AEE Podcast 1594: How to Be Natural in English from the Get Go

The video tutorial discusses the idiom 'from the get go', exploring its meaning and usage in everyday language. Through personal anecdotes and role plays, the speakers illustrate how the idiom can be used to express experiences and feelings from the beginning of an event or situation. The tutorial also highlights the importance of language variety and introduces similar expressions like 'right from the start' and 'since day one'. The video concludes with a role play and a discussion on the value of having a shared history in building connections.

What was Lindsey's initial feeling about podcasting?

• She was indifferent.

• She loved it immediately.

• She found it strange at first.

• She disliked it from the start.

What does the idiom 'from the get go' mean?

• From the end

• From the middle

• From the beginning

• From the top

How did Michelle initially feel about living in New York?

• She loved it immediately.

• She wanted to leave immediately.

• She found it challenging at first.

• She was excited from the start.

In the role play, what was the intuition about the colleague?

• They were very hardworking.

• They were very friendly.

• They were strange from the start.

• They were very punctual.

What is the tone of the expression 'from the get go'?

• Neutral

• Aggressive

• Informal

• Formal

Which expression is similar to 'from the get go'?

• From the middle

• Since the beginning

• From the top

• At the end

What was the main topic of the final role play?

• Planning a vacation

• Buying a guitar

• Going to the gym

• Moving apartments

What does 'since day one' imply?

• Since last week

• Since the middle

• Since the end

• Since the very beginning

What is the benefit of using expressions like 'from the get go'?

• They are rarely used.

• They make conversations more formal.

• They add variety and interest.

• They simplify language.

What is the main purpose of the app mentioned in the transcript?

• To learn new languages

• To play music

• To highlight and learn key vocabulary

• To track fitness goals