想要知道怎麼樣聽起來更像母語人士嗎? 市面上有很多課程教大家母語人士會用的片語。但今天我們要來幫大家檢視使用這些片語的情景, 還有真正適合的用法。

Take a look:

1. (Non-native speaker) You have to decide.

   (Native speaker) Direct: Make up your mind.

   You can also use:

   Would love to know what you think by (time).

2. (Non-native speaker) It’s not certain./ It hasn’t been decided yet.

   (Native speaker) Things are still up in the air.

   You can also use:

   There is room for discussion.

3. (Non-native speaker) I agree.

   (Native speaker) You can say that again.

   You can also use:

   • Sounds good to me.

4. (Non-native speaker) I made a big mistake.

   (Native speaker) I screwed up big time.

   You should use:

   • There is a slight oversight.
   • I want to report a minor inconvenience.

5. (Non-native speaker) Everybody was terrified/ upset/ extremely surprised.

   (Native speaker) Everybody was freaking out.

   You should use:

   • I am ________ (specific emotion).