Different points of view

We watched Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different?
on TED talks. Remember you can download the transcript to understand it in more detail.

More listening:
A few years ago HSBC put together a global campaign on cultural differences: it makes the point of cultural perceptions in a clear & funny way, giving examples from all over the world. Their slogan is “The world’s local bank”!  

Check out some of the adverts they made:

http://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_weird_or_just_different.html

4 ways to use SHOULD

Should I stay or should I go?

"Should" is most commonly used to make recommendations or give advice. It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation.

Examples:

1. Recommendation

• When you go to Berlin, you should visit the palaces in Potsdam. 

2. Advice

• You should focus more on your family and less on work.

3. Obligation

• I really should be in the office by 7:00 AM. 

4. Expectation

• By now, they should already be in Dubai.

Need practice? Check out these links:

Test your modals: 

click here for explanation of should and shouldn't plus plus quick grammar quiz

click here for a quick quiz to test your knowledge of common modals - easy

click here for a quick quiz to test your knowledge of common modals - medium

*Conversation Class 9/10/2013