The right and wrong way to ask for something, or to ask permission, in English.

The English Toolbox

Making Polite Requests in English

Joshua de Estados Unidos, nos comparte su experiencia con el aprendizaje del español y algunas recomendaciones para pronunciar la letra R. ¡Acompáñanos!

Tu espacio

Lo difícil de aprender un idioma. 

Una forma de dar explicaciones muy habitual en español a través del lenguaje oral es la expresión "es que". Hoy no has venido al partido. Es que tenía mucho trabajo. Es común usarlo para poner excusas cuando no hacemos alguna obligación o cumplimos algún compromiso social.

Reyes from Spain

Aprende a dar explicaciones en español con "es que"

How many times have you been trapped in a boring presentation? How many times have you given a boring presentation? And why are so many presentations boring by the way?

Most people have a deep fear of giving presentations. A negative mindset, coupled with little preparation time, results in boring presentations.

However, when you learn to see the opportunities associated with giving presentations and learn how to prepare for them, you will be able to influence people, share ideas you are excited about, and motivate others.

In this Express to Impress Podcast episode, you will learn how to develop a positive mindset, plan, structure, prepare, and deliver an effective presentation. Your audience will not fidget anxiously or scan their phones from boredom, but be attentive from start to finish. Specifically, you'll discover six steps for creating a high-quality presentation that resonates with your listeners.

At the end of the episode, you'll learn definitions for English idioms and phrases.

Episode originally published on July 31, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/give-a-presentation/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

How to Give Effective Presentations That Don't Bore Your Audience

Script : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KU7ptxmMc4NkplaD0WxcYGHwwyuSNJJfzSRUXs2A-bw/edit?usp=sharing


Le 14 juillet, également connu sous le nom de "fête nationale" ou "jour de la Bastille", est une date chargée de symbolisme et de célébrations. Son origine remonte à l'année 1789, lorsqu'un événement historique marquant s'est produit : la prise de la Bastille. 
Depuis lors, le 14 juillet est devenu un symbole de liberté, d'égalité et de fraternité, valeurs fondamentales de la République française. Chaque année, ce jour est commémoré par des défilés militaires, des feux d'artifice spectaculaires, des bals populaires et bien d'autres festivités qui rassemblent les Français dans un esprit de fierté nationale et d'unité. C'est un moment privilégié pour célébrer notre histoire, nos valeurs et notre attachement à la liberté.

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Le 14 juillet, la fête nationale en France

こんにちは、あかりです。日本の料理(りょうり)はこれがあれば大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)！

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Episode #71 - Japanese meal Tips!

In today's episode we look at Hofstede's second cultural dimension which is Individualism (vs Collectivism), including what it means to be individualialistic/collectivist, as well as some possible consequences. 

More Than English Podcast

INDIVIDUALISM vs COLLECTIVISM (1/2) Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions | More than English Podcast #012

A : 여기에 앉아도 돼요?
B : 네, 앉아도 돼요.
**
A : 여기에서 음식을 먹어도 돼요?
B : 그럼요.

A : May I seat here?
B : Yes.
**
A : May I eat food here?
B : Of course.

Grammar Points
V-아도/어도 되다
'-아도/어도 되다' is used to express permission.
In a question, this pattern is used to ask permission from another person.
In a declarative sentence, it expresses the permission of the speaker.
verb stem's last vowels ending with 'ㅏ' or 'ㅗ' + -아도 돼요 : 가다 -> 가도 돼요.
verbs ending with '하다', 하다 -> 해도 돼요 : 전화하다 -> 전화해도 돼요.
In all other cases, add '-어도 돼요' : 먹다 -> 먹어도 돼요.

Plus.
When giving a full agreement, expressions such as "그럼요", "물론이지요", "네, 괜찮아요." are used.