Learn a popular English expression, "on the same page"
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| Chihiro: Hi everyone, Chihiro here. |
| Daniel: Daniel here. Hello and welcome to EnglishClass101.com, the fastest, easiest and most fun way to learn English. |
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| Daniel: Read along while you listen! |
| Chihiro: This technique will help you remember faster. Ok, let’s carry on. |
| Daniel: At some point in your English speaking life, a colleague or boss may ask you to meet with him or her to make sure that you’re both on the same page. |
| Chihiro: This doesn’t mean that you’re reading a book together or a document and that the person wants to know if both of you are reading at the same speed… so what could it possibly mean? |
| Daniel: Actually, there’s a literal meaning as well as a figurative meaning to the phrase. You can be literally on the same page as someone perhaps in a meeting, asking if everyone is looking at the same page. But the figurative meaning of being on the same page as someone means to understand and agree with one another. |
| Chihiro: Exactly. So, for example, if you are a project manager, your boss might suggest that you meet with your team members to make sure that everyone is on the same page. What this means is that your boss would like you and your team members to gather your thoughts and come to an agreement. |
| Daniel: Great example. Here’s another. A business owner might meet with employees to ensure that they are all on the same page regarding the growth of their business. This means that everyone should understand and have the same idea of the direction of the business. |
| Chihiro: That’s right. And maybe before signing a lease to an apartment, you should have a talk with the landlord or property owner to make sure that you’re on the same page in regards to the lease terms or the items detailed on the lease. |
| Daniel: Actually, before entering any agreement with anyone, it’s wise to get on the same page as that person. |
| Chihiro: Definitely. Being on the same page is a good way to avoid conflict or problems in the future. This goes for business and other situations. |
| Daniel: Good point, it’s probably a good idea to be on the same page as say perhaps your friends if you’re organizing a party. That way everyone knows when and where to go and all other details in order to avoid people showing up in random places. |
| Chihiro: Yes, that would be a good idea wouldn’t it. Otherwise your party would be very scattered! Listeners, when do you need to get on the same page with others? |
| Daniel: Let us know by leaving us a comment! |
| Daniel: Let's take a look at the vocabulary for this lesson. |
| Daniel: What’s the first word? |
| Chihiro: colleague [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: coworker, somebody who works with you |
| Chihiro: colleague [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: colleague [natural native speed] |
| The next word is: |
| Chihiro literally [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: in the usual way |
| Chihiro: literally [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: literally [natural] |
| Next we have: |
| Chihiro: to gather [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: to collect, to bring together |
| Chihiro: to gather [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: to gather [natural native speed] |
| The next word is: |
| Chihiro: common [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: of a standard type, not unusual |
| Chihiro: common [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: common [natural native speed] |
| The next word is: |
| Chihiro: lease [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: an agreement that allows a person to use a car, house, |
| etc., for a period of time in return for a payment |
| Chihiro: lease [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: lease [natural native speed] |
| The next word is: |
| Chihiro: miscommunication [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: mistaken or unclear exchange of thoughts |
| Chihiro: miscommunication [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: miscommunication [natural native speed] |
| Next we have: |
| Chihiro: random [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: without pattern or plan |
| Chihiro: random [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: random [natural native speed] |
| The next word is: |
| Chihiro: scattered [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: placed or distributed with some irregular spacing, occasional |
| Chihiro: scattered [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: scattered [natural native speed] |
| Next we have: |
| Chihiro: to ensure [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: to be certain, to make sure |
| Chihiro: to ensure [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: to ensure [natural native speed] |
| And the last word is: |
| Chihiro: landlord [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: owner of a house or apartment who rents it out |
| Chihiro: landlord [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Chihiro: landlord [natural native speed] |
| Daniel: Well, that just about does it for today. Until next time. See you! |
| Chihiro: See you! |
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