Spelling
embarrassed
committee委員會
separate
dilemma
maintenance（maintain v.）
attendant服務生、空服員/descendant後代/servant/ tenant
principal校長/ principle原則
calendar日曆
questionnaire問卷
entrepreneur企業家
necessary
foreign外來的
sovereignty主權
develop發展、開發（字尾沒有e）/ development
environment（environ）
envelop（e）/antelope羚羊
interpreter口譯員/ translator翻譯行業的從業人員
kindergarten幼稚園（from 德文）
receive收到，接到；得到/ perceive察覺；感知；意識到；理解
stationary站著不動、固定/ stationery文具的總稱
compliment讚美/ complement（complete）完成
manoeuvre / maneuvar（英式/ 美式用法）操縱、控制
referred, tutored, traveling（字尾是否重覆）
獨立子句
1. S+V
e.g. I cried
2. S-S+V
e.g. Mary and I cried
3. S+V-V
e.g. I cried and yelled
4. S-S+V-V
e.g. Mary and I cried and yelled
複合句（compound sentence ）
兩個以上獨立子句結合在一起，Coordinating conjunctions對等連接詞
[ A ] , FANBOYS [B].
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
A與B要平行對稱,互不從屬
I went to Taipei, and she went to Kaohsiung.
從屬連接詞（Subordinating conjunctions）
ㆍBefore / After / Although / if / when / because / as soon as...
It is very hot outside.
Jenny does not want to go out.
- Because it is very hot outside, Jenny does not want to go out.
連接詞濫用
Because... , so...（X）
留一個就好
Although... , but...（X）
留一個就好
Although it was raining outside, but we still wanted to play, so we left the house at 7：00.（X）
- Although it was raining outside, we still wanted to play. Therefore, we left the house at 7：00.
then不是連結詞，通常與and連用
Go down this road, then you will see the MRT station.（X）
- Go down this road, and（從屬連接詞） then you will see the MRT station.
Starting a sentence with "And/But..."
ㆍIt is raining outside. But I still want to go out.（ X ）
解決方法一：
It is raining outside, but（用對等連接詞連接兩個子句） I still want to go out.
解決方法二：
It is raining outside. However（使用轉折語的副詞）, I still want to go out.
Comma splice（c.s.）
用逗點連接兩個（或以上）句子
句子該斷直須斷
對句子的組成有清楚的概念
I am 30 years old, I am not married. 子句, +子句（不漂亮）à I am 30 years old. I am not married.
It is raining outside, however I still want to go out. （不漂亮）à It is raining outside, but I still want to go out.
解決方法
- 逗點改成句點
- 用分號（前後子句關係清楚時）-分號有句點功能。
- 用連接詞
Run-on（r.o.）
- 意近comma splice
- 連逗點都沒有
- I went to Taipei last week my aunt came to pick me up.
解決方法
- 逗點改成句點
- 用分號（前後子句關係清楚時）-分號有句點功能。
- 用連接詞
Dangling modifier（d.m.）
修飾部分錯誤或不清楚
ㆍThe man found the boy, [ watching out from the window ] .àThe man, [ watching out from the window ] , found the boy.
ㆍThe book was put on the table, hoping that Mr. Smith would find it. à I put the book on the table, hoping that Mr.Smith would find it.
Dangling modifier （d.m.）
To get good grades, the book was read three times before the exam. à To get good grades, I read the book three times before the exam.
By abiding the law, the world will be a better place. à By abiding the law守法, we will make the world a better place.
Capitalization（c.p.）大寫
- 星期/月份/節日；季節（spring/summer/fall/winter不用大寫）？
- 學科科目？（一般學科不用大寫；computer science/ history不用大寫； Enlgish/Chinese本來就要大寫；Department of Histroy）
- 專有名詞？
- 地球?太陽?月亮?
（Earth九大行星的地球 / the earth 居住的地球、泥土/ the Earth / the sun / the moon ）
How far is Earth from the Sun?
