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EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is a standard greeting.
How are you today?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
I am happy.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a standard, polite response to 'How are you?', even if you are just feeling okay.
EN: Use 'work from home' to describe doing your job at your house instead of an office. Use 'now' at the end of the sentence to show a current change in your life.
I live in Taipei now.
EN: The acronym 'WFH' (Work From Home) became very popular globally after 2020 and is commonly used in casual business English.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to something someone just said.
That is cool!
EN: In English conversations, using enthusiastic reactions like 'That is great!' or 'Awesome!' is very common to show you are listening and supportive.
EN: Use 'have' to show that you own or possess something. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
I have a desk.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'working from home' (WFH) has become very common. A 'home office' is a dedicated space for work, not just sitting on a sofa.
EN: Use 'What is in...' to ask about the contents or objects inside a specific place.
What is in your bag?
EN: In modern work culture, asking about someone's home office is a common way to build rapport (small talk) since many people work remotely.
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
I have a pen and a book.
EN: In English, when listing items, we often use 'a' or 'an' for the first item, and it can be implied for the second item if they are part of a set.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add new information to a previous statement.
I also have a laptop.
EN: In modern remote work culture, having a 'big screen' (monitor) is often seen as a sign of a professional and productive home office setup.
EN: Use 'a lot' at the end of a sentence to mean 'very much' or 'frequently'.
Exercise helps a lot.
EN: In English conversation, 'Nice!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are happy for someone or agree with what they said.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a regular habit or action.
Do you drink coffee?
EN: In modern business English, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are commonly used as specific tools for remote work communication.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. Add time expressions like 'every day' at the end of the sentence.
I drink coffee every day.
EN: In modern business English, 'Zoom' is often used as a generic term for video conferencing, similar to how 'Google' is used for searching.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with a previous statement.
I like coffee too.
EN: Zoom has become a common verb in English (e.g., 'Let's Zoom tomorrow'), similar to how people use 'Google' as a verb.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about the location of a regular action.
Where do you eat lunch?
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'having a meeting' often implies a video call rather than a physical gathering.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being inside a specific room or building.
I sleep in my bedroom.
EN: With the rise of remote work, 'I have meetings in my room' has become a common way to describe working from home, especially for those living in shared spaces or apartments.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a Yes/No question about a regular action or habit.
Do you drink coffee?
EN: Slack is a very popular messaging app used in modern offices and tech companies for team communication.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for using something.
I use a pen for writing.
EN: Slack is a very popular communication tool in modern tech companies and remote work environments, often replacing internal emails.
EN: Use 'Who do you...?' to ask about the person involved in an action. The word 'to' at the end shows the direction of the conversation.
Who do you work with?
EN: In casual English, it is very common to start a question with 'Who' and end with a preposition like 'to', even though formal grammar sometimes suggests 'Whom'.
EN: Use 'talk to' followed by a person to show who you are communicating with.
I talk to my boss every morning.
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'talking to my team' often refers to digital communication like Slack or Zoom, not just face-to-face speaking.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective to describe its quality or state.
The internet is very slow.
EN: In modern business contexts, Slack is a widely used communication tool. Saying it is 'fast' often refers to the speed of receiving responses compared to email.
EN: Use 'be good for' to describe something that is beneficial or useful for a specific purpose or activity.
Water is good for your health.
EN: In professional contexts, 'good for work' often implies that a tool or habit increases productivity or makes a task easier.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has a scheduled event.
Do you have a meeting today?
EN: In professional settings, asking about deadlines is a common way to offer help or manage team expectations.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or tasks you need to complete. Use 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound.
I have a meeting.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'big' is often used instead of 'important' to describe a deadline that has high priority or significant consequences.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of a specific event.
When is the meeting?
EN: In professional settings, asking for a deadline is a sign of responsibility and good time management.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
The meeting is on Monday.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, Friday is often the deadline for weekly tasks or the day for 'casual' dress codes.
EN: To ask a question with an action verb (like 'need'), start the sentence with 'Do' for the subjects I, you, we, or they.
Do you have a pen?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, offering help is a common way to show teamwork and build rapport. It is polite to ask even if you are not sure if the person needs it.
EN: Use 'You are + adjective' to describe someone's personality or behavior.
You are very kind.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is important to say 'please' when accepting an offer to remain polite. Simply saying 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Let's eat lunch now.
EN: In modern business contexts, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are often used directly as verbs or primary nouns for communication, reflecting the remote work culture.
EN: In casual English, the subject 'I' is often dropped in common phrases like 'Talk to you soon' or 'See you later'.
See you tomorrow!
EN: 'Talk to you soon' is a very common and friendly way to end a conversation, especially when you plan to speak again later that day or week.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To do your job at your house instead of at an office.
To speak with someone.
A polite way to say 'you're welcome' or that something is easy to do.
A friendly way to end a conversation.
A professional instant messaging and collaboration platform for teams.
A video conferencing software used for virtual meetings and webinars.
A dedicated space or room within a person's residence used for business or work purposes.