Module 1 邀请某人到你家
1. 使用 just 表示最近的过去
使用 just 表示最近的过去
使用 just + 动词谈论刚刚或最近完成的行动。
Zach and I just bought a house. （我和 Zach 刚买了房子。）
Carla just got promoted. （Carla 刚刚升职。）
They just moved into their own apartment.
他们刚搬进了自己的公寓。
Bill just got promoted to vice president.
Bill 刚刚升职做副总裁。
Justin just cleaned his house.
Justin 刚打扫了房子。
Did you just go to the grocery store?
你刚去了杂货店吗？
She's happy because she just got married.
她开心是因为她刚刚结婚了。
The Jacksons just bought their first house.
Jackson 一家刚买了他们的第一所房子。
2. 更改对话主题
开启和改变对话话题
你可以使用 Guess what? 来引出或改变话题。
A: Hey, Daniel. How's it going?
B: Good. Guess what?
A: What?
B: I just got a promotion.
记住，你可以使用 that reminds me 或 by the way 转到与当前话题相关的话题。
A: I just had my 33rd birthday!
B: Well, happy birthday! Hey, that reminds me. Do you want to come to my son's birthday party?
A: Wow! This pizza tastes amazing.
B: It sure does. By the way, I'm having pizzas and movies at my house on Saturday.
使用 anyway 把跑偏的对话拉回原来的话题。
A: We just got a new swimming pool.
B: Really? Man, how did you pay for that?
A: My credit card! Anyway, we're having a pool party on Sunday.
谨慎使用这些表达：如果唐突改变话题，可能会让人感到冒犯。
Renee just got a job!
Renee 刚找到了一份工作！
Wonderful! That reminds me - Bill finally got promoted.
太好了！这提醒我了 - Bill 终于升职了。
We had the most delicious chocolate cake.
我们享用了最好吃的巧克力蛋糕。
Yum! By the way, did you see that new bakery downtown?
好吃！顺便问一句，你看到市中心新开的面包店了吗？
Guess what? Jordan just got her design degree!
猜猜怎么了？Jordan 刚拿到了她的设计学位！
I didn't know she was in school. Anyway, congratulations!
我都不知道她在读书。不管怎么说，恭喜恭喜！
3. 可能性副词
可能性副词
可能性副词表示某事发生的相对可能性。
副词通常直接位于其修饰的动词之前，如果是 be 动词，则位于其后。maybe 是例外，常常位于句首。
表示百分之百的可能性，使用 definitely 或 absolutely。
I definitely saw Sheila at the party.
Lucille absolutely can't come.
表示较大的可能性，使用 probably。
They are probably late.
Dylan probably brought drinks.
They probably can't buy snacks.
表示较小的可能性，使用 maybe。注意该词用于句首。
Maybe we can have a surprise party.
A: Is Rhonda coming?
B: Maybe not. She's still working.
表示非常小的可能性，你可以使用 unlikely。
A: Is Grandma coming to the celebration?
B: It's unlikely. She's not feeling well.
你可以在一个单词的回答中使用可能性副词。
A: Are you inviting Dylan?
B: Definitely.
A: Can I see you tonight?
B: Maybe.
4. 提出及回应邀请
having some people over
邀请一些人来家里吃饭
housewarming party
暖屋派对
hoping you and Angela could come
希望你和 Angela 能来
Angela probably can't come.
Angela 很可能来不了。
Angela's birthday's in two weeks.
离 Angela 的生日还有两个星期。
And I'd like you and Al to come.
希望你和 Al 过来。
We'd be delighted.
我们会很高兴。
提出及回应邀请
使用类似这些表达提出邀请。提出邀请前，先具体说明邀请的场合是有好处的。
We're having some people over next weekend. Kelsey and I are hoping that you and Cody can come.
I'm having a birthday party for Tyler in two weeks. I'd like you to come.
Are you free Friday night? Would you like to come to a housewarming?
We should get together for dinner this week. What does your schedule look like?
接受或讨论邀请，使用类似的表达：
Great! I'm definitely coming.
We can probably come. Let me talk to Dave about it.
Thanks – I'd be delighted.
谢绝邀请，使用类似这样的表达：
Sorry – Chelsea probably can't come. She has a cold.
Oh, that weekend's no good. Sorry!
We're having some people over next weekend.
下周末我们打算邀请一些人来家里吃饭。
Oh, that weekend's no good. Sorry!
I can probably come. Let me talk with Samantha.
You're having a housewarming?
What does your schedule look like?
Thanks - I'd be delighted.
Module 2 欢迎某人到你家
1. 欢迎客人
So good to see you.
很高兴见到你。
I've missed you so much.
我非常想你。
Make yourselves at home.
不要客气，不要拘束
You can put those over there.
你可以把东西放在那里。
Can I get you something to drink?
我帮你弄点喝的吧？
How was your trip?
旅途怎么样？
欢迎客人
使用类似这样的表达欢迎客人：
Welcome!
Hi! It's so good to see you.
I've missed you!
使用类似这样的表达邀请客人进到你家里：
Come in!
Make yourself at home.
Please make yourselves comfortable.
使用类似的表达让客人感到自在：
Can I take your coat?
You can put your things over here.
Can I get you something to drink?
客人落座后，你可以提出类似这样的问题，礼貌地对话：
How was your trip?
How was traffic?
Make yourselves at home.
不要拘束。
Welcome! I've missed you.
欢迎光临！我好想你。
You can put your things over here.
你可以把你的东西放在这里。
Please come in.
请进。
Can I take your jacket?
我来帮你拿外套吧？
Can I get you something to drink?
