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🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】專案卡關、進度落後?職場高手這樣說!We’re facing a challenge...
💼 供應商延遲交貨、專案進度落後、團隊工作接連受到影響……遇到這些狀況,你會怎麼向主管報告? 😰 職場上難免遇到突發狀況,但真正重要的,不只是指出問題,更是如何積極面對挑戰、提出解決方案! 同樣是說「我們遇到困難了」,除了 We have a problem.,還可以換個更積極、專業的說法: 💬 We’re facing a challenge. 「我們正面臨一項挑戰。」 這一集從海外供應商延遲交貨的情境出發,學會如何用英文說明專案挑戰、分析影響,並提出改善對策,讓工作溝通更有建設性! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Team, as we look at the latest figures, it's clear we're facing a significant challenge with our project timeline. The main challenge lies in the delayed component deliveries from our overseas supplier. This has created a downstream challenge for our assembly and quality control teams. To address this, I propose we initiate daily check-ins with the supplier and explore alternative sourcing options locally. Our immediate goal is to mitigate this delay and get the project back on track within two weeks. I'm open to your suggestions. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 We’re facing a challenge … (我們正面臨一個挑戰/難題……) [說明] 1. challenge 是一個在商務場合中極其重要的字,它不僅指「困難」,更代表一個需要「處理」和「解決」的問題。 2. 將問題稱為 a challenge 而非 a problem,傳達出一種積極正面、著眼於解決方案的態度。 [用法] We are facing a challenge with + N / V-ing … (我們正面臨……方面的挑戰。) • We are facing a challenge with the new software integration. (我們在新軟體整合方面正面臨挑戰。) 💡 職場實用小提醒 We have a problem. 我們遇到問題了。 We’re facing a challenge. 我們正面臨一項挑戰。 兩句都能描述工作上的困難,但 challenge 更適合用來強調團隊將積極尋找解決方法的態度。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ (n.) 數據;數字 challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ (n.)(v.) 挑戰;質疑 component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ (n.) 零件;組成部分;成分 overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ (n.)(adj.)(adv.) 海外地區;海外的;在海外 downstream /ˈdaʊnˌstriːm/ (adj.)(adv.) 後端的;下游的 assembly /əˈsembli/ (n.) 組裝 quality control /ˈkwɑːləti kənˈtroʊl/ (n.) 品質管控 initiate /ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/ (v.) 啟動;開始執行 alternative sourcing /ɔːlˈtɝːnətɪv ˈsɔːrsɪŋ/ (n.) 替代採購方案 mitigate /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/ (v.) 減輕;緩和(問題/風險) 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ We’re facing a challenge …:用積極、專業的方式表達工作上面臨的挑戰。
😤💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】忍耐也是有極限的!你是好脾氣,還是一秒爆氣派?Are you a patient person?
🚗 塞車塞到懷疑人生、排隊等到快抓狂、遇到讓人火大的事情……你的耐心還剩多少? 😅 有人天生好脾氣,遇到事情總能保持冷靜;也有人平常看起來很溫和,但只要遇到某些狀況,耐心就瞬間歸零! 其實,每個人都有失去耐心的時候,重要的是如何控制情緒,不讓一時的煩躁影響自己。 這一集就從生活中最有共鳴的「耐心」話題開始: 💬 Are you a patient person? Have you ever lost your patience? 你是個有耐心的人嗎?你曾經失去耐心嗎? 一起學會用英文描述自己的個性、分享讓人不耐煩的情境,以及如何表達情緒管理的想法! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Are you a patient person? Have you ever lost your patience? 🧘 努力保持冷靜派 I consider myself a patient individual. I have always tried to stay calm and composed in all kinds of situations. But I used to be very hot-tempered and always get annoyed easily. But that’s not good. I sometimes lose my patience especially when I’m stuck in traffic for hours, but I try to avoid doing that. 😤 容易失去耐心派 It depends. But frankly, it’s easy to lose my patience with these people. I know this is no good, and I also know I should learn to control my temper. After all, getting impatient will, in reality, lead to no solution and make the task or the situation all the more unbearable. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. I consider myself + Noun / Adjective … 表示「我認為自己是……」,適合用來描述個性、特質或對自己的看法。 • I consider myself a patient individual. • I consider myself as a hardworking person. 💡 想介紹自己的個性,除了 I am …,也可以用 I consider myself …,讓英文表達更豐富。 2. I know I should + V … 表示「我知道自己應該……」,可以用來表達自我提醒、反省或想改善的習慣。 • I also know I should learn to control my temper. • I know I should plan ahead. 💡 當你知道自己應該控制情緒、提前規劃或改變某個習慣時,就可以使用這個句型。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ (adj.) 有耐心的 patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ (n.) 耐心 impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ (adj.) 不耐煩的,無耐心的 individual /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/ (n.) 個人,個體 composed /kəmˈpoʊzd/ (adj.) 鎮靜的,沉著的 situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ (n.) 處境,情況 hot-tempered /ˌhɑːt ˈtempɚd/ (adj.) 易怒的;暴躁的 annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ (adj.) 生氣的;煩惱的 in reality /ɪn riˈæləti/ (phr.) 事實上 lead to /liːd tuː/ (phr.) 導致,引起</
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】預算被砍20%,專案還是完成了!英文怎麼說?|We manage to complete the project
💼 預算縮水、人力有限、時程緊迫……專案還是得如期推進! 😅 職場上最有成就感的時刻,莫過於面對重重挑戰,團隊依然想辦法把事情完成! 這一集的情境是:專案預算減少了20%,團隊卻透過有效運用資源、分階段執行,成功完成系統移轉專案,還把關鍵錯誤率控制在1%以下!👏 想用英文表達「雖然過程不容易,但我們最後還是做到了」,就可以學會這個實用句型: 💬 We managed to complete the project. 「我們設法完成了這項專案。」 這一集一起學會如何用英文報告專案成果、說明執行挑戰,讓主管和同事清楚看見團隊的努力與成效! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Good morning, team. I'd like to update you on the Q3 system migration project. Despite a 20% reduction in our initial budget, we successfully managed to complete the project only two days behind the original schedule. Furthermore, we managed to keep the critical bug rate under 1%, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 5%. This success was achieved by effectively managing our limited resources and implementing a phased rollout. Thank you for your hard work. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 We manage to + V … (我們設法達成/完成了某件有難度的事) [說明] 1. manage to … 傳達「在面對挑戰、資源有限或條件不佳的情況下,完成某事」的意思。 manage to 後面一定接動詞原形(V),不能使用 V-ing。 2. 這個用語表示「設法做到某事」,語氣通常帶有「雖然不容易,但最後成功了」的意思。 • We manage to keep costs under budget. (我們設法將成本控制在預算之內。) • We managed to deliver the project on time. (我們還是設法準時交付了專案。) 💡 職場實用小提醒 manage to 和 can 有什麼不同? We can complete the project. 我們有能力完成這項專案。 We managed to complete the project. 我們克服困難,最後成功完成了這項專案。 當你要向主管報告「即使資源有限,團隊仍然達成目標」時,使用 managed to 更能突顯克服挑戰後的成果。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 system migration /ˈsɪstəm maɪˈɡreɪʃən/ (n.) 系統移轉;轉移 reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ (n.) 減少;縮減 initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ (adj.) 開始的,最初的;(n.) (姓名的)首字母 behind schedule /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskedʒuːl/ (phr.) 進度落後;比預定時間慢 industry average /ˈɪndəstri ˈævərɪdʒ/ (n.) 產業平均值 resource /ˈriːsɔːrs/ 或 /rɪˈsɔːrs/ (n.) 資源 implement /ˈɪmpləˌment/ (v.) 實施;執行 phased rollout /feɪzd ˈroʊlaʊt/ (n.) 分階段推出 critical /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ (adj.) 關鍵性的;至關重要的 bug rate /bʌɡ reɪt/ (n.) 錯誤率;缺陷率;故障率 ✅ 教
🤳💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】自拍100張,只留1張?你是自拍控還是不上鏡派?Do you like taking selfies?
