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Shall

19/23
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A veces puedes estar muy seguro de algo que sucederá o realizarás en el futuro. Expresa seguridad sobre una acción futura de manera muy formal con “Shall”.

Expresando convicción o responsabilidad

Si tienes una convicción personal de algo que harás en el futuro, puedes expresarlo utilizando la palabra Shall.

Veamos algunos ejemplos:

  • Tomorrow, we shall begin the second draft of our conceptual model.
  • We shall not tolerate this sort of fowl behavior in the workplace again!
  • We shall meet again to discuss the details of this project.
  • We shall optimize the processes so that we can work more efficiently.
  • They would always say things like “I shall prepare the copies”, and “shall we delegate roles?” (Ejemplo del roleplay)

La palabra shall es propia del inglés Británico y muy utilizada. Pero practicamente no se utiliza en el inglés Americano. Es recomendable evitarla, ya que se suele utilizar para bromas. En su lugar, utiliza “will” o “going to be” como has visto al comienzo del curso.

También es importante conocer este vocabulario para rendir exámenes internacionales como el IELTS.

Con este sencillo vocabulario, ya puedes expresar con seguridad o certeza esos hechos que ocurrirán en el futuro.


Contribución creada por: Kevin Fiorentino (Platzi Contributor).

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I always thought that “shall” was like the future of “should”. 🤣 I shall learn better about it. 😅

I love the British accent of professor Cole.

We all in Latam, sometimes do the same with Spanish of Spain xD

“Venga tío, que me he comido un ostiazo”
“Vosotros os traigas la pepa?”
“Joder tío, que me he pillao un calambre bueno”

I assume that they do the same with us, xD

Funniest class ever! haha

**** 😂 **Here I let a video** ![](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3IZ2f4ItlX/?igsh=MWlscm9jeGEzdHgyeQ==)**of British accent for everyone:** <https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3IZ2f4ItlX/?igsh=MWlscm9jeGEzdHgyeQ==> **When and where should you use “shall”?**  It is mostly used to delegate roles or giving instructions and United Kingdom. Because, in United Estates shall never use in formal context or informal communications.  **Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English?** The US English is more practical, meanwhile in UK shall use a formal context in all daily situations.  **Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use?**  Why not? I shall consume funny content from Britannic Influencers, and it is how to practice the different meaning of some words.
  • We should only use ‘shall’ in UK English, if not it will be taken as a joke in US English. We can use it to express responsibilities and statements.
  • It’s essential to know the differences between US and UK English to understand the context and of course to understand the cultural difference such as pronunciation.
  • I am not really into UK English because I think it’s more universal the American English, but if I would, then I would listen a lot to the pronunciation and nuances.

To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall make a personal reunion with each of them.

You fools! The queen is arriving soon.
Who shall bring her a gourmet dinner?

  1. I think shall is used as you already said before, as a replacement for “Going to” or other variations.
  2. Knowing the difference between US and UK English is important so as to understand the whole language with idioms and a variety of expressions.
  3. I certainly want to learn it but for fun purposes, I think being able to reproduce a UK accent is so hilarious.

Shall

When to use “Shall” :

  • Almost never used in the united states. very particular to british english
  • Used to express conviction and responsibilities
  • Important to know for IELTS and other proficiency exams

Reminder:

