中式英文 vs 道地英文 320 Chinglish fixes
左邊 ✗ 是華人最常講的直翻英文，下面 ✓ 是母語人士真正的說法。每一句都可以到 App 聽真人發音、跟讀。
茶水間別再尬聊！ Office Small Talk
- Boss: Morning! How are you doing today?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! Just grabbing some coffee, how about you?還不錯！剛好來倒杯咖啡，你呢？
- Boss: Got any big plans for the weekend?✗ I will sleep in home all day.✓ Nothing crazy, just catching up on some rest!沒什麼特別的，就只想好好補個眠！
- Coworker: How is that big presentation coming along?✗ My progress is so-so.✓ Moving along nicely! Almost ready for tomorrow.進展蠻順利的！明天差不多可以準備好了。
- Boss: You look super busy this morning!✗ Yes, I have many works.✓ Just juggling a few deadlines, but managing well!剛好在趕幾個死線，不過還應付得來！
- Coworker: Did you hear about that new office policy?✗ I have no idea about that.✓ I haven't seen it yet, fill me in!我還沒看到耶，快跟我分享一下！
- Boss: Thanks for sending that report over so early.✗ This is my duty to do it.✓ Happy to help! Let me know if you need changes.很樂意幫忙！有需要調整再跟我說。
- Coworker: Sorry to bother you, got a quick minute?✗ What is your problem?✓ Sure, what's up? How can I help?當然好，怎麼啦？有什麼我可以幫忙的？
- Boss: How was your vacation last week?✗ It was boring, I stayed at home.✓ It was so relaxing, exactly what I needed!超級放鬆，正是我需要的充電！
- Coworker: Can you believe this freezing weather outside today?✗ The weather is very cold and bad.✓ Tell me about it! I could barely walk outside.可不是嘛！我在外面差點冷到走不動。
- Boss: Did you get a chance to review that draft?✗ I forgot to see it.✓ It's on my radar, I'll review it shortly!我記在心上了，等下一有空就看！
- Coworker: This new software update is so confusing to use.✗ I am very agree with you.✓ I hear you! It took me forever this morning.我完全懂！我今天早上也搞了超級久。
- Boss: Are you coming to the team dinner tonight?✗ I cannot go, I am tired.✓ I'd love to, but I have a prior commitment!我很想去，但我今晚剛好有別的安排了！
- Coworker: Want to grab another coffee downstairs with us?✗ No, I don't want it.✓ I'm good for now, but thanks for asking!我現在先不用，但謝謝你找我！
- Boss: How do you feel about working with the new client?✗ He is very strange and hard.✓ They have high standards, but we're managing well!他們要求蠻高的，但我們應對得很順利！
- Coworker: Honestly, that meeting could have just been an email!✗ Yes, the manager wasted our time.✓ Right? Hopefully the next one is a bit shorter.對吧？希望下一次開會可以更精簡一點。
- Boss: You look like you need a quick coffee break!✗ My head is going to explode.✓ Definitely! Just refueling for the afternoon stretch.真的！剛好來補充電力，準備迎戰下午。
- Coworker: Do you know whose fault that printing error was?✗ It is not my business.✓ I'm not sure, but let's figure out a fix!我不太清楚，但我們趕快來想解決辦法吧！
- Boss: How are you finding the new open office layout?✗ It is so noisy here.✓ It's nice and lively, still getting used to it!蠻熱鬧有活力的，我還在習慣當中！
- Coworker: Did you hear? Sarah might get promoted next month!✗ Really? Tell me the gossip!✓ Oh really? She's worked so hard for it!真的嗎？她一直以來都非常努力！
- Boss: Let me know if you need any support on this.✗ OK, I will tell you.✓ Will do, really appreciate you checking in!沒問題，非常感謝你主動關心！
美國人每天必說 50 句 American Everyday Phrases
- ✗ I'm fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good. You?還不錯，你呢？
- ✗ How do you do?✓ Hey, how's it going?嘿，最近怎麼樣？
- ✗ What's your name? (too direct)✓ Sorry, I didn't catch your name.抱歉，我沒聽清楚你的名字。
- ✗ Nice to meet you. (when leaving)✓ It was nice meeting you.很高興認識你。（道別時）
- ✗ Goodbye!✓ Take care! See you around.保重，下次見！
- ✗ I'm so sorry, it's my fault! (tiny mistake)✓ My bad!我的錯！（小失誤時）
- ✗ What are you doing? (sounds suspicious)✓ What are you up to?你在忙什麼？
- ✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good, thanks.不用了，謝謝。
- ✗ Yes, I know! (strongly agree)✓ Tell me about it!可不是嘛！我完全懂！
- ✗ Really? Really?✓ No way!不會吧！
- ✗ I think so too.✓ Same here.我也是。
- ✗ I understand your feelings.✓ I hear you.我懂你的感受。
- ✗ It doesn't matter.✓ No worries.沒關係，別在意。
- ✗ I can't hear clearly.✓ Sorry, say that again?抱歉，可以再說一次嗎？
- ✗ Thank you very much!✓ Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.非常感謝，真的很感激。
- ✗ You're welcome.✓ Anytime!隨時都可以！
- ✗ Can you help me?✓ Could you do me a favor?可以幫我一個忙嗎？
- ✗ Please wait a moment.✓ Hang on a sec.等我一下。
- ✗ I want a coffee.✓ Can I get a coffee, please?可以給我一杯咖啡嗎？
- ✗ OK, no problem.✓ Sounds good!好啊，沒問題！
點餐別再說 I want！ Restaurant & Café
- Barista: Hi! What can I get for you?✗ I want a coffee.✓ Can I get an iced latte, please?麻煩給我一杯冰拿鐵，謝謝。
- Server: Hi there, welcome in! Have a seat.✗ Give me the menu.✓ Could we see the menu, please?可以給我們看一下菜單嗎？
- Friend: Our server looks really busy tonight.✗ Waiter!✓ Excuse me, whenever you get a chance!不好意思，等你有空的時候麻煩一下！
- Server: Have you been here before?✗ What is this?✓ What do you recommend here?你們這裡有什麼推薦的嗎？
- Server: Can I get you anything else?✗ I am full, stop.✓ I'm good for now, thank you!我這樣就可以了，謝謝你！
