When do you use 'yet' ?

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LukaszPrzybyszewski · Accepted Answer

My best advice is try to find examples of where they fit into a sentence, and understanding how the word changes the sentence. If you said “no I haven’t read it”. You’re stopping there, and the other person doesn’t know whether you’ll read it. Yet implies the completion of an action in the future.

OldGeezer · Answer

"Yet" is used in questions and in negative sentences. For example:

- Have you read this book?
- Yes, I've read it.
- No, I haven't read it yet. (= I haven't read it, but I'm going to read it.)

- Do you want to read this book?
- I've already read it.

- Have you finished reading this book yet?
- No, I haven't finished yet. (= I haven't finished reading it, but I'm going to finish reading it.)

- Have you read this book yet?
- No, I haven't read it yet.

OldGeezer · Answer

@mikemueller473 If you look at the Oxford Learner's Dictionary, it tells you the tenses for every verb. Click on Verb Forms to see the tenses.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/

For example, cook, open, walk are considered regular verbs. That means most verbs follow this pattern. The good news is that once you learn the pattern, these verbs are easy to use.

cook
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/cook_1?q=cook
open
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/open_1?q=open
walk
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/walk_1?q=walk

The Oxford Learner's Dictionary also tells you the verb forms for irregular verbs. "Irregular" means they don't follow the usual pattern. A lot of very common verbs are irregular. They don't follow a pattern so you just have to learn them. The good news is that they are used very often so they are easy to learn.

be
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/be_1?q=be
do
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/do1_1?q=do
go
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/go_1?q=go
have
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/have_1?q=have

OldGeezer · Answer

Do you have some advice on how to learn English? I can understand nearly everything if I'm listening to it. But if I have to speak, I'm way worse.

The only way to learn English is by speaking English.
Die einzige Möglichkeit, Englisch zu lernen, ist Englisch.

There are many ways that you can teach yourself English and practise English. Listen to and speak English every day, and read and write English every day. Using English every day will help you to learn English faster.

Set all the devices you have – iPhone, laptop, and others – to English. And set the websites and social media you’re using to English – like Google, Facebook, and any other website that you can change the language on. If you want to study British English, make sure it’s set to English (UK).

Grammarly. Put Grammarly on your devices. You can get the Grammarly app free. It will check your grammar and help you to learn English. There is also a premium version of Grammarly that you can pay for and it has a few extra features, but I only have the free version and I like it.

Dictionary. You need a good English dictionary. I like the Oxford Learner's Dictionary. You can listen to a native speaker pronounce each word.
• Learn to pronounce ANY English word!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umkqPSeJUrs
• Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries
http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/

The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary was made for English learners, but I use it all the time because I like it. I can listen to the pronunciation of any word and I like the clear, simple meanings. And it has other features that I use all the time. It gives verb tenses, idioms, and other information.
And I keep the Paperback Oxford English Dictionary on my desk.

Grammar in Use. Get the books "Essential Grammar in Use" and "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy. These books will help you learn English grammar.

Vocabulary. When you’re learning new words, it’s helpful to say each word out loud. Try to use the word in a sentence. Imagine that you’re talking to someone and using that word.

Post-it notes. You can write the English words and stick them on the things in your house. It can be anything – door, wall, table, chair, bed, kitchen. You should do this for anything that is hard for you to remember, and anything that you've just learnt. This will help you to remember the English words for things that you see every day.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=post-it%20notes&FORM=BILH1

Flashcards. Flashcards are useful for learning new words. You can buy flashcards or make your own.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=flash+cards&FORM=HDRSC2

YouTube. YouTube is a great tool for learning languages. There are many English teachers on YouTube, and there are news videos and fun videos that you can watch. And there are videos that give tips about how you can improve your English.
• 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes English Learners Make (Emma, mmmEnglish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soN1qPcSDVo
• Nine fun ways to practise languages (Kevin Abroad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUj_6yWY5yc
• Language Learning Tips and Tricks | Get Fluent Faster (Tyler Minear)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dONlrCFsHX4
• Great Tips for Learning British English | Lucy from “English with Lucy” Interview [Korean Billy] (Korean Billy and Lucy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG2JAXhFBRs

