Coffee Break Series - How to Make Small Talk
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ID: 4508
Pre Intermediate
In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to make small talk. Let's get started!
Alice,Lyn
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| SIMPLIFIED | PINYIN | ENGLISH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 看起来 | kànqǐlai | seemingly; apparently; looks as if | |
| 听说 | tīngshuō | to hear (sth said); one hears (that); hearsay | |
| 同感 | tónggǎn | (have the) same feeling; similar impression; common feeling | |
| 的确 | díquè | really |
周末有什么计划
zhōumò 周末yǒu 有shénme 什么jìhuà 计划
What are you up to this weekend?
您看起来气色很好
nín 您kànqǐlai 看起来qìsè 气色hěn 很hǎo 好
You look radiant today.
你看起来很有精神
nǐ 你kànqǐlai 看起来hěn 很yǒu 有jīngshén 精神
You look fresh and energetic today.
你听说油价要涨了吗
nǐ 你tīngshuō 听说yóujià 油价yào 要zhǎng 涨le 了ma 吗
Have you heard of the increase of the oil price?
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