Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running & fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone’s battery issues 🪫, our Christmas meals 🍗, Amber’s family bingo game 😅, Paul’s horrendous Christmas rat story & some rat facts 🐀, insights into the lives of urban pigeons and country cats 🐈, handheld microphone technique 🎤 and Paul’s lovely new jumper (or is it a sweater, or a pullover?)
No homework and no PDF this time. Just enjoy keeping up with this conversation and catching up with Amber & Paul once again.
An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador’s residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Library in London 📚, lots of library jokes (explained) 😂 and a vocabulary review at the end 🙇♂️. PDF available.
Part three of a series featuring collected bits & bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives & sarcasm, staying safe while listening to LEP in the car, the phrase “don’t be shy, give it a try,” fun facts about Paraguay, and a Quentin Tarantino eggcorn. Learn English with LEP!
(Part 2 of 2) Let’s continue where we stopped in the last episode, by going through the rest of my list of funny English signs 🪧 from around the world. These signs are badly-written and have unintentionally funny double meanings. I will read out the signs, then explain what is funny and offer corrections to make the signs clearer. I will also explain vocabulary in the process. PDF available.
Let’s look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK & USA), which show the ambiguity and unintended consequences of unclear English. I analyse lots of signs, explaining the errors and offering improved versions, using them as teaching moments to illustrate grammatical and vocabulary points. The episode also features vocabulary explanations and corrections for the poorly written signs.
Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You can learn from it, but the frog dies in the process. Let me tell you 49 jokes (of varying quality). How many do you understand? I will explain all the jokes. How much vocabulary can you learn in the process? Joke list, vocabulary list & vocabulary quiz below.
In this episode I’m going to go through a list of jokes I haven’t read before.
I’ll read them out to you, you can try to understand the jokes. What’s funny?
Often it’s about vocabulary double meanings or maybe little cultural references.
Then I’ll explain them all one by one so you can fully understand anything you might have missed, including any important vocabulary.
So I’ll read the jokes out to you and then I’ll explain them.
Of course, whenever I explain jokes on this podcast I have to read out this quote. It’s not clear who first said it.
So, these jokes might die as I explain them, but at least you should learn some English from all this.
I found all these jokes on BoredPanda.com ← a website I often use to find jokes.
It’s not clear who wrote these. They’re probably just those unauthored jokes that get shared around by people over the years.
On the website it says these are “jokes for teens”, but I think this just means that there aren’t any particularly rude jokes in here. I think they’re jokes for anyone.
I’ll read out about 10 jokes, and then I’ll go back and explain them.
Then I’ll do another 10, and so on, and we’ll keep going until we can’t take it any more.
How do you know when you’re desperate for an answer? You look at the second page of Google search results.
What do you call security guards working outside Samsung shops?Guardians of the Galaxy.
What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know, and I don’t care.
Why can’t dinosaurs clap their hands? Because they’re extinct.
I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting larger. Then it hit me.
Are you free tomorrow? No, I’m expensive. Sorry.
What do you call hiking U.S. college students? The walking debt.
Why did God supposedly make men before He made women? Because everyone needs a rough draft.
Why was the Maths book sad? It had too many problems.
My boss told me yesterday, “You shouldn’t dress for the job you have, dress for the job you want.” But when I turned up today in Ghostbusters clothes, he said I was fired.
If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have? Big hands.
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she’ll let it go!
What should you do when no one laughs at your chemistry jokes? Keep going until you get a reaction.
What animal is the worst at hiding? The leopard — he’s always spotted.
What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck!
What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reali-tea.
I sold my vacuum the other day. All it was doing was collecting dust.
Why do pirates have to learn the alphabet? If they don’t, they’ll be lost at C.
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm in your apple.
Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? It’s okay. He woke up.
What do you call a Minecraft meetup IRL? A block party.
Why are spiders such know-it-alls? They’re always on the web.
How do you find Will Smith in the snow? Look for the fresh prints.
A lot of people cry when they cut an onion. The trick is not to form an emotional bond.
Why did the hipster burn his mouth? He drank his coffee before it was cool.
What did Jay-Z call his girlfriend before getting married? Feyoncè.