The earth is a beautiful place.（the Earth和the earth都可以表達居住的地球）
標題：首尾字大寫、虛詞小寫
（介係詞/冠詞/連接詞）（in, on, at, among, under/ a, the/從屬、對等連接詞）
The Phantom of the Opera （冠詞是虛詞，但在標題第一個字）
To the Lighthouse （冠詞是虛詞，但在標題第一個字）
subject-verb agreement主動詞一致
- She go to Taipei every week. à She goes to Taipei every week.
- Double-check your writing.
Wrong word（w.w.）字用錯 and word choice （w.c.）
mountain： high
wind： big
rain： heavy
Oxygen was scarce. He [ passed away死掉] but regained consciousness shortly after. à He [ passed out昏倒] but regained consciousness shortly after.
Good, good, good; happy, happy, happy; great, great...
The food is very delicious.
The classroom is very good/decorated/ beautiful.
Do you feel good/excited/ overjoyed?
Do you feel great/ fantastic/ special?
Imaginary想像的 / imaginative充滿想像力的 / imaginable可以想見的
My daughter has a imaginary friend.想像出來的朋友。
Oh, she is such an imaginative writer.充滿想像力的作家。
Oh, that’s imaginable
Discreet 謹慎小心（careful）/ discrete分開（separate）
Everyday形容詞，每天的 / every day 時間副詞，每一天（ every month, every year ）
I like my everyday life/ job.
Opportunity 客觀的機會/ chance帶有湊巧運氣的機會
I am happy to have the opportunity to be here.
affect動詞，影響 / effect名詞，影響
其他
Avoid contraction. （I'm, She's）避免縮寫
Avoid fragments. （Because I like it.）（X）
Avoid unclear pronouns. （It is bad.）（X） 讀者不知道it指甚麼
Be concise.（due to the fact that à because） 精簡
Use "and so on / forth" instead of ", etc.", but still avoid so.
什麼時候morning /night /Monday /October等時間副詞前不用介係詞?
this / next / last / every
I went to school this morning.
I will go to Taipei last Friday.
介係詞練習
on Monday / Friday
last Saturday
on June / September 2nd
on the first day
I don't like to go out on a rainy day.
on Sunday afternoon / morning / evening
常見錯誤there的寫法
There has / have...（X）
There+be動詞（is / am / are / has been / have been）
今天教室裡有30位學生
There are 30 students in the class today.
當受詞的that子句that不省略
- I think （that）you are beautiful.
- She felt the teacher was great. àShe felt that the teacher was great.
練習：我覺得我今天應該待在家裡。
- I think that I should stay at home today.（口語：I feel I should stay at home today.）
數字的寫法
文章出現數字0～10一定要拼出來，11以上可以寫數字。不過若句首有數字一定要拼出來
Ten students went to class today.
動詞誤用
There are many people ride Youbike on the street nowadays.（X）
àMany people ride Youbike on the street nowadays.
àThere are many people who ride Youbike on the street nowadays.
that子句寫法
若that子句用連接詞合併，則連接詞後的that不可省
ㆍLast night I dreamed that a dog was barking at me and it started chasing me. （X）
àLast night I dreamed that a dog was barking at me and that it started chasing me.
因為兩件事都是你夢到的
I dreamed that A...
I dreamed that B...
兩句合起來時that不可省
我覺得Tom應該要去日本,而Joanne應該要去泰國。
I think that Tom should go to Japan and that Joanne should go to Thailand.
it's與its
It's （It is）≠its
I like the flower and its fragrance.
I like the U-bike system in Taipei; it's / it is one of the best in the world.
正式Email的特點
言簡意賅
可以簡潔，就用簡潔用法
語氣正式不隨便
不宜過於直接或太過迂迴
勿濫用驚歎號！！！
Dear ○○○, （以用逗號為大宗；非常高的正式性才用冒號）
（greetins）. I’m writing this letter to…
Best regards, （結尾語）
Dragon
結尾語（Complimentary close/closing）
Informal（非正式）：Best, Best / Warm / Kind regards, Regards, Best wishes, All the best, Cheers（同事團隊彼此加油打氣）
Formal（正式）： Sincerely yours, Yours,
開頭頭銜
Dear... / Hi... / Hello...
