20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation

Summary

このビデオでは、日常会話でよく使われる英語表現について話し合います。バネッサは、変更された計画について誰かがあなたに話したとき、誰かが驚くべきことをあなたに話したとき、誰かがあなたをどこかに招待したとき、簡単に誰かに話したり尋ねたりしたいとき、そして誰かを願っているときに使用できる20の必須フレーズを紹介します。各フレーズは、日常生活での実際のシナリオを通じて説明され、リスナーがより自然で流暢な英語を話すのを助けることを目指しています。このビデオは、英語学習者が日常の会話で自信を持ってコミュニケーションを取るための実践的なガイドを提供します。

Takeaways

• 😀日常会話でよく使われるフレーズは、文化を越えて共通することが多い。
• 📅計画が変更されたときに使えるフレーズには、「Don't worry about it」「No worries」「No problem」「No biggie」「Things happen」がある。
• 🎉誰かが驚くべきことを教えてくれた時に反応するフレーズには、「What?」「No way」「Whoa」「Really?」「How do you feel about that?」が含まれる。
• 👶新しい生活状況（例えば、赤ちゃんが生まれた後）により、以前はできた活動に参加できなくなる場合、「I hate to miss out, but...」や「I'd love to, but...」が役立つ。
• 🤝誰かをどこかに招待するときの応答として、「Sure」「Sounds good」「I get off at 2:00, but I can get there by 2:30.」を使う。
• 🇬🇧英国英語ではよく使われるが、アメリカ英語では避けるべきフレーズに「I can't be bothered」がある。
• 🗣短い会話や質問をする際には、「Hey, can I tell you something really quick?」や「How'd your weekend go?」が適している。
• 🚫「We need to talk」というフレーズは、相手を非常に不安にさせる可能性があるため注意が必要。
• 🍀誰かを励ます時に使えるフレーズには、「Hope it goes well」「Fingers crossed」「You got this」「Don't sweat it」がある。
• 📚英語を自信を持って話すための方法を学ぶには、Vanessaの無料e-book「5 Steps to Becoming a Confident English Speaker」をダウンロードすることが推奨される。

Q & A

What are some common phrases Vanessa uses when someone tells her they need to change plans?

Vanessa recommends using phrases like "Don't worry about it", "No worries", "No problem", or "No biggie" to tell someone not to worry when they need to change plans. She says these phrases are casual and common in daily conversation.

How should you use surprised reaction phrases like 'No way' or 'Whoa'?

You should use a positive, upbeat tone of voice when saying phrases like "No way" or "Whoa" to show surprise and excitement. The tone makes a big difference in how the phrase comes across.

What does Vanessa say when she can't accept an invitation?

When Vanessa can't accept an invitation, she says "I hate to miss out, but..." and gives a reason like being too tired or too busy. This shows she wishes she could go while providing a clear explanation.

How does Vanessa politely interrupt someone at work?

At work, Vanessa asks "Hey, can I tell you something really quick?" This allows her to briefly interrupt someone while showing she respects their time.

What is the difference between "things come up" and "things happen"?

"Things come up" implies unexpected situations arising suddenly. "Things happen" is more general - it means situations occur sometimes because people make mistakes or forget.

Why does Vanessa warn against saying "We need to talk"?

Vanessa warns that "We need to talk" makes English speakers feel very nervous, like they are in trouble. It's scary and she recommends avoiding it unless you want someone to worry.

What gestures go along with saying "Fingers crossed"?

When wishing someone luck by saying "Fingers crossed", English speakers often physically cross one or two fingers on their hand. This reinforces the meaning.

What does "you got this" mean?

"You got this" is an encouraging phrase meaning "you can do this" - it expresses confidence that someone will succeed at a challenging task.

Why did Vanessa tell her husband "Don't sweat it"?

Vanessa told her husband "Don't sweat it" to relieve his worry about watching both kids alone for the first time. She combined it with "you got this" to encourage him.

What question does Vanessa ask viewers to practice responding to?

Vanessa asks readers to practice responding to the phrase "I hate that I can't come to your party" by commenting what they would say to make their friend feel better about missing it.