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澄清与确认理解（Clarifying & Checking Understanding）

Could you repeat that, please?

Could you repeat that slowly?

What do you mean by...?

What do you mean by “catch up”?

Do you mean...?

Do you mean we should leave early?

Let me make sure I understand...

Let me make sure I understand: you want to meet at 5?

Is that correct?

You live in San Jose, is that correct?

打断与接话（Interrupting & Responding）

Sorry to interrupt, but...

Sorry to interrupt, but I have a question.

By the way...

By the way, how was your weekend?

Speaking of which...

Speaking of which, I saw your friend yesterday.

That reminds me...

That reminds me, I need to call my mom.

Exactly! / Precisely!

Exactly! That’s what I was thinking.

表达不确定与犹豫（Expressing Uncertainty）

I’m not sure...

I’m not sure if I can make it.

Maybe... / Perhaps...

Maybe we can try again tomorrow.

I have no idea...

I have no idea what happened.

It depends...

It depends on the weather.

I’m kind of...

I’m kind of tired today.

给出理由与解释（Giving Reasons & Explanations）

Because... / Since...

I’m late because of traffic.

The reason is...

The reason is I overslept.

That’s why...

I practiced a lot. That’s why I improved.

Due to...

Due to bad weather, the flight was delayed.

For example...

For example, you can use this sentence pattern daily.

描述问题与困难（Describing Problems）

I have a problem with...

I have a problem with my pronunciation.

Something is wrong with...

Something is wrong with my phone.

I can’t figure out...

I can’t figure out how to use this app.

It’s driving me crazy...

This grammar is driving me crazy.

I’m having trouble (verb-ing)...

I’m having trouble remembering new words.

鼓励与安慰（Encouraging & Comforting）

You can do it!

Keep practicing — you can do it!

Don’t worry about...

Don’t worry about making mistakes.

Cheer up!

Cheer up! Tomorrow will be better.

It’s okay / No big deal.

It’s okay if you forget sometimes.

You’re doing great!

Your English is improving — you’re doing great!

谈论习惯与日常（Talking about Habits）

I’m used to (verb-ing)...

I’m used to waking up early.

I tend to...

I tend to speak too fast when nervous.

I usually / always / often...

I often listen to English podcasts.

I rarely / hardly ever...

I rarely watch TV in English.

It’s my habit to...

It’s my habit to review sentences every night.

表达惊讶与反应（Expressing Surprise）

Really? / No way!

You speak three languages? No way!

That’s amazing! / Wow!

You finished all 100 sentences? Wow!

I can’t believe...

I can’t believe how fast you improved.

Are you serious?

You’re moving to California? Are you serious?

That’s interesting.

That’s interesting. Tell me more.

提出邀请与回应（Invitations & Responses）

Would you like to come...?

Would you like to come to my English practice session?

How about joining me...?

How about joining me for coffee?

I’d love to, but...

I’d love to, but I have a meeting.

Sure, I’d be happy to.

Sure, I’d be happy to practice with you.

Maybe next time.

Maybe next time. Thanks for asking.

谈论天气与小聊（Small Talk - Weather）

It’s nice weather today, isn’t it?

What’s the forecast for tomorrow?

It looks like it’s going to...

It looks like it’s going to rain.

I can’t stand this heat/cold.

I can’t stand this heat in San Jose sometimes.

The weather has been... lately.

The weather has been great lately.

更多意见与偏好（More Opinions & Preferences）

I suppose...

I suppose that’s one way to look at it.

To be honest...

To be honest, I prefer speaking over writing.

If you ask me...

If you ask me, daily practice is key.

I’m not a big fan of...

I’m not a big fan of formal speeches.

I’d rather... than...

I’d rather practice with a partner than alone.

过去与现在对比（Comparing Past & Present）

I used to..., but now...

I used to be shy, but now I enjoy speaking.

Things have changed...

Things have changed since I started practicing.

In the past...

In the past, I was afraid of mistakes.

Nowadays...

Nowadays, I try to speak every day.

It’s getting better/worse...

My fluency is getting better.

未来计划与愿望（Future Plans & Wishes）

I’m thinking of (verb-ing)...

I’m thinking of joining an English conversation club.

I hope to... someday.

I hope to travel to English-speaking countries someday.

If I had time/money...

If I had more time, I would practice more.

One day I will...

One day I will speak like a native.

I’m looking forward to...

I’m looking forward to our next chat.

电话与在线沟通（Phone & Online Communication）

Hello, this is... speaking.

Hello, this is mm speaking.

Can I speak to...?

Can I speak to the manager?

I’ll put you through. / Hold on.

Hold on a second.

The line is busy. / Bad connection.

Sorry, bad connection — can you repeat?

Let’s continue this over chat.

Let’s continue this over WeChat or email.

工作与职业相关（Work & Career）

What’s your job like?

What’s your job like in San Jose?

I’m responsible for...

I’m responsible for software development.

I’m looking for a new job...

I’m looking for a new opportunity.

How’s work going?

How’s work going these days?

I have a lot on my plate.

I have a lot on my plate right now.

食物与餐厅（Food & Dining）

I’m hungry / thirsty.

I’m hungry. Let’s grab something to eat.

What do you recommend?

What do you recommend on the menu?

I’ll have... please.

I’ll have the pasta, please.

This tastes...

This tastes delicious!

I’m full. / That was great.

I’m full. Thanks for the meal.

健康与感觉（Health & Feelings）

I don’t feel well.

I don’t feel well today.

I have a headache / cold.

I have a slight headache.

You should see a doctor.

You should see a doctor if it gets worse.

I’m stressed about...

I’m stressed about my English test.

Take it easy.

Take it easy and rest.

购物与议价（Shopping）

Do you have anything cheaper?

Is there a discount?

Is there a discount for this?

I’m just looking, thanks.

I’m just looking around, thanks.

Can I get a receipt?

Can I get a receipt, please?

It’s a good deal.

This price is a good deal.

更多情感与反应（More Emotions）

I’m so relieved...

I’m so relieved I passed the speaking test.

That frustrates me...

Repeating the same mistake frustrates me.

I’m proud of...

I’m proud of how far I’ve come.

It makes me happy when...

It makes me happy when I understand a movie in English.

I feel like giving up sometimes, but...

I feel like giving up sometimes, but I keep going.

结束与后续（Closing & Follow-up）

Let’s keep in touch.

Let’s keep in touch and practice together.

Thanks for chatting!

Thanks for chatting today.

Talk to you soon.

Talk to you soon — same time next week?

Have a good one!

Have a good one! See you later.

Keep up the great work!

Keep up the great work with your English!