Sun, 6 November 2016
In this episode we're going to help you understand and use vague language. What are you doing later this evening? - I’ve got to sort out some stuff at home. (What stuff?)
More podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Listener Feedback: A question from Vanessa in my FCE class: What is the difference between "even though" and "even so"? When do you use the first and when do you use the second? EVEN THOUGH = aunque, a pesar de que - "I decided to walk to the library even though it was raining." / "Decidí caminar hasta la biblioteca aunque estaba lloviendo." EVEN SO = aun así - "I know you don't like vegetables, darling. Even so, you must eat them." / "Ya sé que no te gustan las verduras cariño. Pero aun así te las tienes que comer." Vague language - not distinct (vago/a) Sometimes vague language is bad: What did you do yesterday morning? I took the number 19 bus into the centre of Valencia and bought a pair of blue shoes and a beige pair of shorts in El Corte Inglés. Then I met Michelle for coffee in Starbucks at 12.30. I went into town to get a few things and then I met a friend for coffee. (more natural) Vague language Are you going to that thing this weekend? Vague language for numbers and quantities How many emails do you think I got yesterday in the Mansión Inglés and Inglespodcast email accounts? Reza had 5 biscuits with his tea. - Reza had a few biscuits with his tea. Vague language to make a list shorter What do you like to do at weekends? - Sleep in ‘till late. go to the beach, meet up with friends, listen to podcasts, read, drink beer and watch TV series. - You know, sleep in drink beer with friends, that kind of thing. (Don’t give EVERY DETAIL) What kind of food do you eat when you’re home in Belfast? He’s got a flash new sports car; a Jaguar or BMW or something. Vague language to be indirect What do you think of Tom? I kind of don’t really feel like going out tonight. (indirect) = I want to stay in! (direct) about/around Let’s meet at 11 to record the podcasts. (direct) Can you get here at 11? Approximately / roughly Vague language when you’ve forgotten a name or a word. ...and now it's your turn to practise your English. Do you have a question for us or an idea for a future episode? Send us an email with a comment or question to craig@inglespodcast.com or belfastreza@gmail.com. If you would like more detailed shownotes, go to https://www.patreon.com/inglespodcast Lara Arlem On next week's episode: Time clauses (a question from Ivan from Valencia) The music in this podcast is by Pitx. The track is called 'See You Later'
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