All Ears English Podcast AEE 1555: Connect Grammar to Reality in English With this Tactic
Apr 13, 2021
Dive into the intricacies of English grammar as hosts discuss the importance of tense in real-life conversations. Learn how to fluidly switch tenses and recognize changes during storytelling. The talk explores enhancing language skills through questioning and the impact of technology on communication. Discover a strategy for mastering grammar via real exposure and personal narratives. Listen to rich discussions that promote self-reflection and elevate your conversational skills in engaging ways.
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Lindsay's Spanish Struggles
- Lindsay shares a story about struggling to connect with a group of native Spanish speakers.
- She emphasizes the added complexity of multi-speaker conversations.
Predicting Tenses
- Prepare your brain for tense changes by considering the conversation's context.
- Predict which tenses might be used based on the topic, like comparing past and present.
Active Listening & Verb Analysis
- Listen to conversations and write down several verbs, focusing on how they're used.
- Try to recall what was said using those verbs and analyze why each tense was chosen.