Kelly's Talkshow

Art series：Pop art 波普艺术

Are you a gamer？你是游戏大玩家吗？

Different parenting styles 不同的育儿方式

Some facts about wine 关于葡萄酒的一些小知识

Hosting a dinner party 如何筹划晚餐派对

Type A and B personality theory A型与B型人格理论

Famous people ：Kim Kardashian 名人故事系列：金·卡戴珊

The first Kardashian to enter the public eye wasn't Kim Kardashian, but her father Robert Kardashadian who was O.J. Simpson's defense lawyer. 最先进入公众视野的卡戴珊不是金卡戴珊，而是她的父亲Robert Kardashadian。他因为担任O.J.辛普森杀妻案的辩护律师而名声大噪。 When the Kardashian girls entered the public eye in 2004, all they had going for them was a fading family name.  当卡戴珊几个女儿们04年开始出现在媒体上时，除了她们的姓氏，没有人知道她们是谁。 Everything changed when the reality TV show, "Keeping up with the Kardashians" hit the airwaves in 2006....

Is working from home the future?未来在家办公会成为常态吗？

Hey, Matt. I heard your new job lets you work remotely. 嘿，Matt。我听说你的新工作可以远程办公。 Yes, I'm loving it. It's great having flexibility and autonomy over my work. 是的，我很喜欢这点。有工作灵活性和自主权很好。 That's great! Isn't it hard without face-to-face interactions, though? 那可真好！不过，没有面对面的交流不会很困难吗？ We mitigate that pretty well by leveraging collaboration tools we already had, like Slack and Zoom. 通过利用我们已有的协作工具，如Slack和Zoom，我们很好地缓解了这一问题。 That's cool. Weren't you more productive in an office?...

Calling the landlord 如何与房东沟通

Hi Nick, it's Mina. Do you have a moment? 嗨Nick，是我Mina。你现在有时间吗? Of course, Mina! What can I do for you? 当然，Mina！我能为你做什么？ Well, I'm having a few issues at my apartment. 是这样的，我住的公寓出了些问题。 Oh, is the Wi-Fi going in and out again? 哦，是无线网又断断续续了吗？ No, the connection is ok but the water heater is broken, so only cold water comes out. 不是的，信号没问题，但热水器坏了，只出凉水出来。 Oh, are you home tomorrow? I can drop by and have a look. 好的，你明天你在家吗？我可以顺道过去看看。 Sure! Could you also look at the ...

Book series：How to Do Nothing《如何无所事事》

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell is a critique of the forces vying for our attention. Jenny Odell在作品《如何无所事事：对抗注意力经济》 中批判了争夺我们注意力的各方力量。 It's an action plan to resist the dominant narratives of efficiency and productivity. 该书作为一本行动指南，抵制了效率和生产力这种主流说法。 It evokes the malaise that arises when our experiences have been collapsed into 24/7 platforms for personal branding or products to be monetized. 当我们的所有时间都被瓜分在一些充斥着个人品牌、产品盈利的平台上时，不安感就随之产生了。...

Fad diets for weight loss 流行减肥饮食法

Hey, Mark. That looks good. What're you eating? 嗨，Mark。这看起来不错。你在吃什么？ Oh, it's a chicken salad. I'm on a diet. 哦，这是鸡肉沙拉。我在节食。 I hope it's not another low-carb, high-protein diet. 我希望这不是另一种低碳水、高蛋白的减肥餐。 Like the keto diet? No, I'm just trying to watch my waistline. 像生酮饮食？不，我只是尝试注意自己的腰围。 Good for you. I've tried so many diets, but it's really all about eating sensibly. 那不错呦。我尝试过很多减肥餐，但是减肥实际上完全是关于如何合理饮食。 Yes. I did a couple juice cleanses, but I actually got sick beca...

Facts about the Renaissance 关于文艺复兴的事实

Fact 1:  The Renaissance was a period of time in European history from the 14th-17th century. It served as the bridge that linked the Middle Ages and modern times.  事实1：文艺复兴是14至17世纪欧洲历史上的一个时期，是连接中世纪和现代的桥梁。 Fact 2:  The Renaissance was regarded as a time of "coming out of the dark." It was a period of rebirth for science, art, literature, education, and music in Europe. It was also a time when people, in general, lived a better life.  事实2：文艺复兴被称为“走出黑暗”的时代。那是欧洲科学、艺术、文...

