❇️ How to talk to people
♦️ Presentation
First thing first, presentation does not mean that you have to dress in the most expensive clothes. It just means putting on an attire that makes you look presentable, and not shabby or disheveled. If you dress appropriately, you'll feel confident for the conversation ahead of you. Most of the people who feel under - confident to strike up a conversation with someone are those who haven't dressed properly.
♦️ Body Language
Read the other person's body language well. Make efforts to pay close attention as to how the other person reacts to your words. Generally, when a person crosses his/her hands in front of you, it means he/she is creating a barrier between the two of you. Your body language is also very important depending on who you are interacting with, friends, clients or family. There should be a certain amount of openness and friendliness while you are talking. Maintaining decent eye contact with the listener is important too.
♦️ Be A Good Listener
A conversation would be incomplete if it is one - sided. So, it is important to give the other person a chance to talk about his views and opinions. But to be a good listener, you must be attentive to what the other person is saying and then you can get your cue to say a few words in between. Be sympathetic or happy according to what the person is saying, so that he/she can feel that he has found a good listener in you. Energy is the secret to make people like you. But, don't go overboard and seem too eager to know the other person's life story.
♦️ Information
If you are meeting a business partner or anyone for an official meeting, it is best that you do a small study of his/her work before meeting. Otherwise, just keep in mind the person you are meeting and use the information you have wisely. You don't want to seem too interrogative, but you wouldn't want to take decisions without collecting relevant information as well. If it is a new person that you are meeting, ask the right kind of questions. It is best to have an intelligent understanding of the conversation, rather than seeming too critical.
♦️ Give Reasons
Unless a person knows you well enough, he/she is not going to believe that you know what you're saying. To people who need to see to believe, make sure you give them enough reasons and examples to support your statements. For this again, you need to know your subject well. Tell them something simple that their mind can relate to. Don't waste too much time convincing them if they are not responding. Neutral responses could mean that the person wants you to go on to another topic. This could usually be related to business.
♦️ Control
To reassure a person that he/she is in control is a definite plus point. Make people feel they are in control, even if they aren't. Take suggestions from them and give in your ideas. If both of you decide to stick to an idea, given by you, make it seem like it was possible only with the other person's input and that without his/her contribution, things wouldn't have been the same. Anyone will appreciate this sort of friendliness. However, a balance in this approach is crucial, lest you seem like a side kick and do everything that he/she says blindly.
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♦️ Presentation
First thing first, presentation does not mean that you have to dress in the most expensive clothes. It just means putting on an attire that makes you look presentable, and not shabby or disheveled. If you dress appropriately, you'll feel confident for the conversation ahead of you. Most of the people who feel under - confident to strike up a conversation with someone are those who haven't dressed properly.
♦️ Body Language
Read the other person's body language well. Make efforts to pay close attention as to how the other person reacts to your words. Generally, when a person crosses his/her hands in front of you, it means he/she is creating a barrier between the two of you. Your body language is also very important depending on who you are interacting with, friends, clients or family. There should be a certain amount of openness and friendliness while you are talking. Maintaining decent eye contact with the listener is important too.
♦️ Be A Good Listener
A conversation would be incomplete if it is one - sided. So, it is important to give the other person a chance to talk about his views and opinions. But to be a good listener, you must be attentive to what the other person is saying and then you can get your cue to say a few words in between. Be sympathetic or happy according to what the person is saying, so that he/she can feel that he has found a good listener in you. Energy is the secret to make people like you. But, don't go overboard and seem too eager to know the other person's life story.
♦️ Information
If you are meeting a business partner or anyone for an official meeting, it is best that you do a small study of his/her work before meeting. Otherwise, just keep in mind the person you are meeting and use the information you have wisely. You don't want to seem too interrogative, but you wouldn't want to take decisions without collecting relevant information as well. If it is a new person that you are meeting, ask the right kind of questions. It is best to have an intelligent understanding of the conversation, rather than seeming too critical.
♦️ Give Reasons
Unless a person knows you well enough, he/she is not going to believe that you know what you're saying. To people who need to see to believe, make sure you give them enough reasons and examples to support your statements. For this again, you need to know your subject well. Tell them something simple that their mind can relate to. Don't waste too much time convincing them if they are not responding. Neutral responses could mean that the person wants you to go on to another topic. This could usually be related to business.