I thought I’d tell you a brilliant time-travel joke, but you didn’t like it.
Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything.
Can February March? No, but April May.
A science teacher tells his class, “Oxygen is a must for breathing and life. It was discovered in 1773.” A boy responds, “Thank God I was born after 1773! Otherwise I would have died without it.”
I thought my neighbours were lovely people. Then they went and put a password on their wi-fi.
What kind of music do balloons hate? Pop.
What side of a turkey has the most feathers? The outside.
What starts with E, ends with E, and has only one letter in it? An envelope.
How did the bullet lose its job? It got fired.
What did the man say when he walked into a bar? Ouch!
Why do teenage girls travel in odd-numbered groups? Because they can’t even.
What does a high school basketball player and a jury have in common? The Court.
I think my algebra teacher is a pirate. All she ever wants to do is find X.
How does the moon cut its hair? E-clipse it.
Why did the selfie go to prison? It was framed.
Which hand is better to write with? Neither. It’s better to write with a pencil!
Were any famous men and women born on your birthday? No, only babies.
What do you call high school kids who haven’t been able to go to school because of COVID-19? Quaranteens.
What do you call the horse that lives next door? Your neigh-bour!
How do you drown a hipster? In the mainstream.
How did Benjamin Franklin feel when he discovered electricity? Shocked!
What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back? A stick.
Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honey combs!
Vocabulary List
To be desperate for something She was desperate for a drink of water after running the marathon.
Ignorance His ignorance about the current political situation made the conversation difficult.
Apathy The manager was frustrated by the staff’s apathy towards improving their performance.
Clap your hands The audience began to clap their hands after the incredible performance.
Be extinct Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
It hit me As I was walking home, it suddenly hit me that I had forgotten my wallet at the restaurant.
To have debt / to be in debt After finishing university, he was in debt because of all the student loans.
To go hiking We decided to go hiking in the mountains this weekend to enjoy the fresh air.
A rough draft I submitted a rough draft of my essay to the teacher for feedback before finalizing it.
To get fired / to get sacked He got fired from his job for consistently arriving late.
To get a reaction The comedian made a joke, hoping to get a reaction from the audience.
A chemical reaction When you mix baking soda with vinegar, a chemical reaction occurs, producing bubbles.
To spot something I managed to spot my friend in the crowd at the concert.
Hard to swallow The news of the company’s sudden closure was hard to swallow for the employees.
To collect / gather dust That old bicycle in the garage has been collecting dust for years.
To be lost at sea The sailors were lost at sea after their navigation system broke down.
To be a know-it-all Nobody likes working with John because he acts like a know-it-all, even when he’s wrong.
To form an emotional bond with someone Over time, the foster child formed a strong emotional bond with his new family.
To like something before it was cool He prides himself on liking that band before it was cool.
To make something up She didn’t know the answer, so she made something up to avoid looking clueless.
Odd numbers Odd numbers like 3, 5, and 7 are not divisible by 2.
Even numbers Even numbers like 2, 4, and 6 can be divided by 2 without a remainder.
A basketball court They played a competitive game on the basketball court near the school.
A law court (judge, jury, lawyers, defendant) The defendant stood nervously in the law court as the jury delivered the verdict.
To be framed She was innocent, but her jealous colleague framed her to take the blame.
Mainstream vs alternative While he prefers alternative music, his brother enjoys more mainstream pop songs.
To comb your hair After getting out of the shower, she carefully combed her hair to get rid of the tangles.
Honeycomb The beekeeper harvested the honeycomb from the hive to extract the honey.
Vocabulary Quiz (answers below)
Part 1: Multiple Choice
Select the correct meaning or synonym for each word or phrase.
To be desperate for something means: a) To have no interest in something b) To urgently need or want something c) To be indifferent to something
Ignorance refers to: a) Lack of knowledge b) A strong dislike c) A sudden idea
Apathy is: a) Excitement about an event b) Lack of interest or concern c) Strong feelings towards something
To be extinct means: a) To be endangered b) To no longer exist c) To be difficult to find
To get fired is the same as: a) To get promoted b) To be hired for a job c) To lose your job
Part 2: Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence with the correct word or phrase from the list.
