튜터링 전화영어 115화 <Chatting in English: Abbreviations>

<Chatting in English: Abbreviations>

[NEW THINGS]

ASAP (As soon as possible)

[EY-sap] used when you want to something to be done quickly.

- I have to be done with this work ASAP.

BRB (Be right back)

[bt dubs; btw] used when you notify another person that you have to leave for a short period of time.

- I left my bag, so I have to go home. BRB

BTW (By the way)

used when you switch the conversation to a different context.

- Today's topic was so useful. By the way, we need to review our class.

LOL (Laugh out loud)

used when you express laughter.

-  She accidentally ate dog food LOL.

AKA (As known as)

~라고 알려진 uesd when you are referring to someone's nickname.

She is Hayliy aka dancing machine.

FYI (For your information)

used when you politely pass on information to other people.

- FYI, tomorrow's meeting is canceled.

*The Land Down Under : slang used for Australia.

 

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[PRONUNCIATION]

• ASAP //에이삽
• notify [noʊtɪfaɪ]
• period [pɪriəd]
• laugh [læf]
• laughter [læftə(r)]
• avenue [ævənuː]
• accidentally [æ̀ksədéntəli]
• Japan [dƷəpǽn] // 길게
• machine [məˈʃiːn]

 

[FEEDBACK]

• I have a lot on my plate.
• I will take the call quickly.
• I have to be done with this work ASAP.
• I have to go home. (home 앞에 소유격 붙이지 말기)
• BTW, What are you going to eat for dinner?
• We use this expression when we tell others about someone's nickname.
• I hear this expression a lot at work (I love you very much 와 같은 맥락)