English phrases and sentences in common situations:
* Introduction:
1. We haven’t been introduced. I’m Leigh Spearman! David and I are neighbors
wi ˈhævənt bɪn ˌɪntrəˈdust. aɪm li ˈspɪrmən! ˈdeɪvɪd ənd aɪ ər ˈneɪbərz
2.
* In communication skill: ( ... / target of 500)
1. Learn new words and keep a conversation going /lɜrn nu wɜrdz ənd kip ə ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən ˈgoʊɪŋ
- For new vocab:
+ What's ....? /wʌts ....?
+ What does .... mean? / wʌt dʌz .... min
- For you don't know or remember:
+ How do you say.....? haʊ dʊ jʊ seɪ ( a fruit that is yellow, etc- describe the word )
+ What do you call....? wʌt dʊ jʊ kɔl ( a fruit that is yellow, etc- describe the word )
2. As i was saying/əz aɪ wəz ˈseɪɪŋ/
3. Discuss a topic in a group
- Sorry , but pls. let me finish ( don't allow other to interrupt you)
- I would like to add
- May I say something?
- So that way...
- Okay, don't get me wrong
- So, in conclusion
- in a nutshell ( = in short)
- can we sum up by saying that ( can we summarize?)
- Okay , all right
4. Speaking of... ( linking new topic to old topic)
5. That reminds me ...
6. If worse comes to worst ( = if the worst outcome occurs)
7. To ring a bell ( = remind you of something)
His name rings a bell but i can't remember his face
8. Giving opinion:
- Personally, frankly If you ask me /I reckon
- I'd say that
9. Agreeing
- Definitely
- I think so too
- you're right
- That's a good point
- I agree....
- You made a very good point but I would also like to add that...
- Well, it's a good thing you said about....
- I can agree with that
10. Disagreeing
- Yes, but...
- I don't agree/ I don't know
- Hmm I am not sure about that
- I don't go along with you on that
- That's a good point but...
- Surely, you can't give all your money to them....
- That's true, but ....
* On phone call
| 1. I'd like to speak to Mr...... | 1. aɪd laɪk tə spik tə ˈmɪstər...... |
| 2. I'm calling from... | 2. aɪm ˈkɔlɪŋ frʌm... |
| 3. I'm calling on be half of.... | 3. aɪm ˈkɔlɪŋ ɑn bi hæf ɑv.... |
| 4. How can I help you? | 4. haʊ kən aɪ hɛlp ju? |
| 5. Where are you calling from? | 5. wɛr ər jʊ ˈkɔlɪŋ frʌm? |
| 6. Just a moment please... | 6. ʤəst ə ˈmoʊmənt pliz... |
| 7.Could you hold on please... | 7.kəd jʊ hoʊld ɑn pliz... |
| 8. Hang on... | 8. hæŋ ɑn... |
| 9. I'm afraid he is not in the office | 9. aɪm əˈfreɪd hi əz nɑt ɪn ði ˈɔfəs |
| 10. I'm sorry she is in a meeting | 10. aɪm ˈsɑri ʃi əz ɪn ə ˈmitɪŋ |
| 11. I'm afraid you've got the wrong number | 11. aɪm əˈfreɪd juv gɑt ðə rɔŋ ˈnʌmbər |
| 12. your voice is cracking/Jarring | 12. jər vɔɪs ɪz ˈkrækɪŋ/ˈʤɑrɪŋ |
| 13. the line is very bad... could you repeat? | 13. ðə laɪn əz ˈvɛri bæd... kəd jʊ rɪˈpit? |
| 14. I'm afraid I can't hear you | 14. aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kænt hir ju |
| 15. Would you like to leave a message ? | 15. wəd jʊ laɪk tə liv ə ˈmɛsəʤ ? |
| 16. Can i pen down a message? | 16. kən aɪ pɛn daʊn ə ˈmɛsəʤ? |
| 17. Could you speak a little louder please? | 17. kəd jʊ spik ə ˈlɪtəl ˈlaʊdər pliz? |
| 18. sorry what did you say? | 18. ˈsɑri wʌt dɪd jʊ seɪ? |
| 19. Please speak up. I can't hear you very well | 19. pliz spik ʌp. aɪ kænt hir jʊ ˈvɛri wɛl |
