This was a lot of fun to watch. Eric was such a good sport. I think it is okay to say Good Morning to the drive thru worker and then go right into what you are ordering. It depends on the part of the country you are visiting. In the southeast people take their time greeting and asking how someone is doing, also in more rural settings. In large cities people want to get to the point so a simple hi before ordering is fine. A good way to start a conversation for small talk is to mention something in line or while standing in the same area. For instance, if you are in line at a restaurant you can simply ask "Do you know if their salads are good?" If you are waiting for a bus "Does this bus usually come late?" A simple question can lead to a larger conversation. Small practices will build your confidence.
@julientyt
2 жыл бұрын
Those are good suggestions. Thank you.
@haihuachen2627
2 жыл бұрын
You have been studying English for many many yrs ... Viewers who read your comment (s ) also studying English for many yrs ( for example 35 years or more ), too. They don't need to watch those videos. Save time.
@tonyc209
2 жыл бұрын
@@haihuachen2627 She mentioned some good points. For example, when and how to start a small talk. Why not join the discussion?
@haihuachen2627
2 жыл бұрын
@@tonyc209 Monday morning ... back to work... live in North Texas
@poloola7569
2 жыл бұрын
@@haihuachen2627 Save your time not mine.
@Alice-nx6qg
2 жыл бұрын
莎白出的英文功課很實用,如果台灣學生也可用這樣的功課做練習,一定進步很大!! Eric 也很厲害,也很努力!! 加油~~ 相信小蟲在你們充滿信望愛的教導下,快樂成長為一個好女孩的!!
@user-ck1gz4jp5y
2 жыл бұрын
這才是真正的語言使用啊!! 對吧!!偉大教育部編的教材都去XX 美國人在台灣驗證如何學好/用好中文 台灣人當然也要在美國學好/用好英文........個性上ERIC比較害羞,莎白比較大方活潑......這也是語言學習成功的差別之一 ERIC的語調慢慢有像美國人了!!練習多一點 膽就大了 膽大了 就更敢講了!! 更敢講就會更自然 就像莎白在台灣講中文一樣 how authentic your film is. Thank you very much
@jiayuanlu0823
2 жыл бұрын
我自己是在某大學交換生宿舍當櫃台 個人是覺得你只要有自信說出來 不管說對說錯 至少你有嘗試 如果別人聽不懂會持續問你 他們通常都講到你懂為止 所以"克服"恐懼是最重要的 不要不敢講 講就對了 Just do it.
語言學習,環境真的很重要!事實證明,莎白老公英文真的很棒,口說及聽力真的很強! Both of you did a really great job, thanks for sharing!敬祝:佳節幸福、愉快,來年一切心想事成! Wish you have a Christmas filled with happy hours and a new year filled with happy days!👍🎅🎄🙌🎉
Eric’s English capability is extremely good per Taiwanese’s perspective. We are proud of you.
@charleschiucj
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@user-cq9ri6ps2z
2 жыл бұрын
I do agree with you!
@HiELIZABENNY
2 жыл бұрын
Awwww🥰
@morris4490
2 жыл бұрын
Tips for English learners: 1. just say points/main ideas 2. Minimise your rage(item u look for) 3 Be brave, don’t be shy.
@samzero8990
2 жыл бұрын
I was impressed by the level of Chinese Elizabeth speak.. Same as Eric English.. To the standard of Taiwanese.. He was actually good. At least.. Everyone understand what he is talking about.. Jiayou..
Eric, you did a great job! I always say good morning to the people assisting me at the drive thru, on the phone or in person. Having worked in stores for a lot of years, it’s ok for the customer not to tell you everything right away. Part of your job as the sales clerk is to ask questions. I think your English abilities are wonderful. Keep up the good work!!
I saw someone talking about trying to speak without a Taiwanese accent. Sigh. When it isn’t your first language IT IS OK to speak with an accent. There’s nothing to feel embarrassed about speaking a second or third language with your accent as long as people understand you. The accent will go once you live in a place for an extended period of time as you use the language on a more frequent (or daily) basis.
@morris4490
2 жыл бұрын
For starters, they need not to think about accent issue. 😉
@ellenhsieh9222
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree! I used to work with international students from many different countries and they all have their unique accents. I've lived in the US for almost 10 years and my accent shows when I pronounce certain words. As long as we can communicate with others in English, accent doesn't really matter!
@poyenwu
2 жыл бұрын
You don't critique people who work hard on their own thing. Maybe working on accents doesn't actually improve your communication skills that much but hey it is one thing to learn and doesn't need to say it can also help you feel more belonged in the place just because of having same accents with people around you, which may help you speak freely more often and maybe even make you actually LIKE to speak the language. You can't even achieve that if you spend all your days practicing your precious CoMmUnIcAtIoN sKiLlS LMAO.
@Daniel-in5bg
2 жыл бұрын
@@poyenwu omg . Ur English doesn't have any stop or comma. I felt so tired to read it
@poyenwu
2 жыл бұрын
@@Daniel-in5bg LMAO. I really should've tried harder to remove more pauses so it'll be even more frustrating to read.
Elizabeth, you enunciate words very clearly. You give clear directions. You are good at complimenting Eric, at the same time offering constructive criticisms. You will be great at teaching! 😊 For someone who had never spent time here, I feel Eric hardly has any Taiwanese accent when he is speaking English. Lastly, I disagree that "good morning" was not appropriate for drive throughs.
@yonnkang9666
2 жыл бұрын
I migrated to USA more 30 years ago. I live and work here, but I cannot say my English is fluent enough to 10 out of 10. Eric, you will reach 10 out 10 very soon!
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