📸 拍照前先找角度、調光線,拍完還要挑照片?還是鏡頭一靠近,你就想躲起來? 😆 有人喜歡隨時自拍,記錄生活中的美好瞬間,還會把照片分享到社群媒體;也有人覺得自己不上相,看到鏡頭就有點尷尬,寧可欣賞風景,也不想成為照片主角。 不過,當朋友們開心地揪團自拍時,就算平常不愛拍照,也可能願意一起留下回憶!✨ 這一集就從大家熟悉的自拍話題開始: 💬 Do you like taking selfies? 你喜歡自拍嗎? 一起學會用英文分享拍照習慣、描述自己是否上鏡,以及如何表達對外表和自拍的看法! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you like taking selfies? 🤳 自拍愛好派 Of course. Who wouldn’t? I always enjoy taking photos of myself or my friends when we are hanging together. I sometimes post them on social media, especially those taken with some fashionable backgrounds. They are always wonderful memories. 🙈 不愛上鏡派 Not very often. Only when I’m in the mood for one. To be honest, I avoid taking photos in general. I’m not very photogenic, so the photo would turn out horrible. I’m not ugly or anything, but for me personally, I don’t have a fascination with my appearance. But when I’m with a group of friends and everyone wants to take a selfie, I’m happy to join them. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. especially those … 表示「尤其是那些……」,用來特別指出某一類人或事物。 • I sometimes post them on social media, especially those taken with some fashionable backgrounds. • Many seniors, especially those with health issues, feel isolated. 💡 想強調某些特別喜歡的照片,就可以用 especially those …,讓英文描述更具體。 2. have a fascination with + Noun 表示「對……著迷」、「對……有強烈興趣」。 • I don’t have a fascination with my appearance. • Most Americans have a fascination with automobiles and guns. 💡 除了說 I like …,也可以用 have a fascination with …,描述對某件事物特別感興趣或著迷。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 hang together /hæŋ təˈɡeðɚ/ (phr.) 團結一致 post /poʊst/ (v.) 公布,發布(資訊) background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ (n.) 背景 (be) in the mood (for) /ɪn ðə muːd fɔːr/ (phr.) 有意(做/要……);有……的心情 photogenic /ˌfoʊtəˈdʒenɪk/ (adj.) 上鏡的,上相的 turn out /tɝːn aʊt/ (phr.) 結果是 horrible /ˈhɔːrəbəl/ (adj.) 極糟的 fascination /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/ (n.) 入迷;著迷 <l
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】主管提案有問題,卻不敢說?教你用英文委婉表達不同意見!|I have reservations about …
💼 開會時,明明覺得提案有風險,卻不知道怎麼開口? 😅 主管希望加快進度、同事提議縮短作業流程,但你擔心品質受到影響。這時候,直接說 No! 或 I disagree!,可能讓討論氣氛變得緊張。 其實,職場溝通不一定要直接反對,也能有禮貌地表達自己的顧慮。 💬 I have reservations about … 「我對……有所保留/疑慮。」 這一集就從「產品測試時程」的職場情境出發,學會如何委婉提出不同意見、說明潛在風險,並提供具體的解決方案。 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Thank you for this proposal. While I appreciate the need for speed, I must express some serious reservations about cutting the testing phase short. My primary concern is that rushing this critical stage could lead us to miss serious bugs, ultimately damaging our product's reliability and our brand reputation. To balance efficiency with quality, wouldn't it be more prudent to maintain the original timeline? A solution could be to bring in temporary staff, which would allow us to accelerate the process without compromising the thoroughness of our testing. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 I have reservations about … (我對……有所保留/疑慮) [說明] 1. 使用時機: 當你不同意某個計畫或提案,但不想直接說 No 或 I disagree 時,可以在會議中禮貌地提出反對意見,希望團隊能更審慎地評估。 2. 句型: I have reservations about + 名詞/動名詞 • I have reservations about the proposed budget. (我對提議的預算有疑慮。) • I have reservations about whether this strategy will work in the Asian market. (我對於這個策略在亞洲市場是否行得通有所保留。) 💡 職場實用小提醒 想表達不同意見,又不希望讓對方覺得被否定,可以先肯定對方的想法,再提出疑慮。 While I appreciate the need for speed, I must express some serious reservations about cutting the testing phase short. 「雖然我理解加快進度的必要性,但對於縮短測試階段,我仍有一些重大疑慮。」 這樣的表達不只委婉,也能讓討論聚焦在問題與解決方法上。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 reservation /ˌrezɚˈveɪʃən/ (n.) 顧慮;保留意見 cut … short /kʌt … ʃɔːrt/ (v.) 縮短(階段/流程) testing phase /ˈtestɪŋ feɪz/ (n.) 測試階段 rush /rʌʃ/ (v.) 倉促進行;急著做 reliability /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ (n.) 可靠性 critical stage /ˈkrɪtɪkəl steɪdʒ/ (n.) 關鍵階段;重要階段 prudent /ˈpruːdənt/ (adj.) 審慎的;謹慎明智的 maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ (v.) 維持;保持 temporary staff /ˈtempəreri stæf/ (n.) 臨時人員 compromis
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】網購方便又便宜?小心買到假貨!Do you like shopping on the Internet?
