在美国找公寓 Finding an Apartment in the U.S.

Finding an Apartment in the U.S.

Emma: Hey, Jack. How’s your apartment hunt going?
Jack: Not so great. It’s really hard to find a good place in my price range.
Emma: Yeah, rent is expensive these days. What’s your budget?
Jack: I’m trying to stay under $1,200 a month.
Emma: That’s tough. Are you looking in the city or the suburbs?
Jack: Mostly in the suburbs. I want something quiet and safe.
Emma: That makes sense. Are you looking for a studio or one-bedroom?
Jack: A one-bedroom. I need a bit of space to work from home.
Emma: Good idea. Have you tried any rental websites?
Jack: Yeah, I looked on Zillow and Apartments.com, but the good ones go fast.
Emma: True. You should also check Facebook groups or ask friends.
Jack: That’s a good tip. I didn’t think of that.
Emma: Also, be careful with scams. Never send money before visiting.
Jack: Definitely. I always try to visit in person.
Emma: Let me know if you want help checking out a place.
Jack: Thanks, Emma. I really appreciate it!

Finding an Apartment in the U.S.(在美国找公寓)

Emma: apartment hunt(嘿,Jack,你找房子找得怎么样?)
Jack: hard to find, price range(不太顺利。在我的预算范围内,很难找到合适的房子。)
Emma: rent expensive, budget(是啊,现在租金都很贵。你的预算是多少?)
Jack: under $1,200/month(我打算每个月控制在1200美元以下。)
Emma: city or suburbs(那确实有点难。你在市区找,还是郊区?)
Jack: suburbs, quiet and safe(主要是在郊区。我想找一个安静又安全的地方。)
Emma: studio or one-bedroom(这很合理。你是在找单间还是一房一厅?)
Jack: one-bedroom, work from home(一房一厅的。我在家办公,需要一点空间。)
Emma: rental websites(不错的主意。你用过租房网站吗?)
Jack: Zillow, Apartments.com, go fast(用过,我看过 Zillow 和 Apartments.com,但好的房源很快就没了。)
Emma: Facebook groups, ask friends(确实。你也可以看看 Facebook 群组,或者问问朋友。)
Jack: good tip, didn’t think(这个建议不错,我之前没想到。)
Emma: be careful, scams, never send money(还有,要小心诈骗。在看房之前千万别先汇款。)
Jack: visit in person(当然。我总是尽量亲自去看房。)
Emma: help checking out(如果你需要我陪你去看房,告诉我一声。)
Jack: thanks, appreciate(谢谢你,Emma。我真的很感激!)

Finding an Apartment in the U.S.(在美国找公寓)
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ ən əˈpɑrtmənt ɪn ðə yu ɛs/

Emma: Hey, Jack. How’s your apartment hunt going?
/hɛy dʒæk | haʊz yər əˈpɑrtmənt hʌnt ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Jack: Not so great. It’s really hard to find a good place in my price range.
/nɑt soʊ ɡreɪt | ɪts ˈrɪəli hɑrd tə faɪnd ə ɡʊd pleɪs ɪn maɪ praɪs reɪndʒ/
Emma: Yeah, rent is expensive these days. What’s your budget?
/yæ | rɛnt ɪz ɪkˈspɛnsɪv ðiz deɪz | wʌts yər ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Jack: I’m trying to stay under $1,200 a month.
/aɪm ˈtraɪɪnə steɪ ˈʌndər twɛlv ˈhʌndrəd ə mʌnθ/
Emma: That’s tough. Are you looking in the city or the suburbs?
/ðæts tʌf | ər yə ˈlʊkɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈsɪti ər ðə ˈsʌbərbz/
Jack: Mostly in the suburbs. I want something quiet and safe.
/ˈmoʊsli ɪn ðə ˈsʌbərbz | aɪ wɑnt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈkwaɪət ən seɪf/
Emma: That makes sense. Are you looking for a studio or one-bedroom?
/ðæt meɪks sɛns | ər yə ˈlʊkɪŋ fər ə ˈstudiˌoʊ ər wʌn ˈbɛdˌrum/
Jack: A one-bedroom. I need a bit of space to work from home.
/ə wʌn ˈbɛdˌrum | aɪ nid ə bɪtə speɪs tə wərk frəm hoʊm/
Emma: Good idea. Have you tried any rental websites?
/ɡʊd aɪˈdiə | həv yə traɪd ˈɛni ˈrɛntəl ˈwɛbˌsaɪts/
Jack: Yeah, I looked on Zillow and Apartments.com, but the good ones go fast.
/yæ | aɪ lʊkt ɑn ˈzɪloʊ ən əˈpɑrtmənts dɑt ˈkɑm | bət ðə ɡʊd wʌnz ɡoʊ fæst/
Emma: True. You should also check Facebook groups or ask friends.
/tru | yə ʃəd ˈɔlsoʊ ʧɛk ˈfeɪsˌbʊk ɡrups ər æsk frɛndz/
Jack: That’s a good tip. I didn’t think of that.
/ðæts ə ɡʊd tɪp | aɪ dɪn(t) θɪŋk əv ðæt/
Emma: Also, be careful with scams. Never send money before visiting.
/ˈɔlsoʊ | bi ˈkɛrfəl wɪð skæmz | ˈnɛvər sɛnd ˈmʌni bɪˈfɔr ˈvɪzətɪŋ/
Jack: Definitely. I always try to visit in person.
/ˈdɛfənətli | aɪ ˈɑlweɪz traɪ tə ˈvɪzət ɪn ˈpɜrsən/
Emma: Let me know if you want help checking out a place.
/lɛt mi noʊ ɪf yə wɑnt hɛlp ˈʧɛkɪŋ aʊt ə pleɪs/
Jack: Thanks, Emma. I really appreciate it!
/θæŋks ˈɛmə | aɪ ˈrɪəli əˈpriʃiˌeɪt ɪt/

FINDing‿an‿aPARTment in‿the‿U.S.

