Wednesday, June 26, 2013

周末逍遥游


週末去哪裡玩?宅在家沒有意思?厭倦了在城市裡千篇一律的枯燥生活?推薦你八個休閒放鬆的玩法,讓你的周末充滿新鮮感,不再墨守成規一成不變!

1. Road trip: Take a scenic drive to see the countryside. 駕車到郊外去旅行。

2. Hiking: Go hiking in the mountain to immerse yourself in nature. 沉浸於大自然的徒步登山。

3. Shoppping: Scour the best outlet malls for great bargains. 逛大商場尋找便宜貨。

4. Camping : Swing in a hammock and watch the trees blowing in the breeze. 在野營吊床上隨著微風的吹拂搖擺。

5. BBQ: Kick back with grilled chicken, smoked salmon , and hot dogs. 放鬆身心地烤雞肉,熏鮭魚和熱狗。

6. Beach party: Grab your sunscreen and bathing suit and get ready to beat the heat. 帶上你的防曬霜和泳衣到沙灘避暑。

7. Wine tasting: Learn how to taste wines like the pros and deepen your appreciation for both wines and winemakers. 學習如何品酒,和加深你對葡萄酒和釀酒師的知識。

8. Theme park: Take rides on roller coasters and ferris wheels in Disney World. 到迪斯尼世界坐過山車和摩天輪。

Friday, June 14, 2013

用英語買化妝品


假日週年慶化妝品大促銷的時候,熱門的化妝品牌櫃檯前都是人聲鼎沸。介紹妳一些簡單的入門會話,日後在國外或免稅店買化妝品時,就能盡情享受 shopping 的樂趣。

Can I have some free samples? 有免費的樣品嗎?

Is there a promotion? 是否有促銷?

Can I try this on? 我能試試這?

What is included in the makeup bag? 化妝包中包含哪些贈品?

I have oily/combo skin. 我是油性/組合肌膚。

I am allergic to the ingredient in mascara. 我對睫毛膏的成分過敏。

Will this foundation match my skin tone? 這粉底配我的膚色嗎?

Do you have the same shade of this eye shadow? 有相同的這款眼影?

What is the best lip gloss color for fair skin? 什麼是適合白皙的皮膚最好的唇彩顏色?

I am looking for a concealer to cover my dark circles. 我要找黑眼圈遮瑕膏。

Happy Shopping!!!

Sunday, June 9, 2013

10句最常說的旅行用餐英語


在美國旅遊時,很多人喜歡去探索當地的美食,以更好了解當地的文化。即使只是花一個下午在咖啡廳放鬆心情,都是一個有趣而且難忘的經驗。吃東西是旅行中的大事,餐廳也是一個很棒的地方來練習你的英語。只要你能駕馭以下10句最常說的簡單會話,享受輕鬆愉快的大餐絕對不是難事。

就餐前…
I would like to make a reservation for 2 people at 6 pm for Peter. 有一些餐廳需要事先訂位。
I would like to have a table for 2, please. 也可以當場訂位。
I am ready to order. 我可以點餐了。
I would like cesar salad and rib eye steak, medium. 我想要塞薩爾沙拉和五分熟肋眼牛排。
What are today's specials? (What do you recommend?) 今天的推薦菜是什麼?

吃飯中…
Can we have more water/ bread please? 可以加水/ 麵包嗎?
Can I see the wine list/ dessert menu, please? 可以讓我看看酒單/ 甜點單嗎?
It was very good. Thank you. 在用餐當中,服務員一定會問How's everything?

酒足飯飽後…
Can I have a check, please? 我要買單。
Can I have a box for the food, please? 如果你想帶走吃不完的食物。

Happy Eating!!!

Monday, June 3, 2013

國外 shopping 常用語


暑假即將到來,很多人會利用這段時間到海外旅行。逛街購物通常是最重要的活動之一。以下是一些經常使用的英語會話,幫助你更有效地與店員溝通:

當詢問你是否需要幫助,你可以回答:

Yes, please. 是的,麻煩你。

No thanks, I'm just looking. 不,謝謝,我只是隨便看看。

I'm being served, thanks. 有人幫我了,謝謝。

當你在尋找特定東西,你可以問:

I’m looking for … 我在找…

Could you tell me where the … is? 你能告訴我…在哪裡嗎?

Have you got anything cheaper? 你有更便宜的嗎?

Do you have this item in stock? 你有現貨嗎?

Does it come with a guarantee? 它附帶保證嗎?

