Uso de "Shall" en Inglés Británico y Exámenes IELTS

Clase 19 de 23 • Curso de Inglés Intermedio Alto B2: Pasado Perfecto y Frases Adverbiales

Resumen

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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).

Sergio Orlando Montoya Meregildo

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

Joaquin Diaz Rendon

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I love the British accent of professor Cole.

José Iván Triviño Fúnez

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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

Camilo Andrés Villegas Roche

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jajaja why isn't your comment the most liked? jajaja

Diego Reyes Cabrera

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Funniest class ever! haha

Mateo Campaña

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**** 😂 Here I let a video

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.

Obdaly Garay

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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.

Juliana Berdugo

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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?

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

Agustín Martinez

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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

Juan Esteban León Venegas

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We shall use the word "Shall" word only un UK contexts, this is mainly because at other places like USA is used as a joke.
It's so important to know the differences because our conversations are going to be much more fluid, we shall use the correct words in the correct contexts.
Definitely I would love to learn more from the Uk english since currently I am listening to their music. I shall learn it to get a better experience.

Ronald Gutiérrez

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1. When and where should you use “shall”? Describe in your own words.

“Shall” is mostly used in formal English, especially in legal documents, contracts, or formal promises. It can also be used in questions to make polite suggestions, for example: “Shall we start?”

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

It is important to know the differences between US and UK English so as to communicate more clearly, avoid misunderstandings, and adapt to different audiences.

3. 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. My strategy will be to read British newspapers, watch UK series and movies, and practice vocabulary differences regularly.

Luis David Convento Silva

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If you have some interactions with UK it is better idea used "Shall" to let them know in a cristal clearn what are talking about
Yes, possible both have this meaning to make a suggestion, in case you see it or listening it knows what does mean
Sure, I start looking for this naunce differences

Jorge Orozco

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You fools! The Queen is arriving soon.

Who shall prepare her a gourmet dinner?

Platzi Team

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I shall check in on them daily
shall bring
I should use "shall" when I want to express convictions and responsibilities in a british context. But if I were in the US, it's better to use WILL or GOING TO, given that american people don't use SHALL so often
It's important because in the US SHALL will be used as a joke
yes, I will watch series and videos from UK actors

Alfonso Neil Jiménez

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I would learn UK english if I had a choice to work and live there, so I would investigate about their specific vocabulary and formal idioms.

Diego Alejandro Lesmes

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I prefer to learn UK English, my strategy is based on hear british music songs, hear british programs and when practicing speaking use this accent to master it

Diego Alejandro Lesmes

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Understanding the differences between US and UK English is crucial for effective communication, especially in professional contexts. Each variant has unique vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures, which can lead to misunderstandings if not recognized. Particularly for students preparing for tests like IELTS, being familiar with British English nuances can greatly enhance their performance. Additionally, it enriches your language skills and increases cultural awareness, essential for success in global environments.

Diego Alejandro Lesmes

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"Shall" is primarily used in British English to express strong intentions, obligations, or suggestions. It's often found in formal contexts, like legal documents or meetings. For instance, you might say "We shall meet at noon" to convey a firm decision. However, in American English, it's rarely used outside of playful contexts, often replaced by "will" or "going to." Understanding when to use "shall" is essential for mastering British English, especially for exams like IELTS, where its usage may be tested.

Alejandro Zuñiga Saavedra

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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.

Cristian Miguel Gómez Salazar

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"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.

Juan Manuel Mamani Canchohuaman

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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.