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Easy English Expression 0246 to have a way with | coachshanesesl | YouTubeToText
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The core theme of this content is to explain and illustrate the English idiom "to have a way with someone or something," which signifies having a special ability, influence, or control over a particular person, animal, or even an inanimate object like a computer.
Easy English Expression rehashed. [Music]
Hello everybody, my name is Coach Shane
and welcome to Easy English Expressions.
Come on, let's master English.
ECube number 246. Coach Shane here.
Today's expression reminds me of a Billy
Joel song. Man, she's got a way. Oh boy,
I'm not a good singer. Do you know Billy
Joel? Well, uh, if you know that song, I
don't remember the title. I'm sorry.
Leave a comment on Spotify or something.
Then you're really going to love today's
expression number 246.
Let's go back in time.
Today we have a great expression. It is
to have away with
someone or something.
to have a way with someone.
What this means is if I have a way with
you, that means I have much influence
over you. I can manipulate
you. I can control you. I can get you to
do things. I'm powerful over you. I have
power over you.
I have a way with dot dot dot dot dot.
So some people might say coach Shane has
a way with English
and that would mean I have a special
ability to teach English or to help
students with their English. I hope so.
I've been teaching English for oh my
goodness over 20 years. So, I hope I
have a way with English. I have a way
with teaching English. I have a way with
helping you understand English.
One thing I do not have a way with is
computers. I do not have a way with
computers. I cannot control computers.
Computers are well, they're my friend,
but if I want them to do something, they
become my enemy.
They say the computer is only as smart
as its operator.
Well, my computers are not that smart.
Do you understand? Yeah. What do you
have away with? Or who do you have away
with? Let's check out the dialogue.
Oh my god, a tiger.
Come here, kitty kitty kitty kitty
kitty. Run for your lives. Run.
>> Such a good kitty.
Wow, Shane really has a way with animals.
animals. [Music]
[Music]
Ah, yes, I do have a way with animals.
It's not just cats, but also dogs and
other animals. Pretty much anything
except for fish. Every time I go
fishing, the fish don't bite. Yeah, I've
caught a couple fish these days and I
let them go, so I think they I don't
know. Anyway, but with cats and dogs, I
have a way with animals. Animals like
me. I don't know why. I'm happy. Um I do
like animals, but they do like me. Um
especially my cats. My cats are silly.
Yeah, if you're interested in my cats,
follow me on Twitter. We always have
great pictures. I know some of you don't
like cats.
I understand. You know, each person has
their own thing, but I can tell you for
sure, I do have a way with cats and
dogs. However, I do not have a way with
children. Children don't listen to me.
Children do not like me. They ignore me.
I have no power, no influence over
children or women. I have no way. I I I
h I I do not have a way with women. Some
guys are very smoothtalkers.
They can control anybody. Men, women,
whatever. Sales people. Yes, really good
salespeople. They have a way with people.
people.
You know, some of my American friends
say that I have a way with words.
That means I'm very good or very
articulate or very funny when I
communicate. I use words in a special way.
way.
So think about it. What do you have a
way with? Words, computers, animals. Do
you have a way with people, men, women?
Do you have a way with your mom? Can you
influence your mom? Do you have more
power over your mom? or does your mom
have a way with you?
It's a great expression. But in order
for you to make this your expression, I
want you to think of some examples. And
when you make some examples, then I want
you to send them to me on Twitter or on
Facebook. Leave a message. Tell me what
Oh my god, a tiger.
>> Come here, kitty. Kitty, kitty, kitty,
kitty. Run for your lives. Run.
>> Such a good kitty.
Wow, Shane really has a way with animals.
Oh my god, a tiger.
Come here, kitty. Kitty, kitty, kitty,
kitty. Run for your lives. Run.
>> Such a good kitty.
Wow, Shane really has a way with animals.
>> Thanks so much for listening. Make sure
to check out our web page, www.letsmasterenglish.com.
Try a free lesson, get our newsletter,
and if you have a question, please or a
comment or maybe some criticism, then
please send an email contact at let'smasterenglish.com.
I'm Coach Shane and together, let's
master English. [Music]
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