When I was looking at the sign, it didn’t make sense, and then suddenly _______. (Hint: realization)
I have so much ______ from university, I’ll be paying it off for years! (Hint: financial obligation)
The company released a ______ of their new product for customers to test. (Hint: early version)
When the ship sank, they were left ______ for days. (Hint: stranded at sea)
She said it’s not true that she stole the money—she claims she’s been ______. (Hint: falsely accused)
Part 3: Matching
Match the word or phrase on the left with the correct definition on the right.
To go hiking
A chemical reaction
To spot something
A rough draft
Hard to swallow
a) A physical or emotional response that’s difficult to accept b) A first or preliminary version of something written c) A process that occurs when substances interact to form new products d) To walk in nature, especially in the mountains e) To notice or recognize something
Part 4: True or False
Write True or False for each statement.
To be a know-it-all means someone who shares their knowledge humbly and listens to others.
Mainstream refers to ideas, attitudes, or activities that are widely accepted by the majority.
Odd numbers include 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
A law court involves judges, juries, lawyers, and defendants.
To like something before it was cool means to follow trends set by others.
Part 5: Short Answer
Answer the following questions.
What does it mean to “make something up”?
How would you describe the difference between mainstream and alternative?
Why might a basketball court and a law court have the same word, “court”?
Vocabulary Quiz Answers
Part 1: Multiple Choice
To be desperate for something means: b) To urgently need or want something
Ignorance refers to: a) Lack of knowledge
Apathy is: b) Lack of interest or concern
To be extinct means: b) To no longer exist
To get fired is the same as: c) To lose your job
Part 2: Fill in the Blank
When I was looking at the sign, it didn’t make sense, and then it hit me.
I have so much debt from university, I’ll be paying it off for years!
The company released a rough draft of their new product for customers to test.
When the ship sank, they were left lost at sea for days.
She said it’s not true that she stole the money—she claims she’s been framed.
Part 3: Matching
To go hiking – d) To walk in nature, especially in the mountains
A chemical reaction – c) A process that occurs when substances interact to form new products
To spot something – e) To notice or recognize something
A rough draft – b) A first or preliminary version of something written
Hard to swallow – a) A physical or emotional response that’s difficult to accept
Part 4: True or False
False – A know-it-all is someone who pretends to know everything and often doesn’t listen to others.
True – Mainstream refers to ideas or activities widely accepted by the majority.
False – Odd numbers are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.
True – A law court involves judges, juries, lawyers, and defendants.
False – To like something before it was cool means you liked it before it became popular or trendy.
Part 5: Short Answer
To make something up means to invent a story or fact, often to deceive or entertain.
Mainstream refers to ideas or activities accepted by the majority, while alternative suggests something outside of the mainstream, often more niche or unconventional.
A basketball court and a law court both involve a structured space where rules are followed, and some form of competition or judgment takes place.
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A rambling episode recorded on-stage in front of a live audience in Paris in July 2024. Join my audience and me, as I share scenes from the screenplay for my new Hollywood blockbuster action movie about an English teacher called “Last Lesson”, and the sequel “Last Lesson 2: Fast & Fluent”.
Here’s a list of jokes about different countries which I found on the website Bored Panda. I’ll tell you the jokes and then explain them all (dissecting the frog), including any homophones, double meanings or specific cultural references. Can you “get” the jokes? Do you find any of them funny, or are they all just terrible dad jokes? And, what vocabulary can you learn in the process? Includes a vocabulary review at the end of the episode.
In this episode we’re going to read some jokes about different countries in the world, and I’m going to use them to help you learn English.
They’re not really jokes about countries. They’re mainly just jokes based on the country names. So I won’t be making fun of specific countries or anything.
I’ve found a list of 100 jokes.
Jokes like these…
👍
#12
Which country’s capital city is growing the fastest?
Ireland.
Because every day it’s Dublin.
doubling??
Some of these jokes are very stupid.
Some of them are terrible.
But some of them are actually pretty funny 😅
This is all just a bit of fun, but also it’s a chance to learn some vocabulary.