| 20. I'm struggling to understand then please could you speak slower? | 20. aɪm ˈstrʌgəlɪŋ tʊ ˌʌndərˈstænd ðɛn pliz kəd jʊ spikˈsloʊər? |
| 21. Sorry would mind repeating that? | 21. ˈsɑri wəd maɪnd rɪˈpitɪŋ ðæt? |
| 22. I'm sorry . I didn't quite catch that | 22. aɪm ˈsɑri . aɪ ˈdɪdənt kwaɪt kæʧ ðæt |
| 23. did you say that...? | 23. dɪd jʊ seɪ ðæt...? |
| 24. you said ..... is that right? | 24. jʊ sɛd ..... ɪz ðət raɪt? |
| 25. thanks for calling | 25. θæŋks fər ˈkɔlɪŋ |
| 26. talk to you later/soon | 26. tɔk tə jʊ ˈleɪtər/sun |
| 27. I have to go | 27. aɪ həv tə goʊ |
| 28. I'll call you later | 28. aɪl kɔl jʊ ˈleɪtər |
| 29. see you | 29. si ju |
| 30. May i ask who's calling? | 30. meɪ aɪ æsk huz ˈkɔlɪŋ? |
| 31. E as in Erin | 31. i əz ɪn ˈɛrɪn |
| 32. Could you get her to ring me back please ? | 32. kəd jʊ gɛt hər tə rɪŋ mi bæk pliz ? |
| 33. Sure, Who should I say called? | 33. ʃʊr, hu ʃəd aɪ seɪ kɔld? |
| 34. It's jane from the tennis club | 34. ɪts ʤeɪn frəm ðə ˈtɛnəs klʌb |
| 35. has she got your number? | 35. həz ʃi gɑt jər ˈnʌmbər? |
| 36. Yes, best. Hang on. I'll get a pen | 36. jɛs, bɛst. hæŋ ɑn. aɪl gɛt ə pɛn |
| 37. OK. I'm listening | 37. ˈoʊˈkeɪ. aɪm ˈlɪsənɪŋ |
| 38. Good morning How may i help you? | 38. gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ haʊ meɪ aɪ hɛlp ju? |
| 39. I'm afraid Ms xx is not in at the moment | 39. aɪm əˈfreɪd mɪz xx əz nɑt ɪn ət ðə ˈmoʊmənt |
| 40. when do you expect her back? | 40. wɛn dʊ jʊ ɪkˈspɛkt hər bæk? |
| 41. Could you please ask her to call me back ? | 41. kəd jʊ pliz æsk hər tə kɔl mi bæk ? |
| 42.Who's calling please? | 42.huz ˈkɔlɪŋ pliz? |
| 43. My name is xxx | 43. maɪ neɪm əz xxx |
| 44. does she have your number? | 44. dəz ʃi həv jər ˈnʌmbər? |
| 45. Yes, I believe she does. However maybe I should give it to you just in case | 45. jɛs, aɪ bɪˈliv ʃi dʌz. ˌhaʊˈɛvər ˈmeɪbi aɪ ʃəd gɪv ɪt tə jʊʤəst ɪn keɪs |
| 46. Yes, that would be best. hold on please while i find a pen | 46. jɛs, ðæt wəd bi bɛst. hoʊld ɑn pliz waɪl aɪ faɪnd ə pɛn |
| 47. Alright go ahead please. | 47. ˌɔlˈraɪt goʊ əˈhɛd pliz. |
| 48. Hello, this is Tommy/ It's Tommy | 48. həˈloʊ, ðɪs ɪz ˈtɑmi/ ɪts ˈtɑmi |
| 49. Could i speak to Tommy? Speaking | 49. kəd aɪ spik tə ˈtɑmi? ˈspikɪŋ |
| 50. Could you repeat that please? | 50. kəd jʊ rɪˈpit ðət pliz? |
| 51. Could you speak a little more slowly please? | 51. kəd jʊ spik ə ˈlɪtəl mɔr ˈsloʊli pliz? |
| 52.Would you mind spelling that for me please? | 52.wəd jʊ maɪnd ˈspɛlɪŋ ðət fər mi pliz? |
| 53. I’m afraid the line is quite bad | 53. aɪm əˈfreɪd ðə laɪn əz kwaɪt bæd |
| Making contact : | ˈmeɪkɪŋ ˈkɑnˌtækt : |
| Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon ... | həˈloʊ / gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ / gʊd ˌæftərˈnun ... |
| This is John Brown speaking | ðɪs ɪz ʤɑn braʊn ˈspikɪŋ |
| Could I speak to ......... please? | kəd aɪ spik tʊ ......... pliz? |
| I'd like to speak to ..... ..... | aɪd laɪk tə spik tʊ ..... ..... |
| I'm trying to contact .......... | aɪm ˈtraɪɪŋ tə ˈkɑnˌtækt .......... |
| Giving more information: | ˈgɪvɪŋ mɔr ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən: |
| I'm calling from Tokyo / Paris / New York / Sydney ... | aɪm ˈkɔlɪŋ frəm ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ / ˈpɛrɪs / nu jɔrk / ˈsɪdni ... |
