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Being jet-lagged in English (advanced)
Advanced English for being jet-lagged. Key line: “Hey, do you know any tricks for beating jet lag?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, do you know any tricks for beating jet lag?
Them
A couple, yeah—don't nap too long, or your body will declare war.
Lin
Too late—I had a twenty-minute nap that somehow turned into three hours.
Them
Classic. Jet lag loves a plot twist when you're feeling confident.
Lin
So what actually works? I need my brain to join this time zone.
Them
Get sunlight, stay awake till evening, and eat like it's local time.
Lin
Got it—no heroic naps, and lunch at midnight is officially canceled.
Them
Exactly. Tell your stomach the trip's over; it's still trying to board breakfast.
Key phrases
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tips
✓ tricks for beating jet lagUseful ideas for jet lag
More natural than methods in conversation
overslept
✓ turned into three hoursbecame three hours
turn into = become
really works
✓ What actually works?What really works?
actually adds a "so really" feeling
local time
✓ local timeby local time
Often used with eat, sleep
Quick answers
tips: what to say in English
Say “tricks for beating jet lag” — useful ideas for jet lag. More natural than methods in conversation.
overslept: what to say in English
Say “turned into three hours” — became three hours. turn into = become.
really works: what to say in English
Say “What actually works?” — what really works. actually adds a "so really" feeling.
local time: what to say in English
Say “local time” — by local time. Often used with eat, sleep.