Other tools

ITalki, Audible, Lingoda, and other apps are recommended by the best English teachers. I haven’t used these apps, but they seem very effective.
• Audible
http://www.audibletrial.com/mmmEnglish 
• Audible – recommended by Lucy: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNOnyMRdDTA
• Audible – recommended by Emma: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrztIQ0F2-M
• Imitation lessons with Emma
https://www.mmmenglish.com/imitation
• iTalki – recommended by Lucy: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN5HOpQDkOA
• Lingoda – Lucy (English with Lucy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcKBRtmsG7w
• Oxford Learner’s Dictionary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umkqPSeJUrs

Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. 

I can’t say it strongly enough – reading, writing, speaking and listening to English every day are so important!

HiNative. And, of course, you can ask questions here on HiNative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eft0cwCWfo

OldGeezer · Answer

I can’t say it strongly enough – reading, writing, speaking and listening to English every day are so important!

OldGeezer · Answer

Speaking

Speaking to someone who’s fluent in English every day is the best way to learn to speak and understand English. They can be a native English speaker or another English learner. Speak English whenever you can. Are you taking an English class? Always speak to your classmates in English when you're in class and when you're not in class. Do you have a dog? Talk to your dog in English. Do you have a friend? Teach your friend how to speak English.

If you don't have any of these, or if your friend doesn't want to learn English, talk to yourself in English. Now, I know that talking to yourself sounds mental (crazy, insane), but it really will help you. Talk to yourself while you're going to work. Talk to yourself while you’re shopping. Talk to yourself while you're doing housework. Talk to yourself while you’re having a shower. Talk to yourself in English all the time. It will help you remember what you've learned.

OldGeezer · Answer

@mikemueller473 I don't speak German, so please tell me if my translation is wrong.

The only way to learn English is by speaking English.
Die einzige Möglichkeit, Englisch zu lernen, ist Englisch.

OldGeezer · Answer

@mikemueller473 You're very welcome. And thank you for the translation. :)

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

Depends in what sense you mean, but a classic example is “are we there yet?”  Or “is it over yet” “the storm is yet to come”. It’s normally used when something is bound to happen but it’s a question of when

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

In what sentence?

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

Generally, no, I’d stick to “already”

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

Well, if you asked “are you 16 yet?” That’s asking in a way which indicates you think they’re still 15. But if you say “are you 16 already?” It’s more like surprise of the person being 16.

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

You’re welcome

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

“Yet” implies the completion of an action in the future*

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

Good luck

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

Normally what I do for my Russian studies I try to think in that language, as much as it may seem unnecessary and inefficient, it’ll make your speaking a little faster. But to be honest, the best way is to find people who speak English. It really is the best way, as long as you put yourself out there and aren’t afraid to make mistakes, rest assured people won’t mock, my friend

LukaszPrzybyszewski · Answer

You’re very welcome, I wish you the best of luck with fluency. Glad I could help

When do you use 'yet' ? See a translation

Depends in what sense you mean, but a classic example is “are we there yet?” Or “is it over yet” “the storm is yet to come”. It’s normally used when something is bound to happen but it’s a question of when

In what sentence?

Generally, no, I’d stick to “already”

Well, if you asked “are you 16 yet?” That’s asking in a way which indicates you think they’re still 15. But if you say “are you 16 already?” It’s more like surprise of the person being 16.

You’re welcome

You’re very welcome, I wish you the best of luck with fluency. Glad I could help

I can’t say it strongly enough – reading, writing, speaking and listening to English every day are so important!

@mikemueller473 I don't speak German, so please tell me if my translation is wrong.The only way to learn English is by speaking English.Die einzige Möglichkeit, Englisch zu lernen, ist Englisch.

@mikemueller473 You're very welcome. And thank you for the translation. :)

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When do you use 'yet' ?

@mikemueller473 I don't speak German, so please tell me if my translation is wrong.

The only way to learn English is by speaking English.
Die einzige Möglichkeit, Englisch zu lernen, ist Englisch.