English Speaking Basics II
English Speaking Basics II is for English speaking beginners who need help to understand the basics of speaking English. We will use very simple phrases and expressions to help you with your English speaking.
基础英语口语II主要针对于需要帮助理解基础英语口语的初学者而创建。我们使用了很简单的短语和表达来帮助你提高英语口语。
This second section contains the next 30 lessons. If any lessons are too easy, please move forward to other lessons.
第二部分也包含了30个课程。如果其中任何一个课程对你来说太简单，请去学习其他课程。
1. I'm calling to + (verb)
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen using the words 'I'm calling' you are stating that you are actually using the phone to call and relay information.
当你使用“I'm calling”这个句型时，意味着你正通过电话向对方传达某项信息或说明来意。
Here are some examples:
来看几个例句：
“我打电话是想跟你聊聊我今天过得怎么样。”
"I'm calling to accept your invitation."“我打电话来是想接受你的邀请。”
"I'm calling to answer your question."“我打电话来是为了解答你的问题。”
"I'm calling to book a reservation at your restaurant."“我打来是想在你们餐厅订个位子。”
"I'm calling to complain about something."“我打电话来是想投诉一件事。”
"I'm calling to thank you."“我特意打电话来向你道谢。”
"I'm calling to support your decision."“我打这个电话，就是想告诉你我支持你的决定。”
"I'm calling to remind you of our dinner plans."“我打电话是想提醒一下咱们的晚餐安排。”
"I'm calling to report a lost wallet."“我打电话是来挂失钱包的。”
"I'm calling to receive my prize."“我打电话来是为了领奖。”
2. I'm working on + (noun)
Listen to the Entire Lesson'I'm' is a contraction for the words 'I am.' The phrase 'working on' relays a physical or mental effort towards an accomplishment.
“I'm”是“I am”的缩略形式。当你把它和“working on”连用时，表达的是为了达成某个目标，你当下正在投入精力（无论是体力还是脑力）去推进某件事。
Here are some examples:
来看几个例句：
“我正在跟进一个大项目。”
"I'm working on training my dog."“我正花心思训练我家狗狗。”
"I'm working on making new friends."“我正努力结交些新朋友。”
"I'm working on educating myself."“我正在努力自我充电。”
"I'm working on my homework."“我正忙着写作业呢。”
"I am working on painting a house."“我正忙着给房子刷漆。”
"I am working on a new idea."“我正在琢磨一个新点子。”
"I am working on my computer."“我正在捣鼓我的电脑。”
"I'm working on my website."“我正在搭建自己的网站。”
3. I'm sorry to + (verb)
Listen to the Entire LessonSaying you are 'sorry to' expresses a feeling of sympathy or regret.
当你用“sorry to”这个句型时，通常是在表达你的歉意、遗憾或是同情。
Here are some examples:
以下是一些例句：
“很抱歉我来得这么晚。”
"I'm sorry to hear about your sick mother."“听说你母亲病了，我很难过。”
"I'm sorry to waste your time."“很抱歉耽误了你的时间。”
"I'm sorry to make you feel so sad."“很抱歉让你这么伤心。”
"I'm sorry to frighten you."“不好意思吓到你了。”
"I'm sorry to disagree with your decision."“很遗憾，我不能同意你的决定。”
"I'm sorry to call so late."“很抱歉这么晚还打电话打扰你。”
"I'm sorry to admit what I did."“我很惭愧得承认自己的所作所为。”
"I'm sorry to end this relationship."“很抱歉，不得不结束这段感情。”
4. I'm thinking of + (verb-ing)
Listen to the Entire Lesson'Thinking' refers to a process of thought, forming an opinion or judgment. When expressing 'I am thinking of' you are letting someone know what you are personally thinking.
“Thinking”指的是大脑盘算、构思或形成看法的过程。当你使用“I am thinking of”这个句型时，其实就是在向别人透露你心里的打算，或是正在考虑的事情。
Here are some examples:
来看几个例句：
“我正盘算着去看看那部新上的电影。”
"I'm thinking of filming my vacation."“我打算把这次度假拍成视频记录下来。”
"I'm thinking of following a healthy diet."“我正琢磨着要开始健康饮食了。”
"I'm thinking of handing out flyers describing our business."“我打算去发点传单，宣传一下咱们的业务。”
"I'm thinking of increasing my work load."“我正考虑给自己加点工作量。”
"I am thinking of introducing myself to him."“我正打算过去向他自我介绍一下。”
"I am thinking of launching a new website."“我正考虑上线一个新网站。”
"I am thinking of moving to a new city."“我在想是不是该搬去另一座城市生活。”
"I am thinking of offering her the position."“我正考虑把这个职位给她。”
"I am thinking of opening up a store."“我正琢磨着自己开家店。”