tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54235750420376973292024-02-19T16:43:04.487-08:00Learn English For VietNameseLearn English, English grammar, vocabulary, writing, conversation lessons, writing examples, glossary definitions, internet links and web resources for English language students studying English as a second language.Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-58028297886537864432008-06-25T16:47:00.000-07:002009-08-06T00:06:44.685-07:00Tiếng Anh giao tiếp hàng ngày<h2 class="title">Tiếng Anh giao tiếp hàng ngày</h2><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode1lv" target="_blank">Episode 1. Pleased to meet you</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode2lv" target="_blank">Episode 2. Enjoy Your Stay</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode3lv" target="_blank">Episode 3. What time is it?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode4lv" target="_blank">Episode 4. Second on the Left</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode5lv" target="_blank">Episode 5. Are you married?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode6lv" target="_blank">Episode 6. He didn't write</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode7lv" target="_blank">Episode 7. Come to Lunch</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode8lv" target="_blank">Episode 8. This is my brother</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode9lv" target="_blank">Episode 9. The most beautiful city</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode10lv" target="_blank">Episode 10. What's the matter?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode11lv" target="_blank">Episode 11. Let me Help</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode12lv" target="_blank">Episode 12. The day after tomorrow</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode13lv" target="_blank">Episode 13. What are you doing tomorrow?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode14lv" target="_blank">Episode 14. Are there some kangaroos?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode15lv" target="_blank">Episode 15. A big grey one</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode16lv" target="_blank">Episode 16. What Would you Like?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode17lv" target="_blank">Episode 17. I usually catch a bus</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode18lv" target="_blank">Episode 18. There's a message for you</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode19lv" target="_blank">Episode 19. I haven’t found him</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode20lv" target="_blank">Episode 20. You walk sadly</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode21lv" target="_blank">Episode 21. Single trip or Daytrip?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode22lv" target="_blank">Episode 22. Look after yourself</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode23lv" target="_blank">Episode 23. If I were you</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode24lv" target="_blank">Episode 24. The Most Expensive Wine</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode25lv" target="_blank">Episode 25. How many prawns?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode26lv" target="_blank">Episode 26. I thought I saw him</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode27lv" target="_blank">Episode 27. It's made of gold</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode28lv" target="_blank">Episode 28. You should relax</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode29lv" target="_blank">Episode 29. Do you have a wok?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode30lv" target="_blank">Episode 30. First, fry the prawns</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode31lv" target="_blank">Episode 31. That was Delicious</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode32lv" target="_blank">Episode 32. He says he knows my brother</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode33lv" target="_blank">Episode 33. Who Wants to Know?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode34lv" target="_blank">Episode 34. You were going too fast</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode35lv" target="_blank">Episode 35. This is the house</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode36lv" target="_blank">Episode 36. This is your nephew</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode37lv" target="_blank">Episode 37. I had to find a job</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode38lv" target="_blank">Episode 38. You Should Ring Your Parents</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode39lv" target="_blank">Episode 39. How could you?</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode40lv" target="_blank">Episode 40. He said he loved me</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode41lv" target="_blank">Episode 41. If I like you</a><br /><a href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/episode42lv" target="_blank">Episode 42. See You Again</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Source: </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/livingenglish" target="_blank">http://languagesstudy.googlepages.com/livingenglish</a><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Tiếng Anh giao tiếp hàng ngày</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> Living English</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> WELCOME TO LIVING ENGLISH </span></span><br /></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-25372116556683822842008-05-28T04:24:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:26:02.819-07:00Order food in fast food restaurant<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p> You : Excuse me. I'd like the combo set number 2 please.<br /> Seller : What kind of drink would you like?<br /> You : Coke.<br /> Seller : Would you like a learge coke for 50 cents more?<br /> You : No thanks.<br /> Seller : For here or to go? <br /> Friend : For here.<br /> Seller : Alright. That's gonna be 7.50 dollars.<br /> Friend : Here you go.<br /> Seller : Thank you.</p><h1 align="left"><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></h1> <p> You : Hi. I want two chicken burger and one <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/history_salad.htm">caesar salad</a>?<br /> Seller : What would you like to drink?<br /> You : Can I have just a cup of water?<br /> Seller : Sure. Anythingelse?<br /> You : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_order.htm#learn">Nope</a>.<br /> Seller : 18.85 please.<br /> You : Here. <br /> Seller : Thank you. Salad will be served at the table in two minutes.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style19">Example 3</span></p> <p> You : Hi. I want three chicken burger.