| I'm calling on behalf of Mr. X ... | aɪm ˈkɔlɪŋ ɑn bɪˈhæf əv ˈmɪstər. ɛks ... |
| Taking a call : | ˈteɪkɪŋ ə kɔl : |
| X speaking. | ɛks ˈspikɪŋ. |
| Can I help you? | kən aɪ hɛlp ju? |
| Asking for a name / information : | ˈæskɪŋ fər ə neɪm / ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən : |
| Who's calling please? | huz ˈkɔlɪŋ pliz? |
| Who's speaking? | huz ˈspikɪŋ? |
| Where are you calling from? | wɛr ər jʊ ˈkɔlɪŋ frʌm? |
| Are you sure you have the right number / name? | ɑr jʊ ʃʊr jʊ həv ðə raɪt ˈnʌmbər / neɪm? |
| Asking the caller to wait : | ˈæskɪŋ ðə ˈkɔlər tə weɪt : |
| Hold the line please. | hoʊld ðə laɪn pliz. |
| Could you hold on please? | kəd jʊ hoʊld ɑn pliz? |
| Just a moment please. | ʤəst ə ˈmoʊmənt pliz. |
| Connecting : | kəˈnɛktɪŋ : |
| Thank you for holding. | θæŋk jʊ fər ˈhoʊldɪŋ. |
| The line's free now ... I'll put you through. | ðə laɪnz fri naʊ ... aɪl pʊt jʊ θru. |
| I'll connect you now / I'm connecting you now. | aɪl kəˈnɛkt jʊ naʊ / aɪm kəˈnɛktɪŋ jʊ naʊ. |
| Giving negative information : | ˈgɪvɪŋ ˈnɛgətɪv ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən : |
| I'm afraid the line's engaged. Could you call back later? | aɪm əˈfreɪd ðə laɪnz ɛnˈgeɪʤd. kəd jʊ kɔl bæk ˈleɪtər? |
| I'm afraid he's in a meeting at the moment. | aɪm əˈfreɪd hiz ɪn ə ˈmitɪŋ ət ðə ˈmoʊmənt. |
| I'm sorry. He's out of the office today. / | aɪm ˈsɑri. hiz aʊt əv ði ˈɔfəs təˈdeɪ. / |
| He isn't in at the moment. | hi ˈɪzənt ɪn ət ðə ˈmoʊmənt. |
| I'm afraid we don't have a Mr./Mrs./Ms/Miss. ... here | aɪm əˈfreɪd wi doʊnt həv ə ˈmɪstər./ˈmɪsɪz./mɪz/mɪs. ... hir |
| I'm sorry. There's nobody here by that name. | aɪm ˈsɑri. ðərz ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi hir baɪ ðət neɪm. |
| Sorry. I think you've dialled the wrong number./ | ˈsɑri. aɪ θɪŋk juv ˈdaɪəld ðə rɔŋ ˈnʌmbər./ |
| I'm afraid you've got the wrong number. | aɪm əˈfreɪd juv gɑt ðə rɔŋ ˈnʌmbər. |
| Telephone problems : | ˈtɛləˌfoʊn ˈprɑbləmz : |
| The line is very bad ... Could you speak up please? | ðə laɪn əz ˈvɛri bæd ... kəd jʊ spik ʌp pliz? |
| Could you repeat that please? | kəd jʊ rɪˈpit ðət pliz? |
| I'm afraid I can't hear you. | aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kænt hir ju. |
| Sorry. I didn't catch that. Could you say it again please? | ˈsɑri. aɪ ˈdɪdənt kæʧ ðæt. kəd jʊ seɪ ɪt əˈgɛn pliz? |
| Leaving / | ˈlivɪŋ / |
| Taking a message : | ˈteɪkɪŋ ə ˈmɛsəʤ : |
| Can I leave / take a message? | kən aɪ liv / teɪk ə ˈmɛsəʤ? |
| Would you like to leave a message? | wəd jʊ laɪk tə liv ə ˈmɛsəʤ? |
| Could you give him/her a message? | kəd jʊ gɪv hɪm/hər ə ˈmɛsəʤ? |
| Could you ask him/her to call me back? | kəd jʊ æsk hɪm/hər tə kɔl mi bæk? |
| Could you tell him/her that I called? | kəd jʊ tɛl hɪm/hər ðət aɪ kɔld? |
| Could you give me your name please? | kəd jʊ gɪv mi jər neɪm pliz? |
| Could you spell that please? | kəd jʊ spɛl ðət pliz? |
| What's your number please? | wʌts jər ˈnʌmbər pliz? |
* Linh tinh:
- That's fine /ðæts faɪn /
- Please tell me exactly where is it? | ˈpliːz ˈtel ˈmiː ɪgˈzæktli ˈwer ɪz ˈɪt |
+ Please tell me exactly what do you want/need? | ˈpliːz ˈtel ˈmiː ɪgˈzæktli wʌt də juː ˈwɑːnt/ ˈniːd |
+ Please tell me exactly what can I help you? | ˈpliːz ˈtel ˈmiː ɪgˈzæktli wʌt kən ˈaɪ ˈhelp ju |