Do you know anywhere else I could find it? 你知道有任何其他地方我可以找到它嗎?

當你決定購買,

I'll take this, please. 我要這個,謝謝。

當你不想買,

I can't decide now. I'll think about it. 我現在還不能決定。我要再想一想。

It doesn’t fit. Thanks anyway. 它不合適。謝謝。

當你想退回你買的東西,

I’d like to return this. 我想退掉這個。

I’d like a refund. 我想退款。

I'd like to change this for a different size. 我想換不同的尺寸。

Happy Shopping!!!


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

如何在面試中回答薪資問題



大多數求職者不喜歡在面試中討論薪資的問題。如果說得太低,他們低估了自己的市場價值。如果說得太高,他們可能失去了一個工作機會。如果你已經提前做了功課,你可以根據您的經驗水平應該有的薪資範圍去進行談判。但是如果你覺得想暫時迴避問題,你的答案應該傳達三項原則:

1. 你對工作的興趣是你的首要考慮

2. 您的薪資應該符合市場條件和你的經驗水平

3. 一旦你和公司決定你是最合適的,你會非常樂意討論薪資細節

舉例來說:

“I would like to understand more about the job and a compensation package such as benefits before talking about my expectation.” 我想了解更多有關工作和薪資待遇等福利,然後再談我的期待。

“I believe your offer will be consistent with the market rate for this position. Can you let me know your range of the job?” 我相信你的薪資將合乎市場行情。可以讓我知道這份工作的薪資範圍嗎? “

“I'm open and flexible on salary since I'm very interested in this opportunity. I am sure we will be able to come to a fair agreement if the position represents a good fit for both of us.” 我對這個機會非常感興趣,所以我的薪資期望是很開放和靈活的。只要我們都同意這是最合適的,我相信我們會達成一個公平的協議。

薪資談判是一個鬥智的遊戲。一旦他們確信非你不可,你的談判籌碼將一路上漲。所以充分做好準備,嫻熟地回答應對,你可以得到遠超過你預期的結果!

Friday, May 24, 2013

出色地完成面試



面試結束前,通常會詢問你是否有其它問題,這是你最後的機會去營造並且留下一個良好持久的印象。他們希望看到的,是你事前的準備和對這份工作的興趣。這裡提供五個基本問題,幫助你出色地完成面試:

1. If I were to start tomorrow, what would be the top priority on my to-do list? 如果我從明天開始工作,什麼是最首要的任務?

2. How would I exceed your expectations on a short-term basis, say in the first 30 to 60 days on the job? 在工作​​開始後的30至60日內,我如何能超越你的期望?

3. How would you describe the culture here? 可以描述這裡的公司文化嗎?

4. Is there anything about myself, my skills or my background that you would like me to clarify? 關於我自己,我的技能,或我的背景,是否還有任何問題我可以再作說明嗎?

5. What is your time line for getting back to candidates about the next steps? 約需多久會通知下一步驟?

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

面試的第一印象



Tell me about yourself. 簡單地自我介紹。

這通常是面試會問的第一個問題。第一印像是最重要的,所以你要準備充分,回答短而簡潔,最好在2-3分鐘。描述你的學歷和工作經驗,簡單地勾勒出自己的長處和成就,強調與工作要求有關的技能範圍。

以下提供一些實例:

"I graduated from National Taiwan University with a bachelors degree in economics. I chose economics as my major because I've always had a fascination about how world economies work and their impact on business."  我畢業於臺灣大學經濟學學士學位。我選擇了經濟學作為我的專業,因為我對世界經濟如何運作及其對企業的影響一直有著極大的興趣。

"I pride myself in being a hard worker and a quick learner. In addition, I have excellent interpersonal skills and I know how to be a great team player."  我努力工作,學習快速。此外,我深諳人際溝通技巧,並了解如何有效地團隊合作。

"One of my best strengths is my attention to detail. When I set out to work on a task or a project, I always make sure it gets done on time."  我的優勢之一是我非常注重細節。我總是準時完成我經手的工作或企畫。

"I'm a seasoned Retail Manager in developing training programs for more than 100 salespeople over the past 3 years."  我是經驗豐富的零售經理,在過去3年內成功地培訓了100多名銷售人員。

"Your company has a great reputation and is well known for its stability and growth. I believe my abilities and experiences would contribute to your team's continuous success."  貴公司的穩定和發展潛力是眾所周知的。我相信我的能力和經驗,將有助於你們團隊的持續成功。

無論你的答案是什麼,務必在面試前重複練習。良好的第一印象是成功的第一步。