PAST SIMPLE or PRESENT PERFECT? | Let's learn and compare! - English Tenses

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  • @ArnelsEverydayEnglish
    @ArnelsEverydayEnglish  Год назад +60

    If you’d like to learn about all 12 English tenses, you can download my 61-page info pack here: ko-fi.com/s/b66bf4d984
    I created this resource to help you supplement your studies and to make learning the tenses as simple as possible 😊 .

    • @ezaldeanalhakimi8247
      @ezaldeanalhakimi8247 Год назад +5

      I appreciate your helping that, thank you so much..

    • @Kolin-R11
      @Kolin-R11 10 месяцев назад

      I appreciate your english dear .I am becoming better english @@ezaldeanalhakimi8247

    • @dallvox
      @dallvox 10 дней назад

      thank you very much

  • @sudowns5728
    @sudowns5728 Год назад +119

    Young lady, you are a great teacher. You taught us the basic differences between the present perfect and the past so clearly. Now that I could go back to my grammar book, and those rules made me much easier to comprehend. The biggest challenge is when I speech in English, when to use the right tenses. I have been struggling all these years in the English speaking world. Keep up your good work. Many Thanks.

  • @ram-my6fl
    @ram-my6fl 3 года назад +142

    Arnel explains the topic that completely focuses on where students make mistakes and goes beyond the grammar covering everything comprehensively...this is which is not at all taught in schools all they do is rote learning ....Arnel is the G.O.A.T

    • @RanjanaNegi6427
      @RanjanaNegi6427 2 года назад

      God of all time

    • @werayutsapso2764
      @werayutsapso2764 2 года назад

      Good 😊 morning 🌹🌹🥀🥀🌞🌞🌞👍👍❤️❤️🥰😍☕️☕️🥪🍞🍔thank you 🤩🤩🤩

    • @Learn3812
      @Learn3812 2 года назад

      V nice sharing

    • @mohamedhisan3268
      @mohamedhisan3268 2 года назад

      Yes 💯

    • @werayutsapso2764
      @werayutsapso2764 2 года назад

      🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🤛🏻🤛🏻🍓🍇🧃🌺🌺👗👠👜🌂🕶👒🕊🕊 thank you 😊 😊😊

  • @goldenkiber2302
    @goldenkiber2302 6 месяцев назад +145

    is anyone there who is watching this in 2024?

  • @wiliamgerou
    @wiliamgerou 3 года назад +303

    How many hours do you spend creating such incredible videos 😯?
    There is a lot of effort and creativity.
    You are a real artist 🎨 💙💙

    • @sameeranadeeshan5261
      @sameeranadeeshan5261 2 года назад +13

      I agree with you. It's a hard work

    • @a-51labsstudio90
      @a-51labsstudio90 2 года назад +5

      She doesn't seem to use a teleprompter. That's a lot of memorising. That's hard work indeed.
      What I always miss is a better sound. It's not that it's bad but it could be better. I'm an audio person so I can be picky. Just as a curiosity, she has a video where she or her team forgot to turn on the mic and someone decided to use the audio f4om the camera. Horrible! But it's something that happens a lot. Still, the decision of not recording the video again was... reckless, in my opinion. I bet she had a reason for it. She's great!

  • @yunxili314
    @yunxili314 3 года назад +76

    Such a great lesson. I had been confused for more than 20 years by these usages and now finally things start to make sense to me. Thank you so much Arnel for helping me improve my English bit by bit!

  • @EnayatSH
    @EnayatSH 2 года назад +4

    You are the best
    You mentioned the points that most of the people were confusing.

  • @commerce184
    @commerce184 Год назад +7

    Iam an indian and i keep learning English from RUclips but i love your way of teaching you have taught me so well that i think no indian teacher couldn't teach

  • @augustocesarcavalcantigome6769
    @augustocesarcavalcantigome6769 3 года назад +6

    Arnel, I'm from Brazil. Day in, day out, I watch these videos that teach me to improve my English. I love you, teacher Arnel! Thanks for your work that help us learn more and more. I appreciate your work and your teachings. Hugs from Brazil!