- It's quite normal | ɪts ˈkwaɪt ˈnɔːrml̩ |
- It doesn't matter | ˈɪt ˈdʌznt ˈmætər |
- As usual: | əz ˈjuːʒuəl |
- Pls. give me a hand = Pls. help me
- Can you be more specific
- That's all I cared about
- But after the first few... I couldn't bear to hear about the fighting and killing
- That you were alive, Safe. That's all that was important to me.
- Can you forgive me?
- I told you
- It's a course I'm taking Self improvement
- The whole country's making money
- You've been away, you don't know But you will.
- Of course, I negotiated a raise
- I don't want to go back to selling chocolate.
- You've got something better?
- Are We back to those letters again?
- Are We back to those things again?
- it's my fault.
- Are you okay?
- Look at this mess
- You smell anything?
- I'm so embarrassed
- I wanted to apologize but you looked so peaceful
- Apology accepted
- Playing hooky?
- Is this seat taken?
- Not interested
- She doesn't want to be bothered.Just let her be.- I feel terrible.All the problems I've caused you.- Who knows what will happen next?- You're waiting for a ride?
- I agree completely
- Hey man now you're really living
- Well, ladies, I believe this is where we go our separate ways
- All right, well, maybe some other time
- Good seeing you ( = good bye')
- Good bumping into you like that. Weird
- You idiot!
- I didn't even know you had a boyfriend.
- Asking why questions about ...... is futile
- lift on three: One, two, three.
- He'd be mortified.
- Anyways, uh, you're all set.
- It works!
* Asking someone doing something
- But, please, don't tell him (what) I told you
- No! Stop!
- Put it over there.
* Tâm trạng - sate of mind; biểu thị cảm xúc
- I'm sick and tired of everyone going back and forth!
- This is very exciting.very exciting moment.
- Thank you.
- Thanks, but I don't wanna impose.
- Oh, no, dude, you don't wanna do that.
* Động viên - an ủi: encourage
- Don't you worry. He's gonna be fine.
- Just hang in there.
- You're gonna be okay = You're going to be okay.
* Thuyết phục:
- You can trust me.
* Questions - Câu hỏi
- WH questions:
+ Who
+ Why
+ When
+ What
1. What are you talking about?
2. What are you doing?
3. What does it look like?
+ Whose
+ Whom
+ How
1. How's that?
2. how long will your uncle be in the hospital?
- Yes/no or open questions:
- You just said "..............." ?
- I didn't tell you that?
- You hear me?
- On the ground?
- To the right?
- Is that what they call me?
- You know what?
- You want me to help you out with that?
* Swear
- Die, you piece of fucking shit!
* Ẩn ý sâu xa
- What do you mean?
+ I mean nothing
+ You know what I mean ^^
- I didn't know you coached Little League
+ Oh, there's a lot of things you don't know
about me. Isn't that right?
- Why...?
+ Because that's the way it is
* Trong y học: medicine :BrE /ˈmedsn/ ; NAmE /ˈmedsn/ ; BrE /ˈmedɪsn/ ; NAmE /ˈmedɪsn/
# Các câu hỏi để khám bệnh:
# Bệnh gan:
- Liver Disease Facts
- Symptoms of liver diseases include weight loss, weakness and fatigue, yellow discoloration of the skin
- The treatment of a particular liver disease depends on its specific cause
- Each liver disease will have its own specific treatment regimen
- What are the causes of liver disease (alcohol and cirrhosis)?