  • Try not to use “shall” in the United States
  • In American English, “shall” is mostly used in joking contexts
  • Instead, use the “will” and “going to be” as we previously learned
# Shall Activity: Use “shall” \- To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I \_shall prepare more training and courses that help them improve their skills\_ \- You fools! The Queen is arriving soon. Who \_shall cook\_ her a gourmet dinner? Practice: Reflect on the following questions: \- When and where should you use “shall”? describe in your own words. We can use “shall” mainly for formal expressions and to make sure of something and say something that will happen in the future. \- Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English? It’s important because through them we can communicate better and improve our listening and the way we express ourselves in English. \- Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use? I think my mainly strategy would be practice in various ways, reading different resources like books, watching news, magazine, interviews, series, etc., listening podcasts, and dedicate at least 1 hour daily and only for UK English.
* "Shall" is commonly used in UK to express responsibilities or convictions. It is not used in USA, however people use this phrase to laugh of this formality. This same phrase would be "Will" or "Going to" in America. * It's pretty important to know the differences between US and UK English because depending on the context, phrases or words could have different meaning. * I'd like to learn more about UK English because I'd like to go there and have a similar accents to sound more friendly.
When and where should you use “shall”? "Shall" is primarily used in formal or legal contexts to express obligation or future intention. It is commonly used with "I" and "we" to indicate decisions or promises, such as in "I shall return." In everyday language, its use has diminished, and "will" is preferred in most situations. Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English? It is important to know the differences between American and British English to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication. These differences include vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and pronunciation, which can affect clarity in interactions between speakers from different regions. Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use? Yes, I would like to learn more about UK English. One strategy would be to read British literature and watch UK television shows or movies, as well as practice with native speakers to become familiar with the accent and idiomatic expressions.
When and where should you use ''shall''? Using shall is given the context: in UK is very commonly used as a variation of Will in a formal way, and in US is used more to joke in reference to that english modal. Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English? In the best case, to avoid being fooled or generate an awkward moment. In the worst ones, you can offend people without knowing it, may be get arrested Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use? Totally, I love how elegant UK english sounds. I would make friends from the Region, and watching vlogs, documentaries, books, etc.
* Shall, should be used in bussines enviroments and i the UK, may be in the U.S we shall use it when we're joking * It's important because knowing them we can understand many more people in many places around the world, there are differences not only in some word or phrases but even in pronunciation on many same words * I would like to learn more about UK English so as to have a great listening, but I prefer to enhance an american speaking
To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall visit the office twice a week
I think I have to use shall when I have to talk to british people or if I go visiting UK territory. Well, I consider that it´s very important to know the differences between those two ways of speaking English as to know how to talk when I´ll be among them. I´d like to learn about UK English the expressions, most common frases and modisms, contractions, things like that.
I shall supervise everything they do.
The perfect strategy to learn the British accent is watching the American series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' because of the English butler 'Geoffrey.' It's a really funny series. ¡Master William!, haha.

We use shall when we permit or not some things, but in mandatory mode.

In the languages, the differences are so important because give a context in the conversation, the words have an estra connotation or substract importance.

Yes I really like to learn more about UK english, it is more polite and refined

* When and where should you use "shall"? It's more common to use it in British English than United States, for very formal statements, especially to describe obligations, use “shall.” * Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English? To avoid making mistakes when speaking and expressing an idea. * Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use? No really, but I think that one of the most common way to learn about UK English is to focus on the nuances.

In Uk used shall when they refer to things that they want to do with conviction in the future, It’s important know the differences between US and UK English because they used diferentes words for same situations, like people in colombia and mexico.
I’d like to learn more about UK English because the accent it’s funny and I shall drink some te in UK some day.

My activity #1:

  • To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall have meetings with them once a week

  • You fools! Queen is arriving soon. Who shall go running and bring her a gourmet dinner?

My acitivy #2:

  • We should use “shall” in the UK and, specially, for business context, for example, to delegate job roles “Ana shall prepare the slides for Friday”

  • It’s important to know the differences between US and UK English so as to speak correctly with natives of each country, and avoid offend them by accident

  • No, I prefer US English than UK

  • We should use “shall” most of the time in UK english or when we want to sound funny in American English.
  • It’s important to know the differences between US and UK english so as to avoid misunderstandings.
  • I wouldn’t necessarily learn UK english, but I would love to explore the differences with US English.

I have to say that I learned the use of ‘shall’ in context to ask permission to do something, for example:

Shall I open the window?

We should use “shall” when we talk to British people and when we arrive in UK countries.

Because that way we identify the type of people we are communicating with.

Of course, I would travel to enrich my experience and improve my formal vocabulary.

