How to Use Still vs Yet in English | English Grammar Practice

Ajouté : 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]Yes, welcome everyone. We are very happy that you are here with us again today.

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[00:00:47]>> Before we begin today's topic, I want to ask you something.

[00:00:52]>> Yes, that is a good idea. Let's start with a small question. How are you feeling today?

[00:01:00]>> Are you feeling happy?

[00:01:02]>> Are you feeling a little tired?

[00:01:04]>> Or maybe you are feeling excited and ready to learn something new.

[00:01:09]>> To be honest, I am still a little sleepy today.

[00:01:14]>> Really? You are still sleepy?

[00:01:16]>> Yes, I am. I slept well, but I stayed up late last night.

[00:01:22]>> Oh, that sounds interesting. Why did you stay up so late? I was watching a series and it was very interesting. I could not stop watching it.

[00:01:33]>> That happens to me sometimes too.

[00:01:35]>> So now I am still a little tired this morning.

[00:01:39]>> That makes sense. But tell me something.

[00:01:42]Did you finish the series?

[00:01:44]>> No, I have not finished it yet.

[00:01:47]>> Really? You have not finished it yet?

[00:01:49]>> No, not yet. I am still on episode three.

[00:01:53]>> That is funny. Why is it funny?

[00:01:57]>> Because in our short conversation, we just used today's topic.

[00:02:02]>> That's true. We used the words still and yet naturally in a real conversation.

[00:02:10]>> Exactly. And that is what today's lesson is about.

[00:02:14]>> Today we will talk about two very small words in English.

[00:02:19]>> Yes. Two small words, but they are very powerful. The words are still and yet.

[00:02:27]>> You will hear these words all the time in everyday English conversations.

[00:02:33]>> Many English learners feel confused about these two words.

[00:02:38]>> Some learners use still in every situation >> and some learners forget to use yet in questions.

[00:02:46]>> But don't worry, >> today we will make everything clear.

[00:02:50]Yes, we will explain everything slowly and simply.

[00:02:55]>> We will not use complicated grammar rules.

[00:02:58]>> Instead, we will use real English.

[00:03:02]>> English that people use every day.

[00:03:05]>> English that you can use in real conversations.

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[00:03:27]>> All right. Now, let's slowly begin today's topic.

[00:03:31]>> Jack, let me ask you a question.

[00:03:34]>> Sure. Go ahead.

[00:03:36]>> What does the word still mean to you?

[00:03:39]>> For me, still means that something continues.

[00:03:43]>> Yes, that is exactly the key idea.

[00:03:47]Something started in the past >> and it has not stopped.

[00:03:51]>> It continues until now.

[00:03:54]>> Let's look at a simple example.

[00:03:56]>> I can say I am still tired.

[00:04:00]>> That means you were tired before >> and now I continue to feel tired. The situation has not changed.

[00:04:09]>> Here is another example.

[00:04:11]>> She is still working. That means she started working earlier >> and she has not finished her work.

[00:04:19]>> The action continues.

[00:04:21]>> Exactly.

[00:04:22]>> Here is another simple sentence.

[00:04:25]>> I'm still waiting.

[00:04:26]>> This means you started waiting earlier >> and you are waiting now too.

[00:04:32]>> The waiting continues.

[00:04:34]>> Very clear and very simple.

[00:04:37]>> Now let's talk about the word yet. Yes, this is where many learners feel confused.

[00:04:44]>> In English, we usually use yet in questions >> and also in negative sentences.

[00:04:51]>> For example, we can ask, "Have you finished yet?"

[00:04:54]>> Or we can say, "I have not finished yet."

[00:04:58]>> But we do not say, "I am still finished."

[00:05:01]>> No, that sentence is not correct.

[00:05:04]>> Remember this simple idea. still talks about continuation >> and yet talks about something that has not happened up to now >> but we believe it will happen soon >> for example I can ask you are you ready yet >> that question means you expect me to be ready soon >> and if you answer I'm still getting ready >> it means the process continues >> so one sentence asks about completion >> and the other sentence explains explains continuation.

[00:05:38]>> Let's imagine a real life situation.

[00:05:41]>> A mother is talking to her child.

[00:05:43]>> The mother asks, "Have you cleaned your room yet?"

[00:05:47]>> And the child answers, "I'm still cleaning it."

[00:05:50]>> That sounds like a real conversation.

