Have you ever ever been someplace that was in any other case wonderful apart from one factor?
In at present’s episode, Lindsay and Aubrey speak in regards to the phrase ‘in any other case.’
You’ll study how one can share that an expertise was good general apart from one particular element.
Pay attention in and study to make use of this in a dialog within the enterprise world.
English vocabulary
Aubrey asks Lindsay if she has ever been someplace that was in any other case wonderful apart from one factor.
Lindsay shares that she stayed in a really quirky resort in Maine.
It’s a family-owned enterprise and it’s an outdated, small resort however nonetheless excellent.
The room they stayed in had a window that was not dealing with the outside.
It was an inner window that neglected the indoor pool.
Although this was a bit unusual, the expertise in that resort was in any other case wonderful.
At this time’s query
At this time’s episode is impressed by a listener’s query.
Lindsay and Aubrey will reply the query concerning using the phrase ‘in any other case.’
Expensive All Ears English staff,
My identify is Thomas Chen and I come from China. I’ve been listening to your podcasts (together with the opposite two) for almost half a 12 months, virtually on daily basis! So I believe I’m certified to be your die-hard fan!
My query is in regards to the utilization of the phrase, “in any other case”, and significantly “… or in any other case”. I’ve seen such utilization someplace however I’m not positive of its precise that means. it could be an ideal favor in case you guys might do an episode about it.
I’m not positive whether or not this e mail contact is the fitting means for me to ask this query. If not, I apologize for the inconveniences.
Thanks very a lot!
Thomas
Many makes use of of ‘in any other case’
‘In any other case’ can imply that general one thing was wonderful apart from one factor.
That is very useful in a enterprise setting in addition to on a regular basis conversations.
This sounds very skilled and formal so it’s actually good to make use of at work.
#1: Adverb that means ‘or else’ or ‘if not’
This manner exhibits that the end result can be totally different if a suggestion isn’t adopted.
Examples:
- We have to begin the assembly proper at 4. In any other case, we’ll have to remain late.
- Let’s select a robust staff chief. In any other case, it is going to be tough to perform all the pieces.
#2: Adverb that means ‘otherwise‘
On this means, it additionally refers to one thing totally different or an alternate possibility.
Examples:
- Be at liberty to regulate the colour or in any other case change the design.
- Please e mail or in any other case submit the proposal.
#3: Adverb that means ‘aside from that’
This manner will present you a distinction to what the preliminary thought or thought was.
Examples:
- It was an in any other case wonderful presentation aside from the technical difficulties.
- The job was in any other case good besides that I’d need to relocate.
#4: Adjective that means ‘in a special state or scenario‘
On this means, you’re stating a special end result or perspective.
Examples:
- If it had been in any other case, it wouldn’t have labored out.
- Everybody arrived on time! If the scenario had been in any other case, we’d have been right here all evening!
Roleplay
Here’s a roleplay sharing the various methods you need to use the phrase ‘in any other case.’
This gives you a good suggestion of find out how to use these in a dialog.
On this state of affairs, Lindsay and Aubrey are discussing software program they’re contemplating buying.
Lindsay: We want one thing to assist us get organized. In any other case, it’s too straightforward to overlook duties.
Aubrey: Agreed. We have to analysis or in any other case look into what’s on the market.
Lindsay: This software program does most of what we’d like however it doesn’t appear very user-friendly.
Aubrey: I agree. In any other case it seems wonderful!
Lindsay: Sadly, this selection doesn’t fairly have all the pieces we’d like.
Aubrey: Too unhealthy. If it had been in any other case, we might pull the set off now.
Takeaway
The phrase ‘in any other case’ is used many alternative methods in English.
Mastering using this phrase and utilizing this in a dialog will make you sound extra fluent and native.
At this time’s ideas will make it easier to use it at work to obviously share what would occur if the scenario had been totally different.
Tune in to the Enterprise English podcast for extra nice grammar and vocabulary ideas.
Try episode BE 346: Learn how to Keep Related at Work and Speak About It to get phrases to make use of within the enterprise setting which can be native and pure.
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