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Traduzione e definizione
by the way: a proposito
By the way, I won't be at the meeting next Monday. I just wanted to mention that before I forgot. A proposito, non sarò alla riunione lunedì prossimo. Volevo solo dirlo prima di dimenticarmene.
btw: tra l'altro
Esempi
- "By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
- "By the way, how was dinner last night?"
- "Daisy says "hi" by the way."
- "This is Philip, by the way."
- "Oh by the way Icarus, I'll need that budget report on my desk by 9:00 am tomorrow."
- "My name is Sandra, by the way."
- "By the way, we're thinking about migrating our software platform from Microtosh to Blinix."
- "Thank you for the warm clothes by the way."
- "By the way, did I mention I play the harp?"
- "You're a very good dancer by the way."
- "By the way, we're thinking about migrating our software platform from Microtosh to Blinux."
- "Moira : By the way Brent, we live on planet Earth for future reference."
- "How many love letters have we received, by the way?"
- "Philip : I'm Philip, by the way."
- "Which is not in Europe, by the way."
- "And by the way Moira, what's the specialty of Scottish cuisine?"
- "(No one had to call HR btw)."
- "The winners will play the Italians in the final, who are just as hot by the way."
- "How is that coming along, by the way?"
- "Thank you very much for the gracious gift of your children by the way."
Esercizio 1
Each of the following terms or expressions was used in the broadcast you just heard.
Fill in the blanks below appropriately using the words from the list.
actually | aside from | by the way | however
Each term is used only once!
Philip: I have a date tonight Icarus. Have you ever been out with a woman your mother?
Icarus: , I'm planning on taking Susan Bliss to a Microtosh Exsmell spreadsheet convention on Saturday.
Philip: I like your style Icarus, I don't think she'll appreciate such a romantic gesture.
Brian: Hi chaps. Philip, your beauty consultant called . She's going to have to cancel the appointment this evening and wax your back sometime next week.
Fill in the blanks below appropriately using the words from the list.
actually | aside from | by the way | however
Each term is used only once!
Philip: I have a date tonight Icarus. Have you ever been out with a woman your mother?
Icarus: , I'm planning on taking Susan Bliss to a Microtosh Exsmell spreadsheet convention on Saturday.
Philip: I like your style Icarus, I don't think she'll appreciate such a romantic gesture.
Brian: Hi chaps. Philip, your beauty consultant called . She's going to have to cancel the appointment this evening and wax your back sometime next week.
Each of the following terms or expressions was used in the broadcast you just heard.
Fill in the blanks below appropriately using the words from the list.
actually | aside from | by the way | however
Each term is used only once!
Philip: I have a date tonight Icarus. Have you ever been out with a woman aside from 1 your mother?
Icarus: Actually 2, I'm planning on taking Susan Bliss to a Microtosh Exsmell spreadsheet convention on Saturday.
Philip: I like your style Icarus, however 3 I don't think she'll appreciate such a romantic gesture.
Brian: Hi chaps. Philip, your beauty consultant called by the way 4. She's going to have to cancel the appointment this evening and wax your back sometime next week.
Fill in the blanks below appropriately using the words from the list.
actually | aside from | by the way | however
Each term is used only once!
Philip: I have a date tonight Icarus. Have you ever been out with a woman aside from 1 your mother?
Icarus: Actually 2, I'm planning on taking Susan Bliss to a Microtosh Exsmell spreadsheet convention on Saturday.
Philip: I like your style Icarus, however 3 I don't think she'll appreciate such a romantic gesture.
Brian: Hi chaps. Philip, your beauty consultant called by the way 4. She's going to have to cancel the appointment this evening and wax your back sometime next week.
1 aside from: This is the correct construction to put here. "Aside from" can mean "except for", "besides", or "excluding". In this broadcast, Rupert says "aside from the crew of astronauts who accompanied me on this mission, I see no men on the moon ". This means that the only men he saw on the moon were the astronauts who went with him on the mission. "Aside from" is an expression used to group ideas or objects together, as well as isolate them from one another.
