How to Use OUGHT TO and other questions

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I'm not a native speaker which means English is my 2nd language. One thing for sure - if I have had you for a teacher 30 yrs ago I would've been flying in no time instead of learning some crazy stuff that no one really needed back then. Great vid and good to see you again Gideon 👌

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I've been waiting for you for 30 years. Glad you finally made it.

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Dearest Gideon: by my own experience, if you got to the point of going staggering home, then it's perfectly possible that you could try to open someone else's door. Terrific video as always, you're one of the few I always hit the like for before watching.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Your comment makes me laugh because I have actually done that. Thanks

[@litigioussociety4249]

I'm a native speaker, but never thought about the possessive usage you mentioned. I can certainly see why that would be annoying for a non-native to learn. The logical default would be to use the possessive multiple times, because it might sound wrong, but it removes any ambiguity. It does make someone sound somewhat robotic to use my over and over.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

it's one of those things that is really complicated for a learner of English. In fact I forgot to mention that the same rule applies to the clothes we are wearing as well a our body parts.

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Thank you, Gideon and my big thanks to the folks who sent in some great questions. This was an absolutely brilliant class

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[@Santoshlv426]

Thanks for answering my question Gideon. Great educational video as always.

[@annamiller9153]

Lovely, terrific explanation. As always very clear with lots of examples.

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Many thanks. You sent 3 great questions. I was only able to answer one in this video. I'll get round to the others another time.

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[@torrawel]

Thank you for explaining the difference between should & ought to. As a Dutch speaker it always surprised/baffled me to realise how many words you have for what we simply call "moeten" : Must, have to, should, ought to, got to, need to... Google translate even gives "shall" and "due" although I'm not sure if I can agree :)

[@badroulamine3212]

Many thanks, Gideon. It's an insightful mini-lesson, just like all the previous ones 😊

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Hey Gideon ! I can't thank you enough for the clarification of * ought to * Not only are you a salt of the earth but you're also all hearts. Come to thinks of: Have a Dog's bollocks weekend ! I am signing off, I have been Freddie and you've fantastic. Catch you in the next one. Ciao for now !

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You thought that I'd forgotten. Ye of little faith. Cheers.

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That's very kind of you. Thanks for joining my Patreon. Lot's of interesting stuff to share with you there.

[@cavesalamander6308]

"The bee's knees" apparently came into use during the 1920s when the *_flappers_* compared almost anything they considered excellent to a part of an animal. It seems that American cartoonist Tad Dorgan is responsible for this particular expression; and also for "the cat's pajamas", and possibly for "hot dog". He also coined a number of other expressions that didn't stick such as "the canary's tusks" and "the flea's eyebrows". Other superlatives from the period include "the sardine's whiskers", "the eel's ankle" and "the clam's garter". According to The Guardian, some believe that the "bee's knees" derives from a shortening of "the be all and the end all of everything" which was shortened to "the B's and E's" and thus to "bee's knees"; while another camp believe it derives from "it's the business". *_flapper_* - informal (in the 1920s) a fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behavior.

[@ВиталийСлонов-ч4ъ]

'The shit' would be along similar lines, wouldn't it? Appreciate your comment.

[@laura.r.1693]

I love your British accent. Nice explanation, thanks👍🏻

[@riyapaulbabar1561]

After so long😊 Thanks!! For informative content again.

[@dirtywaterpj_dj]

You “got a lot of responses” reminded me of my English teacher saying, “Never say ‘got’. There’s always a better word you can use.”

[@raulgalets]

there are some microphone noises at the beginning. I suggest something like ERA Noise Removal which is free or Clarity Vx which is paid, or something like Voice Isolation.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Yes, the rustling of paper, I know. I tried to remove them in premier pro but wasn't happy with the results. So I left them in. It's more authentic that way.

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@@LetThemTalkTV oh I see it now. I didn't think it was the paper. I thought someone was fiddling with mic off camera. Now it doesn't bother me as much, thanks. Thanks for replying. I really enjoy your videos. I am from Brazil and I've learned a lot from you.

[@adamclark1972uk]

The bee's knees sounds like the business. Business-> biznis -> bee's knees. What you're really saying is that it's the business, but changing it to make it funny.

[@da33smith37]

Native American speaker here, of the last 72 years. 'Bees knees' was a bit before my time and I would say equally archaic as 'cat's pajamas'. IMHO the sense of bee's knees is more a matter of stylishness or appeal rather than excellence. 100% on a spelling test is probably not the bee's knees. A shiny new cell phone packed with features might well be the bee's knees.

[@earthangel2522]

I can’t speak for the person who asked the question, but I just discovered your channel and my ears perked up when that question came up because I’ve always wondered what the expression “bees knees” meant. Since bees don’t really have knees, I thought you were going to give an explanation of the derivation of the term, not when do you use it. I already know that; so does the questioner, I imagine. You didn’t really tell me anything about how it came into being, which is what I would have interpreted the question to mean. Same thing with “ the cat’s pajamas.” Both terms are used commonly when people are congratulating you or expressing affirmation of some things greatness. So if I were to ask you the question that was asked, I would want to know where did those terms come from?

[@LetThemTalkTV]

bee rhymes with knee and it sounds funny that's all. Loads of similar expressions from the jazz age. I made a separate video about it.

