Learn more about the origin of the expression "down to the wire" and how you can you use it in everyday conversations!

Grammar Without The Rules

Episode One: Down To The Wire

Welcome to the More than English Podcast and welcome to a new series! I'm your host Stephen. Today we will introduce the concepts of culture and cultural dimensions before exploring cultural dimensions further in future episodes. 

For example, we will examine Deal & Kennedy's (2000) definition of culture: "Culture is the way we do things around here" before talking about some of the many benefits of studying cultural dimensions more specifically.

More Than English Podcast

Introduction to CULTURE & CULTURAL DIMENSIONS | More than English Podcast #001

Over that past four years I have met many wonderful people from around the world.   I have gained more from these relationships than I have given.   Thank you!   Also I will talk a bit about group classes.



Reflections

Thanks To My Students!

LAYLA: Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I 
appreciate it.
MONICA: No problem. I’m happy to help. What’s going on?
LAYLA: Oh you know, the usual. Should I take this new job? Or do I 
stick with my current one?
MONICA: Well, I think it’s time for a change, don’t you? They pay you late 
and you are unhappy.
LAYLA: Do you really think so?
MONICA: I know so. And I’ve been listening to you complain for over a 
year now. Trust me. Take the job. What do you have to lose?



LANGUAGE NOTES
• In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals: ought to/ 
should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people tend to use words such 
as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion.
• Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common phrases can be 
used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I know so” conveys a deep belief 
or certainty. “To know” shows more certainty than “to think.”
• Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! The command 
form can be used to gently persuade someone

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 30 (final) : Giving advice

Perspective (viewpoint, standpoint, angle) - viewpoint, point of view, position, stance, outlook / Prospective (expected, expecting something) - planned, possible, considered, proposed,, potential, presumed.

All Ways Business

Perspective or prospective

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11 Pertemanan

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月11日月曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/26℃ 

留萌市/るもいし
・大規模な海水浴場
・9日に海開きがあった
・家族連れや若者が海水浴などを楽しんだ

［単語］
大規模/だいきぼ…方法などが大きい
海水浴場/かいすいよくじょう…みんなで楽しく遊ぶことのできる海のすぐ近くの場所
海開き/うみびらき…海水浴場をその夏はじめて泳ぐこと
家族連れ/かぞくづれ…家族みんなで動く
海水浴/かいすいよく…海で泳ぐこと

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