Dear team members / Hi everyone / Hi there（發給一群人）
Dear guests（邀請的貴賓，但不知道收信人是誰）
To Whom It May Concern（求職信，但不知道收信人是誰、頭銜、幾個人）
逗點或冒號？
注意頭衡（認識的朋友可直呼名字）：Mr.（Messrs）/Miss（Misses）/Mrs.（ Mmes.）/ Ms.（Mses.複數）不確定婚姻
Professor（Prof.）教授/ Doctor（Dr.）醫生、博士學位/Mayor（市長）+姓/ Director主任 / President 主席、總裁、總統/ Governor國外州長
His Excellency / the Honorable尊敬的○○○閣下、敬愛的○○○閣下（相當正式的用法）
His Excellency Dr. 李小明 敬愛的李小明博士閣下
查清楚為宜
開場白（一）：表感謝/歉意
- Thank you very much for your...
e.g. letter （ of / dated May 18 / inviting me to...） ,comments, feedback, prompt reply
- （ I would like to） thank you for V-ing...
e.g. contacting us, supporting our campaign, inviting me to...
- Sorry for this belated（稍微晚一點） reply.（晚回覆）
- I was sorry to hear that...
開場白（二）：表榮幸
- （Iam/was）（very）
happy/glad / delighted / pleased / privileged to備感榮幸、尊重感...（receive your letter / know that you are interested in...）
- It was （such） a pleasure / an honor to... （meet you） .
- It was to my immense巨大的；廣大的；無邊無際的；無限的delight that...
- To my great / immense delight, I learned that...
- I am writing （this letter） to... （ask / enquire about...）
開場白（三）：表達.....
First of all, （on behalf of...） , I would like to （take this opportunity to） ...
a. extend my deepest condolences（常用複數）弔辭；弔唁；慰問 to... （the victims who have lost their lives in the recent disaster）. （表哀悼）
extend our warmest welcome to...（表歡迎）
c. express my sincere / heartfelt / deep gratitude /appreciation for...（your hospitality）.（表感謝）
d. congratulate you on...（注意是加on）
（the great success of the conference大會圓滿成功/ being elected the當選...）（表祝賀）
自我介紹
I work in...
I am responsible for...
I am Jack Chen, Senior Director at...
I am writing this letter on behalf of... / on someone's behalf.
拒絕或否定
We regret that...
Unfortunately,...
I am afraid that...
I am sorry （ to inform you ） that...
Much as I would like to..., I regret that I will not...
提出問題/要求
I am writing （this letter） to... （ask / enquire about...）
Could you tell me / let me know...?
Is it possible that...? / Could you possibly...?
I am wondering if （you could） ...
eg.I am wondering if you could do me a favor.
I would be grateful if you could...
I would appreciate it if you could...
It will be very much appreciated if...
結尾（一）
感謝
Thank you （ very much ） for your...
àCooperation/patience/consideration/timelunderstanding
I deeply appreciate... （ your thoughtful invitation） .
留下聯絡方式
If you...please let us/me know/feel free to contact us.
For further inquiries/if we can be of service in any way, please contact人at聯絡方式
If we can be of service in any way, please contact someone at...
期望
（I） look forward to （ the pleasure of ） V-ing （ hearing from you/seeing/meeting you soon/talking to you at...）
結尾（二）
In closing,
- wish you （good） health and happiness / an enjoyable stay.
- Wish...every success. eg. Wish the conference every success.
- （Please accept） my congratulations / best wishes for your wellbeing.
- （Please accept） my apologies for...（my unavailability我沒有辦法） .
其他
Thank you in advance ? 已經預期對方會答應，會讓對方有壓力，較少用。可以用Appreciate+事或Thank+人
I appreciate your cooperation/ hope/ kindness.
I would like to thank you for your feedback/ cooperation.
主旨一目瞭然,但不模糊
寄出前再三檢查（莫非定律）
通常Email編輯模式並不一定有文法/拼字檢查，可將內容放至word確認
建議請專業英語顧問潤飾，為品質把關
可能處理議題
民眾建議/投訴/請求信
答覆問題
官方邀請函
官方恭賀函（當選、舉辦活動）
官方感謝函（盛情邀約）
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