Sichuan food 四川美食

I'm so excited to finally eat authentic Sichuan food, Mina! Mina, 我太激动了，终于吃上正宗的川菜了！ It's probably not what you're used to in America, Sarah. Real Sichuan food has "one hundred dishes, one hundred flavors. "Sarah, 这和你在美国习惯吃的川菜可能不一样。真正的川菜是“百菜百味”。 I want to try the Kung Pao Chicken. And I've heard a lot about Mapo Tofu. 我想尝尝宫保鸡丁，也听过很多人推荐麻婆豆腐。 So can you eat spicy food? 你能吃辣吗？ I love spicy food! The spicier, the better! 我超爱吃辣！越辣越过瘾！ Well, Sichuan peppercorns have a p...

Famous people ：Elon Musk 名人故事系列：埃隆·马斯克

Breakfast Cereal麦片的种类

Chinese Calligraphy 中国书法

Okay, and the last stop on our tour is the study. 好了，我们参观的最后一站是书房。 Wow, this is incredible. Look at all the books! And what's all this stuff on the desk? 哇，这太不可思议了。看这些书！桌子上这些是什么东西呀？ That's my calligraphy gear: ink, paper, brushes, and an inkstone. We call them the Four Treasures. 那是我的书法用具：墨水、纸、毛笔和砚台。我们称之为“文房四宝”。 Amazing. It looks so graceful yet chaotic at the same time. 好神奇啊。看起来混乱中透着优雅。 Balance and rhythm are essential in calligraphy. At its very heart, it's all abo...

Coffee Break 喝杯咖啡休息一下吧

Hey guys, I'm going to make a coffee run. Anybody want anything? 嘿朋友们，我要去买咖啡了，有人需要带点什么吗？ I could use some caffeine. Where are you going, Starbucks or Luckin'? 我确实需要一点咖啡因。你要去哪儿，星巴克还是瑞幸？ I was thinking of Luckin'. They've got a special promotion going on right now. 我想去瑞幸。他们现在有特殊优惠。 OK, cool. Just get me a large Americano with two sugar packets on the side, please. 好的。那给我来一个大杯美式吧，再来两包糖，不用加进去，谢谢。 Large Americano, two sugars. No problem. Anybody else? 大杯美式，两包糖。没问题。还有人有...

Famous people ：Meghan Markle 名人故事系列：梅根·马克尔

Hey Jess, what are you reading? 嗨，Jess，你在读什么？ Oh, it's an article on Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Did you know that she was an actress, writer and launched her own lifestyle brand? 噢，这是一篇关于苏赛克斯公爵夫人Meghan Markle的文章。你知道她是一名演员兼作家，还推出了自己的生活方式品牌吗？ Interesting! I knew she was on Suits, but I didn't know she was a writer. 有意思！我知道她出演了《金牌律师》，但不知道她还是一名作家。 Yes, acting was her day job but she wrote a lot about beauty, self-empowerment and racial identity. 是的，表演是她的正职，...

Planning a surprise birthday party 策划一个充满惊喜的生日派对

Whether you are planning a party for your own birthday, or you are helping a friend plan theirs, these steps will help you stay on track throughout the process. 无论你是为自己的生日计划派对，还是帮朋友准备生日派对，以下的这些步骤都能帮你顺利策划整个流程。 1. Budget 预算 Remember to try and be realistic about the budget. Your budget doesn't have to be huge, especially because there are so many DIY decorations and activities you can do for the party. 做预算时要现实一点。预算不一定要很多，你可以自己动手为聚会做装饰品，举行各种各样的活动。 2. Theme 主题 If you a...

