In this episode, we follow Minh on his first driving lesson. It's a beautiful day, but Minh is filled with mixed emotions as he prepares to take the wheel. His instructor, giáo viên /ziəʊˈwiən/ (teacher), Mr. Nam, smiles warmly and reassures him as they begin this exciting journey.

As Minh sits in the driver's seat, he feels nervous yet eager, like stepping onto a sân khấu /sæŋ ˈkaʊtʃ/ (stage) for the first time. Mr. Nam patiently teaches him about the bảng điều khiển /baŋ diəʊˈkʰiən/ (dashboard) and how to brake, making the experience more comfortable for Minh. Despite the challenges he faces while maneuvering the car, he gradually gains confidence.

With each driving task, his anxiety begins to ebb, and the sense of accomplishment fills him with joy. By the end of the lesson, despite still feeling hồi hộp /hɔːi hɔ́p/ (nervous), Minh realizes his first lesson was a success, and he eagerly looks forward to the next one.

Listen carefully, and as you do, try to write down what you hear. This dictation exercise will help reinforce your learning!