  • @nohasamy1061
    @nohasamy1061 Год назад +2

    I am so glad that I ran into your Chanel I’v been searching for a teacher who knows how to teach because not everyone is capable of teaching thanks a lot to you

  • @anugamage3525
    @anugamage3525 Год назад +3

    I have been learning English for over 5 years, and I have only just learned these grammar rules. It's because your learning style is amazing, making it more clear and easy to understand.

    • @ArnelsEverydayEnglish
      @ArnelsEverydayEnglish  Год назад +1

      That's wonderful to hear! I'm so happy you enjoyed this lesson. Thank you :)

  • @mahraalyafiei4885
    @mahraalyafiei4885 Год назад +2

    I watched this video last year ,and came back again this year. From all the videos that are in RUclips I decided to watch your videos because they are literally the best . Wish you all the best and thanks for the effort you put into this amazing explanation

  • @catcatcattac-d7c
    @catcatcattac-d7c 3 года назад +12

    I love how you cover the topic comprehensively. I've recommended your videos to my students.

  • @mz6367
    @mz6367 2 года назад +1

    I 've been watching your channel for 2 months and my English has been improving !
    I haven't met a funny teacher like you so far thx

  • @ThiagoRodrigues-il8vs
    @ThiagoRodrigues-il8vs 3 года назад +7

    I subscribed to this channel three months ago. I've been having much fun with Arnel's classes. Thank you!

    • @juliii21
      @juliii21 Год назад

      Wouldn't it be "I've been subcribed to this channel for three months now"?

    • @Disciple1963
      @Disciple1963 Год назад

      Isn't it: I have had instead of I've been having?
      Thanks in advance!

  • @emilioalvarado3487
    @emilioalvarado3487 3 года назад +3

    What subtle differences exist between these two verbal tenses!, but you managed to explain them crystal clear.
    Thank you once again for sharing this video.

  • @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я
    @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я 3 года назад +3

    I have just finished watching your video or I just finished watching your video. You are an incredible English teacher. Thanks for explaining us the differences between these two tenses. Weldone! You rock! Way to go! Do not stop!

  • @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я
    @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я 2 года назад +2

    I have been watching your videos again and again and everytime I watch it, I always notice new things. I have discovered that the more you watch one video over and over, you'll notice new information. You have already done an amazing job. You rock!

  • @tatianasantoro7021
    @tatianasantoro7021 3 года назад +43

    I love your classes, thank so much teacher! best regards from Brazil - keep sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Год назад

      hey
      i am Bangladeshi i want to be your friends.are your agree with me?

  • @MaryMary-ep4hd
    @MaryMary-ep4hd Год назад +4

    This is the most clear and logic explanation i've ever seen. Thank You!

  • @wegf6808
    @wegf6808 3 года назад +4

    I have seen a lot of RUclips videos on the subject matter. You used a very nice techniques to visualise and understand simple past and present perfect.

  • @physicsismyfiancee...1353
    @physicsismyfiancee...1353 Год назад +2

    Take a bow....what I have been searching for years finally came to me through this video.....on point

  • @heimric2563
    @heimric2563 Год назад +3

    You put SO MUCH work in your presentations, but it's NOT a waste of time, it really DOES make a difference! Keep it up Arnel! Love ya, my fav online English teacher! Greetz from the Netherlands.

  • @SagenTourmaline
    @SagenTourmaline 2 года назад +13

    This channel is a real discovery for me! I'm in the middle of preparing to CAE test and there's so much confusion with tenses. Your videos are very helpful! Keep up the great and creative work! Thanks!

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Год назад

      hey
      i am Bangladeshi i want to be your friends.are your agree with me?

  • @hafizmalek7046
    @hafizmalek7046 2 года назад +4

    You must be given teacher of the year's award

  • @purkapirke7735
    @purkapirke7735 2 года назад +1

    The best english teacher I have ever had. Simplicity + creativity + charism. All in one video. Greetings from Serbia you sweetheart. :))

  • @AubreyBermudez
    @AubreyBermudez 3 года назад +24

    Thank you so much, Ms. Arnel. I really enjoyed watching all your videos and learning a lot from them. I'm a Teacher-Vlogger from Philippines. 🥰 Excited to watch and learn more from you. Stay safe! 💚

  • @wendyg5066
    @wendyg5066 Год назад +1

    So far this is the best English grammar channel I've found.

