Strap yourself in, stop the music, turn the stove off, hey turn the TV off too, turn your brain on, loosen
up your tongue and vocal cords .... because - you guessed it - it's time for the English Teacher John
Show Number 43. C'mon, let's go!
[intro music]
SEGMENT 0 - INTRODUCTION
Hello everyone. This is John, your host for the English Teacher John Show and our other podcasts.
Well, I took a short break from creating podcasts. Besides feeling a bit lazy in the warmer weather, I
wanted to give you time to re-listen to some of the older lessons. It's good to go back sometimes and
review material that you studied a while ago. Don't you think??
[World Cup 2006]
Soccer soccer soccer football football football world cup world cup world cup 2006 in Germany. Yes,
it's certainly an exciting time now with the World Cup taking place in Germany. But, what can I do????
I'm American and I live in j__an, so both of my teams are FINISHED in the World Cup! You know, we
didn't play soccer when I was growing up so I can't say that I'm a big fan of the game, but I do enjoy
the international excitement for sure.
What to do??? Both j__an and the U.S. are done. Who can I support? Who can I root for? Who can I
cheer for? Italy? Brazil? Argentina? South Korea? Germany? England? Ghana? Australia? Since I'm
not really a soccer fan, I'm just going to hope for a few things: a. exciting games b. lots of goals c.
and I'm going to hope that the best team wins. Yes, that's all.
Okay. Let's have a look at the table of contents for our show today.
We will have four segments today:
1. In our FIRST SEGMENT, you'll learn about using the PRESENT TENSE with TIME CLAUSES.
For example: When I get there tomorrow, I'll show you the photos.
2. And in Segment number 2, we'll talk about how to accept a compliment; accepting
compliments or receiving compliments.
3. And, in our THIRD segment, we'll talk about a couple of IDIOMS: GET THE HANG OF
something, or GET THE FEEL OF s.t.; and KEEP SOMEONE COMPANY
4. In our FOURTH AND FINAL SEGMENT ... you know what that is, don't you?? Yep, it's
PRACTICE TIME!!
Let's get on with the show!

SEGMENT 1 - LANGUAGE SEGMENT - using present tense with time clauses
We're going to talk about time clauses. Eh??? A time clause is a group of words that starts with
these kinds of words: BEFORE, WHEN, UNTIL, WHILE, AFTER, DURING, AS SOON AS. Please
notice that the time clause is in the PRESENT TENSE in the following examples:
[The time clause is in bold; present tense verb is underlined]
When I get home from work, I'm going to call my parents. (NOT 'will get home')
I'll stay here until you come back. (NOT 'will come back')
They're going to paint the house while you are on vacation. (NOT 'will be on vacation')
Would you like a cup of tea before you go? (NOT 'will go')
Yes, these are time clauses and the verb in the time clause is usually in the present simple tense. I
say usually because the present perfect tense is also possible.
For example, both of the following sentences are grammatically correct:
Can I borrow that book when you finish it? (present simple tense)
Can I borrow that book when you have finished it? (present perfect tense)
Or, how about: (using after instead of when)
Can I borrow that book after you finish it?
Can I borrow that book after you have finished it?
Here's another example where the present simple or present perfect tense can be used:
I'll come as soon as I finish.
I'll come as soon as I've finished.
Yes, they are all possible. My recommendation is to use the present simple tense in these kinds of
time clauses. I think it's the most common way to say these.
Okay, that's it for time clauses. Don't forget that we'll have more time clauses in our practice time at
the end of this lesson.
SEGMENT 2 - LANGUAGE - accepting/receiving a compliment
Compliments compliments compliments.
You did a great job in the game today.
Your voice really sounded beautiful at the concert last night.
The plan you mentioned at this morning's meeting was excellent!
I like your colorful sweater.
Well done! Good job!
Congratulations on the "salesperson of the year" award!
These are all compliments. You are complimenting someone, praising him or her, or making a
flattering remark. So, what can you do when someone compliments you?
I think the obvious thing here is humility. Be humble. Be modest. If someone says, "Great Job!",
please don't say, "Yeah, I know." That's really the worse thing you can do.
In my opinion, you also shouldn't completely reject the compliment, as in:
"Great job today!"
- "No, I don't think so. I did terrible."
It's okay to play down the compliment a little, but don't completely reject it.

Responding with, "Well, I think I had a pretty good day." is acceptable. If you're complimented about
something you're wearing, how about:
"Oh thanks. I bought this at a street market in Turkey last year."
It's probably easier and more comfortable to reply to a compliment about something you bought than
praise about something you did or made.
All in all, the best thing is to express your thanks. And, if it's a compliment about an object, then you
can explain something about the object. If you're a member of a group or team, then mention your
group or team members when you thank the person who praised you.
Here are some examples:
Your presentation was really informative and inspirational.
-Thanks. The whole group put a lot of time into it and we're glad you enjoyed it.
Your voice really sounded beautiful at the concert last night.
-Thanks. I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed the concert.
The plan you mentioned at this morning's meeting was excellent!
-Thanks a lot. I hope it turns out to be a good suggestion.
I like your colorful sweater.
-Thank you. My cousin gave it to me last year for a graduation gift.
You did a great job in the game today.
-Thank you very much. I think everyone played pretty well today.
I like your new hair style.
-Thanks. A friend of mine has a beauty salon, and I think she's really good with hair.
That was a nice article. You write very well.
Ah, thanks a lot. It took me a while to write that. I hope some people liked it.
You are really good at that!
Oh thanks. I've been doing this for so many years. I guess I'm finally getting better at it.
So, can you see that it's good to thank someone and give credit to your group members or team
members. And, play it down. Be humble. Be modest.
SEGMENT 3 - IDIOMS
1. GET THE HANG of s.t. - find out or understand how best to do s.t.; become familiar or
experienced with doing s.t. (also: get the feel of it)
2. KEEP SOMEONE COMPANY
We have a couple of idioms for you today. Let's look at our first one.
[first idiom: get the hang of something]
Do you know how you feel when you're not very experienced at an activity, sport, or maybe you're
new at a job. You don't feel very comfortable doing it. You don't have much experience with the sport,
activity, task or job. It's going to take some time to GET THE HANG OF IT. Get the hang of it.
It means it's going to take time to gain experience and feel comfortable and proficient doing
something - as in your new job, a new sport or musical instrument, or cooking falafel. It's just going to
take time to GET THE HANG OF IT. It's going to take time to get good at it, or get used to it, or get
used to doing it.

