-ed and -ing can be hard but there's an easy rule to remember how to use them! Join me in this episode of Stairway to English to learn the differences and how to use them correctly!

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Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

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Replace "Sorry" with "Thank You"

Hier lernst du, wie du manierlich Danke und bitte sagst.

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私が住んでいるところを紹介します。
I will show you where I live.
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#005 私の住んでいるところは... Where do I live...

不
1）A.表达个人意愿[如例(2)]
B.否定经常性或习惯性的情况[如例(5)]
2）判断、估计或认知
不是、不像/不会、不应该/不知道
3）否定具有某种性质、状态[如例(7)]


没
1）客观叙述,否定某行为已经发生[如例(1)、(3).(6)]
2）否定性质、状态发生变化[如例(8)]

例句：
(1)昨天我们都忙，都没去他那儿。
(2)昨天是他自己不去，不是我们不让他去。
(3)我没收到他的信。
(4)如果到下星期一还没收到他的信,你就给我来个电话。
(5)他不吸烟,也不喝酒。
(6)他刚才没吸烟。
(7)这些苹果不红。
(8)这些苹果还没红。


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