2 Actually: "Actually" is synonymous with the expressions "in fact" or "in reality". The term is generally used to create contrast between ideas, for example: "that person is actually a man, not a woman." In the broadcast, Brent wrongly thinks that the moon is a planet and Rupert replies, "The moon is actually a natural satellite which orbits the earth continuously." The term "actually" highlights or emphasizes the difference between what Brent thought, and the reality of the subject.
3 however: This is the correct construction to put here. "However" is used to introduce a statement or idea which contrasts with the previous one, for example "I love books, however I hated yours". Philip likes Icarus' style but doesn't think Susan will appreciate his idea to go to the boring conference!
4 by the way: This is the correct construction to put here. "By the way" is an expression which means "incidentally". We use it to introduce a new point which is related to the current topic ("by the way, talking of films, I saw the new Spielberg yesterday") or sometimes when it is unrelated ("my name is Kevin, by the way"). In the dialogue, when Moira says "By the way Brent, we live on planet Earth for future reference" because her comment is incidental to the interview being conducted with Rupert, she is simply correcting Brent in passing.
Esercizio 2
Find synonyms for the expressions used in the email!
"As things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers...". As things stand -->
"Daisy says "hi" by the way". By the way -->
"As things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers...". As things stand -->
"Daisy says "hi" by the way". By the way -->
Find synonyms for the expressions used in the email!
"As things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers...". As things stand --> The way things are 1
"Daisy says "hi" by the way". By the way --> incidentally 2
"As things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers...". As things stand --> The way things are 1
"Daisy says "hi" by the way". By the way --> incidentally 2
1 The way things are: This is the correct choice. "As things stand" means "with the current situation" or "as things are at the moment". Another example of its use is: "The government has a lot of work to do because the general public is very dissatisfied with the situation as things stand.".
1 As you can see: Oops! This isn't the best choice here!
1 Unfortunately: This is incorrect. The term "unfortunately" is not synonymous with "as this stands". "Unfortunately" means "sadly", "regrettably" or "unluckily". Example: Unfortunately, my husband left me to live with a man.
2 incidentally: This is the correct answer. "Incidentally" is synonymous with "by the way". It indicates that you have extra information or something else to say that is not necessarily linked to the current topic, but which you are going to add as a side-note.
2 I almost forgot: This is not the right choice. "By the way" does not mean that you have forgotten, or omitted, to say something.
2 Keep this secret: This is not the right answer. A good way of asking someone to keep something secret would be "keep this to yourself" or "don't tell anyone", but "by the way" has nothing to do with secrets.
Esercizio 3
You're at a party or in a bar. Start a conversation with a stranger!
Match the following social expressions with the correct response.
"" --> "Pretty good, thanks."
"" --> "We work together."
"" --> "Pleased to meet you. I'm Julie."
"" --> "Actually, I'm seeing someone."
Match the following social expressions with the correct response.
"" --> "Pretty good, thanks."
"" --> "We work together."
"" --> "Pleased to meet you. I'm Julie."
"" --> "Actually, I'm seeing someone."
You're at a party or in a bar. Start a conversation with a stranger!
Match the following social expressions with the correct response.
"How's it going? 1" --> "Pretty good, thanks."
"So, how do you know Steve? 2" --> "We work together."
"I'm Chris, by the way. 3" --> "Pleased to meet you. I'm Julie."
"Are you single? 4" --> "Actually, I'm seeing someone."
Match the following social expressions with the correct response.
"How's it going? 1" --> "Pretty good, thanks."
"So, how do you know Steve? 2" --> "We work together."
"I'm Chris, by the way. 3" --> "Pleased to meet you. I'm Julie."
"Are you single? 4" --> "Actually, I'm seeing someone."
1 How's it going?: This is the correct expression to use. "How's it going?" is an informal greeting that is commonly used in social situations. Equivalent greetings are: "What's up?" or "How (are) you doing?". Informal replies to these types of questions are: "Good, thanks", "Not bad", "Alright, thanks", or "I'm ok".