You can also say, GET THE FEEL OF IT, especially for physical activities involving movement and/or
coordination. GET THE HANG OF SOMETHING or GET THE HANG OF IT can be used for both
physical skills and mental activities or tasks.
Okay. Here are some examples:
How long do you think it will take him to get the hang of it?
Hey, it feels really weird to drive on the left side of the road in j__an!
- Oh, don't worry. You'll get the hang of it in a few weeks.
When I was young I really wanted to learn to play the violin, but I could never get the hang of it.
When making bread, kneading the dough takes a little time to get the feel of it.
[second idiom: keep someone company]
Our second idiom is KEEP SOMEONE COMPANY. Keep someone company.
Hey, you don't really want to walk to the park alone, do you? I'll keep you company. I'll keep you
company.
It means, I'll accompany you. I'll join you. And the sense of it is for companionship or for
conversation or friendship.
I ran into Tashi at the bus station, and he kept me company for an hour while I waited for my
bus. The sound of this is that he sat with me, and we had a nice friendly chat.
So, when your friend is walking somewhere alone, sitting alone or has to wait alone - alone alone
alone. Why don't you keep him or her company?? Keep her company. Keep him company. Hey, keep
me company!
SEGMENT 4 - PRACTICE TIME
Are you tired of listening and ready to speak???? We'll now's the time for that, because it's practice
time.
[[sound effect: oh no!!]]
Yeah, I know it's your favorite part of the show. Let's practice these sentences. Say them out loud.
Say them now. Say them, p___ounce them, practice them. C'mon, don't be shy!
First, here's a little practice for our time clauses, using the present simple tense.
[language: time clauses]
When I get home from work, I'm going to call my parents.
I'll stay here until you come back.
They're going to paint the house while you are on vacation.
Would you like a cup of tea before you go?
Can I borrow that book when you finish it?
I'll come as soon as I finish.
[language: receiving compliments]
Okay. Let's look at receiving compliments. Let's practice these:
Your voice really sounded beautiful at the concert last night.
-Thanks. I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed the concert.

The plan you mentioned at this morning's meeting was excellent!
-Thanks a lot. I hope it turns out to be a good suggestion.
I like your colorful sweater.
-Thank you. My cousin gave it to me last year for a graduation gift.
You did a great job in the game today.
-Thank you very much. I think everyone played pretty well today.
I like your new hair style.
-Thanks. A friend of mine has a beauty salon and I think she's really good with hair.
That was a nice article. You write very well.
Ah, thanks a lot. It took me a while to write that. I hope some people liked it.
You are really good at that!
Oh thanks. I've been doing this for so many years. I guess I'm finally getting better at it.
[idioms]
[first idiom: get the hang of something]
Okay. A little practice with today's idioms. First, GET THE HANG OF something.
How long do you think it will take him to get the hang of it?
Hey, it feels really weird to drive on the left side of the road in j__an!
- Oh, don't worry. You'll get the hang of it in a few weeks.
When I was young I really wanted to learn to play the guitar, but I could never get the hang of it.
When making bread, kneading the dough takes a little time to get the feel of it.
[second idiom: keep someone company]
Our second idiom was KEEP SOMEONE COMPANY
Do you mind if I keep you company?
She kept me company while I waited for the train.
Hey, no problem. I'll keep you company.
Hey, that wasn't too bad, was it? Well, that's the end of practice time. Good job!
SEGMENT 4 - SIGNOFF
[frappr map]
Hey, have you seen our frappr map lately? We now have 97 members and pins on our
englishteacherjohngroup frappr map. Thanks for that everyone. Let's send out some greetings to
our newest frappr map members.
[LIST OF NAMES]
Paulo posted a nice, cool photo. Hey, that's a real close-up!
Enza sent in a cartoon elephant image with the t__le, "No More Circus."
Thanks for the images!

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Hey, last thing ... did you guys get some exercise this weekend? I know I did. I was out on my bike
yesterday and today - on some busy roads which I don't like too much. I prefer small roads in the hills
and mountain bike trails. Well, here's what happened ...
My wife's visiting some friends and she thought I was coming by bus yesterday for a visit. Well, I
originally planned on taking the bus, but late Saturday afternoon instead of heading to the bus station,
I jumped on my bike and rode quickly about 35 kms, and I arrived just before dark. Boy, that was
good exercise!
We woke up early this morning with our friends at our friends' house and we worked with the grapes,
the vineyards. They are farmers and we did some work pruning, arranging and organizing the grape
vines.
Today, I did the reverse journey and I got back to Matsumoto about 4:00 pm and I felt just great -
even though I had to battle the endless flow of cars and the narrow shoulder on the roads. It was still
a great ride.
Okay. Let's call it a day. Thanks for listening and learning. Have a great week and I want to send
GOOD LUCK WISHES TO ALL OF THE REMAINING WORLD CUP SOCCER TEAMS. Ganbatte ne!!
Bye bye.
Thanks to Martin Chenhall, our music man

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