[@ronenr1405]

Great lesson as us usual

[@grumblehump2820]

My understanding of the phrase “Dog's bollocks' has its origins in Meccanno model construction kits which came in two different boxed sets: 'Box standard' from which the phrase “bog standard” is derived and 'Box deluxe' which mutated into “dog's bollocks” indicating anything outstanding. Or perhaps it’s just that dog's bollocks do tend to stand out!

[@mljvk1547]

Hello Gideon. Thank you for all the interesting videos. And a big thanks for your video on brewing English tea. ☕️ 🫖 Perhaps you could advise on an older book with a CD for learning English I am searching for (it is possibly from ”older” times). There was a box with the book and some CDs. I adored it as a child and would like to buy this box. Unfortunately I cannot remember the title of the book nor the publisher's name in order to find a used copy on eBay or Amazon. It was possibly Collins, Oxford… Both the box and the book were white with British details, such as a picture of the British flag, the Big Ben and maybe a red telephone booth. I was nearly 12 when I saw it last at my grandparents’ house. The main characters were Susan and Peter. (If I remember correctly.) Every audio starts with the phrase: ”Here we are again with a new conversation.” This phrase pops up in my mind every time I think about the English language 🥰 Perhaps you’ve seen this book before. You wouldn’t be able to help me out, would you? (I learned that last phrase from your KZbin video 😀 Thank you so much.) Have a lovely beginning of the new school year. Sincerely, Hanna

[@isabelatence7035]

Valeu!

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Once again I'm humbled by your kindness. Many thanks, I'll spend it wisely.

[@sportsmantra3763]

What is the difference between he is gone and he has gone? please explain and give more examples like this.. thankyou in advance 😊

[@SuzannePALAZZO]

Good lesson….Thanks👏

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Hi Suzanne, thanks. Have a good summer.

[@olgablang3725]

Somehow I missed on this video which is fantastic and so informative, as usual. Does anyone still use the expression ‘it’s dog’s bollocks’ nowadays? I came across it in that Liverpool based film ‘Formula 51’ where Samuel L Jackson says “Let me get it straight, bollocks is bad, whereas dog’s bollocks is good “ lol😅

[@otm646]

11:25 Is a particularly tricky example. In American English you would say he was punched IN the face. But you would say he got cut ON his eyebrow.

[@vania698]

Thank you!

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You're welcome!

[@nasseralnasser5239]

Great lesson 👏

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thanks

[@yetanotherfloridaman]

Host is clearly says "OTTER". "They OTTER build a bridge here". Damn otters, gets everywhere! Even in English language!

[@ellalamb3271]

To my native English-speaker's ears there's a big difference between otter and oughta. Some non-rhotic American accents would pronounce them the same. Otters in New York perhaps. 😂

[@ronald3836]

How we ought to use ought to.

[@Ridcally]

I panicked for a second when you punched that bloke on the face, thinking of all the instances I had used "in" instead.

[@oida6599]

I guess one more modal-like quality of ought to is that there is no -s in the third person singular, right?

[@fnaaijkens69]

One oughtn't overuse it! 😂

[@b6983832]

"You shouldn't oughta say ain't. It 's bad grammar" -Dennis the Menace.

[@Eastwood_Ravine]

Should vs ought is nearly the same as may vs shall

[@fnaaijkens69]

should is based on assumed external pressure, and ought is based on internalised values. "One oughtn't take a second ice dessert after a copious meal". You shouldn't run a red light...

[@amiryazdani2318]

🎉🎉🎉

[@mariacebrecos303]

Hello, dear Gideon. Does "the GOAT" means approximately the same as "the dog's bollocks"? Thankks in advance

[@fnaaijkens69]

Greatest Of All Time. Acronym. But I have the attention span of a cooked shrimp with bad knees.

[@isabellesimon7101]

❤❤

[@borisgurevich5504]

I use ought to sometimes, but I feel it is a bit too formal, isn’t it ?

[@isabellesimon7101]

Didn' t know about bees'knees.....

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Hi Isabelle. You are the bee's knees.

[@Manigo1743]

Is it wrong to say "I ought to not do that" compared to "I ought not to do that"?

[@LetThemTalkTV]

good question. I think both are ok. I personally prefer "ought not to".

[@ВиталийСлонов-ч4ъ]

Split infinitives have long become kosher both formally and informally unless you're a pedant, of course.

[@willelm88]

I felt I ougta criticize you for saying people never write that form. I usually do when I'm being colloquial, and you oughta do the same.

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

h

[@LetThemTalkTV]

You're right. I oughta've said that you can write it informally.

[@erkansamhal9302]

Is this sentence correct or little faulty..?: 'We have to talk about ten minutes after your coming'

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Not sure if I am Freddie ? I AM FREDDIE MERCURY 😠

[@rosariodirosa2060]

Is it not superfluous saying "I make myself a coffee". Isn't correct "I make a coffee"?

[@sheelaghhalstead4549]

The coffee might have been for someone else - but, no, it was for me.

[@JamesBarry-j7m]

You're the cats meow

[@janepage3608]

‘Ought’ is used far too often. There are already far too many people telling others what they ought to do. Mostly Americans. Bloody rude, I call it. How about a nice, polite ‘what I suggest you do is…’ ? 😊

[@richardbourke9412]

one oughtn't use "outght to"

[@syncmeandroid]

This video is too long to explain 3 simple concepts 👎

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks!