[Grammar] Well, this was/is a fun review.

[kadioguy]

(On the English language program Let's Talk in English)

Jay: Yes, once the leaves fall to the ground, then it's time to rake them up and maybe jump in them.

Pauline: Well, this [was or is] a fun review. Now let's start learning some new things, maybe with Jack for our key words.
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1. Does Pauline say "was" or "is"? Which one is better? I think that she says "was", and that "was" is better than "is", because Jay's review has been past.

2. What does "for our key words" mean? Does it mean let's start learning some new things - maybe let's go for our key words with Jack?

What do you think?
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[Yankee]

#1 Was
#2 I think that the "key words" must have been previously mentioned or identified as such.

 

[kadioguy]

#2 I think that the "key words" must have been previously mentioned or identified as such.

Yes, Jack introduces today day's key words right after that.

 

[kadioguy]

Pauline: ... Now let's start learning some new things, maybe with Jack for our key words.
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2. What does "for our key words" mean? Does it mean let's start learning some new things - maybe let's go for our key words with Jack?

#2 I think that the "key words" must have been previously mentioned or identified as such.

Yes, Jack introduces today day's key words right after that.

So what do members think about my question 2?

 

[GoesStation]

So what do members think about my question 2?

Your revision makes sense.

 

[jutfrank]

More very poor English from Let's Talk in English.

She's obviously trying to make a link to the next section of the show, which apparently features a man named Jack, who is about to present today's key words. The phrase maybe with Jack for our key words is all wrong, but fortunately, the context is so clear that it's easy to understand what she means. It's possible that she's reading from a script, but I'd say it's very unlikely that someone could actually write something as bad as that. If she's not reading from a script, then she really should be because her English is awful.

I really think your English is better than hers, kadioguy. Isn't it time you started watching something better?

 

[kadioguy]

More very poor English from Let's Talk in English.

She's obviously trying to make a link to the next section of the show, which apparently features a man named Jack, who is about to present today's key words. The phrase maybe with Jack for our key words is all wrong, but fortunately, the context is so clear that it's easy to understand what she means. It's possible that she's reading from a script, but I'd say it's very unlikely that someone could actually write something as bad as that. If she's not reading from a script, then she really should be because her English is awful.

I agree with you, jutfrank.

I really think your English is better than hers, kadioguy. Isn't it time you started watching something better?

I really appreciate your kindness, and hope my questions about Let's Talk in English don't make you upset. I often watch Let's Talk in English mainly because it is broadcast six days a week and free. In Taiwan I have easy access to this English language program. I know you think I deserve something better, and yes, I do have - I have you all as my teachers on this forum if I find anything seems strange on the show. One day I'll move on to something harder and better. Before that day, please allow me to keep studying and asking questions, if you don't mind. :up:

 

[kadioguy]

Pauline: Well, this [was or is] a fun review. Now let's start learning some new things, maybe with Jack for our key words.
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1. ... I think that ... "was" is better than "is", because Jay's review has been past.

Does my thought make sense?

 

[Tarheel]

keep studying and asking questions

 

[Tarheel]

Yes, was is better if Jay's review is in the past.

 

[YAMATO2201]

One day I'll move on something harder and better.

Do you mean "... move on to something ..."?

 

[Tdol]

I hope so. :-D