Course: 18th day of free-spoken English course by Ocean English Academy
Purpose: Teach the use of 'Until,' 'Unless,' and 'Till' in English
Key Concepts
Hindi vs. English: These words translate similarly to Hindi but should not be used interchangeably without considering context and usage rules in English.
Translation: Avoid relying on word-to-word translation between Hindi and English. Look for usage examples to understand how a word fits in a sentence and in different contexts.
Words and Meanings
Until: Used to indicate the time when something will happen, become true, etc.
Unless: A conjunction used in conditional phrases to mean 'if not'. Important to note that 'not' is usually avoided if using 'unless' in a sentence.
Till: Informally used as a shorter form of 'until'. Remember, 'until' has one 'L', while 'till' has two 'L's.
Practice Guidelines
Comprehensive Learning: Integrate grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice for better learning.
Sentence Practice: Write and practice sentences using 'until,' 'unless,' and 'till'. Use contractions like 'I'll' to enhance conversational English.
Interactive Learning: Translate sentences, solve doubts, and participate in comments based on teachings.
Additional Tips
Active vs. Passive Voice: Videos on this topic will be uploaded soon.
Contractions:
Won't = Will not
I'll = I will
Vocabulary Expressions:
Hold your horses = Wait or be patient
Grease someone's palm = Bribe someone
Writing Formal English
Cannot: Write 'cannot' as a single word in formal writing, avoid splitting it into 'can not'.
Sentence Connection: Use 'until,' 'unless,' and 'till' to link brief sentences into one.
Advice for Learners
Confidence: Regular practice can lead to effortless speaking and confidence building over time.
Creativity: Frame creative sentences and practice them to get better at understanding and using these conjunctions.
Feedback: Share your examples and sentences in the comment section for feedback.
Conclusion
Engagement: Suggest more topics and participate actively in comments.
Goal: Enhance daily conversation skills by integrating the learned sentences into daily use.