Extra English Practice [EEP squeak]
Misha: We're going to talk about lend and borrow.
Which are two words in English that can cause a little bit of trouble.
Larissa: Yeah, because they are very similar in meaning.
Misha: They're very similar in meaning, that's right.
Both of them are talking about someone using something that doesn't belong to them,
but they have a plan to return it.
So a friend gives them something to use for a little while and
they're going to give it back. Larissa: That's right.
Now, lend is when you're giving,
and borrow is when you're taking.
If you lend something, you give it to somebody.
If you borrow something, you take it from somebody..
..for a short time, with the intention to give it back.
And with lend, we lend something TO someone.
So, Misha can I borrow a pen?
Misha: You can borrow a pen.
Larissa: Misha lent her pen TO me.
With borrow, we borrow something FROM somebody.
So I can also say Misha... no, I borrowed a pen FROM Misha.
Larissa: You can have that back, thank you. Misha: Oh, thanks.
So also, you want to keep in mind that lend, unlike borrow,
is often followed by an object pronoun.
So I could say, "I lent HER my pen."
Whereas I wouldn't say that with borrow, right?
I wouldn't say, "I borrowed her my pen." That just doesn't work.
So after lent, we use an object pronoun, but not after borrow.
Larissa: Probably the most common use of lend and borrow is in a question.
"Can I borrow your (something)?" or "Could you lend me your (something)?"
So these are expressions you can just memorize if you don't want to learn all those rules.
like this: Misha, can I borrow your pen?
Misha: Yes, you can borrow my pen.
Larissa: Same question: Misha could you lend me your pen?
Misha: Yes, I can lend you my pen. Larissa: Thank you.
She's so helpful, sharing, sharing and caring.
Misha: [quietly] It's really her pen to begin with.
Larissa: It is actually my pen! What are you doing with my pen?!
Misha: I'm letting you borrow your pen!
Larissa: Misha, I'm gonna go to the beach.
Misha: Ooo, exciting! Larissa: It is.
The only problem is I can't find my sunscreen. Could I borrow your sunscreen?
Misha: Yeah, absolutely. I can lend you some sunscreen.
Larissa: Thank you. Misha: Yeah, you're welcome. No problem.
Larissa: Alright. Oh! Also, um, I kind of don't have a towel...!
Misha: You don't have a towel and you're going to the beach?
Larissa: I know. Can I borrow a towel?
Misha: Yeah, for sure. I'll lend you a towel. No problem.
Larissa: Thank you. Misha: You're welcome.
Larissa: Ooo, it's a nice one! Misha: Yeah, colourful. Larissa: Purple!
Okay off to the beach!
Misha: Alright. Have fun! Larissa: Oh! Um, I also need something to drink...
Would you mind if I borrowed your water bottle?
I guess so. I'll lend it to you, but you have to remember to bring it back.
Larissa: Yeah, of course. Oh, of course. I'm good for it. Thank you.
Ok. Oh! If it's really sunny, maybe I need a sun hat.
Could I borrow a sun hat?
Misha: I can also lend you a sun hat, I guess.
Larissa: Thank you. Misha: You're welcome. Larissa: Thank you.
Larissa: And, uh, oh, one more thing...
Do you happen to have an extra pair of sunglasses laying around?
Mine broke the other day. Misha: Let me see...
Larissa: Can I borrow a pair of sunglasses?
Misha: Yeah, you can borrow my sunglasses. Larissa: Thank you. Oh, thank you.
Larissa: Alright, I'm ready. I'm off!
Misha: Wait, Larissa, you have all that stuff... do you maybe want to borrow a bag, too?
Larissa: [gasps] Would you lend me your bag?? Yes! Misha: [mumbles]
Larissa: This is a great one! All the send will fall right through. Misha: Mmm-hmm.
Larissa: Misha, why don't you come with me?
Misha: I'd love to go to the beach!... but I don't have any ...stuff...
Alright, so, guys, to practice this why don't you tell us a little story in the comments,
if you have one, about a time you lent someone something, and they didn't return it,
or when you borrowed something and something went wrong.
Larissa: Be very careful with lend and borrow. We'd love to hear your stories!
Extra English Practice [EEP squeak]
Misha: Clapping! Larissa: [high voice] The claaaap!