♦️ Control
To reassure a person that he/she is in control is a definite plus point. Make people feel they are in control, even if they aren't. Take suggestions from them and give in your ideas. If both of you decide to stick to an idea, given by you, make it seem like it was possible only with the other person's input and that without his/her contribution, things wouldn't have been the same. Anyone will appreciate this sort of friendliness. However, a balance in this approach is crucial, lest you seem like a side kick and do everything that he/she says blindly.
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❇️ Conversation
♦️ Discussing a news report on crime
A: Have you seen the news today?
B: Not yet. What happened?
A: Did you know there was a blackout last night?
B: Yes, I heard the lights were out all night.
A: Some people decided to loot last night.
B: I don't understand.
A: They took advantage of the blackout.
B: They really started looting?
A: Yes, apparently four stores were broken into.
B: Did the looters get caught?
A: There was no evidence of who did it.
B: Hopefully we won't have any more blackouts.
♦️ blackout
قطع کامل برق
♦️ loot
غارت کردن
♦️ apparently
ظاهرا
♦️ break into
دزدی کردن، به زور وارد جایی شدن
♦️ get caught
دستگیر شدن
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♦️ Discussing a news report on crime
A: Have you seen the news today?
B: Not yet. What happened?
A: Did you know there was a blackout last night?
B: Yes, I heard the lights were out all night.
A: Some people decided to loot last night.
B: I don't understand.
A: They took advantage of the blackout.
B: They really started looting?
A: Yes, apparently four stores were broken into.
B: Did the looters get caught?
A: There was no evidence of who did it.
B: Hopefully we won't have any more blackouts.
♦️ blackout
قطع کامل برق
♦️ loot
غارت کردن
♦️ apparently
ظاهرا
♦️ break into
دزدی کردن، به زور وارد جایی شدن
♦️ get caught
دستگیر شدن
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❇️ Idiom
♦️ Pull out all the stops
تمام توان خود را برای موفق ساختن یک پروسه به کار گرفتن
👉 If you pull out all the stops, you do everything you can to make something successful.
✅ We'll have to pull out all the stops to get the store ready for the opening day.
✅ They pulled out all the stops to win the contract.
✅ I pulled out all the stops to finish on time.
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♦️ Pull out all the stops
تمام توان خود را برای موفق ساختن یک پروسه به کار گرفتن
👉 If you pull out all the stops, you do everything you can to make something successful.
✅ We'll have to pull out all the stops to get the store ready for the opening day.
✅ They pulled out all the stops to win the contract.
✅ I pulled out all the stops to finish on time.
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❇️ Grammar
♦️ Going to or will
When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use 'will'.
✅ The President will serve for four years.
✅ The boss won't be very happy.
✅ I'm sure you'll like it.
✅ I'm certain he'll do a good job.
👉 If we are not so certain about the future, we use 'will' with expressions such as 'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'.
✅ I hope you'll visit me in my home one day.
✅ She'll probably be a great success.
✅ I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time.
✅ I think we'll get on well.
👉 If you are making a future prediction based on evidence in the present situation, use 'going to'.
✅ Not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be another warm day.
✅ Look at the queue. We're not going to get in for hours.
✅ The traffic is terrible. We're going to miss our flight.
✅ Be careful! You're going to spill your coffee.
👉 At the moment of making a decision, use 'will'. Once you have made the decision, talk about it using 'going to'.
✅ I'll call Jenny to let her know. Sarah, I need Jenny's number. I'm going to call her about the meeting.
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♦️ Going to or will
When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use 'will'.
✅ The President will serve for four years.
✅ The boss won't be very happy.
✅ I'm sure you'll like it.
✅ I'm certain he'll do a good job.
👉 If we are not so certain about the future, we use 'will' with expressions such as 'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'.
✅ I hope you'll visit me in my home one day.
✅ She'll probably be a great success.
✅ I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time.
✅ I think we'll get on well.
👉 If you are making a future prediction based on evidence in the present situation, use 'going to'.
✅ Not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be another warm day.
✅ Look at the queue. We're not going to get in for hours.
✅ The traffic is terrible. We're going to miss our flight.
✅ Be careful! You're going to spill your coffee.
👉 At the moment of making a decision, use 'will'. Once you have made the decision, talk about it using 'going to'.
