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Hi friends!
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Welcome back to Daily English Talk.
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Hey everyone!
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I'm Tom and this is Lily and we are your English learning friends.
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That's right and today we have really really important lesson for you.
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Two small words?
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Two tiny words but so so many people get confused by them.
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Oh, yes.
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These two words have caused me so much trouble in real life.
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We are talking about still and yet.
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Still and yet.
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I remember one day I was at a coffee shop and I asked the waiter, "Is my coffee yet ready?" And the waiter just looked at me like,
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"Oh no, Tom, oh no." He didn't say anything.
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He just blinked very slowly.
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That is a beautiful story.
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We are going to make sure none of our learners have a moment like that.
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By the end of this video, you will know exactly when do you know exactly
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when you're going to be able to do it use still and when to use yet.
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No more slow blinking from waiters.
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Let's go.
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Okay, before we start, I have a question for you.
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A fun question.
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Ooh, I love questions.
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At one point in today's video, Tom tries to use yet in a sentence, but he makes a little mistake.
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Can you spot it?
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Wait, I make a mistake?
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Already?
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Watch the video carefully.
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Listen to Tom.
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Can you Hatch's mistake?
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Leave your answer in the comments.
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We will tell you what happened at the end.
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Great.
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Now I'm nervous.
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You'll be fine.
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Okay, everyone, let's start the lesson.
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So Tom, I have to ask you something.
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It's Saturday today.
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Yes, Saturday, my favorite day of the week.
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Have you finished your homework yet?
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My.. homework?
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Yes, remember?
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I gave you a small writing exercise on Monday.
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I am still working on it.
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Tom, it is Saturday.
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I work slowly.
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It's a style choice.
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Okay, everyone.
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Did you notice something?
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I used two special words just now.
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I said "yet" in my question, and Tom used "still" in his answer.
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Let's look at that again.
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Lily asked me, "Have you finished your homework yet?" And Tom said, I am still working on it.
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See?
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Even my mistakes are educational.
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Okay, they weren't mistakes that time.
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But later… Please don't.
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Alright, let's talk about grammar.
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Don't worry, we will keep it simple and clear.
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Perfect for all our A1, A2, and B1 learners today.
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So, "still" and "yet" are both about time.
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They both talk about something that has not happened, or something that is continuing, but we use them in different ways.
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Let's start with "still." We use still when something started before and it is continuing right now.
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It is not finished.
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It is ongoing.
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Like my homework.
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Yes, exactly like your homework.
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Some examples: I am still eating, she is still sleeping.
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We are still waiting for the bus.
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"Still" usually goes in the middle of the sentence, between the subject and the verb, or between the helping verb and the main verb.
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Good.
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Now let's talk about "yet." "Yet" is for something we expected to happen but it has not happened up to now.
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We use "yet" in two ways: in questions and in negative sentences.
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So, "Have you eaten yet?" or "I haven't eaten yet." Yet usually goes at the end of the sentence.
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That's the easy way to remember it.
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So, the big difference is, "still" means something is continuing, "yet" means something hasn't happened.
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"Still" goes in the middle, "yet" goes at the end.
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One more thing.
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"Still" can also go with negative sentences, like, "I still don't understand." This means you didn't understand before,
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and you still don't understand now.
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The situation has not changed.
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No judgment, Tom.
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No judgment.
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Okay, let's teach five key sentences using still and yet.
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We'll look at real examples, tell you some stories, and practice together.
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Let's do it!
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Number one.
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Still waiting.
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S -T -I -L -L -W -A -I -T -I -N -G.
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Still waiting means you started waiting before, and you are continuing to wait right now.
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Tom, tell them your story about waiting.
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Oh, okay.
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So, last year I ordered a new phone online.
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The website said "arrives in three days." I was so excited. And?
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Day three, nothing.
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Day five, nothing.
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Day ten, I called the company.
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Do you know what they said?
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What?
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Your order is still processing.
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No!
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one year oh tom that's terrible
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but now i know how to use still waiting in a
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sentence every cloud has a silver lining let's practice repeat after
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us i am still waiting she is still waiting for a
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reply tom is still waiting for his phone number two haven't
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done it yet h -a -v -e -n apostrophe t y -e -t to do something,
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but you have not done it up to this moment.
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I haven't called my mom yet.
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He hasn't finished the report yet.
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They haven't arrived yet.
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Okay, so this is the moment where Tom made a small mistake earlier in our conversation.
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Did you catch it?
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Oh, you're talking about the coffee shop story.
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The correct sentence is, "Is my coffee ready yet?" Remember, "yet" goes at the end of the sentence.
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The waiter was not confused because I said "yet." He was confused because I put it in the wrong place.
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And now you know.
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Let's practice.
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I haven't eaten yet.
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I haven't eaten yet.
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Have you seen that movie yet?
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later number three still don't understand s -t -i -l -l
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-d -o -n apostrophe t -u -n -d -e -r -s -t -a -n -d we use this
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when something was confusing before
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and it is still confusing now the situation has not changed
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i still don't understand the homework she still doesn't know his name we still don't have an Tom,
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what do you still not understand?
