Olympic Alpine Skiing

Level 4the 2026 Winter Olympics1:36

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

precision/pɹəˈsəʒən/B2
tính chính xác
In this lesson: exactness, great accuracy
S
sharp turn
a sudden, quick turn
slope/sloʊp/B1
độ dốc
In this lesson: a steep hill
navigate/ˈnævɪɡeɪt/B2
điều hướng
In this lesson: find and follow a path
gate/ɡeɪt/A1
cổng
In this lesson: a pair of poles that skiers must pass between in a race
discipline/ˈdɪsəplɪn/B2
kỷ luật
In this lesson: a specific type or event within a sport
technical/ˈtɛknɪkəl/B2
mang tính chuyên môn, kỹ thuật
In this lesson: focused on skill
tight/taɪt/A2
chặt, khít
In this lesson: close together with little space between
Z
zigzag/ˈzɪɡzæɡ/A2
hình đường chữ chi
In this lesson: move quickly left and right in sharp turns
R
reflexes
quick physical reactions without thinking
blend/blend/B2
lẫn lộn nhau
In this lesson: combine
precise/prɪˈsaɪs/B1
chính xác
In this lesson: exact, accurate
A
adrenaline/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/B2
hooc-môn tuyến thượng thận
In this lesson: a hormone that increases excitement in dangerous or exciting situations
carve/kɑːrv/B2
khắc
In this lesson: make smooth, controlled turns on skis (cut)
R
razor-sharp
very sharp
run/rʌn/A1
chạy
In this lesson: one complete race from start to finish down the course
F
flawless/ˈflɔləs/B2
hoàn hảo, không tì vết
In this lesson: perfect, no mistakes
slip/slɪp/B1
trượt
In this lesson: a small mistake, a loss of balance
E
empty-handed
without winning, receiving nothing

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