Забавные ситуации для коммуникации

–I have already made up my mind what dresses to take…

–Are you listening to me?

–I have already chosen a hotel…

–It’s high time you find a job, dear!

–Sorry, I didn’t catch!?

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Have you heard? – Ты слышал?

Well done! – Молодец!

I used to – я раньше

don’t make me laugh – не смешите меня

What makes you think so? – Почему вы так думаете?

I really doubt it – я сомневаюсь

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–Have you heard that Pete bought a Ford?

–Well done! I used to have the same, it’s worth buying!

–Don’t make me laugh! It’s a disaster!

–What makes you think so?

–The thing is, it is YOUR Ford and it has changed 5 owners after you.

–Really? And it is still moving? The best wheels ever!

–Well, I really doubt it.

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he’s going to – он собирается

the sooner, the better – чем раньше, тем лучше

easier said than done – легче сказать, чем сделать

up to you – тебе решать

if you want my opinion – если хочешь знать мое мнение

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–How is your son? Has he finished school already?

–Yes, and he’s going to enter some university.

–It’s obvious! He must go to Oxford! The sooner, the better!

–Easier said than done! His exams results are disaster?

–Up to you. But if you want my opinion, money can solve this problem!

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I’m sick and tired of – я устал от

calm down and take it easy –успокойся и не воспринимай все так серьезно

It’s impossible! – Это невозможно!

pay attention to – обращать внимание на

if I were you, I would… – на твоем месте я бы…

the thing is… – дело в том, что…

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– I’m sick and tired of my boss.

– What’s the matter? Calm down and take it easy!

– She is always nervous and displeased with everything. It’s impossible!

– If I were you, I would not pay attention to her. You must relax and drink a couple of beers in the evening.

– The thing is…my boss is my wife!

– It’s high time to change your job! Or your wife!

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Right? – Правильно?

it’s really worth visiting – действительно стоит посетить

if you don’t mind – если Вы не против

it’s not my business – это не мое дело

it is too expensive – это слишком дорого

Are you kidding? – Вы шутите?

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– I heard you visited France.

– Yes, actually. It’s really worth visiting.

– And how much was it, if you don’t mind me asking?

– It’s not a secret. About 5000 euro.