想喝点什么吗？
2. 形容词搭配不定式
形容词搭配不定式
你可以使用形容词 + to + 动词解释情感和状态。
I'm happy to hear that you like Korean food.
I was surprised to get the promotion.
So good to see you!
Amy's ready to eat dinner.
3. 礼貌地提议和请求
提供东西和提出礼貌的请求
使用 would you like 礼貌向客人提供某物。
Would you like something to drink?
Would you like to have a seat?
使用 could 或 may 向主人提出礼貌的请求
May I use the restroom?
Could I have some water?
语言点：在美式英语中，restroom 是家中厕所非常礼貌的称法，Bathroom 相对礼貌，toilet 不礼貌。在英式英语中，toilet 是家中厕所非常礼貌的称法， Loo 是可以接受的用法，但只限于非正式场合和熟悉的人。
4. 听到好消息和坏消息的反应
听到好消息和坏消息的反应
听到好消息时，使用类似这样的表达作出反应。
Congratulations!
Really? I'm so happy for you!
That's great news!
喝酒时，你可以说 to your 和 cheers 来祝酒。
To your new job! Cheers!
To your new baby. Cheers!
听到坏消息时，使用类似的表达作出反应：
A: Sorry – the sofa is not very comfortable.
B: That's OK.
A: I just got fired.
B: That's terrible! I'm so sorry to hear that.
听到好消息和坏消息时，你都可以使用 it's crazy。
I was surprised to get this great promotion. It's crazy.
It felt terrible to get fired. It's totally crazy.
It's totally crazy.
Congratulations! I'm really happy for you.
That's terrible!
太糟了！
To your new job. Cheers!
I'm so sorry to hear that.
To your retirement. Cheers!
Module 3 夜晚结束时告别
1. 形容词同义词
形容词同义词
使用同义词或具有相同意义的单词，可以让你的英文更富于乐趣和变化。学习同义词也是识记新词的一种好办法。
以下是一些有用的形容词同义词：
great - wonderful - delightful 好的 / 极好的 / 令人高兴的
fun - enjoyable 令人愉快的 / 令人愉快的
happy - glad - pleased 高兴的 / 乐意的 / 喜欢的
beautiful - lovely - gorgeous 美丽的 / 可爱的 / 迷人的
delicious - tasty - yummy 美味的 / 可口的 /好吃的
2. 美式英语和英式英语
美式英语和英式英语
美式英语和英式英语在发音、词汇、表达、拼写和语言等方面存在诸多不同。这些差异不一定很明确，但碰到时如果能够辨识也很重要。
发音
下为美式英语和英式英语中音节重读差异的一个例子。
咖啡馆
American: caFE
British: CAfe
词汇
下为一些词汇差异的例子。
American: gas （汽油）
British: petrol
American: restroom （厕所）
British: toilet
American: cellphone （手机）
British: mobile
表达
虽然这些短语中的第一个在美式和英式英语中都可以使用，但 spot on 多在英式英语中使用。它们的意思相同。
American / British: That's exactly right! （确实如此!）
British: Spot on!
语法
你在英美两国都能听到这些疑问句结构。但是，do you have 多用于美国，have you got 则多用于英国。
American: Do you have a pen? 你有笔吗？
British: Have you got a pen?
Have you got any money?
你身上有钱吗？
Spot on!
完全正确！
Uh-oh. I definitely need some gas.
噢喔。我肯定需要加点油。
That's exactly right!
The price of petrol is really going up.
Do you have the car keys?
你有车钥匙吗？
3. 离开某人的家
离开某人的家
当你离开某人家时，使用类似这样的表达：
The party was wonderful.
We had a great time.
It was so nice to see you again.
你的主人也许会检查确认你没有遗忘东西。
A: Do you have everything?
B: I think so.
A: Have you got everything?
B: Yes, I have, thanks.
你可以邀请主人将来到你家拜访。这里的第一个例子更接近美式英语，第二个例子更接近英式英语。
Next time, it's our turn to host.
You must come to us next time.
人们在听到这些句子后通常会表示感谢。
Your party was wonderful.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We had a great time.
It was so nice to see you again.
It was fun to see you.
Do you have everything?
你东西都拿了吗？
Next time, it's our turn to host.
Module 4 撰写感谢信
1. 'Hope to' 和 'hope that'
We hope to see you again soon.
We hope that we see you again soon.
They hope that they can go to Spain.
They hope to go to Spain.
I hope that you get the job.
She hopes to get a better job.
2. 谈论有趣的活动
谈论有趣的活动
使用下列表达谈论有趣的活动：
I had a really good time.
I really enjoyed myself.
It was great!
I had a lot of fun.
如果你表达了这样的感觉，你的主人一般会向你表示感谢。
I had a really good time.
It was really fun.
I really enjoyed myself.
It was great!
I had a lot of fun.
I hope to see you again.
3. 撰写感谢信
撰写感谢信
下为撰写感谢信的一些步骤。
先写日期。
September 16, 2012
问候收信人，使用 Dear + 姓名，后接逗号 (,)。
Dear Andy, （亲爱的 Andy，）
对收信人表示感谢，提及感谢的原因。
Thank you for inviting me to your party.
Thanks for the wonderful gift. （谢谢你邀请我参加派对。）
（谢谢你送的精美礼物。）
恭维收信人
The food at the party was delicious.
Your home is lovely.
The scarf is beautiful. （派对上的食物很好吃。）
（你的家很迷人。）
（围巾很漂亮。）
提及你对未来见面的期待。
I hope to see you again soon.
I hope that you can visit me soon. （我希望不久后能再见到你。）
（我希望你不久后能再来我家。）
结语和签名。
Sincerely, （此致）
Jane