  • @AnsyArts
    @AnsyArts 3 года назад +10

    Thank you! Excellent done!

  • @LearnEnglishwithNetflix
    @LearnEnglishwithNetflix 3 года назад +2

    As an ESL teacher, I have to say this video is amazing! Trust it! Especially pay attention to American vs UK usage.

    • @KR-yi7tj
      @KR-yi7tj Месяц назад

      Exactly! I agree 100%! Lots of English learners learn British English, then they watch tons of American series and movies, and then they get confused with the usage...no wonder! I am also very glad she mentioned that!

  • @jennamick2670
    @jennamick2670 3 года назад +10

    This video is a treasure it made my day
    Now I can finally love the present perfect simple waiting for the continuous one and their pasts
    Btw loved how you showed the connection with the present it just made me truly get this difficult tense and makes it so easy

  • @eliasfog6353
    @eliasfog6353 Год назад +1

    This is an obsoletely great explanation! I have watched loads of youtube videos to understand this difference. Now, you have closed this question. Thank you a lot!

  • @rafacosta_x_
    @rafacosta_x_ 3 года назад +5

    Great video, it is a difficult topic to understand at the begenning, but then, after a great time of contact to English, you'll getting it easierly. This has been one of the best videos I've already seen about this subject

  • @Sereno44
    @Sereno44 3 года назад +2

    These videos have been of great value to me. You don´t know how much, beautiful teach Arnel. The edition made the magic besides your structured explanation of each one of the cases. Thanks a lot.

  • @lureal-
    @lureal- 3 года назад +15

    Another perfect lesson. The part where you address the students of the future was very good.👏🏻

  • @eduardbalaguero8854
    @eduardbalaguero8854 2 года назад +1

    I'm a Pegagogue, and as far as I'm conserned, I want comunicate to you, that your tools and explanations are really helpfullies for improve fast and properly. Thank you very much your videos.

  • @English.with.Mateusz
    @English.with.Mateusz Год назад +4

    Literally the best video on RUclips on Present perfect vs Past Simple. Well done 👏

  • @LuvJapAnime
    @LuvJapAnime 2 года назад +2

    Best grammar tutorial. Easy to understand. Thank you for making this video.

  • @TomasLineros
    @TomasLineros 3 года назад +6

    It’s always great when I see a notification on my phone about a new video; It was a really good one as always. Thanks, Arnel!! 😁🤘

  • @amairakhan5758
    @amairakhan5758 2 года назад +1

    Can't emphasize enough how helpful these videos are..... Please keep uploading such kind of videos... My humble request to you please....

  • @norwell227
    @norwell227 Год назад +40

    After 13 years of learning english, I still somehow need to watch this video in order to past my exam. I have to say I feel quite embarrassed

    • @armaturo2
      @armaturo2 4 месяца назад +1

      Estoy en la misma situación amigo

    • @KR-yi7tj
      @KR-yi7tj Месяц назад

      Don't feel embarrassed! It's very confusing to non-native speakers, especially since colloquial American English that's used in lots of films uses it differently in some contexts. (And it's great that she points this out at the end of her video!) So keep coming back to this. That doesn't have to be embarrassing...you're smart to review this! Even other English teachers are referring their students to this video!

  • @iuhf95
    @iuhf95 3 года назад +1

    Just wow...
    l have never seen better explanation of this subject!
    THANK YOU!

  • @amairakhan5758
    @amairakhan5758 2 года назад +3

    Can't emphasize enough how helpful these videos are.... Thank you so much ma'am from bottom of my heart for giving us your precious time.... 🙏🙏🙏

  • @phongnhat583
    @phongnhat583 2 года назад +2

    What a nice lesson! It is really, really, really helpful. "Really" repeats 3 times. Thank you so much Arnel !