✅ I'll call Jenny to let her know. Sarah, I need Jenny's number. I'm going to call her about the meeting.
@Nanonet1
❇️ Idiom
♦️ turn a deaf ear (to someone or something)
کسی را نادیده و نشنیده گرفتن (گوش کر خور را به طرف کسی کردن)
👉 To ignore or refuse to listen to someone or something; to fail to pay attention to something someone says.
✅ The government has been turning a deaf ear to the pleas of its most vulnerable citizens.
✅ I'll never forgive myself for turning a deaf ear when my roommate was clearly crying out for help.
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♦️ turn a deaf ear (to someone or something)
کسی را نادیده و نشنیده گرفتن (گوش کر خور را به طرف کسی کردن)
👉 To ignore or refuse to listen to someone or something; to fail to pay attention to something someone says.
✅ The government has been turning a deaf ear to the pleas of its most vulnerable citizens.
✅ I'll never forgive myself for turning a deaf ear when my roommate was clearly crying out for help.
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❇️ Podcast 126
♦️ SO and SUCH – Part 1
It is hot today!
It is very very hot today!
It is so hot today!
It is such a hot day!
My teacher is so strict.
She is such a strict teacher.
That cake is so delicious.
That is such a delicious cake.
The lecture was so long.
It was such a long lecture.
This road is so curvy.
This is such a curvy road.
These candies are so sweet.
These are such sweet candies.
Her jokes are so funny.
She tells such funny jokes.
The boy’s hands are so dirty.
The boy has such dirty hands.
It was so dark.
It was so dark that I almost walked into a tree.
It was so dark I almost walked into a tree.
It was such a dark night
It was such a dark night that I almost walked into a tree.
It was such a dark night I almost walked into a tree.
He was so worried.
He was so worried that he couldn’t sleep.
He was so worried he couldn’t sleep.
This is such a grey day.
This is such a grey day that I’m getting depressed.
This is such a grey day I’m getting depressed.
I am so busy.
I am so busy that I have no time for fun.
I am so busy I have no time for fun.
My husband won’t take his medicine unless I remind him. He is such a baby.
I think Emily is going to get fired from her job. She is such a troublemaker.
Jack always makes me laugh. He is such a comedian.
Don’t believe anything that company tells you. They are such liars.
I think you should stop seeing Phillip. He is such a loser.
I know you will like Janet. She is such a sweetheart.
I’m not surprised what your son did. Teenagers can be such jerks.
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♦️ SO and SUCH – Part 1
It is hot today!
It is very very hot today!
It is so hot today!
It is such a hot day!
My teacher is so strict.
She is such a strict teacher.
That cake is so delicious.
That is such a delicious cake.
The lecture was so long.
It was such a long lecture.
This road is so curvy.
This is such a curvy road.
These candies are so sweet.
These are such sweet candies.
Her jokes are so funny.
She tells such funny jokes.
The boy’s hands are so dirty.
The boy has such dirty hands.
It was so dark.
It was so dark that I almost walked into a tree.
It was so dark I almost walked into a tree.
It was such a dark night
It was such a dark night that I almost walked into a tree.
It was such a dark night I almost walked into a tree.
He was so worried.
He was so worried that he couldn’t sleep.
He was so worried he couldn’t sleep.
This is such a grey day.
This is such a grey day that I’m getting depressed.
This is such a grey day I’m getting depressed.
I am so busy.
I am so busy that I have no time for fun.
I am so busy I have no time for fun.
My husband won’t take his medicine unless I remind him. He is such a baby.
I think Emily is going to get fired from her job. She is such a troublemaker.
Jack always makes me laugh. He is such a comedian.
Don’t believe anything that company tells you. They are such liars.
I think you should stop seeing Phillip. He is such a loser.
I know you will like Janet. She is such a sweetheart.
I’m not surprised what your son did. Teenagers can be such jerks.
@Nanonet1
❇️ Let
👉 There are many fixed expressions, idioms and phrasal verbs using let.
اصطلاحات زیادی همراه با فعل let در زبان انگلیسی وجود دارند.
♦️ Let alone means ‘much less’
این اصطلاح به معنی "چه برسد به اینکه" استفاده می شود. مثلا شما می گوئید فلانی این کار را نمی کند، چه برسد به اینکه ...
✅ I’ve never been to Africa, let alone Ghana.