- Server: How was everything tonight?✗ I want to pay money.✓ Could we get the check, please?麻煩幫我們買單，謝謝！
- Server: Are you finished with this?✗ Pack this food.✓ Can I get a to-go box for this?可以給我一個外帶盒打包嗎？
- Barista: What size would you like?✗ I want small coffee.✓ Just a small drip coffee, please.麻煩給我一杯小杯美式黑咖啡就好。
- Barista: Anything else in that drink?✗ More ice, please.✓ Could I get extra ice in that?可以幫我加多一點冰塊嗎？
- Barista: Any sugar or syrup in that?✗ No sugar for me.✓ Unsweetened, please!請幫我做無糖的，謝謝！
- Barista: For here or to go?✗ I eat here.✓ For here, please.內用，謝謝。
- Barista: Will that be for here today?✗ I bring out.✓ To go, please.外帶，謝謝。
- Barista: Is regular milk okay?✗ Change cow milk.✓ Can I get oat milk instead?可以幫我換成燕麥奶嗎？
- Barista: How is your coffee?✗ This coffee is cold.✓ Could you warm this up for me?可以幫我加熱一下嗎？
- Host: Hi! How many in your party?✗ We have two people.✓ Table for two, please.兩位內用，謝謝。
- Server: Any allergies I should know about?✗ I don't eat onions.✓ No onions for me, please.我的餐點請不要加洋蔥，謝謝。
- Server: The salad comes with ranch dressing.✗ Put sauce on side.✓ Could I get the dressing on the side?醬料可以幫我分開放旁邊嗎？
- Server: How are we doing over here?✗ Give me more water.✓ Could I get a water refill?可以幫我續個水嗎？
- Server: Can I take your plate?✗ I am not finished.✓ I'm still working on this, thanks!我還在吃，謝謝你！
- Server: How is your steak?✗ The meat is not cooked.✓ Could you cook this a little longer?可以幫我再煮熟一點嗎？
聚會不冷場 秒接話 Social Icebreakers
- Man: How's your night going so far?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! Just enjoying the vibe, how about you?還不錯！正在享受這裡的氣氛，你呢？
- Man: I actually just adopted a puppy yesterday!✗ Really? I don't believe you.✓ No way! What kind of dog did you get?真的假的！你養了什麼品種的狗狗？
- Man: That traffic getting here was an absolute nightmare!✗ Yes, I am very agree with you.✓ Tell me about it! That was totally insane.可不是嘛！那真的太不可思議了。
- Man: Can I grab you another drink from the bar?✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good for now, but thank you so much!我現在這樣就可以了，但非常謝謝你！
- Man: A bunch of us are getting tacos after!✗ I agree to go with you.✓ I'm totally down! What time are we going?算我一個！我們幾點要過去？
- Man: I love your jacket, the color looks amazing!✗ No, no, it is very cheap.✓ Thank you so much! That's so nice of you.太感謝你了！你人真好。
- Man: Oh, I'm sorry! I almost bumped into you.✗ It doesn't matter, never mind at all.✓ No worries at all! You're totally fine.完全沒事！你別放在心上。
- Man: Do you know my friend Chris from college?✗ I don't have any impression.✓ The name rings a bell, but remind me?這名字聽起來有點耳熟，可以提醒我一下嗎？
- Man: Honestly, this work week has been exhausting.✗ I can hear your voice clearly.✓ I hear you! Work has been non-stop for me too.我完全懂！我最近工作也是忙到停不下來。
- Man: I need to sit down for a minute, I'm tired.✗ Me too, I am the same.✓ Same here! My social battery is draining fast.我也是！我的社交電量真的快用光了。
- Man: Did you see what just happened over there?✗ Please tell me the gossip now.✓ Spill the tea! What happened between them?快爆料！他們之間到底發生了什麼事？
- Man: I feel kind of awkward, I know nobody here.✗ We are in the same boat together.✓ We're in the same boat! I hardly know anyone.我們同病相憐！我這裡也幾乎誰都不認識。
- Man: Should we head to another bar or stay here?✗ We see the situation then decide.✓ Let's play it by ear and see how we feel!我們先看情況，待會再決定吧！
- Man: Mark just bought a brand-new sports car yesterday!✗ It must cost very much money.✓ Wow, that must have cost an arm and a leg!哇，那肯定貴到離譜吧！
- Man: That guy's comment was pretty rude, don't you think?✗ He was too over tonight.✓ I know, he completely crossed the line tonight.我知道，他今晚說話真的太過分了。
- Man: Can't decide whether to get sliders or nachos!✗ I am on the fence also.✓ I'm on the fence too, both sound delicious!我也猶豫不決，聽起來都好好吃！
- Man: Sarah just won tickets to the big concert!✗ You don't lie to me!✓ Are you pulling my leg? That's incredible news!你在開玩笑吧？這消息太不可思議了！
- Man: Thanks so much for introducing me to the host!✗ You don't need to thank me.✓ Don't mention it! Happy to help out.客氣什麼！很高興能幫上忙。
- Man: It's getting pretty late, should we wrap things up?✗ Let's finish and close the day.✓ Let's call it a night, I'm pretty beat!今天就先到這吧，我蠻累的了！
- Man: We should definitely grab lunch sometime next week!✗ Please call my telephone number.✓ Sounds great! Hit me up whenever you're free.聽起來很棒！你何時有空隨時私訊我。
聊天氣別再說這句 Weather & Life Updates
- ✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! How about you?還不錯！你呢？
- ✗ How is the weather like?✓ What's the weather like today?今天天氣怎麼樣？
- ✗ The weather is very hot today.✓ It's so hot out today!今天外面超級熱！
- ✗ I am busy recently.✓ I've been super busy lately.我最近真的忙翻了。
- ✗ Today is rain.✓ It's pouring outside right now!外面現在下著大雨！
- ✗ My body is not good today.✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather.我今天身體有點微恙。
