Sparky: It's going to rain all day today.
Mr.Maru: It seems like a good day to watch some movies.
Sparky: What should we see?
Mr.Maru: Well, we can see Oil and Water.
Sparky: No, I don't like disaster movies. Let's watch other movie.
Mr.Maru: Well, we can watch Benji.
Sparky: That sounds perfect. Can I sit on the couch with you?
Mr.Maru: You are too big.  You need to lose another 5 pounds.
Sparky: (sigh) We need a bigger couch.

What is the difference between another and other?  When do we use other and when do we use another?  These two words are little similar, but they are sometimes used very differently.  Let's take a look at a few examples.

Mr.Maru: Why are you playing video games?

Sparky: I need a break. I'm working too hard.

Mr.Maru: Right. Don't you think you should be studying?

Sparky: I don't need to study. I'm going to pass the test.

Mr.Maru: Aren't you a little old to be playing video games?

Sparky: You are never too old. Isn't this game amazing?

Mr.Maru: It is pretty cool. Let me play.

Sparky: Weren't you making me dinner?

Mr.Maru: It can wait.

How do you make negative questions? When do you use them? How do you respond to a negative question?

Mr.Maru: What are you doing today?

Sparky: Ikebana. It's Japanese flower arranging.

Mr.Maru: I see. Don't you think that is a little feminine?

Sparky: Not at all. I love doing the flower arranging. Flowers are beautiful. You want to try?

Mr.Maru: I do like flowers.

Sparky: See? It's fun.

When do we use the do-verb? How can we stress a word with do? What makes the do verb special? Let's talk about some examples and rules.

Mr.Maru: I had fun at Doggy World today. How about you?
Sparky: It was totally legit.
Mr.Maru: Totally legit?
Sparky: Yeah! It was off the hook.
Mr.Maru: Have you been listening to Sloop Dog again?
Sparky: Yeah. He is the bomb!
Mr.Maru: I'm sure he is.

When do you need to use formal language?  When do you use informal language?  Is it bad to always use informal language or formal language?  There are different types of speaking you should use when talking to certain people.  Let's talk about some examples of when to use certain language.