<br /> Seller : Sorry, we <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_r.htm">run out of</a> it today. Would you like to try other menu?<br /> You : Oh no thanks then. </p> <p><br /> <span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <span class="style17">Nope</span> = No (informal)<br /><br />kinglishschool.comNguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-67447144011458540602008-05-28T04:23:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:26:23.575-07:00Phone conversation<p><span class="style15">When you are a caller</span></p> <p>-- Hello?<br /> -- Is that John?<br /> -- Can I speak to John? <br /> -- May I speak to John?<br /> </p> <p class="style14"><strong>When you are a receiver</strong></p> <p>-- This is John speaking, who's that?<br /> -- Who's speaking please?<br /> -- Who's calling please?</p><p class="style14"><strong>When you ask the caller to wait</strong></p> <p>-- One moment please.<br /> -- Just a minute please.<br /> -- Hold on please.<br /> -- Hang on please </p> <p class="style14"><strong>When you ask the caller to leave messages</strong></p> <p>-- Can you leave the message?<br /> -- Can I take your message?<br /> -- Would you like to leave a message?<br /> -- Would you like him/her to call you back?</p> <p class="style14" align="left"><strong>When calling the wrong number</strong></p> <p>-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number<br /> -- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number </p> <p class="style14"><strong>When asking the receiver to transfer the line</strong></p> <p>-- Can I have extension 1234 please?<br /> -- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?</p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>When finish talking</strong></span></p> -- Nice talking to you<br /> -- Talk to you later<br /><br />kinglishschool.comNguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-4610732819402282662008-05-28T04:23:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:26:39.328-07:00Reserve a table<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>Waiter : Excuse me how many people?<br /> You : Five, can we get a non-smoking section?<br /> Waiter : Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now. <br /> You : How long do we have to wait?<br /> Waiter : Arond five to ten minutes</p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2 </strong></span> </p> Waiter : How many do you have?<br /> You : Just two. Can we have a table outside?<br /> Waiter : You may have to wait for a while.<br /> You : For how long?<br /> Waiter : Twenty minutes<br /> You : Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you!<br /><br />kinglishschool.comNguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-77094485973070985122008-05-28T04:22:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:26:56.976-07:00Ask people to take pictures for you<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures?<br /> Stranger : Sure?<br /> You : Thank you. You can just press the button here.</p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2 </strong></span> </p> <p>You : Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please?<br /> Stranger : Certainly. Is everything set?<br /> You : Please move to the left a bit. Thank you.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?<br /> Stranger : Sure.<br /> You : We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us.<br /> Stranger : ok.... All right, ready, one... two....<br /> You : Thanks a lot</p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 4 </strong></span><br /> <br /> You : Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us?<br /> Stranger : Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.<br /> You : It's ok.</p><br /><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-4073015110091320922008-05-28T04:21:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:22:16.953-07:00Order pizza<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?<br /> You : Hi. I'd like to order a pizza.<br /> Waitress : What size please?<br /> You : Large please.<br /> Waitress : What flavour would you like?<br /> You : I want Hawaiian.<br /> Waitress : Anything else?<br /> You : No.<br /> Waitress : Can I have your address please?</p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?<br /> You : I want to order a pizza.<br /> Waitress : What topping would you like to order today?<br /> You : Can you give me some advice?<br /> Waitress : Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.<br /> You : Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please.<br /> Waitress : Anything else?<br /> You : One garlic bread and beef spaghetti<br /> Waitress : Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-17294384200199679512008-05-28T04:21:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:27:10.760-07:00Ask for a ride<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_ride.htm#learn">Hitchhiker</a> : I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station?<br /> You : Sure. Come on in!</p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>Friend : Where are you heading?<br /> You : I'm heading north to the highway 309<br /> Friend : Can you give me a ride?<br /> You : No problem.<br /> Friend : Thanks a lot</p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>Friend : Where are you going?<br /> You : I'm going to ABC department store.<br /> Friend : Oh. Great! I was <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_a.htm">about to</a> go there. Can I <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_t.htm">tag along</a>? <br /> You : Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car. Sorry.<br /> Friend : It's ok. I can take the bus.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Hitchhiker</span> = Stranger who ask people for a free ride (PS. Hitchhiker is considered illigal in many countries)</p><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-57172835566998383732008-05-28T04:19:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:27:24.699-07:00Borrow money<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>Friend : Do you have some extra money?<br /> You : How much do you want?<br /> Friend : Ten dollars<br /> You : Here you are.<br /> Friend : Thank you. I will pay you back soon.<br /></p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>Friend : Can I borrow some money? <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_i.htm">I'm so broke</a>.<br /> You : How much do you need?<br /> Friend : 50 <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_borrow.htm#learn">bucks</a><br /> You : Here you go.<br /> Friend : Thanks a lot</p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>Friend : Could you <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_borrow.htm#learn">lend</a> me some money?<br /> You : I'm afraid I can't.<br /> Friend : That's alright.