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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Chapter 2: What does it mean to call someone a bummer?
We'll show you how to become fearless and fluent by focusing on connection, not perfection with your American host, Aubrey Carter, the IELTS whiz, and Lindsay McMahon, the English adventurer. coming to you from Arizona and Colorado, USA. To get real-time transcripts right on your phone and create your personalized vocabulary list, try the All Ears English app for iOS and Android.
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the words you use need to match the gravity of the situation. Do you know when to use the word bummer and when not to? Today, find out how to make sure you don't trivialize a situation in English.
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Hey, Aubrey, how's it going? I'm great. How are you, Lindsay? Good. Aubrey, is there anything that's getting you down this week, making you feel kind of low?
Yeah, I just got home from vacation, which is always tough. I haven't had to cook for anyone in several days. Now I'm like, what do I make for dinner?
Yeah, there's always a bit of a letdown when you come home from vacation, right? Yeah, get back to work and everything. That's such a bummer.
Really, it is such a bummer that I have to start having my mom responsibilities back. It's always kind of nice to get a break, but yeah.
So today we're talking on the show about the word bummer. I mean, this is, it doesn't get more slangy than this, right?
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Chapter 3: When should you use the word bummer in conversation?
Like the death of a family member is not a bummer.
Okay. Exactly. That's such a good point, right? If you're wanting to be a supportive, this could be offensive or just tone deaf, depending on the situation.
Right. Okay. So we got a lot to get into today. I love when we have a chance to break down slang into how to use it to connect. So guys, if you love our style, connection, not perfection is what we call it. Go ahead and hit the follow button right here on the podcast. Or if you prefer YouTube, go over to YouTube, find Allers English, hit subscribe.
Yes. Awesome. So let's dive in and talk about when we can use bummer, right? This is for small or medium disappointments. So things that are annoying, but not devastating.
Yes, exactly. So you could say that something was a bummer, right? So for example, how was your date?
Oh, the cafe was closed when we arrived. It was such a bummer. Yeah, right. It's not that big of a deal. A little bit of a disappointment, but not the end of the world.
Exactly. We can also frame this in what a bummer. So what seat did you get on the flight?
I got the middle seat.
What a bummer. Exactly. Right. I'm always in the middle. I'm always in the middle. Honestly, this is where I live. I often am too.
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Chapter 4: What are examples of situations where bummer is appropriate?
And also you could say, you know, what a downer, right? How was your work dinner?
It started off well, but then they announced budget cuts. What a downer.
not good that's a good way to ruin a work dinner that's horrible yeah big downer so these are good ones downer right and let down are really good examples of things that feel about the same as bummer okay exactly let's do a role play here you and i went on vacation in this replay and we had high expectations but we were let down by the whole experience oh that's the worst
All right, here we go. I was so excited for this vacation.
Me too. The hotel pictures looked so good, but the reality is kind of a letdown.
I know. The rooms are smaller and a little outdated. It's such a bummer.
The hotel restaurant isn't the best either. The food is okay, but the service is really slow.
Yeah. And the staff seem like they really don't want to be here. It's such a downer. Oh man, has that ever happened to you? You see the brochure, shiny, shiny, beautiful pictures. Yes.
I have a feeling everyone out there has experienced this at some point. And really this role play highlights how we do need multiple ways to say that. If you're going to have this conversation, imagine if you said disappointment over and over and over. No, we need lots of ways to express this.
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Chapter 5: What situations should you avoid calling a bummer?
This isn't the end of the world.
Worst things are happening around the world, right? Yes, we're disappointed, but we're recognizing it could be worse.
That's another good example. Any kind of like war, global unrest is not a bummer. It's much deeper than that, right?
That's really trivializing it to call it a bummer or a downer. Yes. Yes.
Yeah, that's exactly it. Don't trivialize big things, right? But use this in the right moment at the right time. It's perfect. Okay, guys, go over to 2566. Does strong English run in your family? Learn about how to talk about traits that you might share with family members.
Yes, I love this. This is such a great connection moment. There will be times when you are disappointed when something is a bummer. And there are some missteps you could accidentally make here. If you go too strong with the reaction, or if you call something a bummer, that shouldn't be because it is a really big deal.
So this is really vital for the connection that you set the right tone with your vocabulary.
Yeah, I love it. Missteps can break connection. So maintain the connection by knowing that tone. That's it right there. All right. Good stuff, Aubrey. We'll see you soon. Take care. Awesome. See you next time. Okay, bye. Bye. Thanks for listening to All Ears English. Would you like to know your English level? Take our two-minute quiz. Go to allearsenglish.com forward slash fluency score.
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