Before we continue, I need to make several jokes about my country: The UK
A map of the UK
It’s just there, under that huge rain storm.
More specifically, England
Football
What do you call an English man in the World Cup final?
The referee.
British Food
Well, this is how our biscuits are sold in France
C’est Anglais, mais c’est bon !
Translation:
It’s English, but it’s good.
*Actually they’re Scottish
*Actually the company is owned by a Turkish confectionery conglomerate
And I’m sure you could write plenty of jokes about our Royal Family…
But you don’t really need to
Subtext: They’re already quite funny aren’t they?
I don’t mean to be rude about our king, but apparently he has a sense of humour, so I’m sure he doesn’t mind.
cheers
Can you understand these jokes?
If you understand a joke you can say
“I get it”
If you don’t understand why it’s supposed to be funny, you’d say
“I don’t get it”
If you understand it, but you think it isn’t funny, you can just groan.
🤦
There will be VOCABULARY
I will explain every joke that you hear in this episode, including
any double meanings
any homophones (words which sound the same but which are different)
or any other little cultural details
I have only had
a very quick look
at this list of jokes.
I found this joke list on the website BoredPanda.com. There are 100 jokes in the list, but I’ve only seen about the first 15 jokes.
I haven’t seen the rest.
So I am going to be reading most of these for the first time, so let’s discover these jokes together.
Disclaimer:
This might not be funny
at all 😐
It’s necessary to say this again…
I will dissect these jokes. You might learn some English,
but the jokes will probably die in the process.
Sorry jokes, and sorry frogs.
🐸
But don’t worry. No actual frogs will be harmed during the making of this episode.
And when I say “frogs” I’m not talking about French people 🇫🇷
“Dissecting the frog” or explaining jokes is something I’ve been doing on this podcast for years.
by a listener called Evgenia
a T-shirt design by a listener called Adel (available in my merch store
England doesn’t have a kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
A British man is visiting Australia. The customs agent asks him, “Do you have a criminal record?” The British man replies, “I didn’t think you needed one to get into Australia anymore.”
One day Canada will rule the world… Then you’ll all be sorry.
What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
Why do the French eat snails? They don’t like fast food.
Amsterdam is a lot like the Tour de France. Just a lot of people on drugs riding bikes.
I asked my friend in North Korea how he was. He said he can’t complain.
Germany and France go to war. Who loses? Belgium.
What do you call a vegan Viking? A Norvegan!
How do you get a Canadian to apologize? Step on their foot.
Which country’s capital is growing the fastest? Ireland. Every day it’s Dublin.
What does the Loch Ness monster eat? Fish and ships.
Want to hear a Swedish joke? Never mind. There’s Norway I could Finnish it.
What do frogs eat in Paris? French flies.
An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman enter a bar. The Englishmen wanted to go, so they all had to leave.
What do you call a bee that lives in America? A USB.
Why haven’t Americans changed their weighing method from pounds to kilograms? Because they don’t want mass confusion!
How does every Russian joke start? By looking over your shoulder.
I have a Russian friend who’s a sound technician. And a Czech one too. A Czech one too.
What kind of birds can you find in Portugal? Portugeese.
What was the most popular kids’ movie in Ancient Greece? Troy Story.
What is the most common scam in Egypt? Pyramid schemes.
What happened to the American who went to the hospital with a broken leg? He went broke.
In which country is Prague located? Hold on let me Czech.
Is “Africa” by Toto a country song? No, it’s a continent song.
What did the Kiwi say to the Rabbi? Hee Broo.
Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way.
Germany once organized the International Fun Conference. It wasn’t funny but it was indeed well organized.
Two very old men of European nationality meet While talking, one asks: “You watching the football game?” The other says: “Who’s playing?” “Austria-Hungary”, says the first. “Against whom?”
An introverted Finn looks at his shoes when talking to you; an extroverted Finn looks at your shoes.
Why do bagpipe players walk while they play? To get away from the noise.
Why do all Swedish military ships have bar codes on them? So when the come to port, they can just Scan da navy in!
How was copper wire invented? Two Scotsmen fighting over a penny.
What are Greek houses made out of? Greeks and con-Crete!
