Busy Life
source: Twominute English 2013年5月15日
Today is your friend's wedding anniversary and you can't make to it as you have got a very tight schedule. Or you are so busy with your work that you don't even have time for a break. In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use when talking about your busy life.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use when talking about your busy life.
0:18 Hi Wesley, I wanted to have a word with you.
0:21 I'd love to Cynthia. But, for now I really need to rush. Can we talk later?
0:28 But it’s kind of important and it wouldn’t take much of your time.
0:32 I understand. But, you know I'm too tied up at work. Today I have several appointments with new clients. I really can’t stay right now.
0:40 Sometimes I feel you don’t make time for me.
0:44 I'm sorry, honey. But I am on a tight schedule today. We’ll talk later.
0:56 Bruce, you’ve been working non-stop. Come on, let's take a coffee break.
1:01 Oh, I really can't afford taking a break today.
1:05 What’s keeping you so busy?
1:07 I need to submit this report before the end of the day and I still have a lot of data to analyze. I’m actually behind schedule.
1:14 I understand. But, you need to take some time out, too. You cannot stay on that computer forever.
1:21 I don't want to be the one who doesn’t finish his work on time.
1:32 Bruce, can you please come downstairs and help me unpack the boxes?
1:36 I’m sorry but I can't do it right now.
1:40 What?! What’s so important?
1:42 I’m about to get online with my boss.
1:46 Oh, another conference call? How long will it take?
1:49 Probably half an hour or so, darling.
1:52 He'll be giving me some instructions for the meeting with the Chinese investors.
1:57 Okay, take your time but do come down as soon as you are free, please.
2:01 Promise I will.
2:10 Hey Wesley. Will you be joining us later on, at the library?
2:14 Oh, I wish I could! Studying in group is always better. But I can’t join you. I have such a busy day today.
2:22 In fact, I’ll be going here and there all week long.
2:26 But the tests are next Monday. If you don’t start studying now...
2:32 I know, I Know. There’s so much to cover.
2:36 Yes, you should come. Even if you arrive late. At least you would be studying a little. It’s better than nothing.
2:44 You know what? You’re right! I read somewhere that short doses of study can be effective. Ok, I’ll meet you guys there.
2:52 Great! And don’t forget to bring your books and flashcards with you.
3:01 I really can’t stay right now.
3:07 Sometimes I feel you don’t make time for me.
3:14 I am on a tight schedule today. We’ll talk later.
3:21 I really can't afford taking a break today.
3:29 I’m actually behind schedule.
3:35 I’m sorry but I can't do it right now.
3:42 I have such a busy day today.
