Understanding "As Soon As" and "As Long As"

Introduction

• Focus on the difference between "as soon as" and "as long as"
• Importance of using these expressions to enhance English fluency
• Presented by Jennifer from Jeffress English

Overview of the Expressions

• Video request by a student, Was Seen
• Clarification that "as will as" does not exist in English

"As Soon As"

• Definition: Refers to time, meaning "immediately after" something happens
• Usage: To express actions that follow immediately after a specific event
• Example Sentences:
  • "Call your mother as soon as you get home."
    • Meaning: Immediately after arriving home, the first action is to call mother
  • "Send me that report as soon as you get the numbers."
    • Meaning: Immediately after obtaining the numbers, the report should be sent
• Flexible Structure:
  • Can begin sentences with "as soon as":
    • "As soon as you get home, call your mother."

"As Long As"

• Definition: Used to express conditions
• Usage: To indicate that one action is conditional upon another
• Example Sentences:
  • "I'll go to the party as long as you give me a ride."
    • Meaning: Will only attend the party if provided a ride
  • "I'll help you with that report as long as you buy me lunch."
    • Meaning: Assistance is conditional on buying lunch
• Flexible Structure:
  • Can start sentences with "as long as":
    • "As long as you give me a ride, I'll go to the party."

Summary

• "As Soon As": Implies immediate action after an event
• "As Long As": Indicates a conditional relationship between actions

Practice

• Encourage writing examples of both expressions in different sentence structures in the comments

Conclusion

• Importance of practicing to use these expressions confidently
• Invitation to subscribe for more content and download a free speaking guide from the website

Additional Resources

• Check out related videos for further learning
• Reminder to keep practicing for better fluency and confidence in English