  • @KaushalPrajapati-ku6bi
    @KaushalPrajapati-ku6bi 2 года назад +3

    I really appreciate your work. I'd like to hear your explanation, especially on the time axis. No one is explaining English grammar in such an easy way on youtube except you. a lot of love from me.❤

  • @finachew4728
    @finachew4728 3 года назад +4

    This is the best tenses video ever, I can easily understand your explanation !!! Thank you Arnel 😊

  • @drjp4212
    @drjp4212 3 года назад +3

    Ty so much for that. I asked for it long ago, even though the video about the present perfect already existed.
    As a general rule of thumb, simple past is used for past things/events which are specific and exclusively belonging to the past, while present perfect is for things/event when time precision isn't really needed or such thing/event still may happen until now/affects the present.
    I'm a native Portuguese speaker (from Brazil) and my language almost only uses "perfect and imperfect past", whose major differences are about such things/events being able or not to be done again....while the connection to the present is expressed by using the past continuous tense or like the informal English (using the simple past because it's a specific and finished action in the past despite influencing the present).

  • @hectorluismartinez6597
    @hectorluismartinez6597 3 года назад +1

    wow, this lesson is brilliantly explained. Thank you, you are a great English teacher. A big hug from Venezuela.

  • @tranmaianh141
    @tranmaianh141 3 года назад +3

    You have explained exactly what I've been having trouble understanding for months now. Thank you very much, thanks to this lecture, I have a better understanding of the usage of these 2 tenses. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @SF-xl3be
    @SF-xl3be Год назад +1

    This is THE BEST lesson I have seen - and have seen hundreds

  • @felixferrerjr5217
    @felixferrerjr5217 2 года назад +5

    Excellent explanation! Thank for demystifying this subject, I now truly get the sense of it. Again, thank you.

  • @riktarakhit768
    @riktarakhit768 2 года назад +11

    And literally , your classes are just mind blowing , the way you teaches us is just amazing , A big thank youu teacher , thank you so so much 💕

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Год назад

      hey
      i am Bangladeshi i want to be your friends.are your agree with me?

  • @eliseosoriano6083
    @eliseosoriano6083 2 года назад +3

    ''Wow" you're a great teacher, I've learned a lot of your English classes thank you so much Teacher Arnel.

  • @gayathrivithyakumar1597
    @gayathrivithyakumar1597 Год назад +2

    Dear Arnel
    Thank you so much for the wonderful lessons on grammar. You are fabulous and your teaching techniques are practical and entertaining! Keep up the good work!

  • @adrielpereira3214
    @adrielpereira3214 3 года назад +4

    How come I didn't know you before, Arnel? Your videos are great and they have helped me a lot! thank you :) BTW, I loved the special effects

  • @cristinaboudrydecarvalho4415
    @cristinaboudrydecarvalho4415 9 месяцев назад +2

    An amaizing way to explain one of the most confused grammar items!
    Thanhs !

  • @angelo8302
    @angelo8302 2 года назад +3

    I really love your lessons. I'm learning a lot. Thank you for make high quality videos so easily accessible and understandable

  • @AmrikSingh-nf9vk
    @AmrikSingh-nf9vk 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Arnel, the things I forgot you just refresh even in more simple way.

  • @ljubowfedulkina5560
    @ljubowfedulkina5560 3 года назад +5

    Arnel, thank you a lot! You help me greatly! My Russian students like your kind of explanation and use your videos for improving their skills. They are empressed and they admire you, too.😍

  • @sursura826
    @sursura826 10 месяцев назад +2

    You are number one english teacher for me.

  • @liz4775
    @liz4775 2 года назад +5

    It's all clear now. Thank you so much for this Arnel. You're a great teacher!

    • @ArnelsEverydayEnglish
      @ArnelsEverydayEnglish  2 года назад +3

      You're very welcome! I'm so happy this lesson made things clear for you Liz :)

  • @hset54
    @hset54 11 месяцев назад +2

    I've never seen this kind of teaching method before. Thank you so much for your lessons 🙏 I've gotten a lot of information. I've still been learning

  • @elizabethlinares5102
    @elizabethlinares5102 Год назад +7

    I love your classes helping me in the verbs it’s difficult for me thank you so much for teaching us ❤😮

  • @sumansen9087
    @sumansen9087 2 года назад +2

    I can not but admire you. Any word would be less to praise your teaching skill. You are really something exceptional Ma'am . Your lessons are as clear as crystal that gives nothing but precise perception. From India🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🙏.