[00:05:53]>> Yes. People say this kind of thing every day.

[00:05:57]>> Let's look at another situation.

[00:05:59]>> Imagine you are waiting for a bus.

[00:06:02]>> You can say the bus has not arrived yet.

[00:06:05]That means the bus did not come until now.

[00:06:09]>> But while you are standing at the bus stop, >> you can say, "I'm still waiting for the bus."

[00:06:15]>> This is very common everyday English.

[00:06:19]>> Now, let's talk about where these words go in a sentence.

[00:06:23]>> Good idea. Word position is important.

[00:06:26]>> The word still usually comes before the main verb. For example, I still live here >> or she still loves chocolate.

[00:06:37]>> These sentences are simple and natural.

[00:06:40]>> But when we use the verb to be, the position changes.

[00:06:45]>> Yes, that's right.

[00:06:46]>> In this case, still comes after the verb to be.

[00:06:50]>> For example, I am still tired >> or he is still at work.

[00:06:56]>> Now, let's talk again about yet. Yet usually comes at the end of a sentence.

[00:07:03]>> For example, I haven't eaten yet >> or she hasn't arrived yet.

[00:07:08]>> We can also use it in questions >> like has she called yet?

[00:07:13]>> Can you see the pattern?

[00:07:15]>> Yes, the position of the word helps us understand the meaning.

[00:07:20]>> Now, let's practice with a few more examples.

[00:07:23]>> Imagine someone says, "I haven't started yet." That means the action did not begin before now.

[00:07:31]>> But if someone says, "I'm still starting," it sounds strange.

[00:07:36]>> Yes, because starting is usually very quick.

[00:07:40]>> It is not a long action.

[00:07:42]>> We usually use still for longer actions.

[00:07:46]>> Actions like waiting, working, or studying.

[00:07:50]>> For example, I am still studying for my exam. or she is still working in the office.

[00:07:58]>> These actions take time >> and that is why still works well in these sentences.

[00:08:04]>> Learning these small differences can really improve your English.

[00:08:08]>> Yes, small words can make a big difference in your speaking.

[00:08:13]>> Emma, we also use still for feelings.

[00:08:16]>> Oh yes, I remember. Can you give an example, Jack?

[00:08:20]>> Sure. I can say I still love you.

[00:08:24]>> That is very emotional. It means the love started in the past and continues until now.

[00:08:30]>> Exactly. Something that continues over time.

[00:08:34]>> Let's look at yet now.

[00:08:37]>> Listen to this question. Do you live in New York yet?

[00:08:41]>> H. That sounds wrong.

[00:08:44]>> Yes. Many learners make this mistake.

[00:08:46]>> Why is it wrong, Jack? Because we do not usually use yet in questions like that.

[00:08:53]>> We use yet when we expect a change, >> right? A better question is, "Have you moved to New York yet?"

[00:09:01]>> That question asks about completion.

[00:09:04]Something is expected to happen.

[00:09:06]>> Exactly. This shows that context is very important when choosing these words.

[00:09:12]>> Yes. Now, let's make a short and natural story to practice. Imagine you started learning English 6 months ago >> and your friend asks you, "Are you fluent yet?"

[00:09:24]>> You answer, "No, I'm still learning."

[00:09:27]>> That is perfect. It shows both words in real situations.

[00:09:32]>> Now imagine you are waiting for your exam results.

[00:09:36]>> You check the website, but you see nothing.

[00:09:39]>> Then you say, "The results aren't out yet." If someone asks what you are doing, you answer, "I'm still checking."

[00:09:47]>> These sentences are very simple and natural.

[00:09:50]>> Yes, we use still and yet almost every day, >> but small mistakes can change the meaning completely.

[00:09:59]>> For example, some learners say, "I didn't eat still."

[00:10:03]>> That is incorrect. The correct sentence is, "I haven't eaten yet."

[00:10:08]Or you can say, I'm still hungry.

[00:10:12]>> Notice the difference. I'm still hungry means the hunger continues from before.

[00:10:18]>> And I haven't eaten yet means the action of eating has not happened until now.

[00:10:24]>> This small difference is very important.

[00:10:27]>> Yes, these words look simple, but their meanings are deep.

[00:10:32]>> Now, let's go a little deeper. We will talk about common mistakes and give more daily conversation examples.

