BEFORE WE DIVE IN
If you haven’t watched this speech, I strongly recommend that you take the time to do so.
Listening to it will not only serve as an exercise for your English, but the speech provides a clear vision, as well as compelling arguments, for the cooperation of middle powers.
A clear message delivered effectively.
Mark Carney wrote every word of the speech himself.
You’re sitting down to watch Netflix.
You’re sat there watching.
Then, without realising, you’re reaching for your phone.
Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
This is so common, it’s got a name: Second Screen Syndrome.
The streaming companies, like Netflix, are aware of this, as the clip below says:
The result being that shows are being dumbed down (simplificado/rebajado).
Often with the characters describing the plot (trama/argumento).
Because people are only keeping half an eye on the show.
So if you’re reading this while watching something.
Thanks, but be sure to put the phone down.
Put the phone down. Leave it there.
This week’s three tips:
SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣
🤦🏻♀️ “They made me to repeat”
You never “make someone to repeat”.
✅ “They made me repeat”
You simply, “make someone repeat.”
She made me put my phone down
SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 🧐
👔 Business expressions
“Lose the thread”
To stop following the logic, structure, or direction of what is being said or discussed, often because of distraction, interruption, or poor organisation. It’s not about intelligence. It’s about broken continuity.
“Sorry, I lost the thread when we changed topics. Can you clarify the main point again?”
SOMETHING TO READ 👀
NEXT STEPS ➡️
Keep learning,
Jack & Krystallo
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