- ✗ I am so-so.✓ Can't complain, things are good!還過得去，一切都挺好的！
- ✗ How do you do?✓ How's everything going with you?最近一切都還順利嗎？
- ✗ I think the sky will rain.✓ It looks like it's going to rain.看起來快要下雨了。
- ✗ The sun is very big.✓ The sun is really beating down today.今天太陽真的超級曬。
- ✗ My life is very boring.✓ Same old, same old!老樣子，沒什麼新鮮事！
- ✗ I open the air conditioner.✓ Could you turn on the AC, please?可以麻煩開一下冷氣嗎？
- ✗ The wind is very big outside.✓ It's really windy out there!外面風真的超級大！
- ✗ I am very tired in this week.✓ It's been a long week.這禮拜真的過得好累好漫長。
- ✗ Today is a good weather.✓ It's such a gorgeous day outside!今天外面天氣真好！
- ✗ What is your recent news?✓ What have you been up to lately?你最近都在忙些什麼呢？
- ✗ Tomorrow weather is cold.✓ It's going to freeze tomorrow.明天據說會冷到不行。
- ✗ I have many works to do.✓ I'm swamped with work right now.我現在工作完全被淹沒了。
- ✗ I walk dog in sunny day.✓ I'm enjoying the sunshine with my dog.我正和狗狗一起享受陽光。
- ✗ How do you feel about life?✓ How's life treating you these days?最近過得還順心嗎？
上班第一天別說錯 First Day at Work
- ✗ I am new comer.✓ I'm new here. I just started today.我是新來的，今天第一天上班。
- ✗ Nice to meet you too. (when you speak first)✓ Hi, nice to meet you.嗨，很高興認識你。
- ✗ I am responsible for marketing.✓ I'll be working on the marketing team.我會在行銷團隊工作。
- ✗ I am graduated from university in Taipei.✓ I graduated from university in Taipei.我在台北念大學畢業。
- ✗ I have five years experiences.✓ I have five years of experience.我有五年的工作經驗。
- ✗ Please teach me more. (請多指教)✓ I'm looking forward to working with you.很期待和你一起工作。
- ✗ My English is very poor, sorry.✓ I'm still improving my English, so thanks for your patience.我的英文還在進步中，謝謝你的耐心。
- ✗ Have you eaten?✓ How's your morning going?你今天早上還好嗎？
- ✗ Where are you come from?✓ Where are you from?你是哪裡人？
- ✗ How old are you? Are you married?✓ How long have you been with the company?你在公司多久了？
- ✗ I very like this office.✓ I really like this office.我真的很喜歡這間辦公室。
- ✗ How do you call this in English?✓ What do you call this in English?這個英文怎麼說？
- ✗ I am very exciting to be here.✓ I'm really excited to be here.我很興奮能來這裡。
- ✗ Good night! (leaving at 6 pm)✓ Have a good evening!祝你有個愉快的晚上！
- ✗ I have a question want to ask you.✓ Can I ask you a quick question?可以問你一個小問題嗎？
- ✗ Can you borrow me a pen?✓ Can I borrow a pen?可以借我一支筆嗎？
- ✗ I don't understand what you say.✓ Sorry, could you explain that again?抱歉，可以再解釋一次嗎？
- ✗ Where is the toilet?✓ Where's the restroom?洗手間在哪裡？
- ✗ How to open the computer?✓ How do I turn on this computer?這台電腦要怎麼開機？
- ✗ Sorry to disturb you.✓ Sorry to bother you. Do you have a minute?不好意思打擾一下，你有空嗎？
講錯直接走不了？ Emergency English Survival
- Doctor: How can I help you today?✗ My body is uncomfortable.✓ I'm really not feeling well today.我今天真的覺得不太舒服。
- Passerby: You look a bit confused, need help?✗ I am lost, help me!✓ Excuse me, I'm a bit lost.打擾一下，我有點迷路了。
- Agent: Can I help you with your baggage?✗ My luggage is dead.✓ My luggage didn't come out.我的行李沒有出來。
- Officer: Do you need directions somewhere?✗ Where am I now?✓ Could you tell me where I am on this map?能請你告訴我我在地圖上的哪裡嗎？
- Doctor: Where does it hurt the most?✗ My stomach is pain.✓ I have a really bad stomachache.我肚子真的痛得很厲害。
- Officer: What does your bag look like?✗ I lost my bag, find it!✓ I think I lost my bag over there.我想我剛才把包包忘在那裡了。
- Pharmacist: How can I assist you today?✗ Give me medicine for cold.✓ What do you recommend for a cold?請問感冒有推薦吃什麼藥嗎？
- Agent: May I see your baggage claim tag?✗ My bag is missing in plane.✓ My checked bag never arrived.我托運的行李一直沒有看到。
- Passerby: Are you looking for public transit?✗ How to go to station?✓ How do I get to the subway station?請問要怎麼去地鐵站呢？
- Nurse: Let me check your temperature first.✗ I have a hot head.✓ I think I have a fever.我覺得我好像發燒了。
- Hotel Staff: Is everything okay in your room?✗ Help me call doctor!✓ Could you help me see a doctor, please?能請你幫我安排看醫生嗎？
- Officer: What happened? Where were you?✗ My bag is stolen, call police!✓ Excuse me, my bag was just stolen.不好意思，我的包包剛剛被偷了。
- Agent: Let me track your file in the computer.✗ I want my suitbox back.✓ When will my suitcase be delivered?請問我的行李箱什麼時候會送到？
- Local: You can take a bus or walk.✗ Is it far away to walk?✓ Is it within walking distance?請問走路過去會很遠嗎？
- Dentist: Which tooth is bothering you?✗ My teeth is very painful.✓ I have a terrible toothache.我的牙痛得非常厲害。
- Passerby: Which hotel are you staying at?✗ I lost my way to hotel.✓ I'm trying to find my hotel.我正在尋找我住的飯店。
- Pharmacist: Let me check the bottle for you.✗ I need eat medicine.✓ Do I need a prescription for this?這個需要醫生處方籤嗎？
- Officer: Have you checked your hotel room?✗ My passport is not here.✓ I can't find my passport anywhere.我到處都找不到我的護照。
- Doctor: Do you have any known drug allergies?✗ I have allergy with penicillin.✓ I'm allergic to penicillin.我對盤尼西林過敏。