<br /> <br /> </p> <p><span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Buck</span> = Informal word for dollar</p> <p><span class="style14">Lend</span> = Let someone borrow something</p><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-10963421989150744192008-05-28T04:19:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:19:50.686-07:00Ask for the seat<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Excuse me. Is the seat taken?<br /> A : I don't think so?<br /> You : Can I site here?<br /> A : It's ok for me.<br /></p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Excuse me. Does anyone sit here?<br /> A : No go ahead.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> You : Excuse me. Is there anyone sitting here?<br /> A : Oh. Yes. My friend is sitting here.<br /> You : It's ok.Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-84678064829886262722008-05-28T04:18:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:30:32.267-07:00Looking for things you want to buy<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Excuse me. I'm looking for a book called "ABC"?<br /> A : Ok sir. The book corner is right over there.<br /> You : Thank you.<br /> A : You are welcome.<br /></p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Excuse me. Do you know where is the book department?<br /> A : Sure. Please follow me.<br /> You : Thank you. <br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>You : Excuse me. How can I find the book called "ABC"?<br /> A : Oh. I'm afraid it was <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_buy.htm#learn">sold out</a>.<br /> You : It's ok. Thank you. </p> <p><br /> <br /> <span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Sold out</span> = Run out of</p><p>kinglishschool.com<br /> </p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-64951134847255614842008-05-28T04:18:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:18:42.944-07:00Reconcile<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Are you still mad at me?<br /> Friend : Of course.<br /> You : Look. I'm very sorry ok? I promise I won't do it again.<br /> Friend : Ok. I will <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_recon.htm#learn">forgive</a> you but only this time alright?<br /></p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Are you still <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_recon.htm#learn">upset</a> about what I did?<br /> Friend : You should know it.<br /> You : I am very sorry. Can we <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_m.htm">make it up</a>?<br /> Friend : Ok. I will let you <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_o.htm">off the hook</a> this time.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>You : Are you still <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_h.htm">holding grudge</a> against me?<br /> Friend : Never mind. I understand.<br /> You : Thanks for your understanding. </p> <p><br /> <br /> <span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Reconcile</span> = To recover close relationship</p> <p> <span class="style14">Forgive</span> =To excuse for a fault or offense</p> <p> <span class="style14">Upset</span> = Unhappy mind/ feeling </p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-90358010992712573412008-05-28T04:16:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:17:24.710-07:00Looking for someone<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Where's John?<br /> Friend : Isn't he in the office?<br /> You : I didn't see him there. If you see him please tell him to <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_d.htm">drop me a line</a>. Thank you.</p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Have you seen John today?<br /> Friend : No. I havn't.<br /> You : If you see him could you tell him to call Peter?<br /> Friend : Sure.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>You : Is John around?<br /> Friend : He might be in the <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_look.htm#learn">pantry</a>.<br /> You : Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as poosible?</p> <p><br /> <br /> <span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Pantry</span> = A small room used to prepare food</p> <script type="text/javascript"> <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-3152561788695076"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "E0EAB0"; google_color_bg = "E0EAB0"; google_color_link = "669999"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "669999"; //--></script>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-34720195122629137352008-05-28T04:16:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:29:10.949-07:00Comfort someone<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : What's wrong?<br /> Friend : I just broke up with my girlfriend<br /> You : Come on. It's <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_n.htm">not the end of the world</a>. You have to move on.<br /></p><p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 2</strong></span> </p> <p>You : Have you seen John today?<br /> Friend : No. I havn't.<br /> You : If you see him could you tell him to call Peter?<br /> Friend : Sure.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style14"><strong>Example 3</strong></span></p> <p>You : Is John around?<br /> Friend : He might be in the <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_comfort.htm#learn">pantry</a>.<br /> You : Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as poosible?</p> <p><br /> <br /> <span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span></p> <p><span class="style14">Pantry</span> = A small room to prepare food</p><br /><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p><p><br /></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-21654117581921884492008-05-28T04:15:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:29:44.422-07:00Try on a garment<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Can I <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">try this shirt on</a>?<br /> Seller : Sure sir. The <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">fitting room</a> is over there around the corner<br /> You : Thank you..........</p> <p>You : Well, I don't think it fits me. I wil try the <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">tailor-made</a> one instead. Sorry.<br /> Seller : Alright. It's <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_u.htm">up to you</a>. Thank you.<br /></p><p><span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span> </p><p><span class="style14">Try on</span> = Try to wear the garment before buying it</p> <p><span class="style14">Fitting room</span> = The room to try on your garment</p> <p><span class="style14">Tailor-made</span> = A garment that made by a tailor</p><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-9397701643278123692008-05-28T04:14:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:15:24.582-07:00Well wish<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : I heard you are going to have an exam tomorrow. Good luck.