Shaanxi Food 陕西美食

I'm so happy you finally got to see the Terracotta Warriors, Sarah! 我真高兴你终于看到兵马俑了，Sarah！ I know. What an incredible experience! But now I'm starving. What's for lunch? 就是呀。实在是太震撼人心的经历了！但我现在好饿。午饭我们吃什么呢？ Well we should start with some mutton stew with bread. 我们先该尝尝羊肉泡馍。 Okay great. Oh could we get a few lamb skewers too? 好呀。噢，我们能再点些羊肉串吗？ Good idea. You can never have too much lamb! 好主意。羊肉再多也吃不够。 Hey, what's this? It kind of looks like a hamburger! 嘿，这是什么？看起来像汉堡一样！ ...

Traditions of Harvard commencements 哈佛大学毕业典礼的传统

What was originally called Harvard College held its first Commencement in September 1642, when nine degrees were conferred. Today some 1700 undergraduate degrees, and 5000 advanced degrees from the university's various graduate and professional schools, are conferred each Commencement Day. 最初的哈佛学院在1642年9月举行了第一次毕业典礼，颁发了9个学位证书。如今，每逢毕业典礼日，哈佛大学的各个研究生院和职业院校都会颁发出大约1700个本科学位和5000个高阶学位（硕士和博士学位）。 Each degree candidate attends three ceremonies: the Morning Exercises, at which de...

Talking about hobbies 谈论爱好

Hey Ben! What do you usually do in your spare time? I think I need a new hobby. 嘿，Ben！你空闲时间经常做什么呀？我觉得我需要发展个新爱好。 I usually do outdoor activities like hiking, biking and solo sports. What about you? 我通常会做些户外运动，比如登山远足、骑车还有其他的单人运动。你呢？ I do a lot of drawing and baking but those activities are starting to get old. 我常画画和做烘焙，但感觉渐渐开始厌倦这些活动了。 I see! Why don't you try gardening or maybe a new language? 这样啊。那你干嘛不试试园艺，或者学一门新语言之类的？ I tried gardening but couldn't get into it. But...

Famous people ：J.K. Rowling 名人故事系列：J.K. 罗琳

I just watched an interview with J.K. Rowling and I have to say, I find her really inspiring. 我刚看了一期关于J.K.罗琳的采访，不得不说，她真励志啊。 I know! She's the epitome of a rags to riches success story. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for her as a single mother on welfare. 我知道！她就是白手起家走向成功的典范。我能想象出她作为一个靠领取福利度日的单亲妈妈，当初有多难。 Right! Did you know Harry Potter was shot down a dozen times? It wasn't until one of the publisher's daughters fell in love with the book that it was fin...

Buying medication for children 给儿童买药

You carry children's medicine too, right? 你这儿也卖儿童用药，对吧？ Sure do. What symptoms does your child have? 当然。你的孩子有什么症状？ You know, just your typical, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. 你懂的，就是一些典型症状，流鼻涕、咳嗽、打喷嚏。 Sounds like your kid has the flu. 听起来您的孩子得了流感。 Yes, he must have caught it from me. Poor little guy had a fever and the chills last night. 是的，肯定是我传染给他了。可怜的小家伙昨晚发烧、受寒了。 Ok. We have a cold and cough syrup that should help with that. 明白了。我们有治疗感冒咳嗽的糖浆，应该可以缓解他的症状。 My...

How to spice up a presentation如何为演讲增添趣味

Hey Nick, got any tips on how to spice up a presentation? I feel like my speeches are getting a bit dry. 嘿，Nick，关于如何为演讲增添趣味，你有什么建议吗？我觉得我的演讲有点枯燥。 Oh, so like ways to throw in some humor and crack a joke or two? 哦，比如想办法加入一些幽默成分，开一两个玩笑? Yes, or at least lighten the mood. 是的，或者至少活跃一下气氛。 Well, you can always start with an ice-breaker and make a joke at your own expense. 这样的话，你可以先营造一下氛围，开个自己的玩笑。 So, be a little self-deprecating? I guess I can pick something that everyo...

Brand stories : TED 品牌故事之TED

Hey Alex, you like watching TED talks, right? What does TED stand for? 嘿，Alex, 你喜欢看TED演讲，对吧？TED代表什么呢? It stands for technology, entertainment and design. It's had the same name since 1984, when it started as a conference. 它代表技术、娱乐和设计。它从1984年起就一直沿用同一个名字，创立之初是个会议。 Wasn't it bought out by Chris Anderson in 2001? 它不是在2001年被Chris Anderson收购了吗? Yes. That's when it really took off and turned into a non-profit. 是的。就是那个时候它才真正火起来，成为了一个非盈利组织。 That's also around the time they ...

