A story about. being happy or unhappy, which do you prefer? We can help each other.

English My Way

Be Happy

Leonard: I couldn't agree more!
Alisha: Wait, you don't agree with me?
L: No, I said, I couldn't agree more. That means I completely agree with you.
A: What? Then why did you say you couldn't agree with me!

I think we can all relate with Alisha. There are so many indirect ways of saying something so simple and direct. We use such structures to add nuance to our meaning!

But it 'can' be confusing for a language learner.

In this series on the Confusing Structures in the English Language, we will discuss these very structures so that the next time Leonard says 'he couldn't agree more,' or 'he couldn't care less' or some such phrase, you'd know exactly what he is saying. 

All Things English

Confusing Structures in the English Language - Introduction

In this story, an aeroplane named Seven is using a secret energy source. But the assistant engineer might know what it is. 
This is Part 3 of 5. 

It was 12:00pm and Seven was playing cards with Zack the pilot in their hangar.
 
Seven picked up a few cards and slammed five down on the table. “Once again, I’m winning, Zack. When will you ever learn? You can’t beat me—Hah!” 

Zack, looking frustrated, said, “Next time I’ll beat you. I’m going to practice online. You’ll see. Next time.” 

Tobee arrived for work and went straight to the office. He noticed the security camera system was blinking, alerting some kind of action needed. Tobee took care of it and turned to exit the office. 

But what was this? In front of him there were several huge barrels labelled ‘7-Up’. Tobee thought that it was illegal to use 7-Up. He understood it was a cheaper fuel source, but he believed it wasn’t worth the risk. Tobee believed in the government’s decision to ban 7-Up as a fuel source. 

Tobee stepped out into the main hangar and confronted Zack. 

“Boss? There are seven giant barrels of 7-Up in the office. Have you been giving it to Seven? You know that’s illegal, right? Why are you doing this? You’re risking your entire business.” 

Zack looked undeniably suspicious and worried. He struggled to speak confidently and said, “Oh that… that’s left over from my son’s 14th birthday party last week. Want some?” 

Tobee said, “Uh… okay. But… I’m a bit… hurt that you didn’t invite me…” 

Zack laughed nervously. “Yes… I only just invited family and friends… Sorry, Tobee. Maybe next time. Uhh, feel free to take some home if you want.” 

As Tobee left the main hangar, Seven whispered to Zack, “Phew, that was a close one. Thankfully he bought it.” 

Tobee didn’t believe Zack’s improvised story, but he tried to play along. He didn’t want Zack catching onto him. Tobee thought that he’d discover the truth for himself. 


Being a Cloud

Seven the Aeroplane

全汉语hsk3+
what‘s the difference between 从来不 and 从来没?

HushuoChinese

从来不vs从来没

This is my first podcast here :) I am not sure how it turned out, so please be patient. My next podcast will be even better. Also, please tell me in the comments section below what topics would you like me to cover. I am a professional teacher with 10 years of experience so I can share with you many different methods, strategies and learning ideas. 

Toni-podcast

5 tactics for learning English

Dear Lithuanian with Paulius listeners,

Today I'd like to present to you a short episode about my life in Hong Kong and Madeira. In this episode, you will learn vocabulary relating to travel and living abroad.

This episode is aimed at Lithuanian students with a fluency level approximating A2.

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#11 - Travel and Life Abroad - Kelionės ir Gyvenimas Užsienyje

봉투 필요하세요? (Do you need bags?)
아니요. 괜찮아요.  (No. It's okay.)

봉투 필요하세요? (Do you need bags?)
네. 주세요. (Yes. please give me one.)

봉투 a plastic bag 
필요하다 to need
주세요. please give me that(one).

If you need more information about Korean waste bags, please visit
https://hanyangsummer.com/blog/garbage-guide-in-korea/

✔"그거 봤어?" Podcast YouTube Channel with Subtitles
https://youtu.be/z3wsGLrup0s 

#봉투필요하세요 #쓰레기봉투 #한국어 #한국봉투 #계산대

한 걸음씩(One Step At A Time)

봉투 필요하세요?(Do you need bags?)

In this podcast, we talk about why we use food delivery services as well as the effects that it has on people. Throughout the video, the following words are used:
Convenient, uptick, treat, dystopian, counterpart, disincentive, curtail, taxing, slippery slope, premises, toxic, bias