<br /> Friends : Thank you.<br /></p><h1 align="left"><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></h1> <p>You : Are you ready for a test tomorrow?<br /> Friend : No. I'm afraid not.<br /> You : Come on. I am sure you will do well.<br /> Friend : Thank you. I hope so. </p> <p><span class="style15">Example 3</span></p> You : Don't study too hard. It's not good for your health<br /> Friend : I have a test tomorrow.<br /> You : Really? Wish you luck my friend.<br /> Friend : Thanks.Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-69817017844302288632008-05-28T04:13:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:27:52.178-07:00Return merchandise<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p> You : I'd like to return this CD player.<br /> Seller : Is there something wrong with it?<br /> You : It's not <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_return.htm#learn">compatible</a> with my stereo system.<br /> Seller : Can I have a receipt?<br /> You : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_h.htm">Here you go</a>.<br /></p><p><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></p> <p>You : Can I return this CD player?<br /> Seller : Sorry. We don't have the policy to accept any returning <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_return.htm#learn">merchandise</a>.</p> <p><span class="style16">Example 3 </span><br /> <br /> You : Can I exchange this CD player for something else?<br />Seller : What's wrong with it?<br />You : I don't know. It doesn't work well to me.<br />Seller : You' ve got the receipt with you?<br />You : Yes. Here</p><p><span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a> </span> </p><p><span class="style17">Compatible</span> = Be able to use/ harmonize with the current ones </p> <span class="style17">Merchandise</span> = Product bought and sold in business<br /><br />kinglishschool.com<br /><p> </p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-77834098494995844802008-05-28T04:12:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:28:15.556-07:00Warning<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p> You : Watch out for the car!<br /> Friend : Thanks. That was close.<br /> You : It's ok.<br /></p><p><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></p> You : Look out!<br /> Friend : Thanks so much. It could hurt me.<br /><br />kinglishschool.comNguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-71960505789071556352008-05-28T04:11:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:28:46.178-07:00Taking a taxi<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>Taxi : Where do you want to go?<br /> You : Can you take me to the Bank of America around the corner?<br /> Taxi : Which side do you want to get off?<br /> You : This side.<br /></p><p><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></p> <p>You : ABC mall please<br /> Taxi : Sorry. I need to return the car in ten minute<br /><br /> <span class="style15">Example 3</span></p> <p>You : Can you take me to ABC mall?<br /> Friend : Yes. come on in.</p><br /><p>kinglishschool.com<br /></p><p><br /></p> <p><span class="style9"><a name="learn"><strong></strong></a> </span></p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-34710590876280370642008-05-28T04:10:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:11:24.999-07:00Invite people to the party<p><span class="style15">Example 1 </span></p> <p>You : Would you like to join us in the party tonight?<br /> Friends : Sure.<br /> You : Ok. See you at Peter's house tonight at 9 pm.<br /></p><p><span class="style15">Example 2 </span></p> <p>You : Are you coming to the party tonight?<br /> Friend : I'm afraid not.<br /> You : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_h.htm">How come</a>?<br /> Friend : I have to study for an exam tomorrow.<br /> You : Well. In that case, I will have to let you go.<br /> Friend : Sorry. Maybe next time. </p> <p><span class="style15">Example 3</span></p> <p>You : Do you want to join the party tonight?<br /> Friend : I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother.<br /> You : That's alright.</p>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-74041503669703329742008-05-28T03:55:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:10:28.977-07:00How often do you eat out?<table style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" height="19" width="464"><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="8%"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatoutstoryline.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/ani_speaker.gif" alt="Hear the storyline." height="26" width="25" /></a></td> <td width="92%"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Louise is curious about why her friend Shelly eats out very often....</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > </span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" width="16"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="58"><br /></td> <td height="12" valign="top" width="361"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="45"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" valign="middle" width="16"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="58"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Louise:</span></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="361"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">How often do you eat out, Shelly?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="45"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatoutlouise1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="16"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="58"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Shelly:</span></td> <td valign="top" width="361"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Well, very often. I eat out almost five times a week.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="45"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatoutshelly1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="16"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="58"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Louise:</span></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="361"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wow, I really envy you. </span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="45"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatoutlouise2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="16"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="58"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Shelly:</span></td> <td valign="top" width="361">Don't envy me. It's for business. In fact, I'm sick and tired of restaurant food. Sometimes I just want a home-cooked meal.</td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="45"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatoutshelly2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-84793558211936125802008-05-28T03:50:00.002-07:002008-05-28T04:10:14.754-07:00It's on me.