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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

56. How One Word Changes Whether You're Done with Marriage Forever

from 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс | 5 Minutes of English with Laura Pickens

When "last" means two opposite things—and why grammar won't save youA friend asked me a brilliant question: when you say "my last marriage," do you mean your previous one or your final one? The answer is... you can't tell. This episode breaks down why "last" is genuinely ambiguous with life events like marriage, jobs, and relationships—and why even native speakers get confused. We'll look at real examples where the same phrase means completely different things, and why saying "my latest marriage" makes you sound like you're collecting spouses. If you've ever been unsure whether "last" means "previous" or "final," this one's for you.If you like how I teach, join my free Telegram club for daily tips and real conversation practice. Find me at laurapickens.ru/podcastКогда слово "last" означает две противоположные вещи — и почему грамматика не поможетМой друг задал мне гениальный вопрос: когда ты говоришь "my last marriage", ты имеешь в виду предыдущий брак или последний и окончательный? Ответ... нельзя понять. Этот эпизод разбирает, почему слово "last" действительно неоднозначно, когда речь идёт о жизненных событиях вроде брака, работы или отношений — и почему даже носители языка путаются. Мы посмотрим на реальные примеры, где одна и та же фраза означает совершенно разные вещи, и почему фраза "my latest marriage" звучит так, будто вы коллекционируете мужей. Если вы когда-либо не были уверены, означает ли "last" "предыдущий" или "окончательный" — этот выпуск для вас.Если вам нравится, как я преподаю, присоединяйтесь к моему бесплатному телеграм-клубу для ежедневных советов и практики живого общения. Найдите меня на laurapickens.ru/podcast

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When "last" means two opposite things—and why grammar won't save youA friend asked me a brilliant question: when you say "my last marriage," do you mean your previous one or your final one? The answer is... you can't tell. This episode breaks down...

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