Emma: HEY,‿JACK. HOW’s your‿aPARTment‿HUNT‿GOing?
Jack: NOT‿so‿GREAT. It’s‿REALly‿HARD to‿FIND‿a‿GOOD‿PLACE in‿my‿PRICE‿RANGE.
Emma: YEAH,‿RENT is‿exPENsive‿THESE‿DAYS. WHAT’s your‿BUDget?
Jack: I’m‿TRYing to‿STAY‿UNder‿TWELVE‿HUNdred‿a‿MONTH.
Emma: That’s‿TOUGH. Are you‿LOOKing in‿the‿CITY or‿the‿SUBurbs?
Jack: MOSTly in‿the‿SUBurbs. I‿WANT‿SOMEthing‿QUIet and‿SAFE.
Emma: That‿MAKES‿SENSE. Are you‿LOOKing for‿a‿STUdio or‿ONE-bedROOM?
Jack: A‿ONE-bedROOM. I‿NEED‿a‿BIT of‿SPACE to‿WORK from‿HOME.
Emma: GOOD‿IDEa. Have you‿TRIED‿ANY‿RENtal‿WEBSites?
Jack: YEAH, I‿LOOKED on‿ZILlow and‿aPARTments-dot-COM. but‿the‿GOOD‿ones‿GO‿FAST.
Emma: TRUE. You‿SHOULD‿ALso‿CHECK‿FACEbook‿GROUPS or‿ASK‿FRIENDS.
Jack: That’s‿a‿GOOD‿TIP. I‿DIDn’t‿THINK of‿THAT.
Emma: ALso, be‿CAREful with‿SCAMS. NEver‿SEND‿MOn‿ey before‿VISiting.
Jack: DEfinitely. I‿ALways‿TRY to‿VISit in‿PERson.
Emma: Let me‿KNOW if you‿WANT‿HELP‿CHECKing‿OUT‿a‿PLACE.
Jack: THANKS,‿EMma. I‿REALly‿appREciate‿IT!

Finding an Apartment in the U.S.
在美国找公寓

Emma: Hey, Jack. How’s your apartment hunt going?
嘿,Jack,你找房子找得怎么样?
Jack: Not so great. It’s really hard to find a good place in my price range.
不太顺利。在我的预算范围内,很难找到合适的房子。
Emma: Yeah, rent is expensive these days. What’s your budget?
是啊,现在租金都很贵。你的预算是多少?
Jack: I’m trying to stay under $1,200 a month.
我打算每个月控制在1200美元以下。
Emma: That’s tough. Are you looking in the city or the suburbs?
那确实有点难。你在市区找,还是郊区?
Jack: Mostly in the suburbs. I want something quiet and safe.
主要是在郊区。我想找一个安静又安全的地方。
Emma: That makes sense. Are you looking for a studio or one-bedroom?
这很合理。你是在找单间还是一房一厅?
Jack: A one-bedroom. I need a bit of space to work from home.
一房一厅的。我在家办公,需要一点空间。
Emma: Good idea. Have you tried any rental websites?
不错的主意。你用过租房网站吗?
Jack: Yeah, I looked on Zillow and Apartments.com, but the good ones go fast.
用过,我看过 Zillow 和 Apartments.com,但好的房源很快就没了。
Emma: True. You should also check Facebook groups or ask friends.
确实。你也可以看看 Facebook 群组,或者问问朋友。
Jack: That’s a good tip. I didn’t think of that.
这个建议不错,我之前没想到。
Emma: Also, be careful with scams. Never send money before visiting.
还有,要小心诈骗。在看房之前千万别先汇款。
Jack: Definitely. I always try to visit in person.
当然。我总是尽量亲自去看房。
Emma: Let me know if you want help checking out a place.
如果你需要我陪你去看房,告诉我一声。
Jack: Thanks, Emma. I really appreciate it!
谢谢你,Emma。我真的很感激!

trying to stay
/ˈtraɪɪŋ tə steɪ/ 较完整
/ˈtraɪɪnə steɪ/ 常见口语

你用手机做什么?What Do You Do on Your Phone?

What Do You Do on Your Phone?

A: Hi! Do you use your phone a lot?
B: Yes, I use it every day.
A: What do you do on your phone?
B: I text my friends and watch videos.
A: Do you use social media?
B: Yes, I use Instagram and TikTok.
A: How many hours do you use your phone every day?
B: Maybe three or four hours.
A: Wow, that’s a lot.
B: I know. Sometimes I can’t stop.
A: Does it make you tired?
B: Yes, sometimes my eyes hurt.
A: I try to use my phone less at night.
B: That’s a good idea. I’ll try that too.

What Do You Do on Your Phone? 你用手机做什么?

A: phonea lot?(你好!你手机用得多吗?)
B: every day(是的,我每天都用。)
A: dophone?(你在手机上做什么?)
B: text friendswatch videos(我给朋友发信息,也看视频。)
A: social media?(你用社交媒体吗?)
B: InstagramTikTok(用啊,我用 Instagram 和 TikTok。)
A: hours – use – phone?(你每天用手机几个小时?)
B: three – four(大概三四个小时。)
A: wowa lot(哇,挺多的。)
B: knowcan’t stop(我知道。有时候根本停不下来。)
A: tired?(这会让你累吗?)
B: eyes hurt(会啊,有时候眼睛会痛。)
A: lessat night(我晚上尽量少用手机。)
B: good ideatoo(好主意。我也试试看。)

What Do You Do on Your Phone?

