Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
Jhon: My name is” Jhon.” Jhon “Carvajal”.?
Mariana: Is it your first day “working here.”
Jhon: No, “actually” it’s my “second” day.
Mariana: You’re “funny. Where” are you “from”?
Jhon: I’m from “Bucaramanga. “
Mariana: Oh, so you’re “from Colombia! “
Jhon: “That’s” right! What about “you”?
Mariana: I’m from “Mexico.”
Jhon: What” part” of Mexico?
Mariana: “Mexico City”. Have you been to “Mexico” before?
Jhon: “No”, but I am “planning” to. Have you ever been to “Colombia”?
Mariana: Not “yet”, but I “surely” will.
Jhon: Great… and what “department” do you “work” for?
Mariana: Platzi English “Academy, of course!” What about “you”?
Jhon: “Same here! “I’m an English teacher and the” new” Faculty Manager.
Mariana: “”No way” We’ll get to work together!
Jhon: That’s “awesome!”
Mariana: You’ll “love it here.” Have you met the rest of the “team”?
Jhon: Not “yet”!
Mariana: “Oh!” Well, you’re in for a “treat”!
Introduction
Welcome!
Fluency
Warm-up!
Assimilation
Elision
Ellipsis
Formal and Informal Contractions
Quiz: Fluency
Stress
Strong and Weak Forms
Emphasizing For The Win
Emphasizing For Clarity
Emphasizing Questions
Quiz: Stress
Intonation
Giving Your Opinion
Comparisons and Contrasts
Request or Offer Help
Quiz: Intonation
Conversation
Continuing the Conversation
Adding Information
Showing Attitude
Replying with Questions
Quiz: Conversation
English around the world
Foreign Words in English
British vs American Vocabulary
British vs American Slang
Quiz: English around the world
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How can emphasis transform our questions?
Exploring a new language can present challenges, especially when starting a conversation, but a simple question, accompanied by the right emphasis, can make our interaction more dynamic and fun. However, a simple question, accompanied by the right emphasis, can energize and make our interaction more fun. How can changing emphasis change the intent of a question? Let's find out.
What is emphasis in questions?
Emphasis is a powerful tool in language. By changing the word we emphasize in a question, we can significantly alter its intent or tone. For example, the question "Where do you work?" if you emphasize the word you, as in "Where do you work?", implies that you have a special interest in the questioner, perhaps after someone asked you the same question. Changing the emphasis to "Where do you work?" might suggest that you have incorrectly assumed the place of work and are reiterating the question for clarity.
Can you give more examples?
By all means, let's explore how emphasis can be functional in various contexts.
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In a job interview:
- Why do you think you're the best fit for the role?
- Emphasizing you can highlight the applicant's individuality.
- Why do you think you're the best fit for the role?
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In a friendly discussion:
- When did you say you were free?
- Focusing on did can indicate a correction or confirmation of a previous answer.
- When did you say you were free?
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In casual conversation:
- Who told you about the event?
- Focusing on who suggests specific curiosity about the source of the information.
- Who told you about the event?
How to practice using emphasis?
One practical approach is to participate in role-playing, which allows you to practice shifting emphasis in a dynamic setting. In a practical role-play, Mariana and Jhon demonstrate how emphasis can make a conversation more interesting and meaningful. The key is to experiment with different intonations and observe the reactions of the speaker.
- Where are you from?
- "I'm from Mexico." might emphasize that you are specifically from Mexico, even if the conversation assumed it.
- Have you ever been to Mexico?
- "No, but I'm planning to." The emphasis on planning shows intention and excitement regarding a future trip.
Additionally, completing workbook exercises, as mentioned in the practical role, is essential. It allows us to apply and practice what we have learned, enriching the learning process.
As we progress in our English learning, remembering the impact of stress can transform our interactions. Keep practicing and have fun discovering new ways to express yourself!
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Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s **your **name?
Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first day **working **here?
Jhon: No, actually it’s my **second **day.
Mariana: You’re funny. **Where **are you from?
Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
Jhon: What **part **of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to **Mexico **before?
Jhon: No, but I am **planning **to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I **surely **will.
Jhon: Great… And what **department **do you **work **for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English **teacher **and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you **met **the rest of the team?
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
Excellent practice!
Emphasizing Questions
Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first day working here?
Jhon: No, actually it’s my second day.
Mariana: You’re funny. Where are you from?
Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
Jhon: What part of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to Mexico before?
Jhon: No, but I am planning to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I surely will.
Jhon: Great… And what department do you work for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English teacher and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you met the rest of the team?
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
Thank you
Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
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Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first-day working here?
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Jhon: No, actually it’s my second day.
Mariana: You’re funny. Where are you from?
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Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
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Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
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Jhon: What part of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to Mexico before?
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Jhon: No, but I am planning to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I surely will.
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Jhon: Great… And what department do you work for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
.
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English teacher and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
.
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you met the rest of the team?
.
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first day working here?
Jhon: No, actually it’s my second day.
Mariana: You’re funny. Where are you from?
Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
Jhon: What part of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to Mexico before?
Jhon: No, but I am planning to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I surely will.
Jhon: Great… And what department do you work for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English teacher and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you met the rest of the team?
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
You can listen to my recording, playing it here.
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Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
.
Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first-day working here?
.
Jhon: No, actually it’s my second day.
Mariana: You’re funny. Where are you from?
.
Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
.
Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
.
Jhon: What part of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to Mexico before?
.
Jhon: No, but I am planning to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I surely will.
.
Jhon: Great… And what department do you work for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
.
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English teacher and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
.
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you met the rest of the team?
.
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
Jhon: Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your name?
Mariana: My name is Mariana. What’s your name?
Jhon: My name is Jhon. Jhon Carvajal.
Mariana: Is it your first day working here?
Jhon: No, actually it’s my second day.
Mariana: You’re funny. Where are you from?
Jhon: I’m from Bucaramanga.
Mariana: Oh, so you’re from Colombia!
Jhon: That’s right! What about you?
Mariana: I’m from Mexico.
Jhon: What part of Mexico?
Mariana: Mexico City. Have you been to Mexico before?
Jhon: No, but I am planning to. Have you ever been to Colombia?
Mariana: Not yet, but I surely will.
Jhon: Great… And what department do you work for?
Mariana: Platzi English Academy, of course! What about you?
Jhon: Same here! I’m an English teacher and the new Faculty Manager.
Mariana: No way! We’ll get to work together!
Jhon: That’s awesome!
Mariana: You’ll love it here. Have you met the rest of the team?
Jhon: Not yet!
Mariana: Oh! Well, you’re in for a treat!
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