- When to seek medical care for liver disease
- What is the treatment for liver disease?
- How is liver disease diagnosed? ultrasound (sound wave imaging, which is especially helpful in assessing the gallbladder and bile ducts; Blood tests are helpful in assessing liver inflammation and function;
- What are the complications of liver disease?
- Can liver disease be prevented?
- What is the outlook for a patient with liver disease?
- The liver can be damaged in a variety of ways: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; Infectious hepatitis; Cancers
- Some liver diseases are potentially preventable and are associated with lifestyle choices. Alcohol-related liver disease is due to excessive consumption and is the most common preventable cause of liver disease
- Often, the onset of a liver disease is gradual and there is no specific symptom that brings the affected individual to seek medical care. Fatigue, weakness and weight loss that cannot be explained should prompt a visit for medical evaluation.
- Liver disease can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure. Associated complications may include increased risk of bleeding and infection, malnutrition and weight loss, and decreased cognitive function
- Some liver diseases are associated with an increased risk of developing liver cancer
- Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of liver disease. Consuming alcohol in moderation may help minimize the risk of alcohol-related liver disease
- Fatty liver disease is a preventable illness with the promotion of a healthy lifestyle including a well-balanced diet, weight control, avoiding excess alcohol consumption and routine exercise program. These lifestyle modifications do not guarantee success in disease prevention as some people will develop fatty liver disease even with maximized lifestyle practices
# Chảy máu cam: Nasal haemorrhage; nosebleed; epistaxis /ˈneɪzl//ˈhemərɪdʒ/; /ˈnoʊzbliːd/; /ipi'stæksis/
- Heat makes his nose bleed; Heat gives him nosebleeds | ˈhiːt ˈmeɪks ɪz noʊz ˈbliːd | ˈhiːt ˈɡɪvz ɪm ˈnoʊzbliːdz |
- His nose is bleeding | hɪz noʊz ɪz ˈbliːdɪŋ |
- He get a nosebleed | hi ˈɡet ə ˈnoʊzbliːd |
- Epistaxis, or bleeding from the nose, is a common complaint. It is rarely life threatening but may cause significant concern, especially among parents of small children
| ipi'stæksis ɔːr ˈbliːdɪŋ frəm ðə noʊz | ɪz ə ˈkɑːmən kəmˈpleɪnt | ˈɪt s ˈrerli ˈlaɪf ˈθretn̩ɪŋ bət ˈmeɪ kɔːz sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt kənˈsɝːn | ɪˈspeʃəli əˈmʌŋ ˈperənts əv smɔːl ˈtʃɪldrən |
- Most nosebleeds are benign, self-limiting, and spontaneous, but some can be recurrent
| moʊst ˈnoʊzˌbli:dz ər bɪˈnaɪn, self-ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ, ənd spɑ:nˈteɪniəs, bət səm kən bi rɪˈkɜ:rənt |
- Many uncommon causes are also noted. Epistaxis can be divided into 2 categories, anterior bleeds and posterior bleeds, on the basis of the site where the bleeding originates
/ˈmɛni ənˈkɑmən ˈkɔːzəz ər ˈɔlsoʊ ˈnoʊtəd. ipi'stæksis kən bi dɪˈvaɪdəd ˈɪntu 2 ˈkætəˌgɔriz, ænˈtɪriər blidz ənd
pɑːˈstɪriər blidz, ɑn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs əv ðə saɪt wɛr ðə ˈblidɪŋ əˈrɪʤəˌneɪts/
- Nosebleed Causes: Most nosebleeds do not have an easily identifiable cause However, trauma to the nose is a very common cause of nosebleeds
/ˈnoʊzˌblid ˈkɔːzəz: moʊst ˈnoʊzˌblidz dʊ nɑt həv ən ˈizəli aɪˌdentɪˈfaɪəbl kɔːz ˌhaʊˈɛvər, ˈtraʊmə tə ðə noʊz ɪz ə ˈvɛri ˈkɑmən kɔːz əv ˈnoʊzˌblidz/
* Hành chính - Nhân sự: HR
- Being on maternity leave: /ˈbiːɪŋ ɑːn məˈtɜːrnəti liːv /
- Being on annual leave /ˈbiːɪŋ ɑːn ˈænjuəl liːv/
- Being on break / ˈbiːɪŋ ɑːn breɪk/
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