- Paramedic: Can you put any weight on it?✗ I am hurt very badly.✓ I think I twisted my ankle.我想我扭傷腳踝了。
過海關別說這句 Travel Survival English
- Agent: What is the purpose of your visit today?✗ I come here for play.✓ I'm here on vacation for about two weeks.我是來觀光渡假的，大約停留兩週。
- Agent: Where will you be staying during your trip?✗ I live in hotel.✓ I'm staying at the Marriott downtown.我住在市中心的萬豪酒店。
- Agent: Are you bringing any food or liquids?✗ I bring many foods.✓ Just some snacks and personal items.就只有一些零食和個人用品。
- Agent: Have you been to the United States before?✗ This is my first time play.✓ Yes, it's my first time in the US!對，這是我第一次來美國！
- Agent: Are you traveling with a group today?✗ I one people travel.✓ I'm traveling by myself on this trip.我這次是一個人出來旅行。
- Agent: When are you planning to return home?✗ I go back next week.✓ My return flight is on the fifteenth.我回程的航班是在十五號。
- Local: You look lost, do you need help?✗ Where is the toilet?✓ Could you tell me where the restroom is?能請你告訴我洗手間在哪裡嗎？
- Local: Are you looking for the train station?✗ How to go to station?✓ How do I get to the subway station?請問要怎麼去地鐵站呢？
- Local: It's just a few blocks down that way.✗ Is it far away walking?✓ Is it within walking distance from here?請問從這裡走路過去會很遠嗎？
- Local: Do you know which street you are on?✗ I lost my way.✓ Excuse me, I'm a bit lost.打擾一下，我好像有點迷路了。
- Local: Are you looking for some medication?✗ Where is pharmacy shop?✓ Is there a pharmacy near here?請問這附近有藥局嗎？
- Local: That's a beautiful view behind you!✗ Take photo for me?✓ Could you take a picture for us, please?可以幫我們拍張照片嗎，謝謝？
- Local: I just checked my phone a second ago.✗ What time is now?✓ Do you happen to have the time?請問你知道現在幾點了嗎？
- Driver: Where can I take you today?✗ Go to hotel, fast!✓ Could you take me to the Hilton Hotel?可以請你帶我去希爾頓飯店嗎？
- Driver: Need a hand with those bags?✗ Put bag in back.✓ Could you help me with my luggage?可以請你幫我把行李放後車廂嗎？
- Driver: Are we close to your destination?✗ Stop car here!✓ You can drop me off right here, thanks!麻煩把我放在這裡就可以了，謝謝！
- Driver: Here we are at your destination!✗ How much money?✓ What's the fare on the meter?請問跳表金額是多少呢？
- Driver: That will be twenty-five dollars.✗ Can pay card?✓ Do you accept credit cards here?請問你們這裡可以刷信用卡嗎？
- Driver: Traffic is moving pretty fast today!✗ Drive slow slow!✓ Could you slow down a little bit?可以請你開得稍微慢一點點嗎？
- Driver: Here is your change from thirty.✗ Keep the change money.✓ You can keep the change, thanks!剩下的找零不用找了，謝謝！
別再字面直譯！ Master Native Slang
- Friend: We're going hiking on Saturday. You in?✗ I'm down. (= I'm sad)✓ I'm down! Count me in for sure.算我一個！我絕對要去。
- Friend: Want some of my fries?✗ I'm good. (= I'm a good person)✓ I'm good, thanks! I don't need any.不用了沒關係，我這樣就可以了。
- Friend: I just won two front-row concert tickets!✗ Shut up! (= Be quiet now)✓ Shut up! No way that actually happened!真的假的！少來了，怎麼可能！
- Friend: Mondays are the worst, right?✗ Tell me about it! (= Please explain)✓ Tell me about it! I totally agree.可不是嘛！我完全贊同。
- Friend: Could you help me carry this box?✗ You bet! (= You are gambling)✓ You bet! Happy to help anytime.當然沒問題！隨時樂意幫忙。
- Friend: You were supposed to call me last night!✗ My bad! (= I'm a bad person)✓ My bad! I totally forgot about that.我的錯！我完全把那件事給忘了。
- Friend: Nice haircut! Did you do it yourself?✗ Give me a break! (= Give me a rest)✓ Give me a break! Stop teasing me.饒了我吧！別再拿我尋開心了。
- Friend: This week has been so stressful.✗ I hear you. (= I hear your voice)✓ I hear you! I feel the exact same way.我完全懂你！我也有同感。
- Friend: Ugh, I'm so tired today.✗ Same here. (= We're in the same place)✓ Same here! I'm completely exhausted today.我也一樣！我今天也快累癱了。
- Friend: Thanks so much for the ride!✗ No sweat! (= I'm not sweating)✓ No sweat! It was no trouble at all.小事一樁！一點也不麻煩。
- Friend: So, will you take the job offer?✗ Sleep on it. (= Go to bed on it)✓ Let me sleep on it before deciding.先別急著決定，讓我考慮一晚再說。
- Friend: Do you remember Jake Miller from school?✗ Ring a bell? (= Did you ring a bell?)✓ Does that name ring a bell?這個名字你有印象嗎？
- Friend: We should hang out sometime!✗ Hit me up! (= Please hit me)✓ Hit me up whenever you're free!你何時有空隨時私訊我！
- Friend: Guess who I saw on a date last night?✗ Spill the tea! (= Pour out the tea)✓ Come on, spill the tea right now!快點，把八卦全部爆料出來！
- Friend: Why didn't you give the speech?✗ Cold feet! (= My feet are freezing)✓ I got cold feet right before the speech.我演講前一刻突然怯場了。
- Friend: The deadline is tomorrow. What do we do?✗ Bite the bullet! (= Eat a bullet)✓ We just have to bite the bullet now.我們現在只能咬緊牙關硬著頭皮做。
- Friend: My first show is tonight!✗ Break a leg! (= Hope you break your leg)✓ Break a leg on your big show tonight!祝你今晚演出順利、大獲成功！
