可能很多人同外国人交流时，总会感到词穷，然而如果总是谈论同一个话题的话会显得枯燥乏味，每当这样的时候，有技巧的转换话题是最好的补救方法。
1 That reminds me.
那倒提醒了我。
A：My mother called this afternoon. I was so glad to talk with her. I really miss her very much.
B: That reminds me. You have a package from her. They are holding it for you down at the front desk.
A：今天下午我妈来电话了，跟她说话我真高兴，我真的太想她了。
B：哦，对了。你妈给你寄来了包裹，前台帮你保管着。
2 By the way, …
顺便说一句，
A: By the way, my teacher told me that she knew you.
B: I’m glad she still remembers me. We worked together a few years ago. How is she doing now?
A：顺便说一下，我的老师说认识你。
B：我很高兴她还记得我，我们几年前是同事。她现在过得好吗?
3 You know what?
你知道吗?
A: You know what? I don’t really like that guy. I think he is sneaky.
B: How come? I think he’s a great guy. What makes you think so?
A：你知道吗?我不是很喜欢那个家伙，我觉得他很卑鄙。
B：为什么?我觉得他还挺不错的，你为什么会有那样的想法呢?
4 I’m not finished.
我还没说完
A: OK, that’s enough. I understand.
B: I’m not finished. You’re going to listen to me for once! I have a lot more to say.
A：好了，够了，我明白了。
B：我还没说完呢，你总得听我说一次吧!我还有很多话要说呢。
5 Wait a minute.
等等。
A: I finally got a chance to the concert and saw Jay Chou.
B: Wait a minute. Did you say Jay Chou? That’s awesome! I envy you. I would love to meet him in person.
A：我终于在演唱会上看到周杰伦了。
B：等等，你是说周杰伦吗?真棒啊，我好羡慕你，我也想看看他本人。
6 I have an idea.
我有个好主意。
A: It’s such a nice day today!
B: I have an idea! Let’s go to the park and practice our English!
A: Sounds great!
A：今天天气真不错!
B：我有个主意，我们一起去公园练习英语吧。
A：听起来不错!