Famous people ：Warren Buffett 名人故事系列：沃伦·巴菲特

Hi Josh, do you know when Warren Buffett first got into investing? 嗨，Josh，你知道沃伦·巴菲特什么时候第一次涉足投资的吗? At 11, actually. His father ran a brokerage company, so he learned the ins and outs of trading early on. 实际上是11岁吧。他父亲经营着一家经纪公司，所以他很早就了解了交易的来龙去脉。 Oh, is that what inspired him? 哦，就是这个启发了他吗? In part, but he was also an avid reader and had a strong predilection for numbers. He read "A Thousand Ways to Make $1000" at age 7 and sold gum at 6. 部分原因吧，但他也是个热衷于读书的人，对数字有强烈的偏好。他...

Stocking the fridge 冰箱补货

So, honey, what do we need to stock the fridge? 亲爱的，我们冰箱里要储备什么吗？ Let's start with the dairy section to get eggs, milk and yogurt. 我们先去奶制品区买鸡蛋、牛奶和酸奶吧。 Don't forget cheese and butter! We could also stop by the frozen foods section to get some frozen dumplings and frozen pizza. 别忘了买奶酪和黄油！再顺便去下冷冻食品区，买些速冻饺子和速冻披萨。 Yes, always handy to have those around. Also, I wouldn't mind getting a pack of beer. 对，家里备着这些特别方便。不如也再买一些啤酒吧。 Ok. Oh, there's a sale on chicken breasts, so ...

如何通过旅行签证面试？

Good morning. Thank you for coming in to the consulate today. Let's begin. What's the purpose of your visit to the USA? 早上好。谢谢你今天来领事馆面试。我们开始吧。你这次去美国的主要目的是什么？ I'm going there to visit the West and East Coasts. 我准备去西海岸和东海岸旅游。 Is this your first time traveling to the United States? 这是你第一次去美国吗？ Yes, it is. 是的。 Do you have any friends or family residing in the US?  你在美国有任何朋友或亲戚吗？ No, I don't. 没有。 Ok. Where are you planning to visit while in the States? 好的。你打算去美国的...

Recycling “垃圾分类正当时”

Sandy, don't put those bottles there! They're not garbage! Sandy，不要把瓶子放在这里！他们不是垃圾！ Really? Where should I put them, Beth? 是吗？那我应该放在哪儿呢，Beth？ In our city, we separate items for recycling. Put them in this container. That's for recycling. 在我们城市，我们把可回收物品分开放置，把它们放在这个桶里。这是放可回收物品的。 I don't understand. Why do you do that? 我不懂，为什么要这么做？ We separate our garbage to help protect the environment. That way, we reduce waste. Things can be recycled for later use. For example: plas...

Chinese New Year travel rush 一年一度的“中国春运”

What happens when all of China goes on vacation at the same time? In terms of numbers in almost every category, the period known as 'chunyun', or the Chinese New Year travel rush, is the largest human migration event on earth. Railway tickets are purchased online at a rate of more than 1,000 per second. You may expect the country's transportation system to teeter on the brink of crashing, but China's infrastructure is remarkably sound.  当整个中国一起休假出行时，会出现什么状况？从各项数据来看，被称为“...

Dog lovers 爱狗人士

Oh my god, what a stunning dog! Its coat is so shiny. What breed is it? 天哪，好漂亮的狗！毛好亮啊。是什么品种？ It's a labradoodle - half labrador, half poodle. 是拉布拉多贵宾狗：一半拉布拉多，一半贵宾犬。 Ah, it seems they're really popular these days. Why is that? 噢，这种狗最近好像挺流行的。为什么啊？ Well, they combine the best characteristics of both dogs - they're good natured and like spending time with people like labradors, and they're playful and intelligent like poodles. Do you have a dog? 因为它结合了这两种狗的优点——脾气好，也跟人...

