2038 - This Episode Is Specially Made for You

The video tutorial discusses the difference between the adverbs 'especially' and 'specially', which often confuse both native speakers and language learners. The hosts share personal anecdotes and provide detailed explanations and examples to clarify the distinct uses of each word. They introduce a pro tip to help remember the correct usage and conclude with a role play to reinforce learning.

What is Lindsay especially excited about in her upcoming plans?

• A boat trip in Idaho

• Spending Father's Day with her dad

• Working with Lululemon

• Flying home

What inspired the discussion on 'especially' and 'specially'?

• A recent trip

• A partnership with Lululemon

• A language class

• A book Lindsay read

What does 'specially' mean?

• To describe a general situation

• To indicate a mistake

• To serve a particular purpose

• To emphasize something above others

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'specially'?

• The cake was especially designed for the party.

• The team worked specially well together.

• The presentation was specially created for this audience.

• She is specially excited about the event.

What is the main function of 'especially'?

• To serve a particular purpose

• To emphasize something above others

• To indicate a mistake

• To describe a general situation

Which sentence correctly uses 'especially'?

• She is especially excited about the event.

• The cake was especially designed for the party.

• The team worked specially well together.

• The presentation was especially created for this audience.

In the role play, what was specially designed?

• The cake

• The invitations

• The decorations

• The gifts

What adjective is used to describe the decorations in the role play?

• Minimalist

• Colorful

• Fancy

• Simple

What is a common mistake made with the word 'especially'?

• Using it to describe a purpose

• Using it in place of 'special'

• Using it before a verb

• Adding an 'X' sound

What is the takeaway from the discussion on 'especially' and 'specially'?

• They are interchangeable

• They are only used in formal writing

• They have distinct uses and meanings

• They are rarely used in English