✅ I’ve never met any actor, let alone Brad Pitt.
✅ He doesn't read newspapers, let alone books.
♦️ Let go can mean to dismiss
اخراج کردن، بیرون کردن
✅ My company let 20 people go.
✅ I was let go three weeks ago.
♦️ Let your hair down means to lose your inhibitions.
بیرون شدن از حالت رسمی و جدی
✅ At the office party, everybody let their hair down and we had fun.
✅ This is time to have some fun boys, so let you hair down!
♦️ Don’t let it get you down means to stay cheerful although something bad has happened.
سر حال ماندن با جود اینکه اتفاق بدی افتاده است.
✅ Everybody makes mistakes. Don’t let it get you down.
♦️ Let you off’/let you off the hook means that you are excused, even though you did something wrong or had something bad to do.
به این معنی است که با وجود اینکه شما اشتباهی مرتکب شدید باز هم بخشیده شده اید.
✅ I made a mess but the boss let me off.
✅ I was supposed to tidy up after the party but I was let off the hook as Sandra did it.
♦️ Letting off steam means to get rid of excess energy or frustration.
این اصطلاح به معنی راحت شدن و آرام شدن استفاده می شود، تخلیه کردن انرژی
✅ After work I go to the gym and let off steam on the treadmill.
✅ We need to go out after the exams and let off steam.
♦️ Let me see and let me think are expressions used to give you time to think.
این اصطلاح زمانی استفاده می شود که بخواهید وقت بیشتری برای فکر کردن در مورد چیزی بگیرید.
✅ You want a raise? Let me think. Can we discuss this later?
✅ A good place for lunch? Let me see. How about the Italian restaurant?
♦️ Let’s say and let’s suppose are used to talk about hypothetical situations.
این اصطلاح برای نشان دادن حالت فرضی استفاده می شود.
✅ Let’s say that you were boss. What would you do?
✅ Let’s suppose that we don’t get the contract. What do we do?
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👉 There are many fixed expressions, idioms and phrasal verbs using let.
اصطلاحات زیادی همراه با فعل let در زبان انگلیسی وجود دارند.
♦️ Let alone means ‘much less’
این اصطلاح به معنی "چه برسد به اینکه" استفاده می شود. مثلا شما می گوئید فلانی این کار را نمی کند، چه برسد به اینکه ...
✅ I’ve never been to Africa, let alone Ghana.
✅ I’ve never met any actor, let alone Brad Pitt.
✅ He doesn't read newspapers, let alone books.
♦️ Let go can mean to dismiss
اخراج کردن، بیرون کردن
✅ My company let 20 people go.
✅ I was let go three weeks ago.
♦️ Let your hair down means to lose your inhibitions.
بیرون شدن از حالت رسمی و جدی
✅ At the office party, everybody let their hair down and we had fun.
✅ This is time to have some fun boys, so let you hair down!
♦️ Don’t let it get you down means to stay cheerful although something bad has happened.
سر حال ماندن با جود اینکه اتفاق بدی افتاده است.
✅ Everybody makes mistakes. Don’t let it get you down.
♦️ Let you off’/let you off the hook means that you are excused, even though you did something wrong or had something bad to do.
به این معنی است که با وجود اینکه شما اشتباهی مرتکب شدید باز هم بخشیده شده اید.
✅ I made a mess but the boss let me off.
✅ I was supposed to tidy up after the party but I was let off the hook as Sandra did it.
♦️ Letting off steam means to get rid of excess energy or frustration.
این اصطلاح به معنی راحت شدن و آرام شدن استفاده می شود، تخلیه کردن انرژی
✅ After work I go to the gym and let off steam on the treadmill.
✅ We need to go out after the exams and let off steam.
♦️ Let me see and let me think are expressions used to give you time to think.
این اصطلاح زمانی استفاده می شود که بخواهید وقت بیشتری برای فکر کردن در مورد چیزی بگیرید.
✅ You want a raise? Let me think. Can we discuss this later?
✅ A good place for lunch? Let me see. How about the Italian restaurant?
♦️ Let’s say and let’s suppose are used to talk about hypothetical situations.
این اصطلاح برای نشان دادن حالت فرضی استفاده می شود.
✅ Let’s say that you were boss. What would you do?
✅ Let’s suppose that we don’t get the contract. What do we do?
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