  • I should use “shall” to express responsibility or conviction if I’m visiting the United Kingdom.
  • Because depending on the country, the context could be different.
  • I would like to learn more about UK English because I want to visit that country. I will use the strategy of comparisons to understand the differences and similarities.
  • To express responsability or convictiosn. In british English.
  • Is important because we can sound weird if we use it expression a lot in Ameican English.
  • Watching series of UK

Shall is a common word in British English and sounds very formal its means can be “will” or “going to”.

Because you have to know in which environment you want to so you don’t have problems at the moment that you want to communicate and study.

I don’t want to learn UK English, it was hard to learn US English, and when I will finish i wish to take a rest.

Useful Vocaulary

  • Proficiency: Competencia / Habilidad

  • Fowl: Ave de corral

  • Britain: Bretaña / Gran Bretaña

  • Scold: Regañar / Regañón


Activity

  • To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall supervise them
  • You fools! The Queen is arriving soon. Who shall take with her a gourmet dinner?

Practice

  1. When and where should you use “shall”? Describe in your own words
    I should use “shall” when I´m in the UK because in the United States that expression sounds too formal
  2. Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English?
    Because of the culture and customs of each country, I will comunicate in a better way if I take into acount this little differences
  3. Would you like to learn more about UK English? if so, what strategy will you use?
    Yes, I would and one strategy that I could use is watching tv series that are done in UK so I have straight contact with the accent and the little differences they have to communicate in comparison with the US.

Platzi course of British culture. God save the King!

Class:

  • Shall motived them with a price
  • Shall get

Exercises:

  • I think that shall should be used when you travel to the UK
  • So you know the diferent ways of how the same think can be spoken
  • Yes, but i will like to learn in the country, visiting the country and practice with some native speakers

I love “shall”. My co-worker uses it a lot and learn it. But it is interesting to learn, don’t use this work speaking with American speakers.

Until more or less 2012, The Economist used “shall” in a obsesive way. Since then, they tend to use “should”. Maybe for not so as not to be a joke in the US.
Strategy for UK English? Maybe you should read The Economist or BBC puting “Mr.” at any person.

To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall ask them for a performance review where they shall show me their results and ask me if there is any problem or question.
You fools! The Queen is arriving soon. Who shall prepare her a gourmet dinner?
Let’s Practice
We use “shall” in formal contexts such as business, meetings or when we are requesting someone to do something.
It is vital to know the differences between US and UK English because we must speak the proper one so as to get understood.
I shall focus on improving my US English and then I shall do the other one.

  • To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall install cameras around the office. 🤣
  • You fools! The Queen is arriving soon. Who shall bring her a gourmet dinner?
  • We shall use shall if we want to talk about conviction and responsibilities in a British environment, use shall talking with people from the States, the use of this word can be funny.
  • It’s essential, so, we shall use the correct expressions.
  • I shall watch more British movies and series to learn more about British accents and expressions.

Your British accent is so funny! 😂

I will probably use it in an important work meeting, for a presentation for people who are receiving an explanation about my product project for sale.

In order to have a better understanding between us, and also, the people with whom we are talking will consider us as serious and reliable people to carry out any deal, especially commercial.

I will listen to british podcast and sitcoms.

  • When and where should you use “shall”?

I should you shall when it is related with giving orders or instructions.

This expression is only used in UK, UK English.

  • Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English?

It is important to do not be a dump, and express confused expression, for example shall is used in USA to make jokes, but you have to know there kind of expression for IELTS.

  • Would you like to learn more about UK English?
    Not, I would not, I would rather to learn more about american english fluentcy.
  • To make sure the employees are doing great and not having problems, I shall supervide their work. / I shall check in on them daily.

  • You fools! The Queen is arriving soon.
    Who shall prepare her a gourmet dinner?

When and where should you use shall? Describe in your own words.
It “shall” be used only in the UK. You can use it also in USA, but only if you are like joking.

Why is it important to know the differences between US and UK English?
It’s important because every place has it’s own language, and if you want to communicate properly, you need to know how to speak it.

Would you like to learn more about UK English? If so, what strategy will you use?
Yes, I would like to learn more about it. My strategies shall be find some online group of people form UK where I can see their grammar and if it’s possible talk to them.