<table style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" height="19" width="467"><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="8%"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmestoryline.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/ani_speaker.gif" alt="Hear the storyline." height="26" width="25" /></a></td> <td width="92%"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Ron makes a phone call to the restaurant to reserve a table for him and his friends for dinner....</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > </span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="72"><br /></td> <td height="12" valign="top" width="364"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="31"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" valign="middle" width="13"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Mary:</span></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="426"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Thanks for lunch. It was delicious.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmemary1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Shelly:</span></td> <td valign="top" width="426"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">It's OK.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmeshelly1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Mary:</span></td> <td bg="" width="426"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Next time lunch is on me.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmemary2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Shelly:</span></td> <td width="426"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don't be silly.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmeshelly2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Mary:</span></td> <td bg="" width="426"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Times New Roman,Times;" >I'm serious. </span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmemary3.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td width="75">Shelly:</td> <td width="426">All right. Next time you'll treat.</td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmeshelly3.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td bgcolor="#e9e9e9" width="75">Mary:</td> <td bgcolor="#e9e9e9" width="426">It's a deal!</td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/itsonmemary4.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-16950573975366289432008-05-28T03:50:00.001-07:002008-05-28T04:09:58.497-07:00A drink to you and your future wife.<table style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" height="19" width="467"><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="8%"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktostoryline.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/ani_speaker.gif" alt="Hear the storyline." height="26" width="25" /></a></td> <td width="92%"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >At Doris's wedding banquet, Sam asks when it is Robert's turn to have a wedding ceremony. Robert tells Sam that it'll happen very soon....</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > </span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="72"><br /></td> <td height="12" valign="top" width="364"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="31"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" valign="middle" width="13"><br /></td> <td bgcolor="#e9e9e9" valign="top" width="64">Sam:</td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="493"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You're going to miss your sister since she's married, aren't you?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktosam1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="64">Robert:</td> <td valign="top" width="493">I sure am. She made a lovely bride, didn't she?</td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktorobert1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td bgcolor="#e9e9e9" valign="top" width="64">Sam:</td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="493"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She was beautiful. So when will your turn be?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktosam2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td valign="top" width="64"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Robert:</span></td> <td valign="top" width="493"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soon! Very soon!</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktorobert2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="13"><br /></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="75"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times;">Sam:</span></td> <td bg="" valign="top" width="470"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Well, a drink to you and your future wife!</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="31"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/drinktosam3.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-71457942358154587542008-05-28T03:48:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:03:05.689-07:00It tastes stale!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" height="19" width="458"><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="8%"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalestoryline.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/ani_speaker.gif" alt="Hear the storyline." height="26" width="25" /></a></td> <td width="92%"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#006600;">The two people in the dialogue below want to fix pork chops for dinner, but they later find out that the meat has gone bad....</span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="73"><br /></td> <td height="12" valign="top" width="346"><br /></td> <td height="12" width="40"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="12" valign="middle" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" bg height="24" valign="top" width="21" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Wayne:</span></td> <td bg height="24" valign="top" width="444" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">What are we going to eat for dinner?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalewayne1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" alt="speaker2.gif (139 bytes)" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="24" valign="top" width="21"><span style="color:#000000;">Lilia:</span></td> <td height="24" valign="top" width="444"><span style="color:#000000;">I'm going to fix some pork chops.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalelilia1.