和朋友在一起時,你可以使用一些非正式的英語(精品課)表達,以下這些口頭語可供參考:
What’s up?
How’s it going?
針對“What’s up?”的正確回答應該是“Not much”,你還可以加上一點你生活中正在發(fā)生的事情作為補充。如果有人說“How’s it going?”,你可以回答“Good”或者“Not so good”,然后解釋一下為什么。
2. 同事聊天
在辦公室里,你可以使用稍微正式一點的英語表達,比如以下這些習慣用法:
Hi, John. How are you doing?
How’s your day going?
We’re sure having a busy/slow day today.
Have you heard the news about ________?
(on Friday): Have you got any plans for the weekend?
(on Monday): How was your weekend?
在辦公室,你可以聊聊你正在從事的項目,或者工作以外的興趣愛好。最近的國內外新聞也是適合聊天的好話題哦。
3. 和許久未見的朋友聊天
以下這些表達方式,適用于和久未謀面的朋友聊天:
Hi Paula! How have you been?
Long time no see!
So, what have you been up to lately?
How’s your family?
Are you still working at ABC Company?
在這種情況下,你可以問問你的朋友事業(yè)、學業(yè)、家庭、興趣愛好方面有沒有什么新變化。與此同時,你的朋友也很可能會問問你最近生活的進展。
4. 在派對或婚禮上聊天
I don’t think we’ve met – I’m Shayna. Are you from New York?
So, how do you know Mary?
Have you tried the chocolate cake? It’s delicious!
如果你在一個派對或者婚禮上,你可以問問對方是怎么認識派對的主人(或者舉辦婚禮的新人),以此開始對話。你也可以評論一下派對或婚禮上的食物、飲料或者音樂。
5. 在會議或工作場所對話
I don’t think we’ve met – I’m Shayna. So, where are you from?
What did you think of the speaker?
That was an excellent workshop – I learned a lot. How about you?
這種表達法既可以用于非正式場合,也可以用于正式場合。你可以問對方的工作情況,他們是哪個公司的,以及他們對會議內容的看法。
6. 和剛認識的人對話
Nice to meet you!
How do you two know each other?
So, what do you do for a living? (= what is your job?)
What are you studying?
How long have you been (a journalist / doing yoga / interested in music)?
How did you get into it?
想象一下你有個朋友Nora,她把你介紹給了她的朋友Ryan。你可以問問他們是怎么認識的,也可以問問Ryan的工作。如果Nora說Ryan是個學生,你就可以問問他的專業(yè)和年級。如果Nora介紹Ryan是個記者、或者是從瑜伽班認識的朋友,或者是個音樂家,你就可以問問他干那行多久了,或者他為什么對這個感興趣。他的答案也能給你提供展開對話的素材。
7. 和戶外遇見的人對話
It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
It looks like it’s going to rain/snow.
Can you believe all this rain/snow we’ve been having?
Sure is a hot/cold one today!
Your dog is so cute!
What’s his name?
如果你在公園里、街上或者別的地方,要想打開話匣子,最通常的方式就是先聊聊天氣。
8.在其他情況下和陌生人聊天
和陌生人搭話的秘訣是,就當前所處情景發(fā)表評論。下面有幾個例子,教你什么場合說什么話:
At an art gallery(美術館): “That’s an interesting painting. What do you think of it?”
At a bar(酒吧): “This is a great song – I love Latin music. How about you?”
At a sports game(體育比賽現(xiàn)場): “Wow, that was a great play! So, who’s your favorite player?”
At a cafe(咖啡廳): “Boy, do I need a coffee!”
At a concert or event(音樂會或其它活動): “What a great turnout! Have you ever been here before?”
At a playground(操場): “My kids are sure full of energy today!
就像以上咖啡館和操場兩個例子一樣,你不需要開門見山地問問題,你可以簡單地向對方發(fā)表一句你的評論,就好像是邀請對方一起加入評論,這樣同樣可以開始一段對話。