I, Me, Myself

和外國人用英文筆談，最常遇到的問題倒不一定是單字不懂，這個上網查詢就ok，比較令人頭痛的是「簡寫」，就好比中文的「醬」等於「這樣」，英文也常常會拿數字代替字母，或者把母音去掉，下面就列出幾個我知道的簡寫跟大家分享。:)

◎ 注意：以下詞彙都是日常交談才會使用，請勿在正式文件或對話裡使用！

u,  ya = you
ur = your

1. 用chief或-in-chief
Chief Accountant 總會計師
Chief Architect 總建築師
Chief Designer 總設計師
Chief Editor；Editor-in-Chief 總編輯
Chief Engineer；Engineer-in-Chief 總工程師

我打算以這一篇文法為架構，把配合的英文歌曲介紹給大家，
每首歌同時也另外發表單篇文章，介紹歌曲主要文法重點。

每首歌大概都只著重二、三個文法重點，
雖然每句歌詞可能都有文法可以教，但不要太過分散注意力。

centre of population 城市
city 城
capital 首都
metropolis 大都市
centre 市中心（美作：center）
shopping centre 商業區

At the Oscar ceremony, every winner has something interesting to say. Some speak about their achievements. Some make it a point to thank an endless list of people. However, a few speeches are so beautiful; they can uplift your spirit. Here is a collection of Oscar speeches, etched in the memory of movie fans. If you are an avid movie fan, you will quite likely find your favorite Oscar speech in this list.

在奧斯卡頒獎典禮上，得獎者總有些有趣的事想講。有些人會談起成功的過程，有些人則是有落落長的名單要感謝。但，還有一些致詞很美，它們可以提昇精神。以下是讓電影迷銘記在心的奧斯卡致詞片段。如果你真是一個電影迷，你一定很快就能在下面找到你最愛的奧斯卡致詞片段。


Billy Crystal, 76th Academy Awards

相信大家小時候都有玩過一二三木頭人，
要選誰當鬼有很多種選法，
你可以黑白猜完剪刀石頭布，
也可以大家各比一個數字（五以內）看總和多少，
然後選一個人，從他開始數看數到誰，
不用數字的話，台語也有唸謠可以唸：

Rule #1: Never let suspects stay together.
Ep 101 "Yankee White"
試譯：永遠別讓嫌犯共處一室。

Rule #1: Never screw over your partner.
Ep 414 "Blowback"
試譯：絕不在背後捅夥伴一刀。

暗槓：drawing a tile by oneself, making four similar tiles of a kind and putting them face down
暗坎：concealing 3-tiles in order of a kind
八圈：eight rounds of play
邊張：side tiles
吃張：drawing
抽頭：the kitty

It was 31 years ago today. A famous actor, a great musician and a genius filmmaker died. He is Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, better known as Charlie Chaplin, who gives us a wonderful and happy world.

People would never forget this genius and he surely made the definitive standard for screen comedy to this day. However, besides happiness, he also shows his concerns the little. Do you remember 《A Dog's Life》?

Chaplin plays opposite an animal as 'co-star'. 'Scraps' (the dog) was the hero in this film, as she helps Charlie and Edna toward a better life. Edna Purviance plays a dance hall singer and Charlie Chaplin, the tramp. Sydney Chaplin (Chaplin's brother) had a small role in this film; this was the first time the two brothers were on screen together. (quoted from WIKI)

Now, let's watch some parts of 《A Dog's Life》to cherish the memory of Charlie Chaplin. :)

[e] 
a_e：bake, cake, take
ai：rain, pain, tail
ay：way, hay, say

Hey, guys:

Do you know what day this Friday is? It's a holiday about vampires, witches, ghosts and pumpkins. Yap, it's Halloween. Do you have any plan for Halloween? Not yet? It's OK. I'm gonna tell you some tricks or games you can use or play on that day.

(1) Chants

今天先上和我們最有關係的：body parts。


（教完以後這張圖上指的地方都要會唷！）

最近跑去教兒美，還在適應期，
和我以前教國中的經驗相比，
我覺得兒美和國中英文差距很大，
不過沒有什麼誰好誰壞的問題啦，
純粹就是學習目的和方法不同，
學兒美的小朋友上國中不一定可以適應得很好。:)

大公無私 selfless
大惑不解 be extremely puzzled
大驚小怪 foofaraw/a storm in a teacup/fuss like a hen with one chicken/spoffish
大名鼎鼎 famous/well-known
大器晚成 great minds mature slowly
大失所望 greatly disappointed

Above-the-Line Costs 線上成本
電影開拍前發生或簽定之契約上的固定成本，包括雇用主要創作人員及其小組（特別是編劇、導演、製片及卡司），劇本版權的取得，及某些行政管理職務（如勞工福利）；參見Below-the-Line Costs及Line。

Abstract Film 抽象電影
影像為非具象的電影。

The following is ticketing information of THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) with Chinese version below every paragraphs, which you need to highlight to read. When you read the Chinese versioin, there are some line-throughed words, which are the original lines but don't fit in the English version. To help students understand what the Engilsh version says, I attach my own translation (underlined) right after the very words. Other related information can be searched from THSR official website.


Online Booking (線上訂票)

The system provides on-line reservation for the train which departure date is no more than 14 days later. Nevertheless, on the travel day the on-line reservation is only applicable to the train which departure time is no less than 2 hours before train departure.

Title: Tips on making a good first impression


A warm smile, a firm handshake, and a sincere gaze are all important aspects of making a good first impression. But let's not forget confidence. Because a few clumsy or inappropriate words in English can drastically affect the impression you're trying to make. We've written this guide to help you improve your English, build your confidence and impress all those you meet!

Be courteous

American plan 按天向客人收取固定的膳宿費用

British warm 英國軍官穿的雙排扣短大衣

China grass 芒麻
China ink 墨

在翻譯的時候，英文數字是否可以等同中文數字呢？
來看看以下幾個有趣的例子，你就知道兩邊的文化差異囉！:)
 
（1）等值翻譯：
a drop in the ocean 滄海一粟
within a stone's throw 一箭之遙

外貿常用包裝名詞（中英文對照表）

紙箱 Carton
瓦楞紙箱 Corrugated Carton
木箱 Wooden Case
板條箱 Crate