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" bg height="24" valign="top" width="21" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Wayne:</span></td> <td bg height="24" valign="top" width="444" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">I'm afraid the meat is rotten.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalewayne2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" alt="speaker2.gif (139 bytes)" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="24" valign="top" width="21"><span style="color:#000000;">Lilia:</span></td> <td height="24" valign="top" width="444"><span style="color:#000000;">That's strange! I just bought it the day before yesterday.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalelilia2.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" bg height="24" valign="top" width="21" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Wayne:</span></td> <td bg height="24" valign="top" width="444" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Well, I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalewayne3.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" alt="speaker2.gif (139 bytes)" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="24" valign="top" width="21"><span style="color:#000000;">Lilia:</span></td> <td height="24" valign="top" width="444"><span style="color:#000000;">Good for you! Now what should we eat?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalelilia3.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" bg height="24" valign="top" width="21" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Wayne:</span></td> <td bg height="24" valign="top" width="444" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Why don't we eat out?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalewayne4.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" alt="speaker2.gif (139 bytes)" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="24" valign="top" width="21"><span style="color:#000000;">Lilia:</span></td> <td height="24" valign="top" width="444"><span style="color:#000000;">Again? Weren't you just complaining that it's too expensive to eat out?</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalelilia4.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="12" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" bg height="24" valign="top" width="21" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Wayne:</span></td> <td bg height="25" valign="top" width="444" style="color:#e9e9e9;"><span style="color:#000000;">Not when you're hungry.</span></td> <td align="center" valign="top" width="72"><a href="http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingstalewayne5.ram"><img src="http://www.focusenglish.com/graphics/speaker2.gif" alt="speaker2.gif (139 bytes)" height="16" width="16" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="16" width="21"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="16" width="72"><br /></td> <td height="16" valign="bottom" width="346"><br /></td> <td align="center" height="16" width="40"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-16836433685514030972008-04-07T19:37:00.001-07:002008-04-07T19:46:45.378-07:00Until Next Time<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> Until Next Time</h3><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">We look at ways of saying goodbye. You can watch the video or just listen to the audio.</span><br /><div id="excerpt"><span class="aligncenter"><span style="color:deeppink;"><strong></strong></span></span><span class="aligncenter"><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-mplayer2" pluginspage="http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/MediaPlayer/" src="mms://media3.abc.net.au/abcasiapacific/businessenglish/be_ep15.wmv" name="MediaPlayer1" autostart="0" showcontrols="1" height="222" width="320"></embed></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="aligncenter"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="aligncenter">(<a href="mms://media3.abc.net.au/abcasiapacific/businessenglish/be_ep15.wmv" target="_blank">tải về</a>)<br /><br /></span>Waiter serves drinks…<br /><br />SAM: Thankyou.<br /><br />VICTOR: Well, it has been a great pleasure to meet you Sam, and Lin.<br /><br />SAM: Yes, we've enjoyed meeting you too Victor.<br /><br />LIN: Yes, it's been great. What a pity you have to go home.<br /><br />VICTOR: Well, all good things must come to an end. But I'm sure we'll meet again.<br /><br />SAM: Yes, I hope so.<br /><br />LIN: And good luck with your business. I'm sure it will go well.<br /><br />VICTOR: And I wish you every success too.<br /><br />SAM: Well, I think we should drink a toast to the end of the conference, and to ourselves. Here's to us.<br />Cheers<br /><br />VICTOR: Cheers<br /><br />LIN: Cheers.<br /><br />SAM: We should keep in touch.<br /><br />VICTOR: Yes. Have I given you my card?<br /><br />SAM: No - thanks very much.<br />Here's mine.<br /><br />VICTOR: Do you have a card Lin?<br /><br />LIN: Yes.<br /><br />VICTOR: Thankyou. I'll send you an email. And if you're ever in Singapore, you must look me up.<br /><br />SAM: We certainly will. And you have my number. When you're next in Sydney, give me a call - we'll have a drink.<br /><br />WAITER: May I take these?<br />(takes glasses)<br /><br />VICTOR: Well, I'd better get going or I'll miss my flight.<br /><br />SAM: (shakes hands) Have a good flight home. Bon voyage.<br /><br />LIN: Goodbye. Until next time.<br /><br />VICTOR: Goodbye.<br />For the final programme in the series we're looking at some of the phrases you may use when you're saying goodbye to someone - either for a short time, or a long time. In our example, Victor is from another country, and he's about to go back home. At a conference, he's met Sam and Lin.<br />It has been a great pleasure to meet you Sam and Lin.<br /><br />We've enjoyed meeting you too Victor.<br /><br />Yes, it's been great. What a pity you have to go home.<br />There are various phrases you can use to express how enjoyable it was to meet someone. Which one you use depends on how well you got to know them. Practise some of these phrases with Victor.<br />It's been a great pleasure to meet you.<br /><br />I have enjoyed meeting you.<br /><br />I'm so glad to have met you.<br /><br />Nice to meet you.<br />The phrase 'nice to meet you' would be used after one short meeting. You can also use this phrase when you are introduced to someone.<br /><br />What about the replies? Practise them with Lin.<br />Nice to meet you.<br />You too.<br />It's been a pleasure to meet you.<br />And you.<br />Glad to have met you.<br />Glad to have met you too.<br />Notice that the reply should match the statement. So if someone says: 'I have enjoyed meeting you', the reply can be 'So have I'.<br /><br />If someone says 'It's been a pleasure to meet you', the reply can be 'A pleasure to meet you too', or just 'And you.' Victor also says 'I'm sure we'll meet again.'<br /><br />Here are some useful phrases to do with meeting again. Practise them with Victor.