英語で話せてるのに、なんか“英訳っぽい”って言われる…」
→ その理由は、“使うフレーズ”にあるかもしれません!
💬【基本の言い換え】いつもの英語を、ナチュラルにアップグレード!
❌ I think... → ✅ I believe / I’d say / In my opinion
I think I’m good at teamwork → I believe I work well in a team setting.
❌ I’m good at... → ✅ I’m confident in / I’m comfortable with
I’m good at dealing with customers. → I’m confident in handling customer interactions.
❌ I helped... → ✅ I supported / assisted / worked closely with
I helped the manager during busy times. → I supported the manager during peak hours.
❌ I did... → ✅ I handled / managed / was responsible for
I did cashier work. → I handled transactions at the register.
❌ I like... → ✅ I enjoy / I’m passionate about / I value
I like talking to people. → I enjoy engaging with customers.
🎤【面接編】聞かれがちな質問に使える自然な言い回し
「なぜこの仕事を選んだの?」
- ❌ Because I like it.
- ✅ Because I’m passionate about this field.
- ✅ It aligns with my interests and strengths.
「長所は?」
- ❌ I’m friendly.
- ✅ I’m approachable and a good communicator.
「忙しい時どうする?」
- ❌ I try hard.
- ✅ I stay calm under pressure and focus on prioritizing tasks.
🏢【職場で使える!ナチュラル表現】
「すみません、ちょっといいですか?」
- ❌ Excuse me, can I talk?
- ✅ Hey, do you have a minute?
- ✅ Mind if I ask you something real quick?
「わかりました」
- ❌ I understand.
- ✅ Got it! / Sounds good! / Makes sense.
「よろしくお願いします」※直訳できない表現
- ❌ Please be nice to me. ←不自然
- ✅ Looking forward to working with you!
- ✅ Thanks in advance!(依頼時)
✨ まとめ:ネイティブに聞こえるかは、“フレーズ選び”で決まる!
💡 ポイントは「直訳しない」「短くて自然な言い回しに慣れる」こと!
少しずつ置き換えるだけで、話し方に自信が出てきますよ 💪