📦 手指滑一滑,商品送到家!你也是網購愛好者嗎? 不用出門人擠人,就能輕鬆比價、挑選商品,甚至今天下單、明天就收到!網路購物真的讓生活方便不少。🛒✨ 不過,網購也有讓人頭痛的時候!收到的商品和照片不一樣、買到瑕疵品或假貨,甚至擔心信用卡資料被盜用……😱 這一集就從大家熟悉的網購經驗開始: 💬 Do you like shopping on the Internet? 你喜歡在網路上購物嗎? 一起學會用英文分享網購的優點、購物經驗,以及為什麼有些人還是偏愛實體商店! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you like shopping on the Internet? 🛒 網購便利派 Absolutely. I do enjoy shopping online. We can buy anything through the net without going to crowded marketplaces. You have so much choice on the internet and it’s easy to shop around, and online stores usually have competitive prices. Also, you can purchase things immediately and they are often delivered the next day. What’s best, the return policies have made it the most attractive shopping option. 🏬 實體購物派 Well, I am not very fond of online shopping. I guess that’s because of my poor experience. Many of the products which I bought on the Internet were defective and fake duplicates. My credit card information was also misused. So, I always prefer traditional shopping over Internet shopping. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. can + V … without + V-ing 表示「可以做某件事,而不需要做另一件事」。 • We can buy anything through the net without going to crowded marketplaces. • You can eat canned foods without cooking them. 💡 without + V-ing 是很實用的句型,可以用來描述網購的便利性,例如「不用出門就能買東西」。 2. I guess that’s because of + Noun … 表示「我想那是因為……」,適合用來解釋自己的想法、偏好或某件事情發生的原因。 • I guess that’s because of my poor experience. • I got a dry mouth so I guess that's because of the pills. 💡 當別人問你為什麼不喜歡網購,就能用 I guess that’s because of … 自然說明原因。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 absolutely /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ (adv.) 完全地;絕對地 competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/ (adj.) 競爭的;有競爭力的 purchase /ˈpɝtʃəs/ (v.) 購買 immediately /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ (adv.) 立即,馬上 return policy /rɪˈtɝn ˈpɑːləsi/ (n.) 退貨政策,退貨規定 attractive /əˈtræktɪv/ (adj.) 吸引人的;有魅力的 be fond of /biː
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】開會講了一大堆,重點到底是什麼?Here's a quick recap of …
📊 開會一小時,散會後卻忘了結論?下一步該做什麼,大家真的都清楚嗎? 😅 會議結束前,除了確認討論成果,更重要的是讓每個人都掌握重點與後續工作。 無論是向主管報告專案成果、整理會議決議,還是向沒參加會議的同事說明進度,都可以用這句實用的職場英文: 💬 Here's a quick recap of … 「以下快速總結一下……」 這一集一起學會如何用英文快速回顧會議重點、確認團隊共識,讓每場會議都能有效率地收尾! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Thank you for your attention. Before we wrap up, here's a quick recap of the key points. We've confirmed a 15% increase in production efficiency with the new system, and the client has approved the initial design. To ensure we're all aligned, let me give a recap of the next steps. The engineering team will begin implementation on Monday, and marketing will prepare the launch materials by next Friday. This puts us in a strong position for a successful rollout next month. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 Here's a quick recap of … (快速總結) [說明] 1. recap /riˈkæp; ˈriːkæp/(扼要重述;摘要說明)可當名詞來使用,用於會議、討論或郵件開頭,給予摘要。最常用法是:a recap of + [事項]。 2. 可以搭配形容詞:a quick recap(快速摘要)、a brief recap(簡要摘要)。 • Here's a quick recap of the main decisions from today's meeting. (這是今天會議主要決定的快速總結。) • Could you give me a quick recap of what I missed? (可以請你快速跟我說一下我錯過了什麼嗎?) 💡 職場實用小提醒 Here's a quick recap of … 適合主動提供摘要;Could you give me a quick recap of …? 則適合請同事幫忙快速回顧重點。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 wrap up /ræp ʌp/ (phr.) 結束;收尾 recap /riˈkæp; ˈriːkæp/ (n.)(v.) 重點回顧 production efficiency /prəˈdʌkʃən ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ (n.) 生產效率 approve /əˈpruːv/ (v.) 核准;認可 aligned (be aligned) /əˈlaɪnd/ (adj.) 立場一致的;步調一致的 next step /nekst step/ (n.) 下一步行動 implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ (n.) 實施;執行 launch material /lɔːntʃ məˈtɪriəl/ (n.) 上市/發表用宣傳素材 put … in a strong position /pʊt … ɪn ə strɔːŋ pəˈzɪʃən/ (phr.) 使處於有利位置;穩固態勢 rollout /ˈroʊlˌaʊt/ (n.) (產品)推出;上線 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ Here's a quick recap of …:快速整理會議、簡報或討論的重點。 ✔️ a recap of + 事項:用來說明要回顧的內容,例如會議決議或下一步工作。 ✔️ Before we wrap up …:在會議結束前,自然
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】逛街不買也開心?你是購物狂還是理性派?|Do you enjoy shopping? Why (not)?
看到喜歡的東西,你是忍不住想買的「購物派」🛒,還是精打細算、只買需要東西的「理性派」💰? 有人覺得逛街是最棒的紓壓方式,就算最後什麼都沒買,光是和朋友一起試穿衣服、逛逛商場,心情就會變好!也有人認為購物要量力而為,偶爾看看櫥窗、欣賞喜歡的商品就很滿足。 這一集就從大家都熟悉的購物話題開始: 💬 Do you enjoy shopping? Why (not)? 你喜歡購物嗎?為什麼喜歡或不喜歡? 一起學會用英文聊購物習慣、消費觀念,以及「最後竟然……」和「買不買得起」的實用說法! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you enjoy shopping? Why (not)? 🛍️ 喜歡購物派 Even though I’m not a shopaholic, I do enjoy shopping. Well, I love shopping because I do find it fun to go out on a shopping trip. I like wandering around shopping malls and trying on various kinds of clothes with my friends. I may end up buying nothing, but shopping with friends makes me feel happy. It can always elevate my mood. 💰 理性消費派 Actually, I don’t like to go shopping very often. First of all, I think we should spend our earnings carefully, so we should spend our money on something we really need, such as daily necessities. Otherwise, shopping will be a waste of time and money. But once in a while, I will go window shopping because I cannot afford all of those fancy products. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. end up + V-ing … 表示「最後竟然……」、「結果最後……」,常用來描述事情的最終結果。 • I may end up buying nothing. • We ended up going nowhere. 💡 原本打算去購物,結果什麼都沒買?這時就能用 end up buying nothing,自然又實用! 2. cannot afford … 表示「負擔不起……」,可以用來談購物預算、生活開銷等。 • I cannot afford all of those fancy products. • Many people cannot afford the rent. 💡 想表達「這個東西太貴,我買不起」,就可以使用 cannot afford。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 shopaholic /ˌʃɑpəˈhɑlɪk/ (n.) 購物狂 wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ (v.) 閒逛;遊蕩 elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ (v.) 提高;使上升 mood /muːd/ (n.) 心情,情緒 earnings /ˈɝnɪŋz/ (n.) 薪水,工資 necessity /nəˈsɛsəti/ (n.) 必要,需要 otherwise /ˈʌðɚwaɪz/ (adv.) 否則,不然 once in a while /wʌns ɪn ə waɪl/ (idiom.) 偶爾,難得 afford /əˈfɔrd/ (v.) 買得起;負擔得起 fancy /ˈfænsi/ (adj.) 花哨的;昂貴的 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ end up + V-ing:描述「最後結果如何」,例如逛了
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】開完會別急著走!先把「誰做什麼」講清楚|Let me recap the action items
每天早上都捨不得離開床?楊謹華的賴床秘密,從一張好床墊開始! MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩承托腰與脊椎,讓身體好好放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u7cjj —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 每天早上都捨不得離開床?楊謹華的賴床秘密,從一張好床墊開始! MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩承托腰與脊椎,讓身體好好放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u72vv —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 會議談了半天,大家都點頭說 OK ,但散會後卻開始問:「所以誰要做?什麼時候要交?」😅 真正有效率的會議,不只要討論,更要在最後把 重點、分工、期限一次講清楚 。這時就可以說: 💬 Let me recap the action items. 「讓我快速總結一下待辦事項。」 學會 recap ,讓你在會議收尾時,不只是說「今天就到這裡」,而是能專業地把下一步交代清楚! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Thank you for the productive discussion, everyone. Before we adjourn, (just) to recap our key takeaways: we've confirmed a 12% increase in customer satisfaction this quarter, and the new marketing campaign has exceeded its initial reach target by 25%. Let me recap the action items: the sales team will analyze the new customer data by next Friday, and product development will present their prototype by the end of the month. We have a clear path forward. Great work, team. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 Let me recap … (讓我快速總結) [說明] recap 在商務場合中很實用,用於快速總結討論過的重點,確保所有人對資訊的理解一致。 recap (正式說法是 recapitulate ,意思是「重點回顧/摘要整理」)可當 動詞 (to recap …)或 名詞 (a quick recap …)使用。 • Let me recap the decisions. (讓我總結一下決議。) • Let me recap the main points before we move on. (讓我先回顧一下重點再繼續。) 💡 職場上也很常聽到: Just to recap, … 「簡單總結一下……」 Here's a quick recap. 「快速回顧一下重點。」 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語
🎧💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】住得舒服嗎?用英文聊聊你的居住環境|Do you like the place where you live?