- Friend: You look a little pale today.✗ Under the weather. (= Under the rain)✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.我今天身體有點微恙、不舒服。
- Friend: I just met Taylor Swift at the grocery store!✗ Pull my leg! (= Pull my leg down)✓ Are you pulling my leg right now?你在逗我吧？你在開玩笑嗎？
- Friend: How did your exam go?✗ Piece of cake! (= Give me a cake)✓ Don't worry, that exam was a piece of cake!別擔心，那場考試簡直小菜一碟！
週末別再說這句！ Master Weekend Small Talk
- Friend: Any big plans this weekend?✗ I will sleep at home.✓ Nothing major, just catching up on some sleep!沒什麼特別的，就只想好好補個眠！
- Friend: So, what are you doing on Saturday?✗ I have no plan.✓ Nothing planned yet, just playing it by ear!目前還沒計畫，就隨興看著辦！
- Friend: Finally, the week is almost over!✗ What is your weekend plan?✓ Got any fun plans for the weekend?週末有什麼有趣的計畫嗎？
- Friend: Are you doing anything this weekend?✗ I will play with my friends.✓ I'm hanging out with friends this weekend.我這週末要跟朋友出去聚聚。
- Coworker: Could you help me move on Saturday?✗ I am very busy in weekend.✓ I've got a pretty packed weekend ahead!我接下來這個週末行程蠻滿的！
- Friend: Want to go out dancing tonight?✗ I don't want to go out.✓ I'm just gonna stay in and take it easy.我打算待在家好好放鬆休息。
- Coworker: Alright, I'm heading out. See you Monday!✗ Happy weekend to you!✓ Have a wonderful weekend!祝你有個美好的週末！
- Coworker: How was your weekend?✗ It was so-so.✓ It was pretty low-key, just relaxed at home.蠻低調輕鬆的，就在家好好休息。
- Friend: Are you around on Saturday?✗ I will go to buy things.✓ I need to run a few errands on Saturday.我週六需要處理一些日常雜事。
- Coworker: Can you believe it's Monday already?✗ Weekend is very fast finish.✓ The weekend just flew right by!週末時間真的過得太快了！
- Friend: I miss you! We should catch up soon.✗ We go together drink coffee?✓ Are you free to grab coffee this weekend?你這週末有空一起喝杯咖啡嗎？
- Coworker: You look so well-rested today!✗ I stayed home all time.✓ I spent the whole weekend recharging.我整個週末都待在家好好充電。
- Friend: What did you do last night?✗ I watch movie in home.✓ Just binge-watched a new show on Netflix.就待在家追了一整部 Netflix 新劇。
- Friend: I never know what to do on weekends.✗ Where do you play in weekend?✓ What do you usually do on weekends?你週末通常都會做些什麼呀？
- Coworker: Did you do anything exciting this weekend?✗ I am boring in weekend.✓ I had a super chill weekend.我過了一個非常放鬆悠閒的週末。
- Coworker: Wow, it's five o'clock on Friday!✗ Friday night is very happy.✓ TGIF! Ready to kick back and relax!週五終於到了！準備好好放鬆一下了！
- Friend: Why are you so dressed up?✗ I go to eat big meal.✓ Treating myself to a nice dinner tonight!今晚要吃頓好料的好好獎勵自己！
- Friend: Want to come to the beach on Sunday?✗ I must work in weekend.✓ I have to catch up on work unfortunately.可惜我週末得加班趕工作。
- Coworker: I'm heading home. Have a good weekend!✗ See you in next week!✓ Have a good one! Catch you on Monday.祝你過得愉快！我們週一見囉。
- Friend: Why do you look so stressed?✗ Sunday night is so sad.✓ Sunday scaries are real tonight!週日夜晚的焦慮感真的來了！
別再死背單字！ 50 All-Purpose Phrases
- Man: What's up? How's it going with you?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Not much, just chilling! How about you?沒什麼特別的，放鬆而已！你呢？
- Man: The traffic this morning was an absolute nightmare!✗ I know that, you don't need to explain.✓ Tell me about it! I totally agree with you.可不是嘛！我完全贊同你。
- Man: Do you want another cup of hot coffee?✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good for now, but thank you so much!我這樣就可以了，但非常謝謝你！
- Man: I just won two free concert tickets today!✗ Really? I don't believe you!✓ Shut up! No way that actually happened!真的假的！少來了，怎麼可能！
- Man: A few of us are grabbing tacos after work!✗ I agree to go with you.✓ I'm totally down! Count me in for sure.算我一個！我絕對要去。
- Man: Thanks so much for giving me a ride home!✗ You are very welcome, my friend.✓ You bet! Happy to help out anytime.當然沒問題！隨時樂意幫忙。
- Man: Hey, did you bring the notebook I asked for?✗ I am so terribly sorry, it is my fault.✓ My bad! I completely forgot about that.我的錯！我完全把那件事給忘了。
- Barista: Hi there! What can I get started for you?✗ I want to have a cup of black coffee.✓ Can I get an iced latte, please?麻煩給我一杯冰拿鐵，謝謝。
- Man: You must be practicing English twenty hours a day!✗ Please let me rest for a while.✓ Give me a break! Stop teasing me like that.饒了我吧！別再這樣拿我尋開心了。
- Man: Honestly, this week has been so tiring and long.✗ I can hear your voice clearly.✓ I hear you! Work has been crazy for me too.我完全懂你！我最近工作也忙翻了。
- Man: I'm completely exhausted after that workout!✗ I also feel the same way as you do.✓ Same here! I need a good long nap today.我也一樣！我今天需要好好睡個大覺。
- Man: Are we ready to leave for the airport now?✗ Everything is prepared and finished.✓ We're good to go! Everything is packed and ready.一切準備就緒！所有東西都整理好可以出發了。
- Man: Thank you for helping me carry these heavy boxes!✗ You don't need to thank me, it was easy.✓ No sweat! It was no trouble at all.小事一樁！一點也不麻煩。
