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In today's lesson, you'll learn about words and expressions used to show cause and effect.
For example, because of the course, I can now speak English.
And with a point-of-view story, you'll intuitively learn grammar without memorizing.
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Okay, let's get to it.
Phrase connectors improve writing, adding variety and sophistication to your writing style.
And today we're going to see some very useful words and phrases to express cause and effect.
You don't have to learn all these variations, although it's helpful to be familiar with them.
I'll also give you examples to make it easier to understand.
Let's start with words and phrases that express a cause.
Number 1.
As.
Examples.
I can't go to the market as it's raining.
I can't eat as I'm too sick.
Number two.
Because.
Examples.
I missed him because I loved him.
I fell because I was careless.
Number three.
Because of and thanks to.
Imagine the cause is negative.
Example.
The outdoor furniture got wet because of the rain.
As you can see, here we are emphasizing that rain is bad for outdoor furniture.
More examples.
I was late because of traffic.
I'm fat because of overeating.
On the other hand, if the cause is positive, you can use the expression thanks to.
Let's compare thanks to with because of.
I arrived on time thanks to my friend.
I'm nervous because of drinking too much coffee.
Number 4.
Due to.
Examples.
Due to the rain, the ground is wet.
Due to the drop in sails, The company closed.
Due to the traffic, I was late for work.
Number four.
Four.
Examples.
Jim must be very shy, for he didn't go to the party.
Let's call it a day, for I'm exhausted.
Number six.
In view of.
Examples.
In view of the drop in sales, the company closed.
In view of the challenge, we have to work harder.
And number seven.
Since.
Let's listen to the examples.
You have to go home and study since you have a test tomorrow.
I need to hurry up since she's waiting for me.
Alright.
So far, we've seen some expressions used to indicate a cause.
Now you'll listen to some phrases that express the effect.
Number 1.
As a result.
Examples.
James had an accident.
As a result, he couldn't walk for three months.
There was a drop in sales.
As a result, the company closed.
Number two.
So, let's go ahead and listen to the examples.
Bill cares about you, so he'll do anything to help you.
I forgot about his birthday.
So I get that he's angry with me.
Number 3 Therefore Examples He was busy last evening.
Therefore, he couldn't come to the party.
I'll be working all night.
Therefore, we won't have breakfast together.
Number 4.
Consequently or as a consequence.
Examples.
He didn't study enough.
Consequently, he failed the exam.
She didn't follow her mother's advice.
As a consequence, she got in trouble.
Alright, now let's practice some grammar.
Don't worry, you don't have to memorize anything.
Just listen.
I'll tell you the same story three times.
Each time, there will be a change from a grammatical point of view.
In this way, you can learn grammar intuitively, paying attention to the changes.
Best of all, just listen carefully.
The first version is in the present tense in the first person.
Yes, that's right.
I speak 23 languages.
And as a result, people are impressed.
My secret?
Having traveled a lot, I've been able to learn all those languages.
My parents are diplomats.
And thanks to their profession, I've been able to visit many different countries.
As I'm an extrovert person in each country, I've learned the local language so that I can interact and have friends.
And although I consider myself a lucky person, because of this lifestyle I no longer know where I belong.
When asked which country I identify with the most, I always say that I feel a citizen of the world.
And as a consequence of this short story, I hope to inspire you to learn English.
You know, you just have to use the right material and techniques.
Let's listen to a second version in the past tense in the third person.
Yes, it's true.
He spoke 23 languages, and as a result, people were impressed.
His secret?
Having traveled a lot, he was able to learn all those languages.
His parents were diplomats and thanks to their profession, he was able to visit many different countries.
As he was an extroverted person, he learned the local language in each country so that he could interact and have friends.
And although he considered himself a lucky person because of that lifestyle, he no longer knew what his homeland was.
When asked which country he identified himself most, he always said he felt like a citizen of the world.
And as a consequence of this short story, he hoped to inspire you to learn English.
You know, you just have to use the right material and techniques.
And a third version of this story is in the future tense.
In the future, I'll speak 23 languages and as a result, people will be impressed.
What will be my secret?
I'll travel a lot.
That's why I'll know all those languages.
My parents will be diplomats and thanks to their profession, I'll be able to visit many different countries.
As I'll be an extroverted person in each country I will learn the local language so that I can interact and have friends.
And although I'll consider myself a lucky person, because of this lifestyle, I'll no longer know where I belong.
When I'll be asked which country I identify with the most, I'll say that I feel like a citizen of the world.
And as a consequence of this short story, I'll hope to inspire you to learn English.
You know, you just have to use the right material and techniques.
Great!
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