【補體素鉻100】鉻一擺 人生尚精彩 ✅糖尿病適用營養品 ✅專利菸鹼酸鉻:6倍利用率*、12小時持續利用* 官網首購現折100👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9tk9v2 *依據 Trace Elem Electrol. 1994;11:182-186. 研究結果,專利菸鹼酸鉻生物利用率是三氯化鉻的6倍,攝取後於體內停留12小時。 —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 每天早上都捨不得離開床?楊謹華的賴床秘密,從一張好床墊開始! MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩承托腰與脊椎,讓身體好好放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u72t3 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 你喜歡自己現在住的地方嗎?🏠🌿 交通方便、生活機能好、鄰居又友善,當然住得很舒服;但如果房子老舊、地點不方便,還遇上吵鬧的鄰居,可能就會讓人萌生「搬家」的念頭!📦 當別人問你: 💬 Do you like the place where you live? 「你喜歡現在住的地方嗎?」 別只回答 Yes, I do. 或 No, I don't. ,這一集一起學習如何從「地點、環境、噪音、鄰居」說出更完整的理由! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you like the place where you live? • Sure. I live in a good neighborhood, which is mainly residential and a good place to live. First, it is not far from the heart of the city, so I am pretty close to everything. Also, and most importantly, there is not much noise. My neighbors are very nice and friendly. • Um ... not very much. No, I don’t really like the place I am living now, to be honest. First, the apartment is quite old, and the location is not very convenient. The worst thing is, my neighbors are inconsiderate and noisy. I plan to move out after the lease ends. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. There is not much (+ Noun) • Also, and most importantly, there is not much noise. • There is not much to see. 👉 想表達「沒有太多……」,就可以使用 There is not much + 不可數名詞 。 2. The worst thing is, S + V … • The worst thing is, my neighbors are inconsiderate and noisy. • The worst thing is, we can only stay one week. 👉 想強調一件事情
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】有變動隨時告訴我!|Please keep me updated …
上有老 下有小,更要留意肺炎鏈球菌找上門! 預防流感已成共識,但多得是你不知道的事 你為預防多一步 守護全家健康不讓步! 立即了解肺炎鏈球菌相關資訊 https://fstry.pse.is/9rpw6k —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u6vgk —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 專案正在進行,最怕的不是出現變化,而是「 事情都變了,你卻最後一個知道! 」😱📅 時程延後、成本增加、客戶臨時有新意見……想請同事有最新消息就隨時回報,職場英文可以這樣說: 💬 Please keep me updated … 「請隨時讓我知道最新情況。」 簡單一句,就能用在專案追蹤、會議後續、客戶回饋與跨部門協作,是上班族非常實用的工作句型! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 A: Before we move on, I want to clarify the action items. The supplier confirmation should be completed by next Wednesday, and the draft proposal needs to be ready by Friday. Please keep me updated if there are any changes to the timeline. B: Sure, no problem. Do you also want us to update the management team? A: Yes, exactly. Please keep the team updated on any issues that might affect the rollout — especially delays, cost increases, or client feedback — so everyone stays aligned. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 Please keep me updated … (請隨時讓我知道最新情況) [說明] keep me updated 的意思是「請隨時讓我知道最新情況/最新消息」,用於請對方持續提供某件事情的進展或最新的資訊。開頭的 Please 使其成為一個禮貌的請求。 updated 是動詞變成的過去分詞(當形容詞用),表示「被更新」「已經更新」。 • Please keep me updated on the client feedback. (請隨時告知有關客戶回饋的最新進展。) • Please keep me updated after the meeting is over. (會議結束後,請隨時告知我最新的情況。) 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 clarify /ˈkler.ə.faɪ/ (v.) 釐清;說明 action it
🎧💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】認識新朋友,是期待還是壓力?|Do you like meeting new people?
每天早上都捨不得離開床?楊謹華的賴床秘密,從一張好床墊開始! MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩承托腰與脊椎,讓身體好好放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u7acn —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u6vf8 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 遇到陌生人時,你是可以馬上開啟話題的「自來熟」😄,還是需要一點時間暖機的「慢熟派」🙈? 有人天生喜歡認識新朋友,覺得每一次相遇都可能打開新的世界;也有人比較害羞、內向,比起拓展朋友圈,更喜歡和熟悉的人自在相處。 這一集就從超有共鳴的問題開始: 💬 Do you like meeting new people? 你喜歡認識新朋友嗎? 一起學會如何用英文描述自己的個性、交友方式,以及你是「外向派」還是「慢熟派」! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you like meeting new people? • Yes, I really like meeting new people. I guess I am the kind of person who is extrovert by nature. I believe that we should always be open and willing to meet people around us because it gives us a chance to make more friends. Friends share new things in life, so we can always learn new things when meeting new people. • Honestly, I am the kind of person who is shy and reserved, so I prefer meeting my acquaintances rather than trying to make new friends. But I am not saying that I don’t like meeting new people at all. It’s just … I have to do all these things to get to know them and form new relationships, which takes a lot of time and courage. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. … the kind of person who … • I am the kind of person who is extrovert by nature. • She is the kind of person who always seems to be in a hurry. 👉 想描述「我是……類型的人」,這個句型非常好用。除了個性,也可以用來談自己的生活習慣與做事方式。 2. prefer + V-ing • I prefer meeting my acquaintances rather than trying to make new friends. • I prefer working in a smaller office. 👉 pref
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】進度到哪了?職場必學「更新進度」英文|I'd like to give you an update on ...
忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u76ws —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 【補體素鉻100】鉻一擺 人生尚精彩 ✅糖尿病適用營養品 ✅專利菸鹼酸鉻:6倍利用率*、12小時持續利用* 官網首購現折100👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9tka6r *依據 Trace Elem Electrol. 1994;11:182-186. 研究結果,專利菸鹼酸鉻生物利用率是三氯化鉻的6倍,攝取後於體內停留12小時。 —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 主管問進度、會議報告最新成果、向客戶說明專案狀況……「 更新進度 」幾乎是上班族每天都會遇到的情境。📊💼 與其每次都只說 Let me tell you... ,這一集學一句更專業、更適合職場的表達: 💬 I'd like to give you an update on ... 「我想向您更新……的最新進度。」 不論是專案進度、預算執行、銷售數據,甚至訂單狀態,都能用這一句自然開場! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 A: Before we close this session, I’d like to give you an update on the marketing rollout. So far, 70% of the ads have gone live across digital platforms, and the click-through rate is up by 18% compared to last quarter. B: That sounds good. Could you please give me an update on the budget allocation--specifically how much has been spent so far versus the original plan? A: Sure. We have used USD 48,000 out of the approved USD 60,000, which means we still have about 20% of the budget available for the final push before the launch week. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 I'd like to give you an update on … (我想向您更新…) [說明] update (n.) 最新情況、進度報告 (v.) 更新、提供最新資訊 update 用於詢問、告知最新狀況。 • I'd like to give you a quick update on the Q4 sales figures. (我想向您快速更新一下第四季的銷售數據。) • I'd like to give you an update on your order. It has shipped today. (我想向您更新您的訂單,已於今日出貨。)
🎧💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】每天8,000步,你走到了嗎?|Do you think walking is important?
忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u743e —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u6vf8 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 🚶 每天 8,000 步,你今天達標了嗎? 最近運動部推出「揮汗有禮・全民動起來」,鼓勵大家把運動融入日常,其中一項任務就是「單日累積 8,000 步以上」。不用特別準備器材,從通勤多走一段、午休出去散步,到下班後健走,都能讓自己多動一點。 但你覺得「走路」也算是一項重要的運動嗎?🚶♀️🌿 💬 Do you think walking is important? 這一集一起用英文聊聊「走路」這件日常小事,學會 I think it's important to … 表達自己的看法,以及 I am not saying that … 說明、補充自己的立場。 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you think walking is important? • Yes, definitely. I think it's important to be active, and walking is the easiest physical activity that we can do. Nowadays people rely too much on all kinds of transportation, and we don’t walk very often. So, walking is an activity that everyone should spend some time doing. Also, walking allows me to enjoy the beauty of the scenery around me. • Sorry, I am not saying that walking is not important. But I'm not one for going on long walks. I don't mind walking when I'm in a town or city, like when I'm sightseeing in a new place. But I don't enjoy long walks in general. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. I think it's important to + V … • I think it's important to be active. • I think it's important to remember where we came from. 👉 想表達「我認為做……很重要」,就可以使用 I think it's important to + V ,很適合用來表達自己的觀點。 2. I am not saying that + S + V … • I am not saying that walking is not important. •
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】提案時別只會說「I think」!|We should consider …
忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u743e —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u6vgk —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 開會討論新方案時,想提出自己的建議,又不希望語氣太強硬,英文可以怎麼說?🤔💼 與其直接說「我們一定要這麼做」,不如用更有討論空間的: 💬 We should consider … 「我們應該考量……」 無論是討論預算、評估風險、提出新策略,或建議公司投資新技術,都能讓你的提議聽起來更專業,也更適合商務討論! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Good morning, team. The purpose of today's presentation is to propose a strategic shift. To secure long-term growth, we must consider investment in automation technology. While the initial cost is significant, we should consider this investment a necessary step to reduce operational expenses and enhance our competitive edge. I also urge you to consider investing in upskilling our workforce to manage this new technology. Have we fully considered the risk of not making this investment? I believe it's a crucial decision for our future. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 We should consider … (我們應該要考量……) [說明] consider (思考、考量;視為、當作)常見以下商務情境: 請務必記住: consider 後面直接接名詞 (n.) 或 V-ing(動名詞)當作受詞。 ① 用於提出想法,並邀請他人共同思考(語氣開放且不具強迫性)。 ② 請求對方考量與決策。 • We should consider your proposal. (我們應該要考慮您的提案。) • We should consider all possible risks before moving forward. (在繼續前進之前,我們需要考慮所有可能的風險。) • He is considering changing his job. (他正在考慮換工作。) 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 strategic shift /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ʃɪft/ (n.) 策略轉向;戰略調整 secure
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】朋友不用多,知心最重要?|Do you have a lot of friends?
每天早上都捨不得離開床?楊謹華的賴床秘密,從一張好床墊開始! MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩承托腰與脊椎,讓身體好好放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u7acn —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 你的朋友很多嗎?是走到哪都能交朋友的「社交型」,還是朋友不多,但每一個都很知心?👭💬 聊到「朋友」,除了 I have many friends. ,還可以怎麼說得更自然、更有內容? 這一集從超好聊的生活話題開始: 💬 Do you have a lot of friends? 你有很多朋友嗎? 一起學會怎麼用英文聊「朋友多不多」、「朋友對我的重要性」,還有「知心好友」與「酒肉朋友」怎麼說! 💬 A. EXERCISE|實戰演練 Question: Do you have a lot of friends? • Yes, quite a few. I have friends from all walks of life. Friends play an important role in my life. I like to socialize with all people around me, and that's why I have many friends. Of course, some of them are only casual friends. Like my friends at work, but I also have some intimate friends. • Not a lot, but I have a few very close friends. I believe it is better to have some faithful friends than a thousand fair-weather friends. I like friends with whom I share some similarities, though it's not easy to meet someone you have a lot in common with. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. That's why + S + V … • That's why I have many friends. • That's why I'm telling you. 👉 用來表達「 那就是為什麼……/所以才…… 」,很適合在口說時進一步解釋原因與結果。 2. I believe it is better to + V … • I believe it is better to have some faithful friends than a thousand fair-weather friends. • I believe it is better to tell the truth than to lie. 👉 想表達自己的看法或價值觀,可以用這個句型說「 我認為……會比較好 」。 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 quite a few /kwaɪt ə fjuː/ (phr.) 相當多;不少 (後接可數名詞) all walks of life /ɔːl wɔːks əv laɪf/ (idiom.) 各行各業;各個社會階層 play a …. role in /pleɪ ə roʊl ɪn/ (phr.
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】「我何時有空」英文怎麼說?職場超實用的 Available|I am available …
忙了一整天,腦袋還停不下來?跟著楊謹華把今天的壓力留到明天。 MR. LIVING 減壓記憶床墊,穩穩接住身體,讓每個夜晚真正放鬆。 立即了解更多 → https://fstry.pse.is/9u76ws —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 同事問你「什麼時候方便開會?」主管確認「上線期間能不能支援?」這時候別只會回答 Yes! 🙋 職場中超高頻的 available ,不只可以表示「我有空」,還能用來說明服務是否可用、資料能不能取得。 這一集帶你掌握實用句型: 💬 Somebody + be 動詞 + available … 從約會議、確認工作時間,到專案支援,都能派上用場! 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here. The project is progressing well. I want to address the support plan for the upcoming launch. First, I confirm that I am available throughout the entire launch week to handle any critical issues. Second, the technical support team will be available 24/7 via a dedicated hotline. Finally, the updated troubleshooting guide is now available on the company intranet. We are fully prepared to ensure a smooth rollout. Now, I'd be happy to address any questions you may have. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 Somebody (人) + be 動詞 + available … (有空的) [說明] available (可獲得的;可用的;有空的)可用於 (人的時間與行程)用於安排會議、詢問對方狀態或告知自身行程。 (主詞是物時)用於說明產品庫存、服務狀態或資料存取權限。 • I’m availale all day on Monday. (我星期一全天都有空。) • I’m available between 1 to 2 pm this afternoon. (我今天下午 1 點到 2 點有空。) 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 progress /prəˈɡrɛs/ (v.) 進展;進行 address /əˈdrɛs/ (v.) 處理;說明;討論 upcoming /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/ (adj.) 即將到來的 launch /lɔntʃ/ (n.) 發表;上市;啟動 critical issue /ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈɪʃuː/ (n.) 關鍵問題;重大問題 technical support /ˈtɛknɪkəl səˈpɔrt/ (n.) 技術支援 dedicated hotline /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd ˈ
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 口說英語通】你有多久沒好好陪家人了?|Do you spend a lot of time with your family?
《下班聊設計》podcast 每集用大約30分鐘,從設計的視角聊溝通、工作、生活、創作與成長。也會分享可以實際執行的小練習,幫你找到新的思考方式。不論你是不是設計師,只要對設計有一點好奇,都歡迎來聽! https://fstry.pse.is/9ld4d2 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 工作忙、生活忙,我們常把時間留給工作、朋友和各種待辦事項,但你一天之中,有多少時間真正留給家人呢?👨👩👧👦💛 如果想用英文聊聊「陪伴家人的時間」,除了說 I love my family. ,還可以怎麼自然地表達? 這一集從一個簡單卻很貼近生活的問題開始: 💬 Do you spend a lot of time with your family? 你會花很多時間陪伴家人嗎? 一起學會 spend time with somebody 、 because of + Noun ,聊聊家人、生活與陪伴。 💬 A. QUESTION|口說練習 Question: Do you spend a lot of time with your family? • Yes, exactly so. I have a small family, and there are only four members, my dad, my mom, my sister and me. We have a strong bond among us and that makes us a happy family. So we spend lots of time together. We enjoy cooking together. We catch up on news and talk about our lives. • Unfortunately not very much. Um … I wish I could. I try to spend more time with my family, but actually, we don't live in the same city. Because of my work, I live alone in another city far from my family, so, I am only able to spend about two weeks per year with them. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 1. spend time + with somebody • I try to spend more time with my family. • I am only able to spend about two weeks per year with them. 2. because of + Noun • Because of my work, I live alone in another city far from my family. • Because of the typhoon, there will be no school tomorrow. 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/ (adv.) 確切地 member /ˈmɛmbɚ/ (n.) 成員,一分子 strong /strɑŋ; strɔŋ/ (adj.) 強壯的;強烈的 bond /bɑnd/
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】會議收尾,英文怎麼漂亮結束?We'll conclude here.