[00:10:40]>> We will also explain situations where both words could feel possible >> because real English is not always simple.

[00:10:48]>> But don't worry, we will explain everything step by step.

[00:10:52]>> Before the break, we said that still shows continuation.

[00:10:57]>> It means something started in the past and continues now. And yet is about something that has not happened until now, but we expect it to happen soon.

[00:11:08]>> Exactly. This shows that context is very important when choosing these words.

[00:11:13]>> Yes. Now, let's make a short and natural story to practice.

[00:11:19]>> Imagine you started learning English 6 months ago >> and your friend asks you, "Are you fluent yet?"

[00:11:26]>> You answer, "No, I'm still learning."

[00:11:29]>> That is perfect. It shows both words in real situations.

[00:11:33]>> Now imagine you are waiting for your exam results.

[00:11:37]>> You check the website, but you see nothing.

[00:11:40]>> Then you say, "The results aren't out yet."

[00:11:43]>> If someone asks what you are doing, you answer, "I'm still checking."

[00:11:48]>> These sentences are very simple and natural.

[00:11:51]>> Yes, we use still and yet almost every day, >> but small mistakes can change the meaning completely. For example, some learners say, "I didn't eat still."

[00:12:04]>> That is incorrect. The correct sentence is, "I haven't eaten yet."

[00:12:10]>> Or you can say, "I'm still hungry."

[00:12:13]>> Notice the difference. I'm still hungry means the hunger continues from before.

[00:12:19]>> And I haven't eaten yet means the action of eating has not happened until now.

[00:12:25]>> This small difference is very important.

[00:12:28]Yes, these words look simple, but their meanings are deep.

[00:12:33]>> Now, let's go a little deeper.

[00:12:35]>> We will talk about common mistakes and give more daily conversation examples.

[00:12:41]>> We will also explain situations where both words could feel possible >> because real English is not always simple.

[00:12:49]>> But don't worry, we will explain everything step by step. Imagine you are waiting for that same friend to reply to your message.

[00:12:59]>> It has been 2 hours. You say she hasn't replied yet.

[00:13:04]>> See the difference here? We are not talking about continuation.

[00:13:08]>> We are talking about something that has not happened until now.

[00:13:13]>> And notice there is expectation. You believe she will reply soon.

[00:13:18]>> Here is a small formula for everyone listening. Still is often used in positive sentences.

[00:13:25]>> Yet is often used in negative sentences or in questions.

[00:13:30]>> This simple pattern helps a lot.

[00:13:32]>> Let's try more examples slowly.

[00:13:35]>> Morning situation. You wake up at 10:00 a.m.

[00:13:39]>> Your brother is still sleeping. You look at him and ask, "Are you still sleeping?"

[00:13:44]>> Right? Because sleeping started earlier and continues now. Now imagine your mom asks, "Has he woken up yet?"

[00:13:53]>> That sounds very natural. Nothing happened until now, but we expect it to happen.

[00:13:59]>> And notice yet usually comes at the end of the sentence.

[00:14:03]>> Yes. Many learners make a mistake and say, "I yet haven't finished."

[00:14:09]>> That sounds unnatural.

[00:14:11]>> Instead, we say, "I haven't finished yet."

[00:14:15]>> Let's repeat clearly. Yet goes at the end in most cases >> and still usually goes before the main verb like I still live here >> or she is still waiting.

[00:14:28]>> Exactly. Position matters a lot.

[00:14:31]>> Now let's play a small situation game.

[00:14:34]>> I'm ready.

[00:14:35]>> You ordered food 45 minutes ago, but it hasn't arrived.

[00:14:40]>> I would say the food hasn't arrived yet.

[00:14:43]>> Good. Now imagine it has been 90 minutes. You are frustrated.

[00:14:48]>> I might say the food is still not here.

[00:14:52]>> Very natural. Notice something. Still not can show emotion.

[00:14:58]>> Yes, it can show surprise, annoyance, or disappointment.

[00:15:03]>> For example, he's still playing video games.

[00:15:06]>> Or she's still working on her project.

[00:15:10]This is a very natural way to express feelings and continuation.

[00:15:15]>> Exactly. And using these words naturally makes your English sound real.

[00:15:20]>> Emma, sometimes still can carry emotion.

[00:15:24]>> Oh, yes. Like when someone sounds slightly surprised or annoyed.

