(Elementary. Troubleshooting: Some, any. A part or whole. Part 2)

The person who told you to use some in positive sentences and any in negatives and questions was right, but there is more to that!

You can use them in any way you want, but your listener will understand different things. Listen to this episode, and learn how to use them freely and mean what you say. Plus, there are tips on how to practice in a couple of minutes every day! 

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting: Someone or anyone? How many are they?)

This is the second episode of season 2, and we are looking at the difference between someone (aka somebody) and anyone (aka anybody). We are going to look at:

1. what they mean exactly.
2. how to use them
3. when to use them
   and
4. how to practice them.

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting: verb patterns: stop!)

Welcome to season two of English Airs! Did you have fun with season one? Did you learn and practice? I hope you did.

For the second season, I thought we should talk about how using a verb with different patterns can change the meaning. Also, we will be talking about the differences between some words like "by" and "until", so if you have any issues there, stay tuned in! It means "stay connected" if this expression is new to you.

This episode is about stopping, something I couldn't do! Have a listen, and let me know what you think!

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Everyone, everyone, wants tips to improve speaking. "How do I improve my speaking?" has to be the most common question that language teachers get asked. The answer is simple, very simple. 

This episode is the outro of season one:

• I'll give you some of the most important tips to improve speaking in any language you are learning, no matter what.

• You are also invited to participate in an international project that can go on your CV! 

Come along!

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting: Present Perfect vs Past Simple. Part 3: just and yet)

Are you hungry? Have you eaten yet? I have just made a sandwich! Actually, Schrodingerinthkitchen has just made it! When?

If you have listened to the past two episodes, you know that she did it in the past, it is finished (the sandwich is ready!), and we don’t know when, right?

Well, in this case, we know it was a short time ago. But how short is a “short” time ago? Sigh…

Come listen to this episode, where we will add finishing touches to the topic of present perfect, and if you answer the questions and practice on your own until next week, I promise you will get that much better at using this form!

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting: Present Perfect vs Past Simple. Part 2: Finished or continued situations)

Present perfect vs past simple is one of the scariest parts of English structure for all students. But really, it doesn't have to be. It's simple. Take a look:

(In 2021:)

1. "I have lived here since 2016."
2. "I lived here for over 5 years."
3. "I lived here since 2016"
4. "I have lived here for 5 over years."
   
   Which sentence is wrong?
   
   Which two sentences have the same meaning? 
   
   If you are unsure, come listen to this episode and practice with me. I promise you'll be using them accurately almost immediately, you'll get lots of practice (especially if you listen more than once!), and you'll learn how to practice on your own. 

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting: Present Perfect vs Past Simple. Finished actions in the past)

This pair here is one of the most confusing pairs for the students everywhere! 

In this episode, we will see:

• How to use present perfect (it's much easier than you think!)
• When to use past simple
• How to practice it if you have only two minutes for English every day! 

Visit the webpage for the color-coded transcript, and leave a comment, ask a question, or say anything!

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting "Past simple" vs "used to" vs "would": repetitions and comparison with now)

We talk about the past all the time; it is was has formed our character and beliefs. Of course, we are all the time trying to become better people, right? Right?!

Anyway, things that we have experienced, things we used to do, and how we would spend our time have made us who we are now. Personally, I am very interested in hearing people's stories. It helps me understand them better, and if they are my students, it gives me material to make it easier for them to learn.

Would you like to hear a bit of mine? Would you like to share your story with me? Let's learn how with this episode. 

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting "past simple" and "past continuous" for telling stories)

Storytelling has been with us since forever. We love to sit around (preferably around a bonfire, like the one in the picture, while eating something delicious!) and share our stories. And what's the most important element here? Yep, the timeline. Without it, how can you follow what happened?

Every time you talk about something that happened in the past, about a memory, or the reason why you did something you are telling a story. So come along and learn how to use past simple or past continuous to tell stories. These are the basics!

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(Elementary. Troubleshooting "First conditional" vs "Zero conditional") 

You know, I love books. And coffee. If I have a good book and a cup of Turkish coffee in bed, I stay there until further notice! Day becomes night, night becomes day...

But wait! I stay there, or I will stay there? I am sure you know that they are both correct, so why did I use one and not the other?

In this episode, we are going to look at things that happen every time, and things that will happen once. Well, at least once. Come listen with me to learn, to practice, to make sure you know the difference, or just to give me a comment! Whatever your reason is, you are welcome on the journey!

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