Canceled Flight 航班取消了怎么办？

Good morning, Sir. Passport and reservation please. 早上好，先生。请出示护照和机票预订单。 Here you go. 给你。 I'm sorry, but this flight has been canceled due to some mechanical problems. 非常抱歉，但是这趟航班由于机械故障已经被取消了。 Canceled! What am I supposed to do now? 取消了！那我现在该怎么办？ Well, we can put you up in a hotel for today, and you can take the flight scheduled for tomorrow morning. 这样，我们可以让您今天暂时住在酒店，您可以乘坐安排在明天早上的航班。 I can't wait. This is an urgent matter. 我等不及了。我这个是急事儿。 In that case, I can p...

Farmers' market “逛农贸市场”

Hi honey, I'm home! 嗨，亲爱的，我回来了！ How was the farmers' market? 农贸市场怎么样？ It was great! I bought a bunch of organic produce, berries and some artisanal cheese. 很不错！我买了好多有机农产品，还买了莓子和手工奶酪。 Was it like shopping in vegetable markets back in China? 跟国内的菜市场像吗？ Totally different! For one, the vendors were actual farmers. 完全不同！比如，农贸市场摆摊儿的人都是自产自销、实际的种植者。 Really? 是吗？ Yeah, my friend told me that they're pretty strict about everything being farm-to-table. 对，我朋友说，市场要求所有食材都要...

Emergency Response 急救小常识

Excuse me! Does anyone know first aid? There is a man outside who just passed out. 请问一下！有人会急救吗？外面有个人晕过去了。 I do! Can you tell me what happened? 我会！你能告诉我是怎么回事吗？ He was just standing when he suddenly went rigid and collapsed. 这个人本来站着，结果突然就全身僵硬、瘫倒在地。 Was he convulsing or foaming at the mouth? 他是否有抽搐或吐白沫？ He was shaking and drooling but there wasn't any foam. 他一直在颤抖，还有流口水，但并没有吐白沫。 Ok. Let me have a look. Excuse me, sir! Can you hear me? 好，让我看一下。先生！您能听见我说话吗？ He's n...

Small Talk with the Boss“与老板闲聊的小技巧”

Good morning, Matt. How are you today? 早上好Matt。你今天怎么样啊？ Oh, hi Miss Clarkson. I'm good. When did you get back from vacation? 哦，你好Clarkson小姐。我很好。你什么时候度假回来的？ I wasn't on vacation. I wish though! I was in Chicago visiting one of our branch offices. 我没有在度假。我希望我在度假！我去了我们在芝加哥的一家分公司。 I see. How did that go? 这样啊。那儿怎么样？ It went well. Business is good as usual. 不错。业务运行正常。 That's good. Chicago is a great city. I love it there! Did you have any down time while you were there...

Buying alcohol 走，买酒去！

Hey Grant, what kind of booze should we stock up on for the party this weekend? 嗨，Grant，我们该为这周末的派对提前囤哪些酒呢？ I'd say a little bit of everything. You know: wine, beer, liquor. That way everyone's happy. 我觉得每种都要一点。你知道：葡萄酒，啤酒，烈酒。这样每个人都会很开心。 Ok. So for wine, we should probably get a red and a white. But which varietals? 好的。葡萄酒的话，我们就红葡萄酒和白葡萄酒都买吧。不过具体买什么品种呢？ I'd say just go with a Cabernet and a Pinot Grigio. They are always crowd-pleasers. 就买赤霞珠和灰比诺吧。这两种大家总是很喜欢。 Sounds ...

Tooth fairy 牙仙子的故事

Hi, Charlie. I see you lost a tooth. Good for you! 嗨，Charlie，我看你掉了颗牙。真棒！ Yes, and it didn't hurt! I just wiggled it and it fell out. 是啊，而且没感觉到痛！我就是动了动它，牙就自己掉了。 Piece of cake! Teeth just come out when they're ready. 很容易这样！差不多的时候牙就自己掉了。 But it was bleeding a little, so my mom told me to clean it with water. 但是也流了点血，所以妈妈让我用水冲洗了一下。 Your mom's smart. And did you put it under your pillow? 你妈妈做得对。那你把掉了的牙放在枕头底下了吗？ Yes, and the tooth fairy came and gave me ten bucks! 是...

