Session 27
May 17, 2026 · Intermediate
- Word forms (noun vs. verb)
- another vs. other
- professional credibility
- emotional states
1 Corrections
How you said it, the natural version, and why. These are your own sentences.
How you said it
This school is accredited from the British Council.
The natural version
This school is accredited by the British Council.
Use "by" with accredited — it shows who gave the accreditation.
How you said it
Work affects my life largely.
The natural version
Work affects my life a lot / greatly.
"Largely" means "mostly" — use "a lot" or "greatly" for degree.
How you said it
Dr. Hani influences on my decisions.
The natural version
Dr. Hani influences my decisions.
"Influence" as a verb takes a direct object — no preposition needed.
How you said it
Another people see this differently.
The natural version
Other people see this differently.
Use "other" before plural nouns. "Another" is only for singular.
1b Already right
These needed no correction at all.
I want to bring in the food.
Correct — nice use of the phrasal verb!
I'm very transparent.
Correct — great word choice!
2 Grammar tips
Influence — verb vs. noun
As a verb: influence + direct object (no preposition). As a noun: have an influence ON something.
He influences my decisions. / He has an influence on my decisions.
Another vs. Other
Use "another" for ONE more (singular). Use "other" for more than one (plural) or with uncountable nouns.
I bought a car, then I bought another car. / I have 3 other cars.
Preposition pairing
Some adjectives and nouns have fixed prepositions: accredited BY, influence ON (noun), effect ON, depend ON.
The school is accredited by the British Council.
Word families
Many English words change form between noun, verb, and adjective. Learning the whole family helps you build sentences faster.
cooperate (v) → cooperative (adj) → uncooperative (adj)
Effect (noun) vs. Affect (verb)
Effect is a noun (an effect ON). Affect is a verb (affects something directly).
Work has an effect on my life. / Work affects my life.
3 New words and phrases
5 Practice sentences
01As a surgeon, I had to **convince** many patients to **undergo** operations when I was young.
02My **credibility** grew over time as patients saw good results.
03Sometimes **other** doctors **recommend** me to their patients through **word-of-mouth**.
04I try to be **transparent** with every patient about the risks of surgery.
05When a patient is **uncooperative**, it makes the operation more difficult.
06I don't want to be **short-tempered** — I try to keep my **temper** under control.
07**Another** challenge I face is building trust with new patients.
08Work has a big **effect** on my personal life — it **affects** my sleep and my mood.
09I take a **nap** after long surgeries because I feel exhausted.
10It was a **disturbing** truth, but I had to accept it and move on.
11I bought one car last year, and now I want to buy **another** one.
12I have **other** responsibilities besides surgery — teaching, research, and family.
6 Model sentences
Read these out loud three times.
When I was a young surgeon, I had to work hard to earn my patients' trust and build my credibility.
Some people see being transparent as a weakness, but I believe it makes me a more reliable doctor.
I try not to be short-tempered with uncooperative patients — I stay calm and cooperate with them.
Word-of-mouth is powerful — when other doctors recommend you, new patients come naturally.
Stress affects my life a lot, so I take a short nap whenever I feel overwhelmed.
Another thing I learned is that you need to convince patients, not force them to undergo surgery.
It's a disturbing truth that credibility is harder to build when you're young, but it gets easier with experience.
7 Mini-dialogue
- A
How did you build your reputation as a young surgeon?
- B
It wasn't easy. I had to convince every patient that I was credible, even though I was young.
- A
Did other doctors help you get patients?
- B
Yes, sometimes other doctors would recommend me. Word-of-mouth was very important.
- A
What's the most challenging part of being a surgeon?
- B
Dealing with uncooperative patients can be stressful. I try to stay transparent and cooperate with them.
- A
Do you ever feel nervous before an operation?
- B
Not nervous exactly — more stressed. But I've learned to manage my temper and stay calm.
Read A, say B's line yourself, then check.
8 Homework
- Write 5 sentences using "another" (singular) and 5 sentences using "other" (plural) about your daily life.
- Practice saying these words out loud 3 times each: paralysis, reliable, credibility, cooperate, transparent.
- Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) about a challenge you faced as a young surgeon — use at least 4 new words from this session.
- Use "influence," "effect," and "affect" in a real conversation this week — pay attention to noun vs. verb forms.
- Record yourself reading the Model Sentences aloud and listen back for pronunciation.
9 Self-check
The most useful thing I learned today is the difference between "another" and "other." I used to say "another people" but now I know that "another" is only for singular nouns, like "another doctor" or "another car." "Other" is for plural, like "other people" or "other cars." This is a small rule but I was making this mistake a lot.
I also found it helpful to learn the difference between "influence" as a noun and a verb. As a verb, I don't need "on" — I just say "he influences my decisions." But as a noun, I need "on" — "he has an influence on my decisions." The same idea with "effect" and "affect" — one is a noun, one is a verb.
I want to keep practicing the pronunciation of "reliable" — I was saying "relayable" which is wrong. The correct sound is "rih-LY-uh-bul." I also need to remember that "paralysis" has the stress on the second syllable, not the first.