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    ahead of time

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    A1
    phr.PhraseBefore the scheduled time; early.
    I finished the project ahead of time, so I have a few days to relax.

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    3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!

    08:253 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!
    • You especially need to spend some time planning this ahead of time so that you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

      You especially need to spend some time planning this ahead of time so that you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

    • ahead of time so that you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

      ahead of time so that you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

    A2

    Trion ICP / RIE Dry Etch - Standard Operating Procedures

    14:38Trion ICP / RIE Dry Etch - Standard Operating Procedures
    • and it takes only a few minutes, so just let us know ahead of time if you need to start your process and we'll have it all ready for you.

      and it takes only a few minutes, so just let us know ahead of time if you need to start your process and we'll have it all ready for you.

    • So just let us know ahead of time if you need to start your process and we'll have it all ready for you.

      So just let us know ahead of time if you need to start your process and we'll have it all ready for you.

    B1

    Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184

    13:10Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184
    • So sort of map out ahead of time the career trajectory and then take the steps necessary to make that happen.

      So sort of map out ahead of time the career trajectory and then take the steps necessary to make that happen.

    • I would try and plan out what path you want to take, so sort of map out ahead of time the career trajectory and then take the steps necessary to make that happen.

      I would try and plan out what path you want to take, so sort of map out ahead of time the career trajectory and then take the steps necessary to make that happen.

    A2

    How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps

    11:55How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps
    • You need to tune into your own energy and the energy of the person in front of you so that when you're sharing your information, whether you've prepared that information ahead of time, or you're speaking to them impromptu, you're speaking to them at a level that they understand.

      You need to tune into your own energy and the energy of the person in front of you so that when you're sharing your information, whether you've prepared that information ahead of time, or you're speaking to them impromptu, you're speaking to them at a level that they understand.

    • You need to tune into your own energy and the energy of the person in front of you so that when you're sharing your information, whether you've prepared that information ahead of time or you're speaking to them impromptu, you're speaking to them at a level that they understand.

      You need to tune into your own energy and the energy of the person in front of you so that when you're sharing your information, whether you've prepared that information ahead of time or you're speaking to them impromptu, you're speaking to them at a level that they understand.

    A2

    Advanced Prepositions of Time: “throughout”, “ahead of”, “at around”, “out of”…

    19:25Advanced Prepositions of Time: “throughout”, “ahead of”, “at around”, “out of”…
    • Okay, yes, that was a tough one, because that could have been during the night, or, but remember we said apart when we talked about during, okay, and we said it's a part of a larger thing. When I talked about throughout, I said it can be to the end and maybe a bit before, a bit extra, a little bit extra. So, in this case, it was through the night, right? It went throughout the night and to the early morning, just a little bit extra. So, throughout is the correct answer here. What about number four? Josh is on his way home now. He should arrive around. Yeah, because this is should, right? We're looking at a modal here and it's like the right thing or kind of, so this modal tells us around, right? You should do something is like, it's the right thing to do. It doesn't mean you're going to do it, but it is the right thing to do. It's approximately, giving an approximation. In this case, when we said around, he should arrive. I think so. That's what he should do. Don't know. Maybe, maybe a little earlier, a little late. Through makes no sense here because you can't go through nine o'clock. You're not a car hitting a wall. Okay? And now finally, number five. The test was very difficult and I couldn't answer all of the questions. I, out of, ahead of time. What do you think? Sorry, time's up. What time now? I ran out of time. Ran out of. Remember? You have no more left. If you were ahead of time, that would be early, but you said it was very difficult and you couldn't answer. So clearly, you ran out of time. Cool? All right. So now we answer these questions and I hope to give you not just the answers to the questions, but the understanding that you have to look at context, showing you that different words can give you the word you want to use. Yeah?

      Okay, yes, that was a tough one, because that could have been during the night, or, but remember we said apart when we talked about during, okay, and we said it's a part of a larger thing. When I talked about throughout, I said it can be to the end and maybe a bit before, a bit extra, a little bit extra. So, in this case, it was through the night, right? It went throughout the night and to the early morning, just a little bit extra. So, throughout is the correct answer here. What about number four? Josh is on his way home now. He should arrive around. Yeah, because this is should, right? We're looking at a modal here and it's like the right thing or kind of, so this modal tells us around, right? You should do something is like, it's the right thing to do. It doesn't mean you're going to do it, but it is the right thing to do. It's approximately, giving an approximation. In this case, when we said around, he should arrive. I think so. That's what he should do. Don't know. Maybe, maybe a little earlier, a little late. Through makes no sense here because you can't go through nine o'clock. You're not a car hitting a wall. Okay? And now finally, number five. The test was very difficult and I couldn't answer all of the questions. I, out of, ahead of time. What do you think? Sorry, time's up. What time now? I ran out of time. Ran out of. Remember? You have no more left. If you were ahead of time, that would be early, but you said it was very difficult and you couldn't answer. So clearly, you ran out of time. Cool? All right. So now we answer these questions and I hope to give you not just the answers to the questions, but the understanding that you have to look at context, showing you that different words can give you the word you want to use. Yeah?

    • and I couldn't answer all of the questions." I, out of, ahead of time.

      and I couldn't answer all of the questions." I, out of, ahead of time.

    A2

    How to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka & Kyoto

    04:16How to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka & Kyoto
    • Each family will need to hand in a customs declaration form, which should be filled out ahead of time.

      Each family will need to hand in a customs declaration form, which should be filled out ahead of time.

    • Each family will need to hand in a customs declaration form which should be filled out ahead of time.

      Each family will need to hand in a customs declaration form which should be filled out ahead of time.

    B1

    US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News

    07:06US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News
    • And the reason for that was businesses wanted to bring the goods in ahead of time before the tariffs hit prices.

      And the reason for that was businesses wanted to bring the goods in ahead of time before the tariffs hit prices.

    • And the reason for that was businesses wanted to bring the goods in ahead of time before the tariffs hit prices.

      And the reason for that was businesses wanted to bring the goods in ahead of time before the tariffs hit prices.

    B1

    Conan O’Brien on Prince Lying to Him, Interviewing Obama and "Conan O’Brien Must Go"

    10:43Conan O’Brien on Prince Lying to Him, Interviewing Obama and "Conan O’Brien Must Go"
    • Wait a minute, I would love to do a show where I surprise my podcast guests, not tell them ahead of time, and then get involved in their lives.

      Wait a minute, I would love to do a show where I surprise my podcast guests, not tell them ahead of time, and then get involved in their lives.

    • I would love to do a show where I surprise my podcast guests, not tell them ahead of time,

      I would love to do a show where I surprise my podcast guests, not tell them ahead of time,

    A2

    10 Habits of Highly Effective Learners | English November Review

    13:4810 Habits of Highly Effective Learners | English November Review
    • Prepare lines and conversations ahead of time.

      Prepare lines and conversations ahead of time.

    • Habit number four: prepare lines and conversations ahead of time.

      Habit number four: prepare lines and conversations ahead of time.

    A2

    花火師だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    16:39花火師だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • We can make a video of the fireworks ahead of time and then show it to the customer to see if that's what they want based on the music and the choreographing that we design.

      We can make a video of the fireworks ahead of time and then show it to the customer to see if that's what they want based on the music and the choreographing that we design.

    • We can make a video of the fireworks ahead of time and then show it to the customer to see if that's what they want based on the music and the choreographing that we design.

      We can make a video of the fireworks ahead of time and then show it to the customer to see if that's what they want based on the music and the choreographing that we design.

    B2