[00:15:29]>> Exactly. For example, a mother says, "You're still on your phone."

[00:15:34]>> Everyone immediately understands the tone. So, still can show emotion depending on your voice.

[00:15:41]>> That's very interesting. Now, let's talk about another common confusion.

[00:15:47]>> Some students mix already, still, and yet.

[00:15:51]>> Oh, yes, that is a tricky trio.

[00:15:54]>> For example, you can ask, "Have you finished your homework yet?"

[00:15:58]>> That is correct.

[00:15:59]>> If the answer is yes, you can say, "Yes, I've already finished." And if the answer is no, you say no, I haven't finished yet.

[00:16:09]>> But if you say I still haven't finished, it is different.

[00:16:13]>> That shows maybe you expected to finish earlier, but the work continues unfinished.

[00:16:20]>> Exactly. There is a feeling of delay.

[00:16:23]>> Listen carefully. I haven't finished yet is neutral.

[00:16:28]>> But I still haven't finished shows emotion, maybe frustration or guilt.

[00:16:33]Let's try another example. She hasn't called yet.

[00:16:38]>> That is neutral, just information.

[00:16:40]>> But she still hasn't called sounds disappointed.

[00:16:44]>> Maybe you've been waiting a long time.

[00:16:47]>> Emotional tone is very important in these sentences.

[00:16:51]>> Now, let's talk about questions. When do we use yet in questions?

[00:16:56]>> Usually, when we ask if something has happened up to now. For example, have you eaten yet?

[00:17:03]>> Parents ask this all the time. Friends and co-workers ask it too.

[00:17:08]>> Can we use still in a question?

[00:17:10]>> Yes, but it is different. Are you still eating?

[00:17:14]>> That means the action started earlier.

[00:17:17]>> Have you eaten yet? Focuses on completion.

[00:17:20]>> Are you still eating focuses on continuation?

[00:17:24]>> Completion versus continuation. That is the key difference. Now imagine you were studying English.

[00:17:31]>> You started learning 2 years ago.

[00:17:34]>> Someone asks, "Are you still learning English?"

[00:17:37]>> You answer, "Yes, I'm still learning."

[00:17:40]>> That is because it continues.

[00:17:43]>> Now imagine someone asks, "Have you passed the IELTS exam yet?"

[00:17:48]>> That is about completion. Maybe you're still preparing.

[00:17:52]>> If you haven't passed, you say, "No, not yet." See how simple and natural these words are in everyday English.

[00:18:00]>> Yes, still and yet are small words but very powerful.

[00:18:05]>> Using them correctly makes your English sound much more natural.

[00:18:09]>> Okay, Jack, let's talk about short answers.

[00:18:13]>> Yes, a very common short answer is just not yet.

[00:18:17]>> That is very important. It's a complete answer and very natural.

[00:18:22]>> Now I want to challenge our listeners.

[00:18:25]Go ahead.

[00:18:26]>> Think about your personal life. What are you still doing?

[00:18:30]>> Maybe you are still living in your hometown.

[00:18:33]>> Or maybe you are still working at the same company.

[00:18:37]>> Or maybe you still watch cartoons secretly.

[00:18:40]>> Hey, that is personal.

[00:18:43]>> I'm joking, Jack. But these are natural examples.

[00:18:46]>> Now, think about something you haven't done yet.

[00:18:50]>> Maybe you haven't traveled abroad yet.

[00:18:53]Maybe you haven't started your business yet.

[00:18:56]>> Maybe you haven't learned to drive yet.

[00:18:59]>> Notice how hopeful yet feels.

[00:19:02]>> Yes, it means the future is open. I love that. Yet has hope inside it.

[00:19:08]>> That is deep, Emma.

[00:19:09]>> I try sometimes.

[00:19:11]>> Let's look at negative questions. For example, haven't you finished yet?

[00:19:16]>> Oh, that sounds impatient.

[00:19:18]>> Yes, it sounds like why is it not finished? Tone is very important.

[00:19:24]>> Compare it with, "Are you still working on it?"

[00:19:28]>> That sounds softer and more polite.

[00:19:30]>> So, if you want to sound polite, sometimes still is better than yet in negative questions.

[00:19:37]>> Very good tip, Jack.

[00:19:39]>> Now, let's look at a timeline example.

[00:19:42]>> Imagine you start a job in 2010.