會議進入尾聲,想專業地宣布散會、邀請最後意見,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 We'll conclude here. 無論是主持會議、簡報結尾,或帶領團隊討論,都能用自然又專業的方式為會議畫下完美句點! 💬 CONVERSATION|實用對話 Alright team, that covers the main points of my presentation on the new marketing strategy. We're running short on time, so let's start to bring this to a close. To quickly recap, the key action items are to finalize the budget by Friday and to schedule client meetings for next week. If there are no other comments, we'll conclude here. Thank you all for your active participation and valuable input today. Please feel free to email me directly with any further questions. Let's have a productive week. ✨ LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 ▪ Wrapping Up the Meeting 會議收尾表達(2) We're running short on time, so let's start to bring this to a close. (我們時間快到了,我們開始收尾吧。) If there are no other comments, we'll conclude here. (如果沒有其他意見,我們就到此結束。) Examples Thank you all for your input. We're running short on time, so let's start to bring this to a close. (感謝大家的意見。我們時間快到了,我們開始收尾吧。) Okay, that covers the last item on the agenda. If there are no other comments from anyone, we'll conclude here. (好的,這涵蓋了議程上的最後一項。如果沒有人有其他意見,我們就到此結束。) 📚 WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 presentation /ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ (n.) 簡報;報告 run short on (phr.) 缺少;不足 bring … to a close (phr.) 結束;收尾 finalize / ˈfaɪ.nə.la ɪz/ (v.) 完成;定案 schedule /ˈskedʒ.uːl/ (
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 生活英語通】我超期待午休!|I’m dying for the lunch break.
才早上 9 點,肚子就已經開始咕嚕咕嚕叫,滿腦子只想著:「到底什麼時候才午休啊!」😫🍱 當你非常想吃東西、超期待放假,或迫不及待想做某件事時,英文可以怎麼表達呢? 這一集帶你學會生活中超實用句型: 💬 I’m dying for + N 這裡的 dying 可不是「快死了」的意思! be dying for... 是很口語的說法,用來表達「非常渴望……」、「超想要……」,讓你的英文更生動、更有情緒! 💬 A. CONVERSATION W: I’m so hungry! I’m dying for the lunch break. M: Katie, it is only nine o’clock. Didn’t you just have breakfast? W: What? I don’t know, I just know that I’m hungry again! M: I think your parents must be hungry all the time too because you probably eat all the food there is at home. W: When’s the lunch break? I need my lunch break! 📚 B. WORDS & PHRASES hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/ (adj.) 餓的 be dying for /biː ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ fɔːr/ (phr.) 渴望 all the time /ɔːl ðə taɪm/ (phr.) 一直;始終 lunch break /ˈlʌntʃ ˌbreɪk/ (n.) 午休 probably /ˈprɑː.bə.bli/ (adv.) 可能地 ✨ C. LANGUAGE FOCUS I’m dying for + N 《Examples》 I’m dying for a glass of water. I’m dying for my first date with her. 📝 D. EXERCISES A: __________ for the winter break. B: Keep waiting, it’s four months away. ✅ 《Answer Key》 I’m dying 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 I’m dying for + N 表達「我非常渴望……」、「我超想要……」。 ✔️ be dying for 是日常口語中用來加強「很想要」語氣的實用表達,不是真的表示「快死了」。 ✔️ 一次掌握 hungry、lunch break、all the time、probably 等生活常用字彙,聊天時更自然、更道地。 🎧 每天 10 分鐘,學一句實用生活英文!無論是期待午休、盼著放假,還是突然超想喝杯咖啡,都能把生活中的小心情用英文說出來! ✅ 教材出自 《超級英語通》第100講 👉 📎<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ch
🎧💼 一天 10 分鐘 辦公英語通|I think we can call it a day. 會議結束,今天就到這裡吧!
一場會議接近尾聲,想自然地宣布散會、總結今天的進度,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 I think we can call it a day. 無論是會議結束、專案討論告一段落,或完成一天的工作,都能用這句話自然又專業地收尾! 💬CONVERSATION|實用對話 Thank you, everyone, for your active participation today. It looks like we’ve covered everything on the agenda, and we’ve had some very productive discussions. Before we finish, let me quickly recap the key points we agreed on: first, we will finalize the marketing plan by next Friday; second, the finance team will prepare a budget review; and finally, our next meeting will be scheduled for two weeks from today. That about wraps things up for today. I think we can call it a day. ✨LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 ▪ Wrapping Up the Meeting 會議收尾表達(1) I think we can call it a day. (我想我們今天可以到此為止了。) That about wraps things up for today. (今天的會議差不多到此結束了。) Example We've finished reviewing the main points, so I think we can call it a day. (我們已經檢視完主要重點,所以我想今天可以到此為止了。) 📚 WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 active /ˈæk.tɪv/ (adj.) 積極的;主動的 participation /pɑːrˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ (n.) 參與;投入 productive /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ (adj.) 有成效的;富有成效的 recap /ˈriː.kæp/ (v.) (重點)回顧;概述 key point /kiː pɔɪnt/ (n.) 重要要點;重點 finalize / ˈfaɪ.nə.la ɪz/ (v.) 完成;定案 finance /ˈfaɪ.næns/ (n.) 財務;金融 budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ (n.) 預算;經費 wrap up /ræp ʌp/ (phr.) 結束;收尾 call it a day /kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 生活英語通】我要留著晚點再吃!|I’m going to save it for later.
吃飯時,你是會先吃自己最喜歡的,還是把最好吃的留到最後呢?🍗🥦😋 想用英文說「我要留著晚點再吃」、「我打算等等再享用」,可以怎麼表達呢? 這一集帶你學會生活中超實用句型: 💬 I’m going to + V 用來表達「我打算……」、「我要……」,不論是安排接下來要做的事,還是說明自己的計畫與決定,日常對話中都非常實用! 💬 A. CONVERSATION M: Why are you not touching your chicken? I thought you loved chicken? W: I do. I’m just saving them for later. I need to finish these nasty vegetables before I can fully enjoy my chicken. M: Saving the best for later? I work counterclockwise, I always finish what I like first and then leave the rest alone. W: You’re so wasteful! So that’s why I find so many vegetables left in your dish every time! 📚 B. WORDS & PHRASES touch /tʌtʃ/ (v.) 接觸,碰到 nasty /ˈnæs.ti/ (adj.) 討厭的 counterclockwise /ˌkaʊn.tɚˈklɑːk.waɪz/ (adj.) 逆時鐘的 the rest /ðə rest/ (phr.) 剩下來的 leave...alone /liːv əˈloʊn/ (phr.) 避免擾亂,打擾 wasteful /ˈweɪst.fəl/ (adj.) 浪費的 ✨ C. LANGUAGE FOCUS I’m going to + V 《Examples》 I’m going to kill you. I’m going to treasure your gift. 📝 D. EXERCISES A: __________ dance the whole night away. B: Count me in! ✅ 《Answer Key》 I’m going to. 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 I’m going to + V 表達「我打算……」、「我要……」,說明接下來的計畫或決定。 ✔️ 學會 save it for later 「留著晚點再吃/晚點再用」,生活中吃東西、保留物品時都很實用。 ✔️ 認識 the rest、leave...alone、wasteful 等生活常用詞彙,讓日常英文表達更豐富。 🎧 每天 10 分鐘,學一句實用生活英文!從吃飯、聚餐到生活中的大小決定,把每天遇到的情境都變成練習英文的好機會! ✅ 教材出自 《超級英語通》第99講 👉 📎<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https:/
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】Could you please elaborate on …? 可以請您再詳細說明嗎?