<br />I'm sure we'll meet again.<br /><br />Hopefully we'll meet again.<br /><br />I hope we'll meet again soon.<br />Notice again here - that the reply should match the statement, so if someone says: 'I'm sure we'll meet again.', then the reply also uses 'am' 'So am I'. After the statement 'I hope we'll meet again', the reply should be: 'So do I'.<br /><br />Another part of saying goodbye can be wishing someone well for the future.<br />And good luck with your business. I'm sure it will go well.<br /><br />And I wish you every success too.<br />Sam proposes a toast. Watch how he does this…<br />Well, I think we should drink a toast to the end of the conference, and to ourselves. Here's to us. Cheers<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Cheers.<br />This is an informal toast. Sam says 'I think we should drink a toast'.<br /><br />Another phrase he could use is: 'Let's drink to' - for example… 'Let's drink to the end of the conference' or 'Let's drink to our future meeting'. Then they clink their glasses together and say 'Cheers'.<br /><br />Here's another version of the toast:<br />Sam: Let's drink to our next meeting.<br /><br />Victor: Our next meeting!<br /><br />Lin: Cheers<br />And of course, the toast doesn't have to be alcohol - it can be any kind of drink.<br /><br />The next part of their conversation is about keeping in touch - or keeping in contact.<br />We should keep in touch.<br /><br />Yes. Have I given you my card?<br /><br />No - thanks very much. Here's mine.<br /><br />Do you have a card Lin?<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br />Thankyou. I'll send you an email.<br />Repeat the phrases after Sam…<br />We must keep in touch.<br /><br />We must keep in contact.<br /><br />Here's my card.<br /><br />Would you like my card?<br /><br />Do you have a card?<br />The next part of their conversation is about meeting again. Listen…<br />And if you're ever in Singapore, you must look me up.<br /><br />We certainly will. And you have my number. When you're next in Sydney, give me a call - we'll have a drink.<br />To 'look someone up' just means to arrange a meeting. When Victor says 'You must look me up', he is inviting Sam and Lin to meet him if they are in Singapore. This is more of a social invitation, than a business one. Using the word 'must' is not like an order here - it suggests that Victor will be very happy if Sam sees him in Singapore.<br /><br />In the same way, Sam says 'Give me a call' to Victor. It sounds like an order, but in fact it's an invitation. It's important to get the intonation - the way you say it - right - so that it sounds like an invitation, and not an order.<br />You must look me up when you're in Singapore.<br /><br />And if I don't?<br /><br />I'll never speak to you again!<br />Practise these kinds of invitations with Victor.<br />You must look me up next time you're in town.<br /><br />You must come and see me.<br /><br />Why don't you give me a call when you're in town?<br /><br />Ring me if you're in town.<br />Finally let's look at how the three friends say goodbye. Remember this is a semi-formal situation.<br />Well, I'd better get going or I'll miss my flight.<br /><br />Have a good flight home. Bon voyage.<br /><br />Goodbye. Until next time.<br /><br />Goodbye.<br />There are a few ways of saying goodbye - but the simplest and best is simply 'Goodbye'. Sam says 'Bon voyage' - a French phrase which is also quite common for someone who is travelling.<br /><br />Now, let's review and practise some of the phrases we've learnt today.<br />It's been a pleasure to meet you.<br /><br />I'm sure we'll meet again.<br /><br />We must keep in touch.<br /><br />Give me a call when you're in town.<br /><br />I've enjoyed meeting you.<br /><br />I wish you every success for the future.<br /><br />May I give you my card?<br /><br />Best wishes for the future.<br /><br />I hope you have a good flight home.<br />The language you use in each situation may be slightly different depending on how well you know the other people, and how friendly you are with them. If the situation is social, and you have become quite friendly, you may use slightly less formal language. But it's important not to forget the usual expressions of good wishes - such as for a good flight home, and to say how you've enjoyed meeting the other person. But don't go too far.<br />Well, I'd better get going or I'll miss my flight.<br /><br />I'm going to miss you Victor.<br /><br />So am I. What will we do without you?<br /><br />Be strong.<br /><br />Will we meet again?<br /><br />I know we will.<br /><br />Goodbye.<br /><br />Goodbye Victor - and bon voyage.<br /><br />You forgot my card!<br />Well, I've enjoyed helping you with 'The Business of English', and I hope you've enjoyed learning some useful phrases and expressions in English - and that you'll be able to put them into practice soon.<br /><br />Goodbye and good luck!Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423575042037697329.post-67634423575516239062008-04-07T19:35:00.000-07:002008-04-07T19:48:19.370-07:00A Formal Speech<h3 class="post-title entry-title">A Formal Speech</h3><br /><span class="aligncenter"><span style="color: deeppink;"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">We look at how to make a formal speech. You can watch the video or just listen to the audio</span>.<div id="excerpt"><span class="aligncenter"><embed type="application/x-mplayer2" pluginspage="http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/MediaPlayer/" src="mms://media3.abc.net.au/abcasiapacific/businessenglish/be_ep14.wmv" name="MediaPlayer1" autostart="0" showcontrols="1" height="224" width="320"></embed></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="aligncenter"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="aligncenter">(<a href="mms://media3.abc.net.au/abcasiapacific/businessenglish/be_ep14.wmv" target="_blank">tải về</a>)<br /></span><br />DENISE: Our keynote speaker is a man who I'm sure is very well known to all of you. He's Professor of Fruitology at Dubbo University and has written many books on the subject of tropical fruit. So without further ado, I'd like to introduce our keynote speaker, Doctor Sam Eriks.<br /><br />SAM: Thankyou Denise.<br />The Honourable Judith Bryant, Minister for Trade, Professor Eric Vogel, Professor of Economics at Wagga University, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Today's topic 'why bananas are bent' is a very significant one in terms both of international trade, and culture. In thinking about the topic, I felt it would be appropriate to address briefly the history of bananas and banana farming, the many qualities of bananas, both positive and negative, and of course examine the uses of the banana.<br />But first let me tell you a story about a banana.<br /><br />*********<br /><br />Ladies and gentlemen, I hope I've been able to clear up a few misconceptions, and leave you with some new ideas about how we might view bananas in the future.