ESL Podcast 911 – Correcting and Explaining in Conversation(在线收听

   Danny: You look like you need to relax.

  Sybil: Excuse me?
  Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R.
  Sybil: I didn’t know I looked tired and worn out.
  Danny: No, what I’m trying to say is, people need leisure time once in a while.
  Sybil: Yes, that’s certainly true.
  Danny: The human body needs downtime to recuperate and to regenerate.
  Sybil: Okay, I guess that’s true.
  Danny: Let me rephrase that. People need time away from work to get ready for more work.
  Sybil: Are you saying you’re planning on giving me more work?
  Danny: No, no, no. Let me put it another way. It’s imperative that you don’t work this weekend.
  Sybil: Why? What’s going on this weekend? Are you saying that something big is happening in the department this weekend and I’m being left out?
  Danny: No, not at all. What I’m trying to say is... [sigh]...would you like to go out with me Saturday night?
  Sybil: Oh, I guess I didn’t catch your drift earlier. You’re asking me out for Saturday.
  Danny: Yes, I am.
  Sybil: Then, I accept.
  Danny: Really?
  Sybil: Yes, as long as you promise never to ask me out on a first date ever again!
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