[00:19:45]>> In 2026, someone meets you and asks, "Do you still work there?" If yes, you say yes, I still work there.

[00:19:54]>> That shows continuation over many years.

[00:19:57]>> But if you left last year, you say, "No, I don't work there anymore."

[00:20:02]>> Could we use yet here?

[00:20:04]>> Not really, Jack. Yet doesn't fit this meaning.

[00:20:08]>> Exactly. Understanding the concept is more important than memorizing rules.

[00:20:13]>> Let's make one more comparison.

[00:20:16]>> He is still single. That means he was single before and continues to be single.

[00:20:21]>> Now, he hasn't gotten married yet. That focuses on something that hasn't happened up to now.

[00:20:28]>> Very similar meaning, but slightly different feeling.

[00:20:32]>> Still single might sound judgmental depending on tone.

[00:20:36]>> Yes. So, be careful.

[00:20:38]>> Another grammar point. We usually use yet with present perfect tense.

[00:20:44]>> Yes. For example, have you finished yet?

[00:20:47]Has she arrived yet?

[00:20:49]>> Present perfect connects past to now.

[00:20:52]>> While still can be used with present continuous, present simple, and even past tense.

[00:20:58]>> For example, she was still crying when I left.

[00:21:02]>> That shows continuation in the past.

[00:21:05]>> Still is very flexible with tenses.

[00:21:08]>> Very flexible. Yes.

[00:21:10]>> Now, let's do quick correction practice.

[00:21:13]>> I love this part. Everyone becomes an English teacher at home.

[00:21:18]>> Exactly. Don't just sit quietly. Say the correct sentence out loud.

[00:21:23]>> Ready?

[00:21:24]>> Ready.

[00:21:25]>> Sentence one. I am still not finished my homework.

[00:21:30]>> H something is wrong there.

[00:21:33]>> I think the correct sentence is I still haven't finished my homework.

[00:21:38]>> Perfect. Why? Because when we talk about something not finished until now, we use present perfect. Haven't finished.

[00:21:47]>> Yes. And still goes before haven't finished, not I haven't finished still.

[00:21:54]That sounds wrong.

[00:21:55]>> Good. Next sentence. She hasn't called me still.

[00:21:59]>> Ah, I hear this mistake a lot.

[00:22:02]>> Correct. Is it She still hasn't called me.

[00:22:06]>> Good. Or she hasn't called me yet.

[00:22:09]Exactly. Now, what is the difference?

[00:22:13]>> Still hasn't called sounds emotional.

[00:22:16]Maybe I'm annoyed.

[00:22:17]>> Yes, it feels like you expected the call and are surprised or disappointed.

[00:22:23]>> But hasn't called yet is neutral. Just stating a fact.

[00:22:27]>> Perfect explanation, Jack.

[00:22:30]>> Thank you, Emma. Next sentence. Did you finish yet your work?

[00:22:34]>> Hm. That sounds slightly wrong in word order. Correct. The natural sentence is, "Have you finished your work yet?"

[00:22:43]>> Yes, we put yet at the end. That makes it sound natural.

[00:22:48]>> See, small words like still and yet can change the meaning a lot.

[00:22:53]>> And using them naturally makes your English better.

[00:22:57]>> Ooh, Emma, that hurts my ears a little.

[00:23:00]Why?

[00:23:01]>> Because your sentence sounded a little unnatural.

[00:23:05]>> Okay, I will practice more. And everyone listening, practice out loud, too. It really helps >> because Emma with yet in questions, it usually goes at the end.

[00:23:17]>> Right? So the correct sentence is, "Did you finish your work yet?"

[00:23:22]>> Yes. Or more naturally in modern English, especially American English, we say, "Have you finished your work yet?"

[00:23:29]>> Ah, yes. Present perfect again.

[00:23:32]>> Good. Next, Emma. I am still weighty.

[00:23:36]Hm. That sounds like old English from a movie.

[00:23:40]>> Yes, very dramatic. The natural sentence is I am still waiting.

[00:23:45]>> Correct. Still usually comes before the main verb, not at the end.

[00:23:50]>> Good. Next. He didn't arrive yet.

[00:23:54]>> This one is tricky.

[00:23:56]>> Yes. Sometimes you might hear it in spoken English, but technically the safer grammar is he hasn't arrived yet.

[00:24:03]>> Exactly. Because yet often works with present perfect.

