同僚とコーヒーブレイクしよう

Taking a coffee break with a co-worker
仕事の合間に同僚とのフランクな会話を楽しみましょう。先ずは好きな飲み物は何で、次にどこのお店のどんな種類のコーヒーが好きか、日本人の好きなコーヒーショップはどこかなど、小さなことからどんどん会話を弾ませていきましょう。
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How are things going?

Two weeks ago, my son was able to stand on his own for first time. I was very impressed as he was still struggling to get on his feet after his 1st birthday.

自然な表現

Two weeks ago, my son was able to stand on his own for the first time. I was very impressed as he was still struggling to get on his feet after his 1st birthday.

1. Use the article "the" when referring to something specific or familiar.
2. Great job! Here's an alternative word you can use in this context. "really"
That's wonderful news! It's always exciting to see children reach developmental milestones, and standing on their own is definitely a big one. How did you and your family celebrate this achievement? Did you take any photos or videos to commemorate the occasion?

My wife and I took a video and complimented him. He seemed delighted with this achivement. I look forward to the moment he takes his first steps.

自然な表現

My wife and I took a video and complimented him. He seemed delighted with this achievement. I look forward to the moment he takes his first steps.

1. Great job! Here's an alternative word you can use in this context. "overjoyed"
2. Consider correcting the word spelling.
That's great to hear! It's amazing how quickly children can progress and achieve new milestones. Have you and your wife been preparing your home for when your son starts walking? It's always a good idea to baby-proof the house to ensure their safety.

Yes, we flipped a mat in the living room so that my son could fall over. By the way, how old is your doughter? What is the most memoriable recent event?

自然な表現

Yes, we flipped a mat in the living room so that my son could fall over. By the way, how old is your daughter? What is the most memorable recent event?

1, 3. Consider correcting the word spelling.
2. Alternatively, you can use the contraction "what's" which is short for "what is" in this context.
My daughter is now eight years old. I remember my husband helped her walk the first time she started walking. By the way, what is your son's name?

Thank you for sharing about your daughter. I'm surprised she's eight years old. Please let me see her again. My son's name is Sakuru.

自然な表現

Thank you for sharing about your daughter. I'm surprised she's eight years old. Please let me see her again. My son's name is Sakuru.

1. Great job! Here's an alternative word you can use in this context. "amazed"
Of course, I'd love to introduce you to my daughter sometime. And Sakuru is a lovely name, it suits him well. I hope you and your family continue to have many happy moments as he grows and reaches new milestones.

Thank you. Please let me talk with you if he reach next milestone.

自然な表現

Thank you. Please let me talk with you if he reaches his next milestone.

1. The verb form "reach" does not match the subject "he". Consider changing the verb form for subject-verb agreement.
2. Use the possessive pronoun "his" when referring to something belonging to or connected with a man, boy, or male animal that has just been mentioned or is known about.

関連単語

  • a newly opened coffee shop（新しくオープンした喫茶店）
  • suggestion（提案）
  • routine（決められた方法、繰り返されるもの、所定の、定められた通りの）
  • at least（少なくとも）
  • ~and so on（〜など）
  • grab a snack（軽食をつまむ）
  • bit（少しだけ）
  • cut back（減らす）
  • get used to（慣れる）
  • sounds good!（いいね！）
  • ought to~（～をするべきだ）
  • rest my brain（頭を休める）

関連フレーズ

  • I'm not familiar with it, but I'm willing to learn more about it!（私は馴染みがありませんが、もっと知りたいと思っています!）
  • It is necessary for me to address this situation, or else nothing will change.（私がこの状況に対処しなければ、何も変わらない。）
  • I like tea rather than coffee.（コーヒーよりお茶が好きです。）
  • I'm becoming addicted to this artist.（このアーティストにハマりつつあります。）
  • Do you have enough free time to teach them a little about what needs to be done?（やるべきことを少しでも教えてあげられるだけの自由な時間はありますか？）
  • We don't we take a little breather and get back to in later on?（少し息抜きをして、また後で再開しませんか？）
  • I'm curious about what would compel someone to do something like that?（気になるのは、何が原因でそんなことをしなければならないのかということです。）

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