開會時聽到一個重點,卻還想知道更多細節、數據或背景資訊,英文該怎麼禮貌地追問呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 Could you please elaborate on … ? 比起直接說「Explain more」,這個說法更正式、更有禮貌,特別適合會議、簡報、提案討論或跨部門溝通時使用。 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 A: "...and based on the initial data, we are confident that this marketing strategy will significantly increase our market share in the upcoming quarter. That concludes my update." B: "Thank you, Anna. This is a solid direction. Could you please elaborate on the resource allocation for the digital campaign? I'd like to understand how the budget is being distributed across the different platforms." A: "Certainly, Mr. Chen. Of the total digital budget, we've allocated 50% to social media advertising, focusing on professional networks. Thirty percent is dedicated to search engine marketing, and the remaining 20% is reserved for content creation and influencer partnerships." B: "I see. That breakdown is very clear. Thank you for the clarification." ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 Could you please elaborate on … ? (可以請詳細說明∕進一步闡述?) 【說明】 elaborate on :對已經提及的主題,提供更詳細的資訊、更深層的解釋或具體的範例。 當您需要更多細節、數據、範例或背景資訊來完全理解一個概念時,通常與 Could you... 、 Would you mind... 等禮貌用語連用,聽起來不會像在命令對方。 Could you please elaborate on the projected timeline? (可否請您詳細說明一下預估的時間表?) Could you please elaborate on that point? (能否請您再把剛才提到的那一點說明得更清楚一點?) 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 initial data /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl ˈdeɪ.t̬ə/ (n.) 初步資料 market share /ˈmɑːr.kɪt ʃer/ (n.) 市佔率 elaborate / ɪˈlæb.ə.re ɪt/ (v.) 詳細說明 resou
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 生活英語通】這頓大餐也太棒了吧!|This is too good a treat!
生日有人請客,從開胃菜、主菜一路吃到甜點,最後竟然還有生日蛋糕!🎂🍷 遇到這種讓人忍不住驚呼「也太棒了吧!」的時刻,英文可以怎麼表達呢?🤩 這一集帶你學會生活中超實用句型: 💬 This is too + ADJ + a + N 不論是形容一頓超棒的大餐、價格貴得驚人,還是一場精彩到不行的表演,都可以運用這個句型加強語氣! 💬 A. CONVERSATION W: What do we have here? An appetizer, a salad, a cold dish, the main course, the second main course, a glass of wine and dessert. This is extravagant! M: And, honey, free. It’s my treat today. It is your birthday today after all. W: This is too good a treat! Thanks so much! M: After the dinner, there’s still a birthday cake, so be prepared to put on some weight after today. W: For this, it’s worth it! 📚 B. WORDS & PHRASES appetizer /ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɚ/ (n.) 開胃菜 salad /ˈsæl.əd/ (n.) 沙拉 cold dish /koʊld dɪʃ/ (n.) 冷盤 main course /ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːrs/ (n.) 主菜 extravagant /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/ (adj.) 奢華的 after all /ˌæf.tɚ ˈɔːl/ (phr.) 畢竟;究竟;到底 worth /wɝːθ/ (adj.) 有(……的)價值,值…… ✨ C. LANGUAGE FOCUS This is too + ADJ + a + N 《Examples》 This is too expensive a price! This is too awesome a show! 📝 D. EXERCISES A: __________ delicious ___ meal! B: I made them myself. ✅ 《Answer Key》 This is too…a 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 This is too + ADJ + a + N 加強語氣,表達「這真是太……的……了!」 ✔️ 從生日請客的生活情境,一次認識 appetizer、cold dish、main course 等餐廳用餐常見英文。 ✔️ 學會 It’s my treat. (我請客。)以及 It’s worth it! (這值得!)等聚餐時超實用的生活用語。 🎧 每天 10 分鐘,學一句實用生活英文!從吃飯、聚餐到生日慶祝,把生活中的每個情境都變成練習英文的好機會!</
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】I think we can call it a day.今天可以到此為止了!
一場會議接近尾聲,想自然地宣布散會、總結今天的進度,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 I think we can call it a day. 無論是會議結束、專案討論告一段落,或完成一天的工作,都能用這句話自然又專業地收尾! 💬CONVERSATION|實用對話 Thank you, everyone, for your active participation today. It looks like we’ve covered everything on the agenda, and we’ve had some very productive discussions. Before we finish, let me quickly recap the key points we agreed on: first, we will finalize the marketing plan by next Friday; second, the finance team will prepare a budget review; and finally, our next meeting will be scheduled for two weeks from today. That about wraps things up for today. I think we can call it a day. ✨LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 ▪ Wrapping Up the Meeting 會議收尾表達(1) I think we can call it a day. (我想我們今天可以到此為止了。) That about wraps things up for today. (今天的會議差不多到此結束了。) Example We've finished reviewing the main points, so I think we can call it a day. (我們已經檢視完主要重點,所以我想今天可以到此為止了。) 📚 WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 active /ˈæk.tɪv/ (adj.) 積極的;主動的 participation /pɑːrˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ (n.) 參與;投入 productive /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ (adj.) 有成效的;富有成效的 recap /ˈriː.kæp/ (v.) (重點)回顧;概述 key point /kiː pɔɪnt/ (n.) 重要要點;重點 finalize / ˈfaɪ.nə.la ɪz/ (v.) 完成;定案 finance /ˈfaɪ.næns/ (n.) 財務;金融 budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ (n.) 預算;經費 wrap up /ræp ʌp/ (phr.) 結束;收尾 call it a day /kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ/ (idiom) 到此為止;結束工作 🌟
🛍️💬 一天 10 分鐘 生活英語通|鮭魚就是這樣煎!That's how you cook salmon.
想教別人怎麼做一道料理、完成一件事,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會生活中超實用句型: 💬 That's how + S + V. 無論是分享料理技巧、示範步驟,還是教別人完成一件事,都能自然又清楚地表達! 💬 A. CONVERSATION M: I am horrible at cooking salmon. Can you teach me how? W: Here, the first thing is to put the appropriate amount of oil in the pan. And then you need to control the heat so that it is not overcooked. M: Yeah, that's what I need to learn. W: Keep an eye out for the color of the salmon to judge if it's fully cooked. That's how you cook salmon. M: I get it now. Thanks. 📚 B. WORDS & PHRASES horrible /ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl/ (adj.) 糟糕的 salmon /ˈsæm.ən/ (n.) 鮭魚 overcooked /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʊkt/ (adj.) 煮過頭的 keep an eye out (for) /kiːp ən aɪ aʊt (fɔːr)/ (phr.) 注意;留意 judge /dʒʌdʒ/ (v.) 判斷 ✨ C. LANGUAGE FOCUS That's how S + V. 《Examples》 That's how you do it. That's how you should read a book. 📝 D. EXERCISES A: Can you show me how to paint? B: __________ paint. ✅ 《Answer Key》 That's how you 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 That's how + S + V. 說明做事的方法或步驟。 ✔️ 適用於料理、手作、工作技巧、生活技能等各種情境,讓你的英文表達更自然。 ✔️ 熟悉 keep an eye out 、 judge 等日常生活常用字彙,提升英文理解與口說能力。 🎧 每天 10 分鐘,學一句實用生活英文,讓你在旅行、美食、居家生活或與外國朋友交流時,都能更流利、更有自信地開口說英文! ✅ 教材出自 《超級英語通》第97講 👉 📎 https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/episode/73911424-d386-45e7-8915-74196f613816 🔗 如果你想 <st
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】We'd appreciate your feedback. 我們很期待您的回饋!
