In today’s talk, Tim introduces his “daily” talks and teaches the phrasal verb “put off”.

Fill in the blanks (Preencha as lacunas).

Hey, it’s Tim Barrett here.   I’m just ________  _____ to say hello, and say that I’m going to be posting these videos now until the end of the year, maybe every day, maybe every ______  day (I don’t know), or less.  So if you have any questions, just send me an e-mail at [email protected] , and I’ll try to answer them in these videos . It can be questions about English, about ________ , about my family, whatever.  I’m _________  to be writing Christmas cards right now, but I keep _______  it _____ .  I’m not feeling very motivated right now.  So say something to motivate me; okay?  Bye-bye! Talk to you later.

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Script with Translations and Explanations

Hey, it’s Tim Barrett here.   I’m just stopping by to say hello, and say that I’m going to be posting these videos now until the end of the year, maybe every day, maybe every other day (I don’t know), or less.  So if you have any questions, just send me an e-mail at [email protected] , and I’ll try to answer them in these videos . It can be questions about English, about Christmas, about my family, whatever.  I’m supposed to be writing Christmas cards right now, but I keep putting it off.  I’m not feeling very motivated right now.  So say something to motivate me; okay?  Bye-bye! Talk to you later.

  • Stop by = dar uma passada
  • I’m going to be posting… = estarei postando… [‘Gerundismo’ é comum em inglês. 🙂 ]
  • every other day = um dia sim, um dia não
  • I’m supposed to be… = Eu deveria estar…; Era para eu estar…
  • keep = “fico” (continuo)
  • put (something) off = adiar, deixar para depois

How about you?  What are you putting off?  Please tell me about it below.

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