A: Hi! Do you use your phone a lot?
/haɪ | də yə yuz yər foʊn ə lɑt/
B: Yes, I use it every day.
/yɛs aɪ yuz ɪt ˌɛvri ˈdeɪ/
A: What do you do on your phone?
/wət də yə du ɑn yər foʊn/
B: I text my friends and watch videos.
/aɪ tɛkst maɪ frɛndz ən wɑtʃ ˈvɪdiˌoʊz/
A: Do you use social media?
/də yə yuz ˈsoʊʃl ˈmidiə/
B: Yes, I use Instagram and TikTok.
/yɛs aɪ yuz ˈɪnstəˌɡræm ən ˈtɪkˌtɑk/
A: How many hours do you use your phone every day?
/haʊ ˈmɛni ˈaʊərz də yə yuz yər foʊn ˌɛvri ˈdeɪ/
B: Maybe three or four hours.
/ˈmeɪbi θri ər fɔr ˈaʊərz/
A: Wow, that’s a lot.
/waʊ ðæts ə lɑt/
B: I know. Sometimes I can’t stop.
/aɪ noʊ ˈsʌmtaɪmz aɪ kænt stɑp/
A: Does it make you tired?
/dəz ɪt meɪk yə ˈtaɪərd/
B: Yes, sometimes my eyes hurt.
/yɛs ˈsʌmtaɪmz maɪ aɪz hɜrt/
A: I try to use my phone less at night.
/aɪ traɪ tə yuz maɪ foʊn lɛs ət naɪt/
B: That’s a good idea. I’ll try that too.
/ðæts ə ɡʊd aɪˈdiə | aɪl traɪ ðæt tu/

WHAT do‿you‿DO on‿your‿PHONE?
A: HI! Do you‿USE your‿PHONE‿a‿LOT?
B: YES, I‿USE‿it‿EVERY‿DAY.
A: WHAT do you‿DO on‿your‿PHONE?
B: I‿TEXT my‿FRIENDS and‿WATCH‿VIDeos.
A: Do you‿USE‿SOcial‿MEdia?
B: YES, I‿USE‿INstagram and‿TIKtok.
A: HOW‿MAny‿HOURS do you‿USE your‿PHONE‿Every‿DAY?
B: MAYbe‿THREE or‿FOUR‿HOURS.
A: WOW, that’s‿a‿LOT.
B: I‿KNOW. SOMEtimes I‿CAN’T‿STOP.
A: Does‿it‿MAKE you‿TIRED?
B: YES, SOMEtimes my‿EYES‿HURT.
A: I‿TRY to‿USE my‿PHONE‿LESS at‿NIGHT.
B: THAT’s a‿GOOD‿iDEa. I’ll‿TRY‿THAT‿TOO.

What Do You Do on Your Phone?
你用手机做什么?

A: Hi! Do you use your phone a lot?
你好!你手机用得多吗?

B: Yes, I use it every day.
是的,我每天都用。

A: What do you do on your phone?
你在手机上做什么?

B: I text my friends and watch videos.
我给朋友发信息,也看视频。

A: Do you use social media?
你用社交媒体吗?

B: Yes, I use Instagram and TikTok.
用啊,我用 Instagram 和 TikTok。

A: How many hours do you use your phone every day?
你每天用手机几个小时?

B: Maybe three or four hours.
大概三四个小时。

A: Wow, that’s a lot.
哇,挺多的。

B: I know. Sometimes I can’t stop.
我知道。有时候根本停不下来。

A: Does it make you tired?
这会让你累吗?

B: Yes, sometimes my eyes hurt.
会啊,有时候眼睛会痛。

A: I try to use my phone less at night.
我晚上尽量少用手机。

B: That’s a good idea. I will try that too.
好主意。我也试试看。

What do you usually use your phone for?

What do you usually use your phone for?

I use my phone for all kinds of things, to be honest. Mostly, I use it to stay in touch with friends and family through messaging apps. I also check the news, watch videos, and scroll through social media when I have free time. Sometimes I use it for practical stuff too, like setting reminders, checking the weather, or using maps. It’s basically my all-in-one tool for both work and entertainment.

What’s your typical day like?
/wʌts jər ˈtɪpɪkəl deɪ laɪk/

On weekdays, my day usually starts around 7 a.m.
/ɑn ˈwikdeɪz maɪ deɪ ˈjuʒəli stɑrts əˈraʊnd ˈsɛvən eɪˈɛm/

I get up, take a shower, and have a quick breakfast—
/aɪ ˈɡɛt ʌp, teɪk ə ˈʃaʊər, ən hæv ə kwɪk ˈbrɛkfɪst/

usually just coffee and toast.
/ˈjuʒəli dʒʌst ˈkɑfi ænd toʊst/

Then I either go to work or attend my online classes, depending on the day.
/ðɛn aɪ ˈiðər ɡoʊ tə wərk ɔr əˈtɛnd maɪ ˈɑnlaɪn ˈklæsɪz, dɪˈpɛndɪŋ ɑn ðə deɪ/

Most of my afternoon is spent working on assignments or meetings.
/moʊst əv maɪ ˌæftərˈnun ɪz spɛnt ˈwərkɪŋ ɑn əˈsaɪnmənts ɔr ˈmitɪŋz/

In the evening, I like to relax a bit—
/ɪn ði ˈivnɪŋ, aɪ laɪk tə rɪˈlæks ə bɪt/

maybe watch a show, cook dinner, or go for a walk.
/ˈmeɪbi wɑtʃ ə ʃoʊ, kʊk ˈdɪnər, ɔr ɡoʊ fər ə wɔk/

I try to go to bed by 11, but I’m not always successful!
/aɪ traɪ tə ɡoʊ tə bɛd baɪ ɪˈlɛvən, bət aɪm nɑt ˈɑlweɪz səkˈsɛsfəl/

What’s your typical day like?
你平常的一天是怎么过的?

On weekdays, my day usually starts around 7 a.m.
工作日我一般早上七点左右开始我的一天。

I get up, take a shower, and have a quick breakfast—usually just coffee and toast.
我起床、冲个澡,然后简单吃点早餐——通常就是咖啡配吐司。

Then I either go to work or attend my online classes, depending on the day.
接着我会根据情况去上班,或者参加线上课程。

Most of my afternoon is spent working on assignments or meetings.
我的大部分下午时间都花在做作业或开会上。

In the evening, I like to relax a bit—maybe watch a show, cook dinner, or go for a walk.
晚上我喜欢稍微放松一下——可能会看看剧、做晚饭,或者出去散个步。

I try to go to

在公园遛狗 Dog Walking in the Park

Dog Walking in the Park

A: Hey there! That’s a cute dog. What’s his name?
B: Thanks! His name is Max. He’s a golden retriever.
A: Nice! How old is he?
B: He’s three years old. He loves coming to the park.
A: I can tell. He looks so happy!
B: Yeah, he gets really excited when he sees other dogs.
A: Does he get along well with other dogs?
B: Most of the time, yes. He’s friendly. How about you? Do you have a dog?
A: Yes, I do! That’s Bella over there — the little brown one.
B: Aw, she’s adorable! What breed is she?
A: She’s a beagle. Very playful, but sometimes a little stubborn.
B: Haha, sounds like Max! They should meet. Want to let them say hi?
A: Sure, let’s see how they do.
B: (laughs) Look at them go! They’re already chasing each other.
A: I guess they’re new best friends!

Dog Walking in the Park 在公园遛狗

A: hey / cute / dog / name(嗨,你的狗真可爱,叫什么名字?)
B: thanks / name / Max / golden retriever(谢谢,他叫 Max,是金毛犬。)
A: nice / how old(不错,他几岁了?)
B: three years old / love / park(他三岁了,很喜欢来公园。)
A: look / happy(看起来很开心!)
B: excited / see / other dogs(他看到其他狗会特别兴奋。)
A: get along / other dogs(他跟别的狗相处得好吗?)
B: most time / friendly / you / have / dog(大多数时候可以。他很友善。你呢?你有狗吗?)
A: yes / Bella / over there / brown(有啊,那只棕色的小狗就是 Bella。)
B: adorable / what breed(她好可爱,是什么品种?)
A: beagle / playful / stubborn(比格犬,很活泼,不过有点固执。)
B: sounds / Max / want / say hi(和 Max 一样!让它们打个招呼吧。)
A: sure / see / how / they do(好啊,看看它们互动怎么样。)
B: look / go / chase each other(笑,看它们追着跑。)
A: guess / best friends(看来它们已经成了好朋友!)

Dog Walking in the Park
/dɔg ˈwɔkɪŋ ɪn ðə pɑrk/

A: Hey there! That’s a cute dog. What’s his name?
A: /ˈheɪ ðɛr | ðæts ə ˈkyut dɔg | wʌts ɪz ˈneɪm/

B: Thanks! His name is Max. He’s a golden retriever.
B: /θæŋks | hɪz ˈneɪm ɪz mæks | hiz ə ˈgoʊldən rɪˈtrivər/

A: Nice! How old is he?
A: /naɪs | haʊ ˈoʊld ɪz i/

B: He’s three years old. He loves coming to the park.
B: /hiz θri yɪrz oʊld | hi lʌvz ˈkʌmɪn tə ðə pɑrk/

A: I can tell. He looks so happy!
A: /aɪ kən ˈtɛl | hi lʊks soʊ ˈhæpi/

B: Yeah, he gets really excited when he sees other dogs.
B: /yæ | hi ɡɛts ˈrɪli ɪkˈsaɪtɪd | wɛn hi siz ˈʌðər dɔgz/

A: Does he get along well with other dogs?
A: /dəz i ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ ˈwɛl wɪθ ˈʌðər dɔgz/

B: Most of the time, yes. He’s friendly. How about you? Do you have a dog?
B: /moʊst əv ðə taɪm | yɛs | hiz ˈfrɛndli | haʊ əˈbaʊt yu | də yə hæv ə dɔg/

A: Yes, I do! That’s Bella over there — the little brown one.
A: /yɛs aɪ du | ðæts ˈbɛlə ˈoʊvər ðɛr | ðə ˈlɪtl ˈbraʊn wʌn/

B: Aw, she’s adorable! What breed is she?
B: /ɔ | ʃiz əˈdɔrəbl | wʌt brid ɪz ʃi/

A: She’s a beagle. Very playful, but sometimes a little stubborn.
A: /ʃiz ə ˈbiɡəl | ˈvɛri ˈpleɪfəl | bət ˈsʌmtaɪmz ə ˈlɪtl ˈstʌbərn/

B: Haha, sounds like Max! They should meet. Want to let them say hi?
B: /ˈhɑˌhɑ | saʊndz laɪk mæks | ðeɪ ʃəd mit | ˈwɑnə lɛt ðəm seɪ haɪ/

A: Sure, let’s see how they do.
A: /ʃʊr | lɛts si haʊ ðeɪ du/

B: (laughs) Look at them go! They’re already chasing each other.
B: /lʊk ət ðəm ɡoʊ | ðɛr ɔlˈrɛdi ˈʧeɪsɪŋ iʧ ˈʌðər/

A: I guess they’re new best friends!
A: /aɪ ɡɛs ðɛr nu bɛst frɛndz/

DOG‿WALKing in‿the‿PARK

A: HEY‿there! THAT’s‿a‿CUTE‿DOG. WHAT’s‿his‿NAME?
B: THANKS! His‿NAME is‿MAX. He’s‿a‿GOLDen‿reTRIEver.
A: NICE! HOW‿OLD is‿HE?
B: He’s‿THREE‿YEARS‿OLD. He‿LOVES‿COMing to‿the‿PARK.
A: I‿CAN‿TELL. He‿LOOKS so‿HAPPy!
B: YEAH, he‿GETS‿REALly exCITed when‿he‿SEES‿OTHER‿DOGS.
A: Does‿he‿GET‿aLONG‿WELL with‿OTHER‿DOGS?
B: MOST of‿the‿TIME, YES. He’s‿FRIENDly. HOW‿aBOUT‿YOU? Do‿you‿HAVE‿a‿DOG?
A: YES, I‿DO! THAT’s‿BELla‿OVER‿THERE — the‿LITtle‿BROWN‿ONE.
B: AW, she’s‿aDORable! WHAT‿BREED is‿SHE?
A: She’s‿a‿BEAgle. VERy‿PLAYful, but‿SOMEtimes a‿LITtle‿STUBborn.
B: HAha,‿SOUNDS like‿MAX! They‿SHOULD‿MEET. WANT to‿LET them‿SAY‿HI?
A: SURE, let’s‿SEE how‿they‿DO.
B: (laughs) LOOK at‿them‿GO! They’re‿alREAdy‿CHASing‿each‿Other.
A: I‿GUESS they’re‿NEW‿BEST‿FRIENDS!