"Small lobsters"-夜宵红人“小龙虾”

Wow, our crawfish is here! Let me take a foodfie first! Wow, 我们的小龙虾来了！让我先拍张照片！ I've never tried it before. So you call this "small lobster" in Chinese? 我从来没吃过小龙虾。所以，中文里它叫“小的龙虾”？ Yes, because it's kind of like a lobster, but much smaller of course. It's an extremely popular summer dish. Before you dig in, wear the bib and put on these gloves first. 对啊，因为它的样子有点像龙虾，但是个头小得多。这可是夏天非常受欢迎的一道菜。吃之前，先戴上围兜和手套。 Oh, this is fun! How do I take the meat out? 噢，真有意思！那我怎么把肉取出来呢？ J...

Book series：The Great Gatsby 读书会《了不起的盖茨比》

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" has sold over 25 million copies since its publication in 1925. It has been adapted into movies, computer games, opera and other literature.  F.Scott Fitzgerald所著的《了不起的盖茨比》自1925年出版以来，已售出逾2500万册。小说还被改编成电影、电脑游戏、歌剧以及其他文学作品。 It has been described as a cautionary tale of the American Dream. Here are some famous passages from the novel: 小说被描述为是有关美国梦的警世故事。以下是小说中的一些著名片段: "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that al...

Brand stories 品牌故事之H&M

Hey Ella, where do you usually shop? 嘿，Ella，你一般在哪里购物呢? Honestly, H&M. I’m budget-conscious but I like to be on trend, so I go for fast-fashion. 说实话，H&M。我预算有限，但喜欢赶潮流，所以我选择快时尚。 That’s how they made their name, right? By making chic fashion for the masses? 他们就是这样打响名号的，对吧？通过为大众制作时尚服饰? Yes! It only takes 2 weeks for their designs to go from the catwalk to the showroom floor. 是的！他们只需要两周就能把设计从T台推向展示厅。 Wow! That’s impressive, but it makes me wonder about the sustainability of it all. Wow! ...

Music Genre 音乐类型知多少

Hey Drew, this new up-and-coming Indie band is touring here next week. Wanna check it out? 嗨，Drew，这个新晋独立乐队下周将会来这儿巡回演出。想去看看吗？ What kind of music do they play? 他们演奏的是什么类型的音乐啊？ It's hard to nail them down to an exact genre. They're pretty eclectic. 很难把他们确切归类。他们非常不拘一格。 Well help me out here. Is it Rock? R&B? Country? Do they play covers or originals? 给我说说嘛。是摇滚？节奏布鲁斯？乡村音乐？他们是翻唱还是原创？ Originals. I guess you could call it a jazz hip-hop fusion kind of thing. They've got ...

Buying Bread一起去买面包吧

Hello, what can I get for you? 你好，今天想买点什么？ I'd like a few kinds of bread, but I'm not sure which. 我想买几种面包，但不知道具体什么种类好。 Ok. What do you want it for? Sandwiches? 知道了。你买面包是什么用途呢？做三明治？ Yes, that's one thing. 对，这是其中一个。 So, focaccia, ciabatta, and croissants are good for that. 做三明治的话，佛卡夏面包、夏巴塔面包和牛角包都可以。 Do they toast well? 这些烤一下好吃吗？ You can, but maybe a loaf is better. 可以呀，但是要烤的话，还是长方面包更好。 Ok, I'll have a whole grain loaf. 好的，那我要一个全麦长条面包。 Sure, and what else? ...

Long distance Relationships 异地恋

Hey, Monica, how's it going with you and Paul? 嘿 Monica，你和Paul怎么样了？ Well, they say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but I think long distance relationships are just plain hard. 嗯，都说距离产生美，可我觉得异地恋真的很难。 For starters, the time zone difference makes it hard to find a good time to talk. 首先，两个人在不同的时区，找个合适的时间聊天都很难。 True. It's hard to keep up communication. 是啊。沟通起来真是不方便。 Yes. It feels like we're drifting apart. 是啊。感觉我们渐行渐远了。 Well, the most important thing in a long...

