Capter 2. Communication techniques

Section 1. Changing the subject

I think Andy's party will be fun.

Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something.

What's that?

Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?

Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots?

My boots? Er... Sure, ok.

1. Oh, by the way.

Oh, before I forget.

Oh, I just remembered.

2. I need to ask you something.

Can I ask you something?

Can I talk to you about something?

3. Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?

4. Oh, that reminds me.

Speaking of the Wang's, do you know that they are moving to Singapore?

While we are on the subject, do you know that the Wang's are moving to Singapore?