Don't worry, there is no need to adjust your computer screen. This really is a new episode
of Misterduncan's Full English. This video is being made to celebrate my 10th anniversary
on YouTube. I thought to myself, what could be a better way of commemorating my tenth
year doing this, than a new 'Full English' lesson. So without any more beating about
the bush, or messing around, let's get on with today's special anniversary Full English
Lesson right...now!
Can you see what I'm standing inside?
This is something you will see a lot on a countryside walk here in England.
This is a type of gate that is used on public footpaths
in rural areas. It is called a 'kissing gate'. You will often see them around the
edges of farmland where a public footpath comes into a farmer's field. The shape of
a kissing gate means that only one person can go through at any time. The gate will
not open right out, thus preventing livestock, such as sheep from escaping. The gate is closed
off on both sides. This is because of the shape of the enclosure. It is normally semi-circular
or square in shape. The gate touches or 'kisses' each side of the enclosure, which gives this
gate its name. It is a kissing gate. It allows people to pass through, whilst keeping the
farmer's livestock enclosed in the field.
At some point in your life you will celebrate
or commemorate an anniversary of some sort. The word anniversary is a noun that defines
the moment when a past event and the present meet. A point of time from the past converges
with the present, albeit symbolically. It is your own perception of the past that creates
this feeling. The more you connect with the event, the more you feel its significance.
For example - the date when a member of your family died will always be more important
to you, than when someone outside your family circle passes away. It is your emotional connection
that creates the importance and of course the memories you have of that person. This
can apply to happy events and sad ones. We tend to make a record of an anniversary. Some
people put a notice in the local newspaper, announcing anniversaries such as, the birth
of a child, or the passing of a loved one, or they might make a note of it in their personal
diary or journal. In October 2016 I celebrated a special anniversary. It was the tenth year
that I'd been making English lessons on YouTube. So for me, this was an important milestone.
A milestone is an important point of a person's life. They have reached a significant moment
that will never come again. A 50th birthday...A moment where a thing you did in the past becomes
momentous due to a certain amount of time passing. Such as with me and my YouTube anniversary.
Can you see what I have here? This is string. It is a useful item for tying things up with.
You tie things with string. You tie up something to keep it in place or to bind things together.
The word 'string' can also be used in other ways too. As a phrasal verb, you can use the
word 'string' to mean lead someone on by making them believe something that's not true. You
string them along. You are stringing them along. You are cheating them. To fool someone
into believing something that's untrue is 'string along'. ''I don't believe a word of
what you are saying, you're just stringing me along.'' As a verb, to string up means
to hang something with a rope. To execute a person by hanging them by their neck, is
to 'string up'. Then there is the phrase 'highly strung', which means to be over sensitive
and easily upset. A highly strung person tends to overreact to things. ''He has a reputation
for being highly strung, so be careful what you say.''
It's time to take a look at another buzzword
A buzzword is a word or phrase used frequently during a certain period or for
a certain reason. Today's buzzword is...
The word 'millennial' can be used as an adjective
or noun. In its general term the word refers to a period of 1000 years. For example - 'A
millennial cycle', which relates to the time something takes to complete or come round again.
Then there is the more modern use, which is a person who will reach young adulthood
during the early 21st century. A person who will be a young adult in the early 2000's
can be described as a millennial. We often hear about 'millennial trends' and 'millennial
habits' concerning young adults in today's society. The adjective describes the person,
while the noun refers to the status. Young adults in the early 21 century are millennials.
''The needs of the average millennial tend to be technology based.'' ''Social media sites
often find it hard to keep up with the demands of the millennial user.'' Are you a millennial?
This particular buzzword is often used when discussing the needs and requirements of the
current and the next generation of young adults.
Here are a couple of words that sound alike, but have very different meanings.
The words are 'aloud' and 'allowed'. They share the same phonetics
but their definitions are completely dissimilar. First of all, the word 'aloud' means to do
something audibly. That is to say that something is done that can be heard. For example - not
in a low whisper, but in a voice that can be heard. The thing is question is being done
'aloud'. ''He read the letter aloud for all to hear.'' The word aloud is an adverb.
It describes how something is being done. Then there is 'allowed', which is a verb that means
to give permission or to consent to something. You allow something to happen. It is allowed.
One person has allowed another person to do something. ''The sign says no ball games allowed.''
''I'm sorry but no one is allowed in this room.'' On a side note - to allow also means
to put aside something so something else can be done. ''I will allow a couple of hours
this afternoon for a rest.'' To consider something or to something in mind is also...'allow'.
''You must allow for delays before starting your journey.''
So we have come to the end of this special anniversary Full English lesson. Thank you
for your company, not just for today, but also the past 10 years. I really could not
have done it without your kind words of support. Thank you for your loyalty and here's to another
10 years of teaching English on YouTube. This is Misterduncan in England saying thank you
for watching me for the past 10 years...teaching you. And of course until next time...
Ta ta for now.
As a verb, to string up means to hang something with a rope. To execute a person
by hanging...ugh...sorry, there's a, there's a wasp then. Damn it.
Hello I'm just here again, to remind you to join me every single Friday for my special live English lessons,
right here on YouTube. Yes I will be live as live can be. Every single Friday and you
can join in with my interactive chat box. I hope to see you then!