Learn the word 'Again': Simple and Essential A1 Adverb for Everyday English

Word Info

Word: Again

Level: A1

Pronunciation: ə'ɡɛn

Meaning: Once more; another time

Video Script

Hello and welcome back to "Hello Word!", the podcast where we dive into English words to help you expand your vocabulary one word at a time. I’m Alex, and today we’re exploring the word again. Again is an A1-level adverb that means "once more" or "another time." It’s a common word used in everyday conversations when we talk about repeating actions or experiences. Let’s break down how again can fit into daily language so you can start using it naturally. When we say again, we're referring to doing something a second time or multiple times. You might use it if you need to repeat an action, hear or see something another time, or revisit a thought or idea. For example, if you've watched a great movie, you might say, "I want to watch it again!" Or, if you didn’t catch what someone said, you might ask, "Could you say that again?" Some synonyms for again are once more and anew. For instance, instead of saying, "Let’s try again", you could say, "Let’s try once more" or "Let’s try anew." These synonyms add variety to your language while keeping the meaning similar. The opposite of again might be words like never or not at all, depending on the situation. For example, if someone dislikes a certain dish, they might say, "I would never eat that again", or even, "I would not at all want to try it a second time." Now, how can you use again in everyday situations? Picture this: you’re learning a new language and need practice. It’s common to feel like you have to go over things many times. You might say, "I need to study these words again to remember them." Or maybe you’re visiting a favorite spot and you’re excited to be back; you could say, "I’m so happy to be here again." It’s also frequently used to talk about routines, like watching a show you enjoy each week. "Here I am, watching this show again!" Let’s look at a few more sentences where again works well. "She played the song again because she loved it so much." "After he made a mistake, he tried again and succeeded." "Are we meeting again next week for the same class?" These examples show that again is versatile and can be applied to many situations. To wrap up, again is a useful adverb that expresses repeating actions or events, helping to emphasize that something is happening one more time. Try using it in your conversations to feel more comfortable with it. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to "Hello Word!" and leave us a review. Your support makes it easier for others to find and learn with us. Now it’s your turn think of a sentence using again and share it in the comments. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on "Hello Word!"

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