- Man: Do you want to join our weekend hiking trip?✗ Think about this carefully before sleeping.✓ Let me sleep on it before deciding for sure.先別急著決定，讓我考慮一晚再說。
- Man: Do you remember meeting Chris at the party?✗ Does this sound familiar to your memory?✓ Does that name ring a bell?這個名字你有印象嗎？
- Man: Sorry, I'm still trying to find my car keys.✗ Do not hurry up, walk slowly.✓ Take your time, there is no rush at all!慢慢來，完全不用急！
- Man: You look a little tired today, are you okay?✗ I am feeling sick and catch a cold.✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.我今天身體有點微恙、不舒服。
- Man: We should definitely hang out sometime soon!✗ Please call my phone or contact me later.✓ Hit me up whenever you're free this weekend!你這週末有空隨時私訊我！
- Man: What if we lose the game during the final round?✗ I will never allow this bad thing to happen.✓ Not on my watch! I've got your back.有我在，門都沒有！我會挺你的。
- Man: I'm feeling super nervous about this job interview.✗ You should bravely try to do this thing.✓ Just go for it! You're gonna do great.放手去做吧！你一定會表現很棒。
接電話別這樣說！ Phone Call Survival
- Caller: Hi, I'd like to speak with someone in sales.✗ Who are you?✓ May I ask who's calling, please?請問您是哪位呢？
- Caller: Could I speak to Mr. Davis, please?✗ Wait a moment, I find him.✓ Just a moment, I'll put you through!請稍等一下，我幫您轉接過去！
- Caller: Hello? Hello? Can you hear me okay?✗ What did you say? Speak loud!✓ Could you speak up a little, please?可以請您稍微講大聲一點嗎？
- Caller: So the Q3 sync moved to EOD, okay?✗ Say again, I don't know.✓ Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.不好意思，我剛才沒有聽得很清楚。
- Caller: Is Mark available to take my call right now?✗ He is not here, go away.✓ He's away from his desk right now.他現在剛好不在座位上。
- Caller: Oh, he's not there? I really need him today.✗ Write your message for him.✓ Would you like to leave a message?請問您需要幫忙留言給他嗎？
- Caller: That's all the information I needed, thanks!✗ I close phone now, bye.✓ Glad I could help, bye now!很高興能幫上忙，再見！
- Caller: Hi, this is Jonathan from Acme Corporation.✗ What is your name again?✓ Could I have your name again, please?能請您再告訴我一次您的名字嗎？
- Caller: Hello? Can you hear me? I'm on the train.✗ Your voice is small.✓ You're cutting out a little bit.您的聲音聽起來有點斷斷續續的。
- Caller: The confirmation code is X-J-N-nine-four.✗ Repeat it ten times!✓ Sorry, what was that last part again?抱歉，最後那一段是什麼？
- Caller: My last name is Featherstonehaugh.✗ I don't understand your English.✓ Could you spell your last name for me?可以請您幫我拼一下您的姓氏嗎？
- Caller: I need to confirm the meeting time right away.✗ Call back tomorrow, okay?✓ Could you call back in ten minutes?可以請您十分鐘後再撥過來嗎？
- Caller: It's four-one-five, two-oh-nine, on the third or fifth.✗ Don't talk so fast!✓ Would you mind slowing down a bit?請問您介意說得稍微慢一點嗎？
- Caller: I have a billing question about my invoice.✗ I am not the boss.✓ Let me transfer you to that department.讓我為您轉接到那個部門。
- Caller: Can I talk to Kevin real quick?✗ He is in toilet now.✓ He's stepped out for a short break.他剛好暫時離開位置一下。
- Caller: Hello? Are you still there on the line?✗ My English is very poor.✓ Bear with me, my connection is poor today!抱歉請多包涵，我今天的收訊不太好！
- Caller: Could you ask her to call me back today?✗ Give me your telephone number.✓ What's the best number to reach you at?請問回撥給您最好的電話號碼是多少？
- Caller: Is this the main office for Metro Pizza?✗ You talk to wrong person.✓ I think you might have the wrong number.我想您可能打錯電話號碼了。
- Caller: Can you check my order status for me?✗ Hold phone, don't move!✓ Please hold on for just a quick second.請線上稍等我幾秒鐘。
- Caller: I have a long list of part numbers here.✗ Email me the thing.✓ Could you send that information over by email?能請您把那個資訊透過 Email 寄給我嗎？
別再吃悶虧！ Shopping & Returns
- Clerk: This leather bag is ninety-nine dollars.✗ Can cheap a little bit?✓ Can you do a better price?可以算便宜一點嗎？
- Clerk: Hi! What can I do for you today?✗ I want to change this.✓ I'd like to return this, please.我想退貨，謝謝。
- Clerk: So you don't want to keep it?✗ Give me money back!✓ Can I get a full refund?可以全額退款嗎？
- Clerk: This jacket is two hundred dollars.✗ This price is too expensive!✓ That's a little out of my budget.這有點超出我的預算。
- Clerk: These socks are on sale today.✗ I buy two, free one?✓ Is there a buy-one-get-one deal?有買一送一嗎？
- Clerk: Is something wrong with the shirt?✗ The clothes has problem.✓ There's a small stain on this shirt.這件襯衫上有一小塊污漬。
- Clerk: Sorry, I can't change the price.✗ Call your manager to come!✓ Could I speak to a manager, please?可以請經理來談一下嗎？
- Clerk: Can I see your receipt, please?✗ I lost the small ticket.✓ I don't have the receipt with me.我身上沒帶收據。
- Clerk: How does the dress fit?✗ This size is not fit me.✓ Do you have this in a smaller size?這款有小一號的嗎？
