Asian Style : Common students in US don't wear a uniform.. Asian Style : Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin American Style : Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin Asian
Trang 1PHÂN BIỆT CÁCH DÙNG TIẾNG ANH GIỮA ASIA VÀ AMERICAN
Asian Style : It's seven twenty o'clock
American Style : It's seven twenty
Asian Style : Your coat is broken
American Style : Your coat is torn
Asian Style : Susan didn't make a fault anyway
American Style : Susan didn't make a mistake anyway
Asian Style : Would you mind posting this letter for me? Yes, certainly
American Style : Would you mind mailing this letter for me? Of course not OR (Not at all)
Asian Style : He becomes better
American Style : He got better
Asian Style : We'll have a hearing test tomorrow
American Style : We'll have a listening test tomorow
Asian Style : I recommend you to take a long vacation
American Style : I recommend that you take a long vacation
Asian Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock It's about eleven now, Hurry up!
American Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up! Asian Style : It was still bright outside
American Style : It was still light outside
Asian Style : Come to here
American Style : Come here
Asian Style : Common students in US don't wear a uniform
American Style : The average students in US don't wear a uniform
Asian Style : Who cooked this salad ?
American Style : Who made this salad ?
Asian Style : Different from me, she is proficient in English
American Style : Unlike me, she is proficient in English
Asian Style : Little children are difficult to understand that
American Style : It is difficult for children to understand that
Asian Style : Don't step on the grass
American Style : Keep off the grass
Asian Style : I get my salary twice a month
American Style : I get paid twice a month
Asian Style : Would you like a drink ?
American Style : Would you like something to drink ?
Trang 2Asian Style : Let me examine your pulse.
American Style : Let me feel your pulse
Asian Style : I have no exercise talent
American Style : I am not athletic
Asian Style : Don't expect me too much
American Style : Don't expect too much from (of ) me
Asian Style : I know his face
American Style : I know him by sight
Asian Style : I forget my hat in the house
American Style : I left my hat in the house
Asian Style : Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin
American Style : Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin
Asian Style : I have a free time
American Style : I am free
Asian Style : The sun rises from the East
American Style : The sun rises in the East
Asian Style : The thief got in from the window
American Style : The thief got in through the window
Asian Style : Let's begin from page 10
American Style : Let's begin at ( on ) page 10
Asian Style : Did you attend college ?
American Style : Did you go to college ?
Asian Style : I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to go American Style : I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up the idea Asian Style : I'll go there at three
American Style : I'll be there at three
Asian Style : I am going back my home
American Style : I am going home
Asian Style : His temperature went down
American Style : His temperature came down
Asian Style : I like green color
American Style : I like green
Asian Style : Today's newspapers has his articles on Taiwan
American Style : Today's newspapers carries his articles on Taiwan
Asian Style : Give me money, if you have
American Style : Give me money, if you have any
Trang 3Asian Style : You'll have a cold if you sleep with your window open American Style : You'll catch a cold if you sleep with your window open Asian Style : Somebody's knocking on the door Go and see who he is American Style : Somebody's knocking on the door Go and see who it is Asian Style : The head office is in Taipei
American Style : The main office is in Taipei
Asian Style : He cannot read and write
American Style : He cannot read or write
Asian Style : Where is here
American Style : Where are we
Asian Style : How heavy are you ?
American Style : How much do you weigh ?
Asian Style : He was talking in a high voice
American Style : He was talking loud
Asian Style : Most Westerners have high noses
American Style : Most Westerners have long noses
Asian Style : Are you home tomorrow
American Style : Are you at home tomorrow
Asian Style : How does she look like ?
American Style : What does she look like ?
Asian Style : This is the way how I did it
American Style : This is how I did it or This is the way I did it
Asian Style : How do you think about Taiwan
American Style : What do you think about Taiwan
Asian Style : How can I do ?
American Style : What can I do ?
Asian Style : "How long have you been in Taiwan?"
"Six months"
"How about Asian food?"
American Style : "How long have you been in Taiwan?"
"Six months"
"Do you like Asian food?"
Asian Style : I visited her ill mother in the hospital
American Style : I visited her sick mother in the hospital
Asian Style : There is a limit in my patience
American Style : Please wait behind the white line
Trang 4Asian Style : Is your house insured for fire ?
American Style : Is your house insured against fire ?
Asian Style : I introduce Mr Smith to you !
American Style : May I introduce Mr Smith to you !