  • @ismailelbadry6900
    @ismailelbadry6900 3 года назад +7

    I always stand impressed Infront of the way you are simplifying things. I do really appreciate your efforts Mrs Arnel. Drawing from your wonderful and creative teaching techniques has saved a great deal of my teaching puzzling moments. Accept my best greetings from Morocco.🌹🌹

  • @MohamedirhamMohamedirham
    @MohamedirhamMohamedirham 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic way of teaching
    I have had this problem since 2006
    Finally i clearly knew it 5 minutes ago.
    Thnks alot

  • @douglasmarinho3653
    @douglasmarinho3653 2 года назад +4

    I loved this lesson! And I've loved your classes as always!! You have the power to vanish my doubts!! ❤️

  • @jefferson140602
    @jefferson140602 6 месяцев назад

    I've been trying to learn the difference between these two subjects for ages, thanks to you my mission is accomplished. Thank you.

  • @pethuchathu
    @pethuchathu 3 года назад +8

    Thank you very much for teaching us this in a simple manner. I got the difference between simple past tense and present perfect tense. 😍😍

  • @zewduwudneh
    @zewduwudneh 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Arnel! I am an English teacher my self here in Ethiopia, and I find it crucial for my students!!!!

  • @balkrishantripathi4786
    @balkrishantripathi4786 3 года назад +34

    you aren't even cognizant of the impact you've created from your lessons in my life. lots of love arnel. I'm getting ahead day by day just coz of you...❣️❣️

    • @ArnelsEverydayEnglish
      @ArnelsEverydayEnglish  3 года назад +13

      Wonderful! I'm so happy my lessons are helpful! Thank you :)

    • @knowledgeexpo2559
      @knowledgeexpo2559 3 года назад +1

      Hats off to you and to video editor.
      Keep up the good work.

    • @Raquel-2022
      @Raquel-2022 3 года назад

      @@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 💯👍👏💐
      Thank you.

  • @hannahbi4786
    @hannahbi4786 3 года назад +2

    Your lesson makes my day better! You are the best English teacher I could never ask for.

  • @benbilladupuy9299
    @benbilladupuy9299 3 года назад +4

    "The Best Teacher Ever"❤

  • @rogeriofrancoso3569
    @rogeriofrancoso3569 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Arnel! The best way I have already seen to understand the differences!

  • @tiagosouza5759
    @tiagosouza5759 Год назад +5

    I've been teaching English as a second language for 10 years and I have never seen a better explantion about these two tenses. I always use your video when we study the present perfect and the simple past. I think learning them at the same time is quite enlightening. Thank you!

    • @ArnelsEverydayEnglish
      @ArnelsEverydayEnglish  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your nice comment Tiago!! I really love hearing from other teachers :) :)

  • @vokimngoc6348
    @vokimngoc6348 2 года назад

    This is the best incredible channel of English grammar I have ever known.

  • @aegeanagora
    @aegeanagora 3 года назад +6

    Absolutely amazing! You make learning English grammar a joy, thanks Arnel ☺️

  • @josepena1926
    @josepena1926 Год назад +1

    One of the most helpful information. Thanks for being such a productive teacher. I really needed a lesson like that. Thanks again

  • @Difficult1427
    @Difficult1427 3 года назад +26

    Even though I knew this topic, I couldn't miss your video. As always, the presentation of the material is just amazing. 💚💛💜❤💙

  • @pablov3r
    @pablov3r 2 года назад +2

    I have to give you props for this awesome content! You're an amazing teacher.

  • @GeeClef64
    @GeeClef64 3 года назад +6

    Another wonderful lesson as always, Arnel! Out of curiosity, how do you edit these videos? Is there a specific software that you prefer? I love the infographics!