Why is it hard to make friends in Antarctica? Because you can’t break the ice.
What pan is the best to make sushi in? Japan.
What will an Australian chess player say to a Czech person while making the winning move? Czech mate.
A friend in Germany tells me everyone’s panic buying sausages and cheese. It’s the Wurst Käse scenario.
What do you call a bunch of bullies from Malta? Maltesers.
Ever since my girlfriend moved to Siberia things haven’t been the same. She’s so cold and distant.
The Sahara Desert drifts into a bar and the bartender says… “Long time no sea.”
Did you hear about the Pole who thought his wife was trying to kill him? On her dressing table, he found a bottle of “Polish Remover.”
I’ve heard that Argentina is starting to get a little colder… In fact, it’s bordering on Chile.
What’s Santa’s nationality? North Polish.
What genre are national anthems? Country.
Did you hear McDonalds will stop serving fries in Switzerland? The Swiss don’t take sides.
Vocabulary List (listen to the episode for my explanations)
Amber & Paul return to the podcast for another tangential conversation about various things, including why Paul is angry 😤, how Amber gets crushed in her own bed 🛌, how our British children don’t need to wear coats 🧥, the special gifts Luke has prepared for Amber & Paul 🎁, the highs and lows of Paul’s global comedy tour 🎭, how he’s been telling the Russian joke on stage 😐, Amber’s recent trip to London 🇬🇧, The Beatles’ “Now & Then” 🎶, the next step in Paul’s career ⏩, Amber’s kids saying more funny things 👧👦💬 and more…
Here is a list of curious mysteries, jokes and observations about the English language and life in general. I talk about each interesting point, give some funny comments and explain bits of English vocabulary in the process. Expect to learn a few things, and have a bit of a laugh in the process.
4. Who knew what time it was, when the first clock was made?
*Well, try this now*
Ambiguities of the English Language! Enjoy.!!!
😀
1. I wonder why the word “Funeral” starts with FUN?
Saderall would be better, because you’re all sad.
2. Why isn’t a Fireman called a Water-man?
3. How come Lipstick doesn’t do what it says?
Lipstick – it’s a stick for your lips
It’s not stuff that “sticks to your lips”.
Also, it isn’t a stick made of lips. That would be weird.
4. If money doesn’t grow on trees, how come Banks have Branches?
5. If a Vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a Humanitarian eat?
6. How do you get off a non-stop Flight?
7. Why are goods sent by *ship* called CARGO, and those sent by *truck* SHIPMENT?
ChatGPT has the answer (smartypants)
Goods that are shipped by boat are called cargo because the word “cargo” comes from the Spanish word “cargar,” which means “to load.” This makes sense because when goods are shipped by boat, they are loaded onto the vessel.
In contrast, goods that are shipped by truck are called a shipment because they are being shipped from one place to another. The word “shipment” comes from the Old French word “envoiement,” which means “the act of sending.” So, a shipment is a collection of goods that are being sent from one place to another, regardless of the mode of transportation.
8. Why do we put cups in the “Dishwasher” and the dishes in the “Cupboard“?
The word “cupboard” originated in the Middle English word “cubbert,” which came from the Old French word “couvert,” meaning “covered.” A cupboard is a type of cabinet or closet with shelves or drawers for storing household items.
The name “cupboard” likely comes from the fact that these types of storage units were originally used to store cups and other dishware. Over time, the meaning of the word “cupboard” has expanded to include any type of cabinet or closet used for storage. (yes, ChatGPTagain)
9. Why do doctors “practise” medicine?
I don’t want a doctor who practises medicine, I want one who has learned how to do it!
10. Why is it called “Rush Hour” when traffic moves at its slowest at that time?
11. How come noses run and feet smell?
Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
12. Why do they call it a TV ‘set’ when there is only one?
The know-it-all ChatGPT has the answer *yawn*
The word “set” in this context refers to a complete television system, not just the physical television itself. A television set includes the television, as well as any additional components or accessories that are required to receive and display television signals.
In the past, television sets often included components such as a VCR, DVD player, or cable box, and these additional components were often referred to as “attachments.” Even though most modern televisions are self-contained and do not require additional components, the term “television set” is still used to refer to the entire system.
