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Although, but in English

Marcus and Ana talk about the library plan at the studio. He likes it, but it still needs cuts.

You will learn how to agree with one part, then keep your own point.

Although and even if let you name a problem and still say yes. Even so and that said come after someone else's point.

You'll also hear I'll grant you that, a short way to agree with one part.

By the end of this lesson

Agree with one part of a point, then keep your own.

  • Although it's expensive, it's worth it.It costs a lot, and I still think it's a good choice.
  • Even so, I'm going anyway.That is true, and I still want to go.
  • I'll grant you that.I agree with that part of what you said.
  • That said, I still want to wait.Even after that, I still want to wait.
  • It's not perfect, but it works.It has flaws, and it still does the job.
  • Even if it takes time, I'm in.I still want to do it, even if it is slow.

Scene — the plan still needs cuts

Same week at the studio downtown. Ana and Marcus stand at the long desk with the library drawings open.

Marcus wants the plan this week. Ana still wants more cuts.

Later they end up at the Blue Plate. Dee will not open the jukebox, although the block keeps asking.

Ana and Marcus study the open library drawings across the long studio desk.

Learn — agree, then keep your point

Six lines help you agree with one part, then keep your own point.

You'll use although, even so, that said, and even if.

  1. Marcus presses both palms to the library plan as he weighs its cost and value.

    Although it's expensive, it's worth it.

    It costs a lot, and I still think it's a good choice.

    When to use it: Say this when something costs a lot, and you still want it.

    Although names a problem first, then you keep your point.

    Say it: The stress is on the last part of although.

  2. Marcus pauses in the studio doorway, still intent on moving the plan forward this week.

    Even so, I'm going anyway.

    That is true, and I still want to go.

    When to use it: Say this after you hear a problem, and you still go.

    Even so looks back at the last point, then you keep yours.

    Say it: Stress so, and even is lighter.

  3. Ana gives a small nod and open-handed gesture to acknowledge Marcus’s point.

    I'll grant you that.

    I agree with that part of what you said.

    When to use it: Say this when you agree with one part of their point.

    I'll is I will, said as one piece.

    Say it: I'll is short, and grant has the stress.

  4. Ana carefully arranges the drawings, choosing to continue the work at a measured pace.

    That said, I still want to wait.

    Even after that, I still want to wait.

    When to use it: Say this after you agree, when you still want more time.

    That said looks back, then you keep your own plan.

  5. Danny gestures toward the closed jukebox while Dee keeps it shut.

    It's not perfect, but it works.

    It has flaws, and it still does the job.

    When to use it: Say this when something has flaws, and it still does the job.

    But keeps your point after you name a flaw.

  6. Murray looks toward the quiet jukebox while his coffee remains unfinished.

    Even if it takes time, I'm in.

    I still want to do it, even if it is slow.

    When to use it: Say this when you still want to do it, even if it is slow.

    Even if names a possible problem, not a surprise.

    Say it: I'm is one piece, so do not split it.

Story — this week or wait

Watch Ana keep her point with Marcus. Then Dee does the same at the diner.

The highlighted words are the lines you just learned.

  1. Marcus opens the library drawings on the long studio desk.
  2. MarcusI like the plan. The lighting still costs a lot.He likes the plan, and he still worries about the lighting cost.
  3. AnaAlthough it's expensive, it's worth it.It costs a lot, and I still think it's a good choice.
  4. MarcusI'll grant you that. Even so, I'm going anyway. I want it this week.He agrees with that part, and he still wants the plan this week.
  5. AnaThat's a fair point. I think we should wait instead.She accepts his point, and she would rather not send it now.
  6. MarcusIt's not perfect, but it works. We can cut later.The plan has flaws, and it still does the job for now.
  7. AnaEven if it takes time, I'm in.I still want to do it, even if it is slow.
  8. After work, Ana sits at the Blue Plate. Dee holds the coffee pot. The jukebox stays quiet.
  9. DannyDee, the block keeps asking. Open the jukebox already.He wants Dee to open the jukebox because people keep asking.
  10. DeeI'll grant you that, hon.She agrees with that part of what he said.
  11. DannySo you'll open it this week?He checks if she will open it soon.
  12. DeeThat said, I still want to wait.Even after that, I still want to wait.
  13. Murray looks at the quiet jukebox. He does not finish his coffee.
  14. MurrayIt's not perfect, but it works. Even if it takes time, I'm in.It has flaws, and he still wants to stay with it.

Practice — although and even so

Ten short exercises wait here. You'll listen, pick, match, fill a gap, and build a line.

They stay small, so the round moves fast.

0 of 10 done

  1. What did you hear?

  2. Match the pairs

    English

    Although it's expensive, it's worth it.Drop the Simple English here
    Even so, I'm going anyway.Drop the Simple English here
    I'll grant you that.Drop the Simple English here
    It's not perfect, but it works.Drop the Simple English here

    Simple English

    Drag a Simple English line onto its English, or tap one and then the other.

  3. What do you say?

    Marcus says the old lights look tired. You agree with that part only.

  4. What does it mean?

    Even so, I'm going anyway.

  5. Fill the gap

    It has flaws, and it still does the job.

    It's not perfect, but it ____.

  6. Build the line

    I still want to do it, even if it is slow.

    , .

    Tap the words in order.

  7. Pick the reply

    Marcus says:

    Let's send the plan this week.

    He wants the plan out soon.

    And you reply with:

  8. Swap the word

    The lighting costs a lot. You still think it is a good choice.

    Although it's ____, it's worth it.

  9. True or false?

    This line means you drop your own point completely.

  10. What do you say?

    Marcus wants to send the library plan today. You want more time first.

Say it — keep your point

Now you're Ana at the long desk with Marcus. When it's your turn, tap the microphone and speak the line.

Tap play first if you want to hear the line. Your recording stays on your device.

  1. MarcusThe new lighting still costs too much.The lighting still costs a lot.
  2. Ana (you)The cost is high. You still think it is a good choice.

    Although it's expensive, it's worth it.

    It costs a lot, and I still think it's a good choice.

0 of 5 said

Recap — what you can say now

EnglishSimple English
Although it's expensive, it's worth it.It costs a lot, and I still think it's a good choice.
Even so, I'm going anyway.That is true, and I still want to go.
I'll grant you that.I agree with that part of what you said.
That said, I still want to wait.Even after that, I still want to wait.
It's not perfect, but it works.It has flaws, and it still does the job.
Even if it takes time, I'm in.I still want to do it, even if it is slow.
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