  • @krunalkrub5571
    @krunalkrub5571 3 года назад +1

    Can't express how happy I am .after having gone through lots of English videos I hadn't had courage to see other youtuber 's videos..but in the last I can say in word is enough I.e- brilliant
    So from now on I ll go through all your videos..thanks 🙂

  • @achillesofficial15
    @achillesofficial15 3 года назад +9

    I was so confused about these tenses, I didn’t know when I have to use the past simple or the present perfect. You’re really the best teacher in this world. Thank you so much 😊 today I’ve learned very very import things. Love this channel ☺️

    • @rafaeldejesusmoralespeinad149
      @rafaeldejesusmoralespeinad149 3 года назад

      Guess what
      You can use present perfect with these time expressions such as
      In the last month.
      For example:
      She has eaten that chicken in the last week.
      She ate that chicken last week.
      Sometimes the grammar is weird but is the rule.

  • @FatimaezzahraeSoufri
    @FatimaezzahraeSoufri 11 месяцев назад +1

    you're the best english that I've met in my whole life. thank you and please keep going.😘😘

  • @abdessadek8876
    @abdessadek8876 3 года назад +4

    Oh thank you so much your way of teaching is amazing so all I can say to you is Arnnnel doo your magic you"re the best.

  • @czekajowa1
    @czekajowa1 2 года назад +2

    wow I can't believe that I actually found learning grammar interesting. Thanks a lot and please keep doing such a great work! ♥

  • @Lisa-ki4ed
    @Lisa-ki4ed Год назад +10

    WHY DOES MY TEACHER NEED 10000000 YEARS TO EXPLAIN THIS ALL 💀👺🗿

  • @hoildahimu3837
    @hoildahimu3837 3 года назад +1

    A very lucid explanation of past simple and present perfect. The examples used here were top-notch.

  • @MarcosOliveira-ij7fd
    @MarcosOliveira-ij7fd 3 года назад +3

    I've enjoyed all your lessons immensely, Arnel! Thank you so much for all your hard work in enhancing our English knowledge. This lesson in particular blessed me a lot ☺️
    GOD is with U, teacher Arnel!!!

  • @nasibagahramanli5943
    @nasibagahramanli5943 3 года назад +2

    Mrs.Arnel's explanation has improved my grammar. You really indoctrinate in an understandable and easy way. Thanks a lot!!!🌹🦋

  • @shihdach6936
    @shihdach6936 5 месяцев назад

    I wish my english teacher had been like you -- my English would be perfect now. Thanks for all your efforts in teaching English.

  • @rogervalof1084
    @rogervalof1084 3 года назад

    An excellent reminder of the grammar that i found very useful after years spend in a foreign country! Thank you so much!

  • @enory5983
    @enory5983 Год назад +2

    thank you Arnel, you are my favorite youtube teacher hehe 😊you explain clearly,straight the main point and with example.
    i’ve talked about you to my coach , that you are amazing 🤩
    i’m currently watching this video up becaus in 20 min i’m gonna have acall with my coach and i wanna practice these tenses with her 😅 it’s not a bed of roses but i’m motivated when i have been watching your videos (not sure here the sentence is correct 😂)
    thanks ❤

  • @reallife1660
    @reallife1660 3 года назад

    Hello Arnel you're my best english teacher indeed my native language is dari and now I wanna to learn english as a native speaker and for this purpose the only person who can help me is you you can help me by posting effective videos and showing me short and best ways of learning english( if I made any grammatical or spelling mistakes please remind me and forgive me) good time!

  • @Hovsep231
    @Hovsep231 2 года назад

    you are the best teacher that i have ever seen in my life !

  • @etscomempizza6911
    @etscomempizza6911 3 года назад +2

    Wow! Thank you, Arnel. You just put this in a so clear way! Now I really could understand what I've been missing all this time. Obrigado and greetings from Brazil :D

  • @teletranoats7491
    @teletranoats7491 3 года назад +2

    You are so sweet Arnel. Tackling down a topic such as this one with charming and smile grants you a compliment. keep up good work and by the way... YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFULLY STUNNING . :)

  • @dishucatunicorn
    @dishucatunicorn 2 года назад

    I have never seen a great teacher like you

  • @Caku004
    @Caku004 3 года назад

    This is The best video i have ever seen about past simple and present Perfect. Thank A lot!! Take Care! Regards from Poland :)

  • @bindubhushantrivedi9299
    @bindubhushantrivedi9299 2 года назад +1

    Arnel Ma'am I like the way you teach , you make English grammar more easier than it is. I don't want to speak too soon, but i suppose I'll be good at English.