Asian Style : She was first prize
American Style : She took first prize
Asian Style : Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes I have it
American Style : Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes, I have one
Asian Style : That was a traffic accident on my way here It is why I was late American Style : That was a traffic accident on my way here That is why I was late
Asian Style : She is wearing blue jeans pants
American Style : She is wearing blue jeans
Asian Style : Keep the right
American Style : Keep to the right
Asian Style : Last night I didn't keep my diary
American Style : Last night I didn't write anything in my diary
Asian Style : The train was late about an hour
American Style : The train was about an hour late
Asian Style : They didn't understand my mind
American Style : They didn't understand what I was thinking
Asian Style : This is where you mistake
American Style : This is where you are mistaken
Asian Style : I felt good mood
American Style : I am in a good mood
Asian Style : Please allow me more two hours
American Style : Please allow me two more hours
Asian Style : My watch doesn't move at all I must get it checked up
American Style : My watch isn't running, I must get it checked up
Asian Style : We moved house to Johor last month
American Style : We moved to Johor last month
Asian Style : He is our common friend
American Style : He is our mutual friend
Asian Style : It was my first time to go abroad
American Style : It was the first time I had gone abroad
Asian Style : While walking along the street, I met my friend
American Style : While walking along the street, I met a friend of mine
Trang 5Asian Style : My this book cost me nearly 300 dollars.
American Style : This book of mine cost me nearly 300 dollars
Asian Style : My room is narrow
American Style : My room is small
Asian Style : I'll visit my native place for the first time in ten years this summer American Style : I'll visit my birth place for the first time in ten years this summer Asian Style : Here is a pair of nice shoes
American Style : Here is a nice pair of shoes
Asian Style : Is this seat empty
American Style : Is this seat taken
Asian Style : Don't be noisy
American Style : Be quiet
Asian Style : It is not of only your business
American Style : It is none of your business
Asian Style : I will do anything I can do for you
American Style : I will do anything I can for you
Asian Style : This is the key of my room
American Style : This is the key to my room
Asian Style : I am going to take a two-year course of English
American Style : I am going to take a two-year course in English
Asian Style : He treated me very friendly
American Style : He treated me in a friendly way
Asian Style : This is the largest department store of the world
American Style : This is the largest department store in the world
Asian Style : It's a novel of three volumes
American Style : It's a novel in three volumes
Asian Style : He is a student of Harvard University
American Style : He is a student at Harvard University
Asian Style : Do you know the meaning of the word of bumpy ?
American Style : Do you know the meaning of the word bumpy ?
Asian Style : He had a child of his former wife
American Style : He had a child by his former wife
Asian Style : She married old
American Style : She married late in life
Asian Style : I saw it on the newspapers
American Style : I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers
Trang 6Asian Style : He is a liar, and you are one too.
American Style : He is a liar, and you are too
Asian Style : Open page 20 of your books
American Style : Open your books to page 20
Asian Style : Our Asian students are diligent
American Style : We Asian students are diligent
Asian Style : Don't make the office out of order
American Style : Don't leave the office in a mess
Asian Style : I like to paint this door to black
American Style : I'd like to paint this door black
Asian Style : I have a Asian pen friend
American Style : I have a Asian pen pal
Asian Style : Give me a phone
American Style : Give me a phone call
Asian Style : Is there any place for me in the car
American Style : Is there any room for me in the car
Asian Style : Let's play together
American Style : Why don't you come over ?
Asian Style : I was very pleasant today
American Style : I had a very good time today
Asian Style : He got 87 points in chemistry
American Style : He got an 87 in chemistry
Asian Style : Chang is a popular name in Taiwan
American Style : Chang is a common name in Taiwan Asian Style : I'm a public servant
American Style : I work for the government
Asian Style : She is pure
American Style : She is naive
Asian Style : I have a question to you
American Style : I have a question to ask you
Asian Style : This book deserves to read several times American Style : This book deserves to be read several times
Asian Style : I like red tea
American Style : I like black tea
Asian Style : History repeats
American Style : History repeats itself
Trang 7Asian Style : I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.
American Style : I make a rule to keep early hours
Asian Style : I went to the sea
American Style : I went to the beach
Asian Style : The door was shut when I returned home
American Style : The door was closed when I returned home
Asian Style : Shall we sit in that sofa ?
American Style : Shall we sit on that sofa ?
Asian Style : This steak is soft
American Style : This steak is tender
Asian Style : His new book will be sold well
American Style : His new book will sell well
Asian Style : There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines American Style : There're a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines
Asian Style : He hit me strongly
American Style : He hit me hard
Asian Style : My pay cannot support my living
American Style : My pay is not enough to live on
Asian Style : He wants to establish a sweet home
American Style : He wants to establish a happy home
Asian Style : Why don't you take a driving license
American Style : Why don't you get a driving license
Asian Style : Last year I went to Seattle I liked there very much
American Style : Last year I went to Seattle I liked it very much
Asian Style : My mother likes to drink thick tea
American Style : My mother likes her tea strong
Asian Style : I think it will not rain tomorrow
American Style : I don't think it will rain tomorrow
Asian Style : Is your camera this kind ?
