Gangs
Gangs
Language Practice
In this episode, Coach Ipul tells a story in the past. To tell a story in the past we often use the past simple to describe actions and the past continuous to describe what is happening in the background or longer actions. For example:
"Adhi helped the other gang members." Actions in the past = past simple
"The gang was shouting at a shopkeeper." Longer actions = past continuous
Language - Past Continuous
During the story, Coach Ipul describes one action that was happening when another action happened. We often use the past simple to describe the short action that interrupts a longer action, which is where we use the past continuous. For example:
"The gang was beating up Jono when Geni told them to stop." A long action (past continuous) is interrupted by a short action (past simple).
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14/06/2023
points
Don't join gangs
14/06/2023 18:59
Chelsea
518
Don't join gangs
29/05/2022
points
Phrases
• Some amateur runners get start running very fast in order to show off but after a while they become out of breath. Steady jogging is suggested at the beginning.
• I prefer reading up new things rather than hang out at the cafe. It's like messing about with friends.
• Fans were cheering up for goal when assistant referee hung up flag shows off-side.
29/05/2022 17:32
Tottenham Hotspur
5558
Phrases
• Some amateur runners get start running very fast in order to show off but after a while they become out of breath. Steady jogging is suggested at the beginning.
• I prefer reading up new things rather than hang out at the cafe. It's like messing about with friends.
• Fans were cheering up for goal when assistant referee hung up flag shows off-side.
01/07/2020
points
Because they are seduced by money and expensive stuff.
01/07/2020 00:40
Manchester United
6539
Because they are seduced by money and expensive stuff.
01/07/2020
points
Definitely the right decision or he would have lived a violent life forever.
01/07/2020 00:39
Manchester United
6539
Definitely the right decision or he would have lived a violent life forever.
25/11/2019
points
Yes, because gangs are not good. Young people get impressed about what gangs' members show, and gangs know that guys who had not received good advice can join them
25/11/2019 01:21
Liverpool
581
Yes, because gangs are not good. Young people get impressed about what gangs' members show, and gangs know that guys who had not received good advice can join them
28/04/2018
points
Easy peasy lemon squeezy! :D
28/04/2018 09:12
Manchester United
823
Easy peasy lemon squeezy! :D
19/07/2016
points
Sports will help them be fit, prevent them from devoting a lot of time to other inaccurate activities among others
19/07/2016 03:45
Manchester United
4779
Sports will help them be fit, prevent them from devoting a lot of time to other inaccurate activities among others
19/07/2016
points
young people sometimes join gangs because they are sometimes influenced by their peers or due to social challenges like the need for belonging.
19/07/2016 03:42
Manchester United
4779
young people sometimes join gangs because they are sometimes influenced by their peers or due to social challenges like the need for belonging.
19/07/2016
points
Yes he made the right decision to leave the gang because they were engaged in a lot of vices.
19/07/2016 03:39
Manchester United
4779
Yes he made the right decision to leave the gang because they were engaged in a lot of vices.
14/06/2016
points
He made the right decision on time. Many times it hapenned that young people were involved in the business of the gangs only because they had to find some money to survive or to help the ill member of the family. Sport can really be the solution. I mean, when you play some sport you realise that it is not only for your health but is of a social importance too. Many people with criminal background were saved only because they became good sportsmen. And that's good enough reason to love football or any other sport. It's up to you..
14/06/2016 15:31
Stoke City
271
He made the right decision on time. Many times it hapenned that young people were involved in the business of the gangs only because they had to find some money to survive or to help the ill member of the family. Sport can really be the solution. I mean, when you play some sport you realise that it is not only for your health but is of a social importance too. Many people with criminal background were saved only because they became good sportsmen. And that's good enough reason to love football or any other sport. It's up to you..
06/03/2016
points
Jono made the right
06/03/2016 07:09
Stoke City
271
Jono made the right
06/03/2016
points
Yes,absolutely.
06/03/2016 03:51
Leicester City
1761
Yes,absolutely.
01/02/2016
points
Jono made the right decision, he was making bad things.
01/02/2016 17:39
Liverpool
3705
Jono made the right decision, he was making bad things.
22/12/2015
points
I know many examples of true stars who played on the street and were used by the gangs but who succeded thanks to their sports habits.
22/12/2015 11:02
Arsenal
3557
I know many examples of true stars who played on the street and were used by the gangs but who succeded thanks to their sports habits.
15/11/2015
points
We do a lot of things in our neighbourhood. We planted a number of trees and plants at the 4 sides of our football ground and these vegetation prevent the ball going into the near river . Moreover , we water plants on everyday basis and it's a good chest and biceps workout. The fruits and vegetables we donate to the near old age home. We have a public library , gymnasium, sport , arts and charity clubs etc. In our local area.
15/11/2015 16:45
Manchester United
1608
We do a lot of things in our neighbourhood. We planted a number of trees and plants at the 4 sides of our football ground and these vegetation prevent the ball going into the near river . Moreover , we water plants on everyday basis and it's a good chest and biceps workout. The fruits and vegetables we donate to the near old age home. We have a public library , gymnasium, sport , arts and charity clubs etc. In our local area.
15/11/2015
points
A few days ago I have listened to a podcast about teenager's brain in BBC 6 minutes english podcast. They were discussing about the chemical and functional changes happening during teenage period. The limbic system , a part of the brain which controls the emotions like fear , angry, happiness etc.. , develops so quickly in adolescence . So these youngsters always show temptations to take risks like jona "driving so fast for showing off ". This risk taking behaviour may lead some teenagers to join gangs. On the same time , we should agree with a fact that the pre frontal area which helps us to take wise decision also in good working condition . Then , it's our choice to follow the commands of limbic system or pre frontal area. :- )
15/11/2015 16:13
Manchester United
1608
A few days ago I have listened to a podcast about teenager's brain in BBC 6 minutes english podcast. They were discussing about the chemical and functional changes happening during teenage period. The limbic system , a part of the brain which controls the emotions like fear , angry, happiness etc.. , develops so quickly in adolescence . So these youngsters always show temptations to take risks like jona "driving so fast for showing off ". This risk taking behaviour may lead some teenagers to join gangs. On the same time , we should agree with a fact that the pre frontal area which helps us to take wise decision also in good working condition . Then , it's our choice to follow the commands of limbic system or pre frontal area. :- )
25/11/2015
points
I'm so interested to search that podcast.
25/11/2015 10:49
Arsenal
2320
I'm so interested to search that podcast.
15/11/2015
points
I really like jono's decision because he hates hurting others . In this story , jono didn't commit any crime intentionally and he refrained from the gang when he witnessed an anti social activity of his gang members.
15/11/2015 15:06
Manchester United
1608
I really like jono's decision because he hates hurting others . In this story , jono didn't commit any crime intentionally and he refrained from the gang when he witnessed an anti social activity of his gang members.
14/11/2015
points
He made right decision as gangs were doing bad actions. The reason why young person join gangs is because of poverty, unappropriated policies by government about young people. Sport helps people in community to unite and share important ideas.
14/11/2015 14:48
Arsenal
2320
He made right decision as gangs were doing bad actions. The reason why young person join gangs is because of poverty, unappropriated policies by government about young people. Sport helps people in community to unite and share important ideas.
13/11/2015
points
He did the right thing! And it's a good story for youngsters to read, because sometimes when you are young, you do not think about consequences of your choices.
13/11/2015 15:06
Arsenal
2453
He did the right thing! And it's a good story for youngsters to read, because sometimes when you are young, you do not think about consequences of your choices.
13/11/2015
points
Yes he did , because he was doing wrong actions and its crime.
They join it because many reasons such as poverty , an education and weakness country .
13/11/2015 05:17
Chelsea
1814
Yes he did , because he was doing wrong actions and its crime.
They join it because many reasons such as poverty , an education and weakness country .
12/11/2015
points
He made the right decision on time. Many times it hapenned that young people were involved in the business of the gangs only because they had to find some money to survive or to help the ill member of the family. Sport can really be the solution. I mean, when you play some sport you realise that it is not only for your health but is of a social importance too. Many people with criminal background were saved only because they became good sportsmen. And that's good enough reason to love football or any other sport. It's up to you..
12/11/2015 09:13
Arsenal
3557
He made the right decision on time. Many times it hapenned that young people were involved in the business of the gangs only because they had to find some money to survive or to help the ill member of the family. Sport can really be the solution. I mean, when you play some sport you realise that it is not only for your health but is of a social importance too. Many people with criminal background were saved only because they became good sportsmen. And that's good enough reason to love football or any other sport. It's up to you..