê Brad Pitt. Cô ấy thấy anh ấy cực kỳ bảnh trai.

Changing your decision

At times it happens you have to change your decision. English phrases which would come handy on in your English speaking/conversation when you want to change your decision.

Đôi khi có điều gì đó xảy ra làm bạn phải thay đổi quyết định, dự định của mình. Những cụm từ này sẽ giúp các bạn trong giao tiếp khi bạn muốn thay đổi quyết định, ý định của mình.

• I changed my mind: changed my decision/opinion
  Ex: I was going to buy a new car but then I changed my mind and decided to buy a bike instead
•  I've had a change of heart: change decision, felling toward some positive
  Ex: We were told that we had to work on Christmas Eve, but then our boss had a change of heart and gave us that day off.
• Hang on/ Wait a minute/second: thinking and changing a decision
  Ex: Hang on a minute. I don't want a pizza. I'll order some paste today.
• On second thought: after thinking about the decision
  Ex: On second thought, let's go to park instead of the mall.
• After further consideration (formal): put in a lot of thought
  Ex: We appreciate your efforts, but after further consideration, we had decided to stop the project work.
• He/she convinced me/ persuaded me: someone influence your decision
  Ex: I wanted to travel to Malaysia but Tom convinced me Australia would be a better place to visit.
• I'm not sure what I was thinking: decision was not logical
  Ex: I don't have money to travel aboard, I don't what I was thinking when I agree to join you a vacation. 
• I did a 180: changed you decision, felling
  Ex: I used to think a swimmer are show off but after my accident in the pool, I did a 180.

Don't change your mind just because people are offended; change your mind if you're wrong.
Đừng thay đổi quyết định của bạn chỉ vì người khác bị xúc phạm; hãy thay đổi quyết định của bạn khi nào bạn sai.

Way to describe Taste in English

When was the last time you had a really nice piece of chocolate cake or a fresh piece of fruit? Did you know how to describe the taste in English? What can you say when something tastes great?

If it tastes good

• This tastes good!
• The food was delicious.
• The food is so delicious.
• Amazing
• Appealing
• Appetizing
• Delectable
• Delicious
• Delightful
• Divine
• Enjoyable
• Enticing
• Excellent
• Yummy
• Wonderful
• Terrific

If it tastes bad

• That's disgusting
• Ew, I don't like that.
• This is ok but I've had better.
• I'm not crazy about that.

Way saying "I'm done eating"

• I'm full
• I'm stuffed
• Thank you but I could't eat another bite. It was all so good.
• I could't eat another bite I am so full/ stuffed
• Everything was so delicious I am completely full.
• I have had more than enough already, I just can't eat any more.

How to describe the flavor

• The fruit is so good. It's perfect. (Fruit is at the perfect stage for eating (juicy, flavorful) we can say that it is "ripe.")
• It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty. (We can say this about any kind of dessert that brings out both the sweet and the salty flavor.)
• It's so fresh. ( When something is "fresh" it is in good shape to eat. It is ripe. It is not too old or "spoiled".)
• The flavors are rich. ( When we say that the flavors are "rich" we mean that they are intense. Fudge is rich. Cheesecake is also rich.)
• This is kind of bitter. ( Coffee can be bitter. Bitter is the opposite of sweet.)
• This doesn't have much taste. It's bland. ( Things that are "bland" have no flavor. Sometimes a slice of bread can be bland.)
• It's really sweet and sugary. ( Most desserts are sweet and sugary.)
• It's hot (spicy). ( When a kind of food has a lot of spice we can say that it is "hot" or "spicy." Indian food or Mexican food can be very "hot.")
• This taste very sour. ( A lemon tastes sour. You can use this expression when you eat anything with a sour flavor like lemon or vinegar.)

Way to ask someone to wait

Are you patient when someone ask you to wait for something?
Here are some expression to use to ask someone to wait:

• hold on: telling someone to stop or wait
• just wait until/till: saying that someone should be patient for a moment
• hang on/ hold on a minute: asking someone to  wait for a short period a time, especially someone who you are talking to on the telephone.
• wait a minute/second: telling someone to stop or wait for you
• just a minute/second/moment: asking someone to wait for a short time
• let me see/think: saying that you need a moment to think about something
• bear with me/us: a polite way of asking someone to be patient while you do or finish something
• something will have to wait: saying that there is no time to do something now and it will have to be done later.
• all in good time: telling someone to wait for something and not try to make you hurry
• not so fast: telling someone to wait and not be to quick to do something or believe something   

How to express one's gratitude

Một số cách thể hiện lời cảm ơn:

• Thank you.
• Thanks.
  (Cách nói thân mật).
• Cheers.
  (Cách nói thân mật).
• Thank you very much.
  Cám ơn bạn rất nhiều - (Cách nói trang trọng hơn).
• I really appreciate it.
  Tôi thực sự rất trân trọng nó.
• You’ve made my day. (Cấu trúc to make one’s day có nghĩa là làm cho ai đó thực sự hạnh phúc, sung sướng)
• How thoughtful. (Bạn thật chu đáo)
• You shouldn’t have. (Bạn không cần làm vậy đâu – Cách nói khiêm tốn)
• That’s so kind of you. (Bạn thật tốt với tôi)
• I am most grateful. (Tôi thực sự rất biết ơn vì điều này)
• We would like to express our gratitude. (Chúng tôi muốn bày tỏ sự biết ơn tới.)
• Thank you, without your support,  I wouldn’t have been able to + Verb
  (Nếu không có sự giúp đỡ của bạn, tôi không thể...)
• Thank you, I really enjoyed the gift (một sự kiện hay một đồ vật…)!
  Cảm ơn, tớ thật sự rất thích món quà.
• I’m grateful for having you as a friend! (+ V-ing)
• There are no words to show my appreciation!
  Không một lời nói nào có thể diễn tả hết lòng biết ơn của tôi.
• How can I ever/ever possibly thank you?
  Làm cách nào mà tôi có thểcảm ơn bạn cho hết được.