Dog Walking in the Park
在公园遛狗对话

A: Hey there! That’s a cute dog. What’s his name?
A: 嗨!你的狗真可爱,叫什么名字?

B: Thanks! His name is Max. He’s a golden retriever.
B: 谢谢!他叫 Max,是一只金毛猎犬。

A: Nice! How old is he?
A: 不错!他几岁了?

B: He’s three years old. He loves coming to the park.
B: 他三岁了。他超喜欢来公园。

A: I can tell. He looks so happy!
A: 看得出来。他看起来很开心!

B: Yeah, he gets really excited when he sees other dogs.
B: 是啊,他一看到别的狗就特别兴奋。

A: Does he get along well with other dogs?
A: 他跟其他狗相处得好吗?

B: Most of the time, yes. He’s friendly. How about you? Do you have a dog?
B: 大多数时候都可以,他挺友善的。你呢?你也有狗吗?

A: Yes, I do! That’s Bella over there — the little brown one.
A: 有啊!那边那个小棕狗就是 Bella。

B: Aw, she’s adorable! What breed is she?
B: 哇,她太可爱了!她是什么品种?

A: She’s a beagle. Very playful, but sometimes a little stubborn.
A: 她是一只比格犬。很爱玩,不过有时候有点倔。

B: Haha, sounds like Max! They should meet. Want to let them say hi?
B: 哈哈,听起来跟 Max 一样!要不要让它们打个招呼?

A: Sure, let’s see how they do.
A: 好啊,我们看看它们相处得怎么样。

B: (laughs) Look at them go! They’re already chasing each other.
B: (笑)你看它们!已经在互相追着跑了。

A: I guess they’re new best friends!
A: 看起来它们已经成了新朋友了!

聊工作 Talking About Work

Talking About Work

A: So, what do you do for a living?
B: I work in an office. I’m an assistant.
A: Nice! Where do you work?
B: I work for a small company downtown.
A: What kind of company is it?
B: It’s a marketing company.
A: Do you like your job?
B: Yeah, it’s okay. Sometimes it’s busy, but I like my team.
A: What time do you start work?
B: I start at 9 a.m. and finish at 5.
A: Do you work on weekends?
B: No, I only work Monday to Friday.
A: That’s good. I work shifts, so my schedule changes a lot.
B: Oh, that must be hard sometimes.
A: Yeah, but I get more days off, so it’s not too bad.

Talking About Work 聊工作

A: what – do – living (你是做什么工作的?)
B: work – office – assistant (我在办公室工作,是助理)

A: where – work?(你在哪儿上班?)
B: small company – downtown (市中心的一家小公司)

A: what kind – company?(什么类型的公司?)
B: marketing company(市场营销公司)

A: like – job?(你喜欢这份工作吗?)
B: okay – sometimes busy – like team(还行,有时候忙,但喜欢团队)

A: time – start work?(你几点开始上班?)
B: start – 9 a.m. – finish – 5(9点上班,5点下班)

A: work – weekends?(你周末也上班吗?)
B: Monday – Friday only(不,只上周一到周五)

A: work – shifts – schedule changes(我轮班,时间总变)
B: hard sometimes(有时候应该挺辛苦的)

A: more days off – not too bad(休息多一点,还行)

Talking About Work
/ˈtɑkɪŋ əˌbaʊt wərk/
A: So, what do you do for a living?
/soʊ | wət də yə du fər ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/
B: I work in an office. I’m an assistant.
/aɪ wərk ɪn ən ˈɔfɪs | aɪm ən əˈsɪstənt/
A: Nice! Where do you work?
/naɪs | wɛr də yə wərk/
B: I work for a small company downtown.
/aɪ wərk fər ə smɔl ˈkʌmpəni daʊnˈtaʊn/
A: What kind of company is it?
/wət kaɪnd əv ˈkʌmpəni ɪz ɪt/
B: It’s a marketing company.
/ɪts ə ˈmɑrkətɪŋ ˈkʌmpəni/
A: Do you like your job?
/də yə laɪk yər ʤɑb/
B: Yeah, it’s okay. Sometimes it’s busy, but I like my team.
/yæ | ɪts oʊˈkeɪ | ˈsʌmtaɪmz ɪts ˈbɪzi | bət aɪ laɪk maɪ tim/
A: What time do you start work?
/wət taɪm də yə stɑrt wərk/
B: I start at 9 a.m. and finish at 5.
/aɪ stɑrt ət naɪn eɪ ɛm | ənd ˈfɪnɪʃ ət faɪv/
A: Do you work on weekends?
/də yə wərk ɑn ˈwikɛndz/
B: No, I only work Monday to Friday.
/noʊ | aɪ ˈoʊnli wərk ˈmʌndeɪ tə ˈfraɪdeɪ/
A: That’s good. I work shifts, so my schedule changes a lot.
/ðæts ɡʊd | aɪ wərk ʃɪfts | soʊ maɪ ˈskɛʤul ˈʧeɪndʒɪz ə lɑt/
B: Oh, that must be hard sometimes.
/oʊ | ðæt məst bi hɑrd ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
A: Yeah, but I get more days off, so it’s not too bad.
/yæ | bət aɪ ɡɛt mɔr deɪz ɔf | soʊ ɪts nɑt tu bæd/

TALKing‿aBOUT‿WORK

A: SO, what do‿you‿DO for‿a‿LIVing?
B: I‿WORK in‿an‿OFfice. I’m‿an‿asSIStant.
A: NICE! WHERE do‿you‿WORK?
B: I‿WORK for‿a‿SMALL‿COMpany‿downTOWN.
A: WHAT kind of‿COMpany is‿IT?
B: It’s‿a‿MARketing‿COMpany.
A: Do‿you‿LIKE your‿JOB?
B: YEAH, it’s‿oKAY. SOMEtimes it’s‿BUSy, but‿I‿LIKE my‿TEAM.
A: WHAT‿TIME do‿you‿START‿WORK?
B: I‿START at‿NINE‿A.M. and‿FINish at‿FIVE.
A: Do‿you‿WORK on‿WEEKends?
B: NO, I‿ONly‿WORK‿MONday to‿FRIday.
A: That’s‿GOOD. I‿WORK‿SHIFTS, so‿my‿SCHEDule‿CHANGes‿a‿LOT.
B: OH, that‿MUST‿be‿HARD‿SOMEtimes.
A: YEAH, but‿I‿GET more‿DAYS‿OFF, so‿it’s‿NOT too‿BAD.

Talking About Work 聊工作

A: So, what do you do for a living?
B: 那你是做什么工作的?

A: I work in an office. I’m an assistant.
B: 我在办公室上班,是个助理。

A: Nice! Where do you work?
B: 不错啊!你在哪儿上班?

A: I work for a small company downtown.
B: 我在市中心的一家小公司上班。

A: What kind of company is it?
B: 是什么类型的公司?

A: It’s a marketing company.
B: 是一家市场营销公司。

A: Do you like your job?
B: 你喜欢你的工作吗?

A: Yeah, it’s okay. Sometimes it’s busy, but I like my team.
B: 还行啦。有时候挺忙的,但我喜欢我的团队。

A: What time do you start work?
B: 你几点开始上班?

A: I start at 9 a.m. and finish at 5.
B: 我早上九点开始,五点下班。

A: Do you work on weekends?
B: 你周末也要上班吗?

A: No, I only work Monday to Friday.
B: 不用,我只上周一到周五。

A: That’s good. I work shifts, so my schedule changes a lot.
B: 真不错。我是轮班制的,工作时间常常变来变去。

A: Oh, that must be hard sometimes.
B: 哦,那有时候应该挺辛苦的吧。

A: Yeah, but I get more days off, so it’s not too bad.
B: 是啊,不过我休息的天数也比较多,还算可以。

do you 的发音

✅ 标准语音形式:

/du ju/
这是清晰、完整、标准的发音,常用于正式或慢速语音中,例如老师在课堂上、演讲或朗读时。

✅ 常见口语弱读形式(非正式场合):

1. /də ju/
这是非常常见的一种弱读形式,尤其在轻快对话中几乎随处可见:
Do you like it? → /də ju ˈlaɪk ɪt/
Do you know him? → /də ju ˈnoʊ hɪm/
✔️ 正确自然,适用于日常对话。

2. /də jə/(you 弱化为 /jə/)
这种更进一步的弱化在更快或更随意的语速中也很常见:
Do you want some coffee? → /də jə wɑnt səm ˈkɑfi/
Do you have a cat? → /də jə hæv ə kæt/
✔️ 完全自然,但只在语速较快、语境轻松时使用。

小结:

发音形式是否自然使用场景
/du ju/✅ 正确正常语速,正式语境
/də ju/✅ 很自然轻松对话,普通语速
/də jə/✅ 非常口语化快速对话,朋友间聊天

宠物猫对话 Pet Cat Conversation

Pet Cat Conversation

A: Hey, do you have any pets?
B: Yeah, I have a cat. Her name is Luna.
A: That’s cute! What kind of cat is she?
B: She’s a tabby. She has gray and black stripes.
A: How old is she?
B: She’s about three years old. I got her from a shelter.
A: That’s great. Is she friendly?
B: Very friendly! She loves to sit on my lap and purr.
A: Aww, that’s so sweet. Does she sleep with you?
B: Sometimes. But mostly she sleeps by the window.
A: Do you have to clean her litter box every day?
B: Yeah, pretty much. It’s not fun, but it’s part of being a cat owner.
A: I’ve always wanted a cat, but I’m allergic.
B: That’s too bad! But you can always visit mine if you want.

Pet Cat Conversation 宠物猫对话

A: have / pets(你有宠物吗?)
B: yeah / cat / name / Luna(有,我有一只猫,叫露娜。)
A: cute / what kind / cat(真可爱!她是什么品种?)
B: tabby / gray / black stripes(虎斑猫,有灰黑条纹。)
A: how old(她几岁了?)
B: about three / shelter(三岁左右,我从收容所领养的。)
A: great / friendly?(不错!她友善吗?)
B: very / sit on lap / purr(非常!她喜欢坐在我腿上呼噜。)
A: so sweet / sleep with you?(好贴心!她会跟你睡觉吗?)
B: sometimes / mostly / window(有时候,但多数时间睡在窗边。)
A: clean / litter box / every day?(每天都要清理猫砂吗?)
B: yeah / not fun / part of owner(是的,不好玩,但这是养猫的一部分。)
A: always wanted / allergic(我一直想养,但我对猫过敏。)
B: too bad / visit mine(太可惜了!你可以来看我的猫。)