[00:24:08]>> If we use past simple, we need a time reference like he didn't arrive yesterday.

[00:24:14]>> Very good. I'm on fire today.

[00:24:17]>> Calm down, teacher.

[00:24:19]>> Sorry, Jack.

[00:24:20]>> Now, let's make it harder. I'll give you a situation and you choose still or yet.

[00:24:26]>> Oh, okay.

[00:24:28]>> Situation one. It's 900 p.m. Your friend promised to come at 700 p.m. He is not here. You're a little upset.

[00:24:36]>> I would say he still isn't here.

[00:24:40]>> Perfect. Because there is emotion.

[00:24:42]>> Yes. I expected him 2 hours ago.

[00:24:46]>> Exactly. Situation two. You're asking politely at 6:00 p.m. Is dinner ready?

[00:24:53]>> Is dinner ready yet?

[00:24:54]>> Good, because I'm asking about something expected soon.

[00:24:58]>> Perfect. Situation three, you started learning English. Even in your own language, you don't speak perfectly.

[00:25:06]>> That's true. Sometimes I open my mouth in my native language and even I don't know where the sentence is going.

[00:25:13]>> Exactly. So imagine how unfair we are to ourselves in English.

[00:25:18]>> Yes. We expect perfection.

[00:25:20]>> And when we make one small mistake with still or yet, we panic.

[00:25:24]>> Yes. We think, "Oh no, my English is bad." But actually, it's just one small word.

[00:25:31]>> And small words are powerful, still, and yet look tiny, but they completely change the feeling of a sentence >> completely. If I say, "She hasn't replied yet," that feels calm.

[00:25:44]>> But if I say, "She still hasn't replied," now I sound worried or maybe annoyed or even heartbroken. Okay, dramatic, but true. Language carries emotion.

[00:25:56]>> That's why today we're going deeper. Not just grammar rules. We're talking about feeling.

[00:26:02]>> I like that, Jack. Because many learners understand grammar, but they don't understand tone.

[00:26:08]>> Yes. Let's look at this sentence. I'm still thinking about it.

[00:26:12]>> That sounds soft, like you're taking your time.

[00:26:15]>> Right. Now, listen carefully. I haven't decided yet. That feels more like a clear update. You're just giving information.

[00:26:24]>> Exactly. Here's something important.

[00:26:27]Still focuses on continuation. Something started before and continues now.

[00:26:33]>> And yet focuses on expectation.

[00:26:36]Something has not happened, but we believe it will.

[00:26:39]>> Beautiful explanation, Emma.

[00:26:41]>> Thank you, Jack. I practiced in front of the mirror.

[00:26:44]>> That explains everything. Very funny.

[00:26:46]Let's explore daily life examples.

[00:26:49]>> Imagine you're studying for an exam.

[00:26:52]Stress level 100. You plan to start at 6:00 p.m. It's now 8:00 p.m. You're watching videos.

[00:27:00]>> Okay. Don't attack me personally. What would you say?

[00:27:04]>> I still haven't started studying.

[00:27:06]>> Good. Why not yet?

[00:27:08]>> Because I feel guilty. There is emotion.

[00:27:11]>> Exactly. Now imagine your mother walks into your room and asks, "Have you started studying yet?"

[00:27:18]>> Oh no.

[00:27:18]>> See, that's expectation. She believes you should have started.

[00:27:23]>> And I say not yet very quietly.

[00:27:26]>> Very wisely. So yet often appears in short answers too. Not yet.

[00:27:32]>> Yes. Very common, natural simple.

[00:27:35]>> Now, can we talk about something confusing?

[00:27:38]>> Always. Sometimes learners say, "I'm still here yet."

[00:27:43]>> Oh, yes, that double mistake. Why is it wrong?

[00:27:46]>> Because still and yet usually don't go together in a simple sentence. They have different purposes.

[00:27:53]>> So, we choose one depending on meaning.

[00:27:56]>> Exactly. If you say, "I'm still here," it means I haven't left. Continuity.

[00:28:02]>> Yes. But I'm not here yet means I haven't arrived. Expectation.

[00:28:07]>> Perfect. And notice something interesting. Still is often used in positive and negative sentences like I still like chocolate or I still don't understand.

[00:28:18]>> Yes, but yet is common in questions and negative sentences. Have you finished yet? Or I haven't finished yet.