American Style : Is your camera like this ?
Asian Style : His house was struck by thunder last night
American Style : His house was struck by lightning last night
Asian Style : My grandmother lived to eighty-five
American Style : My grandmother lived to be eighty-five
Asian Style : I have a lot of work to be done
American Style : I have a lot of work to do
Trang 8Asian Style : To drink too much is bad for one's health American Style : Drinking too much is bad for one's health Asian Style : Today is hot
American Style : It's hot today
Asian Style : My father will be home today afternoon American Style : My father will be home this afternoon Asian Style : What is the total sum ?
American Style : How much does it come to ?
Asian Style : We changed our train at Woodland
American Style : We changed trains at Woodland
Asian Style : I traveled to Europe
American Style : I made a trip to Europe
Asian Style : I very like swimming
American Style : I like swimming very much
Asian Style : Wait for your turn, please
American Style : Wait your turn, please
Asian Style : What time is your watch
American Style : What time is it by your watch
Asian Style : I don't know what did he say
American Style : I don't know what he said
Asian Style : What do you feel now ?
American Style : How do you feel now ?
Asian Style : What season do you like best ?
American Style : Which season do you like best ?
Asian Style : Welcome you to Taiwan
American Style : Welcome to Taiwan
Asian Style : Where is the capital of Australia
American Style : What is the capital of Australia
Asian Style : He has a wide shoulders
American Style : He has a broad shoulders
Asian Style : We enjoyed the cool wind
American Style : We enjoyed the cool breeze
Asian Style : I bought this book with 50 dollars
American Style : I bought this book for 50 dollars
Asian Style : He played all yesterday without working American Style : He played all yesterday instead of working
Trang 9Asian Style : Don't work too hard.
Yes, I won't
American Style : Don't work too hard
All right, I won't
Asian Style : What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday
American Style : What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with Tom on Sunday
Asian Style : My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday
American Style : My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday
Asian Style : Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time
American Style : Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time
Asian Style : These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things
American Style : These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things
Asian Style : I very enjoyed it
American Style : I really enjoyed it
Asian Style : If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard
American Style : If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard Asian Style : Please handle this gold watch carefully It worths more than five thousand dollars
American Style : Please handle this gold watch carefully It is worth more than five thousand dollars
Asian Style : I ran into Maria yesterday morning She looked healthily
American Style : I ran into Maria yesterday morning She looked healthy
Asian Style : I am the only son in the family I have not brothers
American Style : I am the only son in the family I have no brothers
Asian Style : My brother has been busy in preparing for his final examination
American Style : My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination
Asian Style : As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime
American Style : As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime
Asian Style : The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten American Style : The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the
kindergarten
Asian Style : Mr Teow arrived at the office lately this morning
American Style : Mr Teow arrived at the office late this morning
Asian Style : Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too
American Style : Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either
Asian Style : We have been waiting for half an hour She has still not come
American Style : We have been waiting for half an hour She has not come yet
Asian Style : The hinges of the door had rusted We had to push hardly to open it
American Style : The hinges of the door had rusted We had to push hard to open it
Trang 10Asian Style : The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American Style : The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended
Asian Style : It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day
American Style : It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day
Asian Style : The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the boutique American Style : The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique Asian Style : You should describe what has happened detailly
American Style : You should describe what has happened in detail
Asian Style : I received a letter from my sister two days before
American Style : I received a letter from my sister two days ago
Asian Style : The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision
American Style : The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision
Asian Style : More than one convict were sentenced to death
American Style : More than one convict was sentenced to death
Asian Style : One of my students have sent me a birthday card
American Style : One of my students has sent me a birthday card
Asian Style : Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school American Style : Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school Asian Style : Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime
American Style : Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime
Asian Style : "Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " are a very popular fairy tale
American Style : "Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale
Asian Style : Five hundred miles are a long distance
American Style : Five hundred miles is a long distance
Asian Style : Either you or he are the one who stole the watch
American Style : Either you or he is the one who stole the watch
Asian Style : The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others
American Style : The quality of these products is superior to that of the others
Asian Style : The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea
American Style : The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea
Asian Style : My younger brother is taller than me
American Style : My younger brother is taller than I
Asian Style : Which of the two girls is the most intelligent
American Style : Which of the two girls is more intelligent
Asian Style : The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon
American Style : The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon