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Today's expression, oh, I like it.
It's, my two cents.
Let me give you my two cents.
What are your two cents?
I didn't ask for your two cents Alright my two cents.
Tw. Oh two one two cents Cents like American money one penny is one cent two pennies two cents five pennies five cents Cents and And S -E -N -S -E, sense.
If we say it quickly, they sound the same.
So I have five cents.
I also have five senses.
How many senses do you have?
Well, of course if you're a human, we just have five.
The sense of smell, the sense of sight, the sense of taste, the sense of sound and the sense of touch. Is that right?
Yeah, I think that's right.
But today we're not talking about those senses We're talking about the sense the money my two cents my two cents means my opinion O .P.
I n I O n why do we say my two cents?
means my opinion It's actually a modest expression.
So the Nyorang says let me give you my two cents.
Let me give you my opinion.
Now my opinion is not that valuable.
It's just my opinion but maybe you want to hear.
It's a very humble expression but if you say I don't want to hear your two cents.
It means I don't want to hear your opinion but actually it means I don't want to hear your useless stupid opinion.
So if it's my two cents it's humble but many times if it's your two cents it means stupid So be careful with this expression.
Let's check out a dialogue.
Oh, I think this color agrees with me.
Can I offer my two cents?
Sure. I think the color is too girly.
Since when is pink a girlish color?
Since forever. Actually, that's not true.
In fact, back in the 19th century, pink was absolutely a boys color, at least in the UK.
Yeah. Children generally wore white clothing, but boys specifically did wear white.
Yeah. So, guys, if you are wearing a pink shirt, or like me, if you are wearing pink pants, well then you are very fashionable you are a traditional man you are a manly man where those pink trousers and be proud myself I love my pink collection my Hello Kitty collection no it's not true um I I don't think I have anything pink.
But that doesn't mean I don't like it.
I think pink's fine.
Who cares what color you wear?
It doesn't mean you're more of a man, more of a woman.
No. Although I do like blue.
Yeah, blue is my favorite color.
So once again, what is your two cents?
That's not always rude.
It doesn't always mean your stupid opinion.
If I ask for your two cents, that means I do want your opinion, but be careful.
Don't use this expression in a formal situation if you're in a business situation.
So tell me, Mister Johnson, give me your two cents.
Not recommended because it's possible that the person might feel bad that you are thinking their opinion is not very valuable.
So just ask for their opinion, but use this expression with friends and family Okay, it is a great expression And if you're watching American TV or watching American movies I guarantee You'll hear this expression Oh in books of course too.
Let's check it out two more times.
Oh I think this color agrees with me.
Can I offer my two cents?
Sure. I think the color is too girly Since when is pink a girlish color?
Uh, since forever! I think this color agrees with me!
Can I offer my two cents?
Sure! I think the color is too girly.
Since when is pink a girlish color?
Uh, since forever! Today I'm going to take the chance and say hi to the people that left me messages on itunes.
Thank you so much for, for doing it, for taking the time.
It's not that easy.
This one is from China.
It's from Tang Chiaoulizi.
Love, Coach Shane. Thanks, Coach Shane.
Your podcast is very useful for English learners.
Sure, sure. Thank you so much. From Bianca C -E -D.
Is it said? Ked the best English podcast. Thank you so much. Keep being the best. Gracias, Bianca.
I appreciate that. from vinicious archan Joe hope my pronunciation is okay from Brazil greatest ESL podcast ever this is hands down the greatest ESL podcast ever Shane you're the man seriously thank you so much for those epic English lessons I'm loving it huge thanks from Brazil much appreciation Obrigado Vinicius that is This so awesome, you're making me blush.
Thank you so much. Next, from China, Mavis Tong.
Love it. Hi, Coach Shane, this is Mavis from China.
So happy to listen to your amazing podcast. It helps me a lot with English learning and it brings me big pleasure.
Thank you so much. share share, Mavis.
It's my pleasure to be part of your English studies.
Next, from Mexico this is Martin Rangel.
Is it R -A -N -G -E -L? Is it Rangel?
Rangel...Rangel? Awesome.
I just discovered this podcast. I find it interesting, educational and very amusing.
It's great. Martin Gracias, thank you so much. From France, this is...
I hope my pronunciation is okay.
Great! Thank you. My English has become so idiomatic.
You are doing an amazing job.
Sorry, I'm just a student without a lot of money.
But when I earn a living I will be really pleased to help you out again.
Thank you Merci beaucoup good there good there.
Don't worry Yeah, you know I talk about being a sponsor being a patron helping me out joining my classes But good there I know a lot of you are students you you don't have any money and if you have money, heck you're going to the movies!
You're gonna take a girl to the restaurant.
I know I'm not stupid, but some of you are very rich. It sounds so terrible.
Now if you got a dollar a month, I do appreciate it.
Let me say hi to a couple more people.
Don't worry about it, Kuudair.
Thank you so much. Merci beaucoup from Germany.
This is Versa from Germany greetings from the October Fest. Oh, yeah Thank You coach ain for your funny and helpful lessons I listen every day by the way We are celebrating 25 years of the German reunion Wow already east and west Germany 25 years, which is the sole merit of David Hasselhoff Now it's time to show myself grateful to the USA and teach all people around the world the most important word directly on Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany and that word is – oh boy, how do I pronounce this?
Prosit. Cheers. From Frank Steiner.
Danke Schoen. Frank.
That is awesome. 25 years.
That's beautiful. East and West Germany.
Do you guys remember that?
I know some of you are too young.
Grodere? He might not remember, but I do.
Wow. 25 years. 1989.
I was in the Army, and I was an American soldier at that time.
I remember when the wall came down, and I don't know anybody in Germany, but watching the wall come down.
I can still feel how wonderful it was, you know, the world getting closer, especially especially for the German people.
Wow, 25 years. That's a pretty good way to finish today's podcast. Frank Steiner, you set the mood, that is awesome.
Frank, send me an email, and because that was such an awesome greeting, I wanna give you some classes for free.
Send me an email, dailydictationmembersatgmail .com.
Just say hi Shane, you mentioned my name in the podcast, you said you'd give me a class and then I'll set you up Frank.
I appreciate that. Thank you.
To everybody, thank you so much for listening and let's bring the world together.
One way we can bring the world together is through communication.
By communication we can teach each other about each other and we can take care of those silly misunderstandings.
We can learn to appreciate, learn to talk, learn to be friends and that is going to make the world smaller and the internet makes it so easy to talk to each other right from our homes.
It's awesome. Thanks a lot Frank.
Together, let's master English!
