Common spoken English 100 sentence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How are you doing? How are you?
When Americans meet, the most common way to say hello is: "Hi! How have you been? " Or "How are you?" How is it going? "This is also very common. I think this habit of greeting others every day is the beginning of establishing a good relationship with American friends.
2. What's the matter? what's up
"What's the matter?" It is also a very common way to say hello. For example, Bob saw me on the road and said, "Hey! Ann! " Then I usually say, "Hi! Bob. What's wrong? " This is asking the other person, "How are you? What's wrong? " Usually, if there is nothing, people will say "not much." It feels a bit like Hello.
"What's the matter?" Also often used to ask people? When something happens, such as someone visiting, you will say, "What's the matter? what can I do for you? ) "Anyway," What's the matter? " It is widely used in America, so you must memorize it.
3. Can you do me a favor? Can you do me a favor?
People can't live alone. There are always many places that need help from others, so I often say, "Can you do me a favor?" Or "can you help me?" This is a more formal and polite way of saying it. Sometimes I want to ask for help, but I'm too embarrassed to ask, so I will say, "Can you do me a little favor? Can you do me a little favor? ) "In fact, it may be a big help, but we should also talk about it as a small favor and let the other party nod first. Note that it is more polite to use could you here than can you. )
Besides, "can you help me?" It is also very common. Usually, for example, we go shopping, but the clerk is chatting, and I will say, "Can you help me?" In fact, under normal circumstances, they should take the initiative to ask, "Can I help you?" Or "Can I help you?" Yes, but sometimes I can't wait, so I ask, "Can you help me?"
4. What are you studying? What is your major?
In the English corner, when you hear that it is a student, you will naturally ask, "What are you studying?" In fact, such a question is to ask you "What is your major?" But Americans prefer to say, "What are you studying?" If you meet someone and you are not sure whether he is a student or not, you usually ask, "What do you do? What do you do? ) "or simply ask" What do you do? " What is your job? "
Business Oral English
Do I need to reconfirm?
Do I need to reconfirm?
Do you have an earlier one?
Do you have an earlier one?
Could you tell me my reservation number?
Could you tell me my reservation number?
Can I get a seat on the train at 7 o'clock this morning?
Can I get a seat on the train at 7 o'clock this morning?
Can you change my flight date from London to Tokyo?
Could you please change the flight date from London to Tokyo?
Is there a discount for Amtrak discount cards?
Is there a discount for train tickets?
May I reconfirm my flight?
May I confirm my flight?
Are they all non-reserved seats?
Don't they all make appointments?
Do I have to reserve a seat?
Do I have to reserve a seat?
Can I have a look at the timetable?
May I see the timetable?
How long do I have to wait?
How long do I have to wait?
Which do you prefer, smoking seat or non-smoking seat?
Which do you prefer, smoking seat or non-smoking seat?
Do you have any other flights?
Are there any other flights?
When do you want to leave?
When do you want to leave?
Can I confirm by phone?
Can I confirm by phone?
Where can I make a reservation?
Where can I make a reservation?
Do I need to reserve a dining car?
Do I need to reserve a dining car?
How long will it take the train to arrive?
How many minutes before the train arrives?
Is this a daily flight?
Is this a daily flight?
Excuse me. Can I come over?
Excuse me, can I get on the bus?
How much does it cost to go there by boat?
How much does it cost to go there by boat?
Can I cancel this ticket?
Can I cancel this ticket?
Check it to my final destination.
Check it to my destination.
Please be at the airport by 8: 30 at the latest.
Be at the airport at 8: 30 at the latest.
Take your luggage to the baggage department.
Take your luggage to the baggage room.