- Clerk: Can I ask why you're returning it?✗ I don't like it, give back.✓ It just didn't work for me.它不太適合我。
- Clerk: Would you like a refund or an exchange?✗ Change a new one for me.✓ Could I swap it for a new one?可以換一個新的嗎？
- Clerk: Your total is fifty-eight dollars.✗ You calculate wrong money!✓ I think I was overcharged.我好像被多收錢了。
- Clerk: What's the problem with the sweater?✗ My clothes is broken.✓ It has a small hole right here.這裡有一個小破洞。
- Clerk: How would you like your refund?✗ Give the money to my card.✓ Can you put it back on my card?可以退回我的卡嗎？
- Manager: Hi, I heard there was a problem?✗ Your service is very bad!✓ I'm not happy with how this was handled.我對這次的處理方式不太滿意。
- Manager: What can I do to help?✗ I will write bad review!✓ I'd like to make a formal complaint.我想正式提出客訴。
- Manager: I'm so sorry for the trouble.✗ You must give me coupon!✓ Is there anything you can do for me?有什麼可以補償我的嗎？
- Clerk: That'll be forty dollars.✗ This tag price is wrong.✓ The tag says it's on sale.標籤上寫說這件有特價。
- Clerk: Sorry, who's next in line?✗ I wait here one hour!✓ I've been waiting for a while.我已經等了好一陣子了。
- Clerk: Is this for yourself or a gift?✗ Wrap it beautiful for gift.✓ Could you gift-wrap this for me?可以幫我包裝成禮物嗎？
聚會別當隱形人！ Master Party Small Talk
- Man: Hey, welcome! Are you usually a big party person?✗ I am quiet person, I don't talk.✓ I'm usually pretty quiet, but I love a good party!我平時蠻安靜的，但我超喜歡熱鬧的派對！
- Man: We were just trying to decide what to chat about!✗ I have nothing to say.✓ Have you guys seen that new trending show lately?你們最近有看那部熱門的新劇嗎？
- Man: It's kind of quiet over here, any foodies in the house?✗ Why nobody talks to me?✓ What's the best food you've had in town recently?你們最近在鎮上吃到最讚的美食是什麼？
- Man: Work has been so dull lately, I need a vacation.✗ My life is very boring.✓ If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?如果明天能去任何地方旅行，你想去哪裡？
- Man: Man, it feels so good to finally hit the weekend!✗ I don't like parties.✓ What's everyone's absolute favorite way to unwind on weekends?大家週末最喜歡的放鬆方式是什麼？
- Man: Let me ask everyone a fun dilemma question!✗ You talk, I listen only.✓ Okay, quick question: beach vacation or mountain cabin?好，快速二選一：海灘渡假還是山林木屋？
- Man: I actually just started learning how to surf last month!✗ I don't care about this.✓ No way, that's awesome! Was it hard at first?太猛了吧！一開始會很難嗎？
- Man: My car broke down in the middle of nowhere last week!✗ That is so boring.✓ That sounds wild! What was the craziest part?聽起來太瘋狂了！當中最狂的部分是什麼？
- Man: Honestly, I think sci-fi movies are way overrated.✗ You are wrong about that.✓ That's an interesting take! What made you think so?那個視角蠻有趣的！是什麼讓你這麼想的？
- Man: Did anyone watch the season finale last night?✗ I don't watch any movies.✓ Not yet! Is it worth watching?還沒看！值得追嗎？
- Man: We were just talking about good spots for dinner.✗ I never go to restaurants.✓ Ooh, I need restaurant recommendations! What's your go-to spot?喔！我超需要餐廳口袋名單，你的必去愛店是哪家？
- Man: I spent my entire summer backpacking across Europe.✗ I don't like travel.✓ What was your most unforgettable trip of all time?你有史以來最難忘的一段旅行是什麼？
- Man: I've been super obsessed with sourdough baking lately.✗ I am not interested in hobbies.✓ That sounds amazing! How did you get into that?聽起來太棒了！你是怎麼開始接觸那個興趣的？
- Man: Anyone got a good story to break the ice?✗ Don't ask me questions.✓ Alright, who here has the funniest weekend story?好吧，現場誰有最搞笑的週末故事？
- Man: Glad you joined our circle, it's a fun group!✗ I want to go home now.✓ I'm having such a great time chatting with you guys!跟你們聊天真的太開心了！
- Man: Everyone is so hyped up at this rooftop lounge!✗ Speak English more slow.✓ Wow, you guys have incredible energy tonight!哇，你們今晚的能量也太棒了吧！
- Man: Would you rather win the lottery or live forever?✗ I don't know what to answer.✓ That's such a tough choice, let me think for a second!那真的太難選了，讓我思考一秒鐘！
- Man: I've known Alex since we were six years old!✗ You talk too much.✓ You're hilarious! How do you know the host?你太有哏了！你是怎麼認識派對主人的？
- Man: Same here, I was so worried tonight would be awkward!✗ I am bad at chatting.✓ This conversation just made my whole night!這段對話簡直拯救了我整晚的心情！
- Man: Wait till I tell you what happened at the concert!✗ Nobody listens to me.✓ Wait, everyone listen to this! This is so good.等等，大家都聽聽這個！這真的太讚了。
推銷別再講廢話！ 1-Minute Sales Pitch
- Client: We're pretty satisfied with our current vendor.✗ Our product is very cheap and good.✓ What if you could boost your revenue by thirty percent?如果你能讓收益提升百分之三十，會怎麼樣？
- Client: Why should we choose your company?✗ Please buy our product today.✓ Let me show you how this solves your biggest headache.讓我展示這如何解決你最頭痛的問題。
- Client: What makes your solution different?✗ My company is the number one.✓ We help companies like yours scale twice as fast.我們幫助像您這樣的公司以兩倍速度擴張。