開完會、完成簡報或提交企劃後,想禮貌地請對方提供意見,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 We'd appreciate your feedback (on ...). 這是商務英文中常見且有禮貌的表達方式,適合用於請同事、主管或客戶提供建議,展現專業態度,也有助於持續改善工作成果。 💬 A. CONVERSATION|實用對話 A: Before we close this session, I'd like to quickly revisit the training materials we distributed last Friday. We're planning to finalize the content by next week, so we'd really appreciate your feedback on the flow and clarity of the slides. B: Sure. Overall, the structure is logical and easy to follow, but a few examples might be too technical for new hires. You may want to replace them with simpler, real-life scenarios. A: That's very helpful. We'll incorporate your feedback and send out a revised version by Wednesday. Thanks for the input. ✨ B. LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 We'd appreciate your feedback (on ...). (若能提供回饋意見,我們將不勝感激。) 【說明】 feedback 是 不可數名詞 ,沒有複數形,前面也不能加 a 。 feedback 常與動詞 give、get、ask for 及介系詞 on 搭配使用。 在辦公室英語中, feedback 指的是為了持續改進而提出的意見或建議,而不是批評。 Examples I'd appreciate your feedback on my presentation skills. (我將不勝感激您對我的簡報技巧給予回饋。) Could you give us some feedback on the draft contract? (您能針對合約草稿提供一些回饋嗎?) 📚 C. WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 distribute /dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ (v.) 發放;分發 content /ˈkɑːn.tent/ (n.) 內容 clarity /ˈklær.ə.ti/ (n.) 清晰度 slide /slaɪd/ (n.) 投影片 overall /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɔːl/ (adj./adv.) 整體來說;全體的 structure /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/ (n.) 結構;架構 logical
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 生活英語通】I'm afraid you're allergic to the food. 恐怕你對這個食物過敏!
身體突然不舒服、需要告知別人壞消息時,英文怎麼說才自然又有禮貌呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會超實用句型: 💬 I'm afraid (that) + 子句 I'm afraid... 不只是表示「我害怕」,更多時候是用來 委婉地傳達不好的消息、令人擔心的情況或遺憾 ,是日常生活中非常實用的表達方式。 💬CONVERSATION W: Try some of these clams. They are delicious. M: Oh sure. Hmm…it tastes good. I’ve never had a clam before. W: You should eat more. It’s my favorite seafood. M: Weird…I feel a little hot and stuffy. Itchy too. W: Oh no. I’m afraid you’re allergic to the food! M: You’re kidding. What do we do now? W: I need to get you to a doctor right now. 📚 WORDS & PHRASES clam /klæm/ (n.) 蛤蜊 delicious /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ (adj.) 美味的 weird /wɪrd/ (adj.) 奇怪的;怪誕的 stuffy /ˈstʌf.i/ (adj.) 悶悶的;呼吸不順的 itchy /ˈɪtʃ.i/ (adj.) 癢癢的 allergic /əˈlɝː.dʒɪk/ (adj.) 過敏的 ✨LANGUAGE FOCUS I'm afraid (that) S. + V. 《Examples》 I’m afraid she is dying from cancer. I’m afraid you are eliminated from the competition. 📝 EXERCISES A: What exactly is happening to me? B: __________ you are suffering from a special case of chronic disease. ✅ 《Answer Key》 I’m afraid 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 I'm afraid (that)... 委婉表達令人擔心或遺憾的訊息。 ✔️ 適用於醫療、工作、服務業及日常生活等各種情境。 ✔️ 記住, I'm afraid 不一定代表「我害怕」,更多時候是表示「恐怕……」、「很遺憾……」,讓語氣更自然、更有禮貌。 🎧 每天學一句實用英文,讓你在生活、職場和旅行中,都能更自在地用英文溝通!一起跟著《口說英語通》,把英文變成每天都用得到的生活語言! ✅ 教材出自 《超級英語通》第96講 👉 📎<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer no
🎧💼【一天10分鐘 辦公英語通】We are committed to sustainability. 我們致力於永續發展!
想表達公司的承諾與核心價值,英文該怎麼說呢?🤔 這一集帶你學會職場超實用句型: 💬 We are committed to + 名詞/V-ing 這是商務英文中常見的正式表達,用來展現企業對目標、理念或責任的長期承諾,讓你的英文更具專業感與說服力! 💬CONVERSATION|實用對話 Good morning, everyone. I want to briefly share our direction moving forward. We’re committed to sustainability—not just in words, but in action. We’re cutting waste, lowering our carbon footprint, and improving our supply chain to reduce environmental impact. In addition, we are committed to integrating sustainable practices into every product we develop. We believe this responsibility is essential to our long-term success, helping us build a stronger brand and a healthier planet for the future. Thank you. ✨LANGUAGE FOCUS|學習焦點 We are committed to + N/V-ing ... (我們致力於……) 【說明】 因為介系詞 to 後面必須接 名詞 或 動名詞(V-ing) ,所以動詞要加上 -ing 。 be committed to 用來表達「致力於、投入於、堅定承諾」某件事。 We are committed to... 是商務英文中非常經典且有力的句型,用來展現企業或團隊的承諾,比 We will 或 We want to 更正式、更具說服力。 Examples We are committed to innovation. (我們致力於創新。) Our team is committed to meeting the project deadline. (我們團隊致力於如期完成專案。) 📚WORDS & PHRASES|詞彙片語 sustainability /səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (n.) 永續性;永續發展 carbon footprint /ˌkɑːr.bən ˈfʊt.pr ɪnt/ (n.) 碳足跡 supply chain /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ (n.) 供應鏈 environmental impact /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.t̬əl ˈɪm.pækt/ (n.) 環境衝擊 integrate /ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪt/ (v.) 整
🛍️💬【一天10分鐘 生活英語通】I'm on a diet. 我正在節食!
想用英文表達「我正在節食」、「我正在進行某件事」,除了 I'm busy ,還有更道地的說法嗎?🤔 這一集帶你學會超實用句型: 💬 I'm + Prep. + N. 其中最常見的用法就是: I'm on a diet. (我正在節食。) 無論是聊健康、健身、工作安排,或分享近況,都能自然又貼近生活地表達! 💬CONVERSATION W: Hey, why are you eating so many vegetables. Your plate is like a miniature jungle. M: Oh, I’m on a special diet where I only eat green vegetables and fruits. I am seeing someone now and I want to keep in shape. W: Well, good luck to you. My last diet turned out to be a disaster. M: I’m sure I will live through this. The power of love drives me on. W: Yeah, whatever. 📚WORDS & PHRASES miniature /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃɚ/ (adj.) 小型的 jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/ (n.) 叢林 diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ (n.) 節食;飲食 seeing someone /ˈsiː.ɪŋ ˈsʌm.wʌn/ (phr.) 跟某人約會 keep in shape /kiːp ɪn ʃeɪp/ (phr.) 保持身材 turn out (to be) /tɝːn aʊt (tə biː)/ (phr.) 結果是;證明是 ✨LANGUAGE FOCUS I'm Prep. + N. 《Examples》 I’m on a competitive course for internship. I’m on a flight, I’ll call you later. 📝 EXERCISES A: _______ a full schedule, I don’t have any time for you. B: What about next week? ✅ 《Answer Key》 I’m on 🌟 本集學習重點 ✔️ 學會用 I'm on... 表達自己目前的狀態或正在進行的事情。 ✔️ I'm on a diet. 是生活中非常常見的說法,表示「我正在節食」。 ✔️ 還可以延伸到 I'm on a flight. 、 I'm on a schedule. 等情境,讓你的英文更自然、更貼近母語人士的用法。 🎧 每天學一句實用英文,無論是分享生活、聊天或工作溝通,都能更有自信!一起跟著《口說英語通》,把英文變成每天都用得到的生活語言! ✅ 教材出自 《超級英語通》第95講