13. What are you vacating when you go on a “vacation“?
We can never find the answers
Can we❓
If you have the *Spirit* of understanding everything in a positive manner – You’ll enjoy every moment in LIFE, whether it’s *PRESSURE or PLEASURE*
So just enjoy the PUN and FUN of the English language.
😂🤣😂
Enjoy and have fun.😘👍
Hana Fakhoury Hajeer, PhD.
A Note about the words “STUFF” and “THINGS”
Also, just at the end here I thought I could explain a couple of points about the words “stuff” and “thing(s)”.
So, here is a note about that.
Of course you are aware of these words. People use them all the time. They certainly came up in this episode.
For example, at the beginning of the episode I said “Let’s talk about some stuff. Here’s some more stuff to help you learn English” and I think the episode is in fact going to be called
“Things that make you go ‘Hmmm’.”
So what about these words? I often notice that my learners of English don’t use them very much, but I think they are very useful.
Of course you shouldn’t overdo it and use them all the time, when a more specific word is appropriate, but still, they are useful and very common.
The main thing here, the main point, is that the word thing is a countable noun, and the word stuff is uncountable.
That’s the only difference really.
In English, countable and uncountable nouns have different rules regarding their usage. Here’s a general overview.
Countable Nouns
1. Countable nouns refer to items that can be counted as individual units.
2. They can be used in both singular and plural forms.
3. Singular countable nouns are typically preceded by an article (a/an) or a specific determiner (e.g., this, that, my).
4. Plural countable nouns usually take an “s” at the end, but irregular plural forms exist as well.
5. Countable nouns can be quantified using numbers or words like “many,” “few,” “some,” etc.
6. They can be used with “a few,” “several,” or “many” to indicate a specific quantity.
Example sentences
– “I have two cats.”
– “She bought some books.”
– “He needs a new car.”
– “There are many students in the classroom.”
Uncountable Nouns
1. Uncountable nouns refer to substances, concepts, or ideas that cannot be counted as separate units.
2. They are typically singular and do not have a plural form.
3. Uncountable nouns do not usually take an indefinite article (a/an) but can take a definite article (the) when specified.
4. They cannot be quantified directly with numbers, but words like “some,” “a little,” “a lot of,” etc., can be used.
5. To express a specific quantity, you can use measurement words like “a cup of,” “a bottle of,” “a piece of,” etc.
Example sentences
– “I need to buy some milk.”
– “She has a lot of experience.”
– “Could you pass me the salt, please?”
– “He drank a glass of water.”
It’s important to note that some nouns can be both countable and uncountable, depending on the context. For example, “water” can be uncountable (as in “I need water”) or countable (as in “There are three waters on the table”).
Just as a quick test, which word would you use to complete these sentences?
Thing / things or stuff?
There is just one _______ I need to tell you before you go.
Can you pass me one of those _______ on that box over there?
Can I have some more of that _______? It was really good.
Ugh, what’s all that sticky _______ on the table?
I need to go into town to buy one or two _______ for dinner, would you like to come?
Your bag is so heavy. How many _______ do you have in here?
There’s too much _______ in the back of the car. I can’t see out of the window.
How much _______ did you bring with you? You don’t need all of those _______.
Sit down, we have some important _______/_______ to tell you.
Answers
There is just one thing I need to tell you before you go.
Can you pass me one of those things on that box over there?
Can I have some more of that stuff? It was really good.
Ugh, what’s all that sticky stuff on the table?
I need to go into town to buy one or two things for dinner, would you like to come?
Your bag is so heavy. How many things do you have in here?
There’s too much stuff in the back of the car. I can’t see out of the window.
How much stuff did you bring with you? You don’t need all of those things.
Sit down, we have some important things/stuff to tell you.
Errors
❌There are some amazing stuff in this shop. ✅There are some amazing things / There is some amazing stuff
❌Can you pass me that stuff on the table? (talking about one object) ✅Can you pass me that thing on the table?
❌We need to get some more stuffs from the shop. ✅We need to get some more stuff… ✅We need to get some more things…
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