Doctor's Appointment如何预约医生？

WeCare Medical. How can I help you? 这里是WeCare医疗。我能帮您做点什么？ Hi, there. I'd like to make a doctor's appointment with Dr. Lee. 你好，我想预约Lee医生的门诊。 Sure. Have you been to our clinic before? 好的。您之前来过我们的诊所吗？ No, and I don't have a family doctor. 我没来过，我也没有家庭医生。 No problem. What's the reason for your visit? 没问题。请问您来访的原因是？ I've had the flu for a week and it's not getting better. 我得流感已经一个星期了，而且它没有好转。 I see. I can get you in at 3:00 pm. Does that work for you? 我知道了。我可以给您安排...

Clothing sizes 选对尺码玩转穿搭

Hi, there! Do you need help finding a size for that dress? 嗨，你好！需要帮助找那条裙子的尺码吗？ Yes, please. The clothing sizes are so different here, so I'm not sure what size I need. I usually wear a small or extra small. 对，能帮我一下吗。这儿的衣服尺寸很不一样，所以我也搞不清自己该穿多大。我通常穿小号或特小号。 I think your dress size is a 2. But, our sizes run large, so you might even be a 0. 我看你的裙子尺码应该是2号。但是，我们的尺码偏大，所以可能0号就行了。 Ok. What about jean sizes? 好的。那牛仔裤的尺码呢？ Your waist looks like a 25 and your length is probably a 30, but that's h...

Buying flowers for your girlfriend 如何给女朋友买花

Hi there. Are you looking for a particular arrangement? 你好，你在找什么特别的花束吗？ I'm looking for some flowers for my girlfriend. 我想给女朋友买束花。 Well, she'll probably like some roses. 嗯，她应该会喜欢玫瑰吧。 Oh, I get roses for her all the time. I want to give her something with more personality. 但我总给她买玫瑰。今天想给她买点特别的、有个性的。 I see. Why don't we do a mixed bouquet? Is she more traditional or modern? 我懂了。我们做一个混合搭配的花束吧？她喜欢比较传统的还是比较新潮的？ Definitely more modern, and she's pretty artsy. 绝对是更现代的...

Complaining at a restaurant如何礼貌的在餐厅表达不满

Hello Madam, my name is Mina and I'm the manager here. May I ask what seems to be the problem? 女士您好，我叫Mina，是这儿的经理。能跟我说说您的问题吗？ Where do I begin? First of all, our food took forever! 从何说起呢？首先，上菜耗时也太久了吧！ I'm terribly sorry to hear that. I'm afraid we're a bit short-staffed today. 非常抱歉。今天我们的人手恐怕有点不够。 Well, that's no excuse for the server's rude behavior. She needs an attitude adjustment! 那也不是服务员态度无礼的借口吧，她需要调整一下态度！ Okay, I'll be sure to let her know. Is there anything...

American Talk Shows 美国脱口秀

Hey Carrie, which American talk shows do you like to watch? 嘿，Carrie，你喜欢看哪些美国脱口秀节目啊？ There are so many: early morning talk shows, daytime talk shows, late night talk shows, big network and cable talk shows. 有很多啊：早间脱口秀、日间脱口秀、晚间脱口秀、大广播电视网脱口秀、有线电视脱口秀。 Wow, that's a lot. I take it they have different formats? 哇，这么多啊。他们的形式不太一样，对吧？ Sure do. Early morning shows, like Good Morning America, usually cover national news stories, lifestyle tips and entertainment news. 当然啦。早间秀...

Yuezi: a special month 坐月子

Hey Tony, I heard your wife is due next month. Congratulations! 嘿，Tony，听说你妻子下个月就到预产期了。恭喜啊！ Thanks, Lilian. To be honest, I'm so overwhelmed. On top of being a new dad, there're a lot of cultural differences when you marry a Chinese woman. 谢谢你，Lilian。老实说，我已经被压垮了。马上就要当爸爸了，除此之外，娶了一位中国媳妇，还要面临很多文化差异。 Oh, are you talking about "yuezi"? 哦，你是说“月子”吗？ Yes! I couldn't believe it when she told me she would have to stay in bed for a whole month after giving birth, without takin...