<br />We've seen, in looking at their history, that bananas have a significant role in many cultures. I've also noted their positive nutritional qualities. And in addressing the main question, why bananas are bent - we've learned that the reasons are many and complex.<br />Madam Chair, thankyou for the opportunity to address the conference today, and thankyou ladies and gentleman for your kind attention.<br />Making a formal speech to an audience is a scary thing for many people - even more so if it's in a language that is not your first language. What are the things you can do to prepare a formal speech in English? First of all, let's look at the structure of the speech. In a formal situation, like a keynote address, the speaker will be introduced by someone else.<br />Our keynote speaker is a man who I'm sure is very well known to all of you. He's Professor of Fruitology at Dubbo University and has written many books on the subject of tropical fruit.<br />When introducing a speaker, research their background and accomplishments - that is, the important things they've done, such as books they may have written, important positions they've filled, and of course their proper title or qualifications, such as Professor.<br /><br />Here are some useful phrases to use when introducing a speaker. Practise them with Denise:<br />Our next speaker is well known to all of you.<br /><br />Our next speaker needs no introduction.<br /><br />Without further ado, I'd like to introduce…<br /><br />Please make him welcome, Doctor Sam Eriks.<br />When giving a formal speech to an audience, we need to be aware of protocol. Protocol means the proper or customary way of doing things in formal situations. Part of the protocol for a formal speech is addressing the audience at the beginning. A keynote speaker needs to know who the important people are at the meeting, and address them using their formal titles, starting with the most important people.<br />Thankyou Denise.<br /><br />The Honourable Judith Bryant, Minister for Trade, Professor Eric Vogel, Professor of economics at Wagga University, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.<br />If there is a representative of government, such as a minister, they would be acknowledged first - then any other people of particular note.<br /><br />Include their title,(pause) name (pause) and position.<br /><br />Then he addresses 'distinguished guests' - this can include anyone who has been invited to attend the event. And finally he says 'ladies and gentlemen', which means everyone else.<br /><br />What does Doctor Eriks do next?<br />In thinking about the topic, I felt it would be appropriate to address briefly the history of bananas and banana farming, the many qualities of bananas, both positive and negative, and of course examine the uses of the banana.<br />He outlines the three main parts of his speech. Listen to him again. What are the three parts of his talk?<br />I felt it would be appropriate to address briefly the history of bananas and banana farming, the many qualities of bananas, both positive and negative, and of course examine the uses of the banana.<br />The first one is 'the history of bananas and banana farming', the second one is 'the many qualities of bananas', and the third one is 'the uses of the banana'. In listing things like this in a speech, it's important to use pauses in speech so that the audience can follow and hear the three points.<br /><br />How does it sound without pauses?<br />I felt it would be appropriate to address briefly the history of bananas and banana farming, the many qualities of bananas, both positive and negative, and of course examine the uses of the banana.<br />In making a speech, it's important to use pauses to help make your point. In the list, pause before each point in the list. Pause between sentences, and before making a major point, like this:<br />The point I want to make is this: not all bananas are bent.<br />Stress and intonation are important too. In saying 'not all bananas are bent' - Doctor Eriks stresses the word 'all' because it is the most important word in that statement. In listing the three parts of his speech, notice how his intonation is rising in the first two parts, and then falling for the last - this indicates to the audience he has finished the list:<br /><br />The history of bananas, the many qualities of bananas, and the uses of the banana.<br /><br />In describing his topic, he said 'I felt it would be appropriate to address…' and then names the parts of his speech. To 'address' something here means to talk about it. You could also use words like 'consider', 'discuss', 'outline', 'cover'.<br /><br />Pronunciation is important too - it's a good idea to practise your speech out loud - especially any difficult words.<br />I've also noted their positive nutrishal, nutrishishional, nutritional qualities.<br />What does Doctor Eriks do next in his speech?<br />But first let me tell you a story about a banana.<br />He says he is going to tell a story about a banana. When making a speech, it's good to put in some personal touches - a story of something that happened or a joke.<br /><br />We move now to the end of Sam's speech. How does he finish?<br />Ladies and gentlemen, I hope I've been able to clear up a few misconceptions about bananas, and leave you with some new ideas about how we might view bananas in the future.<br />First, he signals that he is ending his speech, by repeating 'ladies and gentlemen'. Then he says 'I hope I've been able to clear up a few misconceptions'. By using the present perfect 'I have been able' he signals that he is talking about his speech up to now. Practise with Doctor Eriks some ways of signalling the end of a speech:<br />I hope I've been able to clarify the issue.<br /><br />I hope I've addressed the major concerns about this issue.<br />Next he restates the major points he's made.<br />We've seen, in looking at their history, that bananas have a significant role in many cultures. I've also noted their positive nutritional qualities. And in addressing the main question, why bananas are bent - we've learned that the reasons are many and complex.<br />Notice the use of the present perfect in re-stating these points.<br /><br />We've seen;<br />'I've noted';<br />'we've learned'.<br /><br />There are other phrases that could be used in this way:<br /><br />'We've observed'; 'I've outlined'; 'I've referred to…' and so on.<br /><br />Finally, how does Doctor Eriks wrap up his speech?<br />Madam Chair, thankyou for the opportunity to address the conference today, and thankyou ladies and gentleman for your kind attention.<br />Well, there's a lot more we can say about making formal speeches, but I hope you've learned some useful tips today. Thankyou for your attention, and I'll see you next time for The Business of English.Nguyen Minh Duchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180923102190040626noreply@blogger.com0