Business Trip
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EN: Use 'Good morning' as a standard greeting from sunrise until noon.
Good morning, class.
EN: In English-speaking business environments, it is very common and polite to use the person's first name after a greeting to build rapport.
EN: Use 'Good morning' as a polite greeting from the time you wake up until around noon.
Good morning, everyone.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common and polite to greet colleagues by their first name after saying 'Good morning'.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about scheduled events or plans that you possess in your calendar.
We have a meeting.
EN: In a professional context, 'business trip' is the standard term for traveling for work. It sounds more formal than just saying 'traveling'.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of an event.
When is the meeting?
EN: In business contexts, 'I know' is direct. To be more polite, you can say 'I see' or 'I understand'.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a time or date to state when an event occurs. Note that we do not use 'on' before 'next Monday'.
It is next Friday.
EN: In business contexts, 'next Monday' usually refers to the Monday of the following week, not the upcoming Monday if it is currently the weekend.
EN: Use 'Where' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about a location or destination.
Where do you live?
EN: In a business context, 'Where do we go?' is a direct way to ask about the destination of a trip. It is common and polite among colleagues.
EN: Use the 'subject + verb + to + place' pattern to talk about travel or movement. In simple present tense, this can describe a scheduled plan.
We go to Tokyo.
EN: In business contexts, using the simple present tense (We go) can sometimes sound more certain or scheduled than 'We are going'.
EN: Use 'Who is...?' to ask about the identity of a person.
Who is the teacher?
EN: In business, 'the client' refers to the person or company paying for services. It is common to ask for the client's name early in a project discussion.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the client) with their name or identity.
The teacher is Ms. Lee.
EN: In business, 'Mr.' is used followed by the person's last name (surname) to show respect.
EN: To ask a 'Yes/No' question with verbs like 'have', start the sentence with 'Do' for 'I/you/we/they'.
Do you have a pen?
EN: In a business context, asking for an itinerary shows professional interest and helps everyone stay organized during a trip.
EN: Use 'have' to show possession or that you are holding something. The basic structure is: Subject + have + Object.
I have the keys.
EN: In a business context, being organized and having documents ready (like an itinerary) shows professionalism and reliability.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or situation.
What is the time?
EN: In a business context, asking 'What is the plan?' is a direct way to ask for an itinerary or a sequence of events for a project or trip.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week.
I play soccer on Friday.
EN: In business contexts, 'the client' is often used with 'the' to refer to a specific person or company you are currently working with.
EN: Use 'What about...?' to ask for more information or to suggest something related to a topic already mentioned.
What about the coffee?
EN: In business contexts, 'What about' is a polite and efficient way to move through an agenda or schedule.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
We have a party on Friday.
EN: In business contexts, Tuesday is often a very productive day for meetings as people have caught up with Monday's emails.
EN: Use 'Where is' to ask about the location of a single person, place, or thing.
Where is the office?
EN: In a business context, asking for the hotel location is a common way to start coordinating logistics or checking if the accommodation is convenient for the office.
EN: Use 'is' + 'near' to describe the location of a place relative to another place.
The park is near the school.
EN: In business contexts, staying in a hotel 'near the office' is highly valued to save time on commuting, especially in busy cities like Shanghai.
EN: To make a question with 'is', move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
Is it cold?
EN: In business contexts, asking about expenses is a standard part of planning to ensure the budget is respected.
EN: To make a sentence negative with the verb 'is', simply add 'not' after it.
It is not cold.
EN: In business contexts, discussing whether something is 'expensive' is common when managing budgets or expense reports.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + like + Object' to talk about things you enjoy or prefer in the present.
I like this coffee.
EN: In a business context, using 'Perfect' or 'Great' shows positive reinforcement and agreement with a colleague's choice, fostering good teamwork.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
We need a taxi.
EN: In business contexts, an 'expense report' is a standard document used to get reimbursed for money spent during work trips.
EN: Use 'What + noun + do we have?' to ask about a list of items or categories in a specific situation.
What questions do we have?
EN: In a business context, discussing 'expenses' usually refers to reimbursable costs like travel, meals, and accommodation.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the items and put 'and' before the last item.
I need a pen, paper, and a book.
EN: In business contexts, 'expense report' items usually include accommodation (hotel), meals (food), and transportation (taxi/train).
EN: Use 'can' before a basic verb to show that you are able to do something or to offer help.
I can help you.
EN: In a professional setting, volunteering to handle tasks like 'expense reports' demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show direct appreciation. Use 'Good' followed by a noun to praise a situation or result.
Good job, Tom!
EN: In Western business culture, acknowledging 'teamwork' is a common way to build positive relationships and boost morale after completing a task.
EN: Use 'See you' followed by a time or day to say goodbye when you plan to meet again.
See you tomorrow!
EN: In English, 'You are welcome' is the standard polite response to 'Thank you'. 'See you [Day]' is a common way to end a conversation in a friendly office environment.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A journey made for business purposes.
A document used to track and request reimbursement for business-related spending.
A polite response to someone who has thanked you.
A casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again.