Pet Cat Conversation
/pɛt kæt ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/
A: Hey, do you have any pets?
/ˈheɪ də yə hæv ˈɛni pɛts/
B: Yeah, I have a cat. Her name is Luna.
/yæ | aɪ hæv ə kæt | hər neɪm ɪz ˈlunə/
A: That’s cute! What kind of cat is she?
/ðæts kyut | wət kaɪnd əv kæt ɪz ʃi/
B: She’s a tabby. She has gray and black stripes.
/ʃiz ə ˈtæbi | ʃi hæz ɡreɪ ənd blæk straɪps/
A: How old is she?
/haʊ oʊld ɪz ʃi/
B: She’s about three years old. I got her from a shelter.
/ʃiz əˈbaʊt θri yɪrz oʊld | aɪ ɡɑt hər frəm ə ˈʃɛltər/
A: That’s great. Is she friendly?
/ðæts ɡreɪt | ɪz ʃi ˈfrɛndli/
B: Very friendly! She loves to sit on my lap and purr.
/ˈvɛri ˈfrɛndli | ʃi lʌvz tə sɪt ɑn maɪ læp ənd pər/
A: Aww, that’s so sweet. Does she sleep with you?
/ɔ | ðæts soʊ swit | dəz ʃi slip wɪð yə/
B: Sometimes. But mostly she sleeps by the window.
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz | bət ˈmoʊstli ʃi slips baɪ ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
A: Do you have to clean her litter box every day?
/də yə hæv tə klin hər ˈlɪtər bɑks ˈɛvri deɪ/
B: Yeah, pretty much. It’s not fun, but it’s part of being a cat owner.
/yæ ˈprɪti mʌtʃ | ɪts nɑt fʌn | bət ɪts pɑrt əv ˈbiɪŋ ə kæt ˈoʊnər/
A: I’ve always wanted a cat, but I’m allergic.
/aɪv ˈɔlweɪz ˈwɑntɪd ə kæt | bət aɪm əˈlərdʒɪk/
B: That’s too bad! But you can always visit mine if you want.
/ðæts tu bæd | bət yə kən ˈɔlweɪz ˈvɪzɪt maɪn ɪf ye wɑnt/

PET‿CAT‿converSAtion

A: HEY, do‿you‿HAVE‿ANy‿PETS?
B: YEAH, I‿HAVE‿a‿CAT. Her‿NAME is‿LUna.
A: THAT’s‿CUTE! WHAT kind of‿CAT is‿SHE?
B: She’s‿a‿TABby. She‿HAS‿GRAY and‿BLACK‿STRIPES.
A: HOW‿OLD is‿SHE?
B: She’s‿aBOUT‿THREE‿YEARS‿OLD. I‿GOT her‿from‿a‿SHELter.
A: THAT’s‿GREAT. Is‿she‿FRIENDly?
B: VERy‿FRIENDly! She‿LOVES to‿SIT on‿my‿LAP and‿PURR.
A: AWW, that’s‿so‿SWEET. Does‿she‿SLEEP with‿YOU?
B: SOMEtimes. But‿MOSTly she‿SLEEPS by‿the‿WINdow.
A: Do‿you‿HAVE to‿CLEAN her‿LITter‿BOX‿Every‿DAY?
B: YEAH, PRETty‿MUCH. It’s‿NOT‿FUN, but it’s‿PART of‿BEing‿a‿CAT‿OWNer.
A: I’ve‿ALways‿WANTed‿a‿CAT, but‿I’m‿alLERgic.
B: That’s‿too‿BAD! But you‿can‿ALways‿VISit‿MINE if you‿WANT.

Pet Cat Conversation 宠物猫对话

A: Hey, do you have any pets?
A: 你有宠物吗?

B: Yeah, I have a cat. Her name is Luna.
B: 有啊,我养了一只猫,名字叫露娜。

A: That’s cute! What kind of cat is she?
A: 好可爱!她是什么品种的?

B: She’s a tabby. She has gray and black stripes.
B: 她是一只虎斑猫,有灰色和黑色的条纹。

A: How old is she?
A: 她几岁了?

B: She’s about three years old. I got her from a shelter.
B: 大概三岁了。我从收容所领养的她。

A: That’s great. Is she friendly?
A: 真不错。她友善吗?

B: Very friendly! She loves to sit on my lap and purr.
B: 非常友善!她喜欢坐在我腿上呼噜呼噜。

A: Aww, that’s so sweet. Does she sleep with you?
A: 哇,好贴心。她会跟你一起睡吗?

B: Sometimes. But mostly she sleeps by the window.
B: 有时候。但她大多喜欢睡在窗边。

A: Do you have to clean her litter box every day?
A: 你每天都要清理猫砂盆吗?

B: Yeah, pretty much. It’s not fun, but it’s part of being a cat owner.
B: 是啊,差不多每天。虽然不太好玩,但这是养猫的一部分。

A: I’ve always wanted a cat, but I’m allergic.
A: 我一直想养猫,但我对猫过敏。

B: That’s too bad! But you can always visit mine if you want.
B: 那真可惜!不过你随时可以来看我的猫。


Tabby

这样学口语,进步更快更轻松

这样学口语,进步更快更轻松《为什么跟我学口语更有效?》

一对一专属定制
每一节课都是专属一对一真人教学,内容与节奏都为你量身打造。无论你是怕开口、口音问题,还是表达不清,老师都会提供针对性辅导。

轻松氛围,自信开口
课堂风格亲和放松,老师用更自然的方式帮你修正表达,营造朋友聊天般的对话环境。让你逐步放下“怕说错”的心理包袱,在引导中敢于开口,享受英语进步的成就感。

实用话题,学了马上能用
不讲书本上复杂难记的,只练你生活、职场、出国、社交中真正会遇到的情景。让你学了马上能说,说了就能用上。

即时纠错,课后精进
老师当场帮你纠正发音、语法和表达方式,每节课后还给你具体改进建议。让你清楚进步在哪,知道下一步练什么,告别盲目练习。

时间自由,地点随你
上课地点不限,有网就能学。时间随你定,早上/下午/晚上/周末都能灵活约课,轻松坚持,进步看得见。

这些学英语的烦恼,你也有吗?

这些学英语的烦恼,你也有吗?

