English Speaking Lesson with Ringle Tutor
1) Original
So I think I need the list what to do about my tasks.
1) Paraphrase
I think it would be beneficial for me, to make a list of things which I need to get done in order to stay on top of my own personal schedule.
– beneficial : good for
– to stay on top : you’re doing well at something and know a lot about it
ex) ① I find it easy to stay on top of my college work, because I make a lot of time for study during the day.
② I am currently staying on top of Eastern European politics because it is very relevant to my job and I need to know a lot about it.
2) Original
So I just want to show how to communicate.
2) Paraphrase
I would like to illustrate to parents how to better communicate with their young children.
– illustrate : to explain clearly / to make an idea easier to understand.
3) Original
I don’t concentrate on listening to people whenever I focus on something even when I stare at them. My brain is still working on the previous task.
3) Paraphrase
Sometimes I’ll be looking right at someone, but my mind is still latched on to the previous task, so I miss part of what they’re saying.
– latch on : to keep holding onto it with your mind, attention, or interest and not let it go easily.
ex) I was still latched on to the previous task.
# latch : a small device that keeps a door, gate, or window closed