[00:28:26]>> That is simple and clear. Very useful in real life.

[00:28:30]>> Small words, big difference.

[00:28:32]>> Exactly, Emma. Rarely do we use yet in positive sentences. Yes, Jack. Only in something advanced, like the best is yet to come.

[00:28:42]>> Wow, that sounds really advanced.

[00:28:44]>> Thank you, Jack. I feel like I'm leveling up.

[00:28:47]>> But for beginners, we can keep it simple, >> right? Still means something continues.

[00:28:53]Yet means something expected hasn't happened.

[00:28:56]>> That's very clear.

[00:28:58]>> Let's go deeper emotionally now.

[00:29:00]>> Okay, Emma, imagine you are waiting for a job offer. Stress level 100. On day one, no email. You say they haven't replied yet. Calm.

[00:29:12]>> On day three, still nothing. Now you say they still haven't replied. How does that feel, Emma?

[00:29:18]>> Anxious, maybe disappointed.

[00:29:21]>> Yes. Sometimes your word choice shows your feelings without saying them directly.

[00:29:27]>> That's very powerful.

[00:29:29]>> I think learners should practice this with real situations, not just grammar exercises.

[00:29:36]Exactly. Let's create some life stories.

[00:29:40]>> I love stories. Story one. Emma ordered a package online. It was supposed to arrive yesterday. Classic situation.

[00:29:49]Today you check the tracking app. No update.

[00:29:52]>> I would say my package hasn't arrived yet.

[00:29:56]>> Correct. Neutral. Now tomorrow. Still nothing.

[00:30:00]>> Still my package hasn't arrived.

[00:30:03]>> And now I'm annoyed. very annoyed.

[00:30:06]>> Story two. I'm learning English. After 3 months, I say, "I still make mistakes."

[00:30:13]>> That's honest and natural.

[00:30:15]>> But if someone asks, "Are you fluent yet?"

[00:30:19]>> Ouch. I answer, "Not yet. Perfect, short, and simple."

[00:30:24]>> One big tip, everyone listening, don't translate from your language.

[00:30:29]>> Yes. Feel the situation. Ask yourself, is this about continuation or expectation?

[00:30:36]>> That question alone will solve 80% of your mistakes.

[00:30:40]>> Exactly. Can we do something fun now?

[00:30:44]>> Of course. Let's talk about relationships.

[00:30:47]>> Why do you always choose dangerous topics?

[00:30:51]>> Because they are realistic.

[00:30:53]>> Fine, go ahead.

[00:30:55]>> You text someone and they don't reply for 2 hours. You tell your friend he hasn't replied yet. Calm, reasonable.

[00:31:04]>> But after 24 hours, still he hasn't replied.

[00:31:09]>> And now you're thinking too much. Way too much. See, English is emotional.

[00:31:15]>> Very emotional.

[00:31:16]>> So everyone listening, next time you use still or yet, don't just think grammar, think feeling.

[00:31:23]>> Yes. Language is not math. It's human.

[00:31:27]And humans are complicated.

[00:31:29]>> Especially you, Emma.

[00:31:31]>> I'm still offended.

[00:31:33]>> Not yet.

[00:31:35]>> Okay, that was good.

[00:31:36]>> Thank you, Emma.

[00:31:38]>> I think something important is happening here.

[00:31:41]>> What's that?

[00:31:42]>> I think when learners understand emotional meaning, they remember words longer.

[00:31:47]>> Yes, because memory connects to feeling.

[00:31:50]>> So, if today you remember one thing, remember this. still stretches the situation yet waits for the situation.

[00:32:00]>> That's a beautiful sentence.

[00:32:03]>> Write it down and practice it because maybe you're still confused.

[00:32:07]>> But not for long.

[00:32:09]>> Not fluent, but getting better every day. That's the spirit.

[00:32:13]>> Before we finish today, I want to say something honest.

[00:32:17]>> Uh-oh. Serious voice.

[00:32:19]>> No, not serious. Just real. Many English learners think small words don't matter, like still and yet.

[00:32:27]>> Exactly.

[00:32:28]>> So, if today's episode helped you, don't forget to like this video and share it with a friend who is still confused, >> but not for long.

[00:32:38]>> And remember, you may not be perfect yet, >> but you're still improving, and that's what matters.

[00:32:44]>> See you in the next episode. Bye everyone.