• 学了十几年英语,一张嘴就卡壳?
• 明明词汇、语法都学过,可一张嘴就大脑一片空白,不知道怎么组织句子。
• 害怕说错,干脆就不说?
• 担心发音不准、语法错误、别人听不懂,越想越怕,越怕越不开口。
• 听得懂,但就是说不出来?
• 看电影、听讲座都听得懂,可一到要表达自己的想法就词不达意。
• 说出来的总是中式英语,感觉好尴尬?
• 表达太直译、太书面,外国人听不懂,本地人听着也觉得别扭。
• 上过很多课程,可口语还是没提升?
• 跟读APP、背诵范文、参加了小班课,可还是“哑巴英语”,说不顺、记不牢。

✅ 你不是不够努力,而是缺少一个真正能带你开口说的人。
我提供一对一的沉浸式口语练习环境,帮你突破沉默,从“怕说”变成“敢说、会说、愿意说”。

常见问题

常见问题

  1. 我英语很差,几乎不会说,可以报名吗?
    当然可以! 这门课就是专门为“开不了口”的同学设计的。
    无论你是零基础、基础薄弱,还是只会“哑巴英语”,我们都会从你听得懂的开始,一步一步带你开口练习。

  1. 我怕发音不好,说错了会不会被笑?
    完全不会! 课堂氛围轻松友善,老师会耐心引导、纠正你,不批评、不嘲笑,大家一起进步。我们不要求发音完美,只要你敢开口说,我们就认真听。

  1. 课程用什么软件上课?需要提前准备什么吗?
    我们使用 Zoom 或腾讯会议上课。你只需要准备:
    • 一部手机 / 一台电脑
    • 稳定的网络
    • 安静的环境
    不需要教材,也无需提前准备任何内容。

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聊宠物 Talking about Pets

Talking about Pets

A: Do you have a pet?
B: Yes, I have a dog.
A: Oh, nice! What’s his name?
B: His name is Max. He’s very friendly.
A: That’s cute. How old is he?
B: He’s three years old.
A: What kind of dog is he?
B: He’s a golden retriever.
A: I love golden retrievers!
B: Do you have a pet?
A: No, I don’t. But I want a cat.
B: Cats are nice too.

Talking about Pets

A: pet?(你有宠物吗?)
B: dog.(有,我有一只狗。)
A: nice – name?(哦,真好!他叫什么名字?)
B: Max – friendly.(他叫 Max。他很友好。)
A: cute. – How old?(好可爱。他几岁了?)
B: three (他三岁了。)
A: kind – dog(他是什么品种的狗?)
B: golden retriever.(金毛寻回犬。)
A: love(我喜欢金毛!)
B: pet?(你有宠物吗?)
A: No – cat.(没有,但我想养一只猫。)
B: Cats – nice(猫也很好。)

Talking about Pets
/ˈtɔkɪŋ əˌbaʊt pɛts/

A: Do you have a pet?
/də yə hæv ə pɛt/
B: Yes, I have a dog.
/yɛs aɪ hæv ə dɔg/
A: Oh, nice! What’s his name?
/oʊ | naɪs | wəts ɪz neɪm/
B: His name is Max. He’s very friendly.
/hɪz neɪm ɪz mæks | hiz ˈvɛri ˈfrɛndli/
A: That’s cute. How old is he?
/ðæts kyut | haʊ oʊld ɪz hi/
B: He’s three years old.
/hiz θri yɪrz oʊld/
A: What kind of dog is he?
/wət ˈkaɪnd əv dɑg ɪz hi/
B: He’s a golden retriever.
/hiz ə ˈgoʊldən rɪˈtrivər/
A: I love golden retrievers!
/aɪ lʌv ˈgoʊldən rɪˈtrivərz/
B: Do you have a pet?
/də yə hæv ə pɛt/
A: No, I don’t. But I want a cat.
/noʊ aɪ doʊnt | bət aɪ wɑnə kæt/
B: Cats are nice too.
/kæts ər naɪs tu/

TALKing‿aBOUT‿PETS

A: Do‿you‿HAVE‿a‿PET?
B: YES, I‿HAVE‿a‿DOG.
A: OH,‿NICE! WHAT’s‿his‿NAME?
B: His‿NAME is‿MAX. He’s‿VERy‿FRIENDly.
A: That’s‿CUTE. HOW‿OLD is‿HE?
B: He’s‿THREE‿YEARS‿OLD.
A: WHAT kind‿of‿DOG is‿HE?
B: He’s‿a‿GOLDen‿reTRIEver.
A: I‿LOVE‿GOLDen‿reTRIEvers!
B: Do‿you‿HAVE‿a‿PET?
A: NO, I‿DON’T. But‿I‿WANT‿a‿CAT.
B: CATS are‿NICE‿TOO.

Talking about Pets

A: Do you have a pet?
A: 你有宠物吗?
B: Yes, I have a dog.
B: 有,我有一只狗。
A: Oh, nice! What’s his name?
A: 哦,真好!他叫什么名字?
B: His name is Max. He’s very friendly.
B: 他叫 Max。他很友好。
A: That’s cute. How old is he?
A: 好可爱。他几岁了?
B: He’s three years old.
B: 他三岁了。
A: What kind of dog is he?
A: 他是什么品种的狗?
B: He’s a golden retriever.
B: 金毛寻回犬。
A: I love golden retrievers!
A: 我喜欢金毛!
B: Do you have a pet?
B: 你有宠物吗?
A: No, I don’t. But I want a cat.
A: 没有,但我想养一只猫。
B: Cats are nice too.
B: 猫也很好。

have a pet 有一只宠物
/hæv ə pɛt/
What’s his name? 他叫什么名字?
/wət sɪz neɪm/
How old is he? 他几岁了?
/haʊ oʊld ɪz hi/
what kind of dog 什么品种的狗
/wət ˈkaɪnd əv dɑg/
No, I don’t. 不,我没有。
/noʊ aɪ doʊnt/