1 Can I get you a drink?: This is incorrect. "Can I get you a drink?" is not a request that can be answered with the reply "Pretty good, thanks".
1 What's new?: This is incorrect. The question "What's new?" is not answered with the reply "Pretty good, thanks". "What's new?" is synonymous with "What is happening?" or "What is going on?"
2 So, how do you know Steve?: This is the correct expression to use. "How do you know (Jim)?" is a question that might be met with the following example replies: "We play tennis together" or "We went to high school together". When Philip asks Yolanda this question, she replies, "Chris and I were dating".
2 So, what brings you here?: This is incorrect. "What brings you here" is a colloquial expression which means "What is your reason for being here?" Example: -What brings you to this party? -I was invited, just like you. Be careful not to answer this question with a reply like: "The bus".
2 So, do you come here often?: This is incorrect. "Do you come here often?" is a common (and overused) phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one of the opposite sex. Possible replies to this question are: "It's my first time here, and you?" or "Not any more".
3 I'm Chris, by the way.: This is the correct expression to use. "I'm (John), by the way" is an expression that is used to introduce one's name, often after the conversation has already started. "By the way" is synonymous with "incidentally". It indicates that you have extra information that is not linked to the current topic.
3 Have we met before?: This is incorrect. "Have we met before?" is a question that is asked if you think you recognise the person you want to talk to. Common responses to this question are: "Yes, we went to school together" or "Get lost, you jerk".
3 What was your name again?: This is incorrect. "What was your name again?" is an acceptable way of asking someone's name (especially if you have forgotten it), however common responses to this question are: "My name is X", or "I'm not telling you again".
4 Are you single?: This is the correct expression to use. To be "single" is to be without a partner or spouse. This type of question is a direct way of asking someone if they have a girlfriend or boyfriend. The reply, "I'm seeing someone" means that you are currently in a relationship.
4 What's your star sign?: This is incorrect. A "star sign" is an astrological sign or a sign of the zodiac. Possible replies to this type of question could be: "Aquarius", "Capricorn" or "Astrology is a pseudoscience, I only believe in the Force".
4 I know a good dentist who could fix your teeth.: Saying this will never get you a partner.
Esercizio 4
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.
This means: I'm ready .
This means: I'm ready .
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.
This means: Honestly 1 I'm ready to leave the office for a bit 2.
This means: Honestly 1 I'm ready to leave the office for a bit 2.
1 Honestly: The term "frankly" is synonymous with "honestly" or "truthfully". Example: Frankly, I think the only solution is to fire the whole department. The term "frankly" is used to add emphasis to a statement.
1 Obviously: The term "obviously" expresses that something is easily recognizable or evident. Example: Obviously, he can't play basketball because his leg is broken. "Obviously" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 By the way: The expression "by the way" expresses that someone wants to provide additional or extra information. Example: By the way, have you heard that Kim is pregnant with Bill's child? "By the way" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 Surprisingly: The term "surprisingly" expresses that something is surprising or unexpected. Example: Surprisingly, my manager wasn't upset that I set off the fire alarm. "Surprisingly" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
2 to leave the office for a bit: To be "ready for a change of scenery" expresses that someone is ready for a change in their environment or surroundings. Example: After a week in the office basement organizing files I was ready for a change of scenery.
2 to change the office decoration: Changing the office decoration is changing the decor of the office: furniture, lights, wall color, etc. Miss Stake wants to get out of the office, not change the decoration inside the office.
2 to get this over with: The expression "to get something over with" expresses that someone wants to finish something quickly. Example: I hate the dentist. I just want to get my appointments over with as soon as possible. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for a change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not finish the review with Susie quickly.
2 for a vacation: Someone ready "for a vacation" is ready for a holiday, or ready to stop working for awhile. Example: After three years of work, we were ready for a vacation. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not take a vacation.
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