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!!!