So let's jump right into practicing our speaking skills together.

那麼，讓我們一起開始練習口說吧。

But before we do that, let me tell you how this will work real quick.

不過，在此之前，先讓我告訴你們如何快速使用。

So you will basically speak English with me.

所以你基本上要和我說英語。

We will have a dialogue where one line will be mine and the next one will be yours.

我們將進行對話，上一句我說，下一句妳你說。

I'm gonna say my line and then you will read your line from the screen, out loud as if you are answering me and then vice versa.

我會說我的臺詞，然後你要大聲讀出螢幕上你的臺詞，假裝你在回答我，然後反之亦然。

This will be small talk between two neighbors and trust me,

今天的內容是兩個鄰居之間的閒聊，

you do want to practice making small talk with people because for Americans making small talk is like taking a breath of air.

相信我，你肯定會想練習與人閒聊，因為對美國人來說，閒聊就像呼吸一樣。

It is that natural and effortless and they make them all the time with everyone, even strangers.

他們對每個人，甚至是陌生人，都能自然而然、毫不費力地閒聊。

So first, we will listen to the full dialogue and then proceed to the practicing part.

我們首先要聽完整的對話，然後進入練習部分。

Hi there. How's your day going?

嗨，今天過得怎麼樣？

Oh, hello! It's been pretty good, thank you. How about yours?

哦，你好！還不錯， 謝謝。 你呢？

Not bad at all. I just finished some yard work and it feels nice to be outside on such a lovely day.

還不錯。我剛做完一些院子裡的活，在這麼好的天氣裡出去走走感覺真好。

I agree. The weather couldn't be better.

我同意。天氣再好不過了。

Your garden looks fantastic, by the way. I love the colorful flowers.

話說，你的花園看起來棒極了。我喜歡五顏六色的花朵。

Thank you. I've been trying to add some variety this year.

謝謝。我今年一直在嘗試增加種植的品種。

Your new paint job looks great too. The house looks fresh and inviting.

你的新油漆看起來也很棒。房子看起來清新宜人。

Thanks a lot. It was about time for a change.

非常感謝。是時候刷新一下了。

It's amazing how a fresh coat of paint can make such a difference.

新刷的油漆竟然能帶來如此大的變化，真令人驚艷。

Definitely.

真的。

Oh, by the way, have you tried the new cafe that opened downtown?

對了，你去過市中心新開的那家咖啡廳嗎？

Not yet, but I've heard good things about it. Is it worth a visit?

還沒有，但我聽說它很不錯。值得一去嗎？

I think so.

我覺得值得耶。

I went there last week and had a delicious cappuccino. The ambience is cozy too.

上週我去那裡喝了一杯美味的卡布奇諾。那裡的氛圍也很溫馨。

I'll have to check it out then. Thanks for the recommendation.

那我得去看看。感謝推薦。

So, do you have any plans for this weekend?

那麼，這個週末你有什麼計劃嗎？

Not really, just taking it easy and maybe doing some grocery shopping. How about you?

其實也沒什麼，就是放輕鬆一下，也許買點日用品。你呢？

I'm thinking of going for a hike if the weather holds up.

如果天氣好的話，我想去健行。

There's a beautiful trail nearby that I've been wanting to explore.

附近有一條我一直想去探索的美麗小徑。

That sounds like a perfect weekend plan.

這聽起來是個完美的週末計劃。

I hope the weather operate so you can enjoy it fully.

我希望天氣能好起來，這樣你就能盡情享受去健行了。

Thanks, fingers crossed.

謝謝，祝我好運。

Well, I should get going now, but it was nice catching up with you.

好了，我該走了，不過很高興能和你聊聊天。

Absolutely. We should do this more often.

當然。我們應該經常聊天。

Well, have a wonderful day and enjoy your hike if you go.

好了，祝你有美好的一天，如果你有去健行的話好好享受。

You too. Take care and see you around. Bye.

你也是。保重，再見。

All right, let's practice.

好了，開始練習吧。

I'll go first.

我先來。

Hi there. How's your day going?

嗨，今天過得怎麼樣？

Not bad at all. I just finished some yard work and it feels nice to be outside on such a lovely day.

還不錯。我剛做完一些院子裡的活，在這麼好的天氣裡出去走走感覺真好。

Thank you. I've been trying to add some variety this year.

謝謝。我今年一直在嘗試增加種植的品種。

Your new paint job looks great too. The house looks fresh and inviting.

你的新油漆看起來也很棒。房子看起來清新宜人。

Definitely.

真的。

Oh, by the way, have you tried the new cafe that opened downtown?

對了，你去過市中心新開的那家咖啡廳嗎？

I think so.

我覺得值得耶。

I went there last week and had a delicious cappuccino. The ambience is cozy too.

上週我去那裡喝了一杯美味的卡布奇諾。那裡的氛圍也很溫馨。

Not really, just taking it easy and maybe doing some grocery shopping. How about you?

其實也沒什麼，就是放輕鬆一下，也許買點日用品。你呢？

That sounds like a perfect weekend plan. I hope the weather cooperates so you can enjoy it fully.

這聽起來是個完美的週末計劃。我希望天氣能好起來，這樣你就能盡情享受去健行了。

Absolutely. We should do this more often.

當然。我們應該經常聊天。

Well, have a wonderful day and enjoy your hike if you go.

好了，祝你有美好的一天，如果你有去健行的話好好享受。

Awesome. Great job.

很棒，表現得很好。

Now, let's switch. Now you start.

現在我們交換一下。換你先開始。

Oh, hello.

哦，你好！

It's been pretty good. Thank you. How about yours?

還不錯， 謝謝。 你呢？

I agree.

我同意。

The weather couldn't be better.

天氣再好不過了。

Your garden looks fantastic, by the way. I love the colorful flowers.

話說，你的花園看起來棒極了。我喜歡五顏六色的花朵。

Thanks a lot. It was about time for a change.

非常感謝。是時候刷新一下了。

It's amazing how a fresh coat of paint can make such a difference.

新刷的油漆竟然能帶來如此大的變化，真令人驚艷。

Not yet, but I've heard good things about it. Is it worth a visit?

還沒有，但我聽說它很不錯。值得一去嗎？

I'll have to check it out then. Thanks for the recommendation.

那我得去看看。感謝推薦。

So, do you have any plans for this weekend?

那麼，這個週末你有什麼計劃嗎？

I'm thinking of going for a hike if the weather holds up.

如果天氣好的話，我想去健行。

There's a beautiful trail nearby that I've been wanting to explore.

附近有一條我一直想去探索的美麗小徑。

Thanks, fingers crossed.

謝謝，祝我好運。

Well, I should get going now. But it was nice catching up with you.

好了，我該走了，不過很高興能和你聊聊天。

You too. Take care and see you around. Bye.

你也是。保重，再見。

Ok, great job, everyone.

好了，大家表現得很好！

Thank you for practicing your speaking with me.

感謝你跟我一起練習口說。

Hope you enjoyed it and I'll see you in the next one.

希望你們喜歡，我們下期再見。

Bye.

掰。