All Ears English Podcast AEE: One Way to Encourage Your Friends in English
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Jan 25, 2025 Discover how to support friends facing self-doubt with genuine connections and empowering phrases. Laugh along as the hosts tackle the humorous certainties of life like death and taxes. They dive into the importance of embracing change confidently, sharing tips for personal growth. Explore the power of encouragement, learning how phrases can uplift friends during challenges like job hunts or health issues. Plus, gain insights on maintaining positivity in uncertain situations, like planning a party.
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Expressing Certainty with "When, Not If"
- Use "it's a matter of when, not if" to express certainty about something happening eventually.
- This phrase is useful in situations where the timing is uncertain but the outcome is inevitable.
Hypothetical and Goal-Oriented Examples
- Lindsay gives examples of using the phrase in hypothetical situations and when discussing goals.
- She mentions a teenager determined to build muscle as a relatable scenario.
Using "When, Not If" for Encouragement or Stating Inevitability
- "It's a matter of when, not if" can be used in both positive and negative situations.
- It can encourage someone or simply state an inevitable outcome.