- Client: I'm extremely busy right now.✗ Do you want to listen to me?✓ Do you have one quick minute to hear a game-changer?您有一分鐘聽一個突破性的解決方案嗎？
- Client: Your software seems a bit too complicated.✗ Our product has many functions.✓ This single tool replaces three of your current apps.這一個工具就能取代您目前使用的三個軟體。
- Client: Is this really necessary for us right now?✗ You will regret if you don't buy.✓ You can't afford to ignore this market trend.您承擔不起忽略這個市場趨勢的風險。
- Client: What kind of ROI are we looking at?✗ Give me money, I give product.✓ Here is the exact return on investment you can expect.這是您可以預期的精確投資報酬率。
- Client: Thanks for coming in today, where should we start?✗ I want to introduce my product.✓ Let's dive straight into how this saves you time.我們直接深入探討這如何為您節省時間。
- Client: We have limited time for this presentation today.✗ I hope you like my presentation.✓ By the end of this pitch, you'll see clear results.在簡報結束前，您將看到明確的成效。
- Client: Your pricing seems a bit high for our budget.✗ Our price is very cheap for you.✓ We deliver premium results at a competitive price point.我們以具競爭力的價格提供頂級的成果。
- Client: How do we know this actually works?✗ Trust me, it works fine.✓ We've proven this result with over fifty enterprise clients.我們已在超過五十家企業客戶身上驗證此成果。
- Client: What happens if something goes wrong after launch?✗ If you have problem, tell me.✓ We offer twenty-four seven dedicated customer support.我們提供二十四小時全天候的專屬客戶支援。
- Client: We need to discuss this with our executive board.✗ Can you sign contract now?✓ Shall we move forward with a quick risk-free trial?我們是否先進行一個無風險的快速試用？
- Client: I only have ten minutes before my next call.✗ I am sorry to waste your time.✓ I'll keep it short and focus on what matters most.我會長話短說，只講最重要的重點。
- Client: What's the main goal of today's meeting?✗ My manager asked me to pitch.✓ I'm excited to share a solution tailored for your team.我很高興能分享專為您團隊量身打造的方案。
- Client: How will this help our daily operations?✗ Our feature is very strong.✓ This feature slashes your manual workload in half.這個功能能將您的手動工作量砍半。
- Client: How are you better than your main competitor?✗ No other company is better than us.✓ We stand out by guaranteeing ninety-nine percent uptime.我們以保證百分之九十九的正常運作時間脫穎而出。
- Client: Can you give us a bigger discount on this deal?✗ Lower price is impossible.✓ We can customize a package that fits your exact budget.我們可以打造符合您預算的專屬方案。
- Client: Send us the deck and we'll think about it.✗ Think about it and call me.✓ Let's schedule a brief follow-up demo next Tuesday.我們安排下週二進行簡短的後續展示。
- Client: I'm still not entirely convinced yet.✗ Do you want it or not?✓ What's holding you back from starting today?是什麼讓您今天還沒辦法開始？
機場別說錯！ Airport English
- Staff: Do you have any bags today?✗ I want to check my luggage.✓ I'd like to check in this suitcase.我想託運這個行李箱。
- Staff: Do you have a seat preference?✗ Give me the window.✓ Could I have a window seat, please?可以給我靠窗的位子嗎？
- Staff: Please put your bag on the scale.✗ My luggage is too fat.✓ I think my bag is a bit overweight.我覺得我的行李有點超重。
- Staff: Your bag is three kilos over.✗ How much money for more kilo?✓ How much is the excess baggage fee?超重行李費是多少？
- Staff: Is this bag going in the hold?✗ I take this one in the plane.✓ This one is my carry-on.這個是我的隨身行李。
- Staff: Here's your boarding pass.✗ Where is my plane door?✓ Which gate do I go to?我要去哪個登機門？
- Staff: Your flight leaves at ten thirty.✗ What time I go in the plane?✓ What time does boarding start?幾點開始登機？
- Officer: Anything in your bag I should know about?✗ I have no dangerous things.✓ I don't have any liquids or sharp items.我沒有液體或尖銳物品。
- Officer: Any batteries in your checked bag?✗ My battery is in the box.✓ My power bank is in my backpack.我的行動電源在後背包裡。
- Officer: Please step into the scanner.✗ Must I take out my shoes?✓ Do I need to take my shoes off?我需要脫鞋嗎？
- Officer: I need to open this bag.✗ Why you check my bag?✓ Is there a problem with my bag?我的包包有什麼問題嗎？
- Passenger: The line is really long today.✗ I am hurry, let me go first.✓ Sorry, my flight boards soon. Could I go first?抱歉，我的班機快登機了，可以讓我先過嗎？
- Staff: Can I help you?✗ Is here gate B12?✓ Is this gate B twelve?這裡是 B12 登機門嗎？
- Staff: Please check the screen for updates.✗ The gate is changed?✓ Has the gate changed?登機門改了嗎？
- Staff: We're still waiting for the aircraft.✗ The plane is late?✓ Is the flight delayed?班機延誤了嗎？
- Passenger: Oh, is this twenty-three A?✗ You sit my chair.✓ Excuse me, I think that's my seat.不好意思，那好像是我的位子。
- Crew: Do you need a hand?✗ Help me put up.✓ Could you help me with my bag?可以幫我放一下包包嗎？
- Crew: Chicken or beef?✗ I want chicken rice.✓ I'll have the chicken, please.我要雞肉，謝謝。
- Crew: Anything else to drink?✗ Give me one more water.✓ Could I have some more water, please?可以再給我一些水嗎？
- Crew: Is everything okay?✗ I am cold, give me cover.✓ Could I have a blanket, please?可以給我一條毯子嗎？