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Oh, where do I begin?
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I still don't understand why cats knock things off tables.
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That's deep, Tom.
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Like why?
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What is the purpose?
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I have asked my cat.
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She does not answer.
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You asked your cat?
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Several times.
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I still don't understand.
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Okay, let's practice.
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I still don't understand.
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I still don't understand cats number four is it ready yet
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r e a d y y e t we use this question
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when we are waiting for something and we want to know
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if it is finished
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or ready now is dinner ready yet is the document ready
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yet is the baby sleeping yet I have a story last month I was helping my friend cook dinner for
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chocolate so I kept going to the kitchen
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and asking is the cake ready yet is it ready yet
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is it ready yet how many times my friend said I
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asked 12 times 12 in one hour the cake was worth it it was amazing
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but yes I now use is it ready yet Very naturally.
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Let's practice.
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Is the food ready yet?
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Is the taxi here yet?
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Is the cake ready yet? is it is it ready yet number five still here
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and still there s t i l l h e r e T -H -E -R -E.
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We use these to say that a person or thing has not moved or left.
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They are continuing to be in the same place.
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Are you still there?
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The keys are still on the table.
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He is still at work.
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This one is so useful for phone calls.
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In English, when you're on the phone and there's silence, you say, "Are you still there?" Oh yes, I use this all the time.
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Last week, I was on a call with my brother.
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He went very quiet suddenly.
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What happened?
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I said, "Are you still there?" Three times.
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Then I realized he had put me on speakerphone and gone to make tea.
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He was still there, just making tea.
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He left you talking to no one.
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But he was still there, just not listening.
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Let's practice.
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Are you still there?
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I'm still here.
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I'm still talking.
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The shop is still open.
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My brother is still on the phone, technically.
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Amazing work today, everyone.
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Let's do a quick summary.
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Still, something is continuing.
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It started before, and it is not finished.
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I am still waiting.
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She is still sleeping.
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Still goes in the middle of the sentence, between the subject and verb.
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"Yet, something we expected to happen, but it hasn't happened.
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I haven't finished yet.
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Have you eaten yet?" "yet" goes at the end of the sentence and we use it in questions and negative sentences.
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Remember, "Is my coffee ready yet?" not "Is my coffee yet ready?" Poor waiter.
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One more trick.
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When in doubt, ask yourself, "Is something continuing?" Use "still." "Is something not happened?" Use "yet." You've got this.
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Now it's your turn.
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Write a sentence in the comments using "still" or "yet." You can write something like, "I haven't had breakfast yet," or,
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"I am still learning English and I love it." We read every single comment,
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every one, and we love hearing from you. So, come say hello.
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We are 5 ,000 people strong now, and we are so proud of every one of you.
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Every comment, every like, every day that you show up to learn, it means the world to us.
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Oh, and before we go, remember our question from the beginning?
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The question about my mistake.
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Tom of the sentence, not at the end.
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The correct sentence is, "Is my coffee ready yet?" And that, my friends, is why the waiter blinked at me for five seconds.
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Did you catch it?
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Let us know in the comments.
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Thank you so much for watching Daily English Talk.
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We upload a brand new English lesson every single day, so make sure you subscribe so you never miss one.
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You are doing so well.
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Keep Bye -bye!
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See you next time, English family!
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing speaking with the "STILL or YET?" video is an excellent opportunity to enhance your English skills through engaging, real-life scenarios. By following Tom and Lily's interactions, you gain insights into everyday conversations, making it easier to apply what you learn in your own speech. You’ll not only grasp the meanings of still and yet but also learn how to use them effectively in context. Utilizing the shadowing technique, where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, will help you improve English pronunciation and build your confidence in speaking. When you shadow, you mimic the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of native speakers, which is essential for achieving fluency.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Let’s break down some key structures from the video that illustrate the use of still and yet:
- "Have you finished your homework yet?" - This question exemplifies the use of yet in negative sentences or questions to refer to something that hasn’t happened up to now but is expected to happen.
- "I am still working on it." - Here, still conveys that an action which was expected to be completed has not yet finished, indicating ongoing action.
- "It is Saturday." "I work slowly." - This conversational context shows how time can influence the use of these terms, reinforcing their practicality in daily life.
By practicing these expressions, learners can become more adept at using similar constructions in their own conversations.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you engage with the content, be attentive to specific words and phrases that might pose pronunciation challenges. For example:
- The word still should be pronounced clearly, with an emphasis on the 's' sound followed by a smooth transition to the 't' sound.
- When saying yet, ensure that the 'y' sound is vocalized clearly to differentiate it from similar-sounding words.
- Pay attention to the rhythm of Tom and Lily’s speech - their natural flow can help you grasp the rhythm of English sentences, enhancing your overall fluency.
Utilizing the shadow speak method while practicing will help reinforce your learning, ensuring that you improve English pronunciation and gain confidence in your speaking ability. Learning through listening and repeating will minimize common pronunciation traps, leading to greater clarity in your own speech.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have caused · Have you finished · has not happened |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started waiting · love hearing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are talking · am still working · is continuing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will know · will tell · You'll be |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.