6 English Language HACKS that you DIDN'T LEARN at school

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2018
  • The way that native English speakers communicate and the way you learn English at school is often quite different. In this lesson (based on 15 years of teaching English) We look at the gaps between people who have a good level of English learnt through the education system and native English speakers. We believe you will be surprised by wome of the points raised here and you might even utter the phrase "wow I never knew that!" This lesson is for ESL / EFL students of all levels.
    Among the topics included here: Use of THOUGH at the end of a sentence, use of suffix -ISH, I'm afraid vs I'm sorry, Like vs such as' speaking impersonally about people using THERE ARE.
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    Using -ISH
    • How to use the -ish su...
    Although - though and even though
    • Speak English Like a N...
    I'm afraid vs I'm sorry
    • NOT SORRY: Expressions...
    Intermediate and advanced English lessons with subtitles on our youtube channel. Brought to you by LetThemTalk language school in Paris.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 801

  • @crisserna735
    @crisserna735 4 роки тому +46

    I'm an English Teacher and I've watched tons of vids on the web and I can say you've got such a great way to explain things. Very Appreciative!

    • @MiccaPhone
      @MiccaPhone 8 місяців тому

      "way to explain" or "way of explaining"?

  • @gyan3270
    @gyan3270 5 років тому +131

    There are six tips and a bonus one. Below are the six tips:
    1. Being impersonal by using there instead of we or other personal pronouns.
    2. Using the word though at the end of two contradictory sentences.
    3. Using the phrase I am afraid instead of sorry.
    4. Using such as while giving example and like in the context of comparison or similarity
    5. Using -ish to describe something about or approximately
    6. Using the word Tell instead of know or make, to describe something which you perceive through your senses . Using know when there is proper proof and facts to support your statement.
    Difference between economic and economical is the bonus tip.
    Cheers! Stay mellow🤙

  • @massimocarta666
    @massimocarta666 5 років тому +296

    Finally a video between C1/C2 level! We need more and more videos like this because now that most of us have been speaking English for years, we need these advanced tips to reach perfection!!!!
    Come on, teacher!!! You are the best! ;)

    • @vanhelsing4623
      @vanhelsing4623 4 роки тому +7

      È il migliore insegnante d'inglese.

    • @sddd7831
      @sddd7831 4 роки тому +12

      *THESE advanced tips, this is singular, these for plural

    • @icanfast
      @icanfast 4 роки тому +2

      really? i am somewhere between b2 and c1 and these tips are boringly obvious to me.

    • @CaddyCat
      @CaddyCat 4 роки тому +5

      @@icanfastbut dude there're plenty of different courses and stuff like that so if you had some advanced rules in B1 , for example, it doesn't mean that everyone had. I've reached B1 lvl but i have no idea what 'participle' is.
      ( I've been learning English for 2 years by using Oxford New English File)

    • @icanfast
      @icanfast 4 роки тому +1

      @@CaddyCat yeah, it is hard to evaluate language level. I for once find myself lacking in grammar, but on the strong side on vocabulary and spoken English, which this video is about. You won't find these tips in oxford courses, i guess.

  • @GrantCareerCoaching
    @GrantCareerCoaching 5 років тому +72

    I'm also an English teacher and I 100% agree with what you said about "school" English vs "real world" English. Great lesson man! Good luck to everyone studying English. You can do it! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @LetThemTalkTV
      @LetThemTalkTV  5 років тому +6

      Thanks Grant. Good luck with the channel.

  • @2leo4
    @2leo4 5 років тому +3

    What a good finding! Thank you for your excellent tips!

  • @Geers7Omoorstay
    @Geers7Omoorstay 4 роки тому +7

    After watching your video I felt motivated to look for the differences among tangerines, clementines and mandarins, the term most recurrent, by the way.
    This search confirmed what my first perception was; there is a lot of confusion among these three terms, so I've chosen to point out in this post their most objective characteristics:
    Mandarins are a class of oranges that are flatter on both ends, have a mild flavour and are very easy to peel.
    Tangerines and clementines are both mandarins.
    Clementines are the smallest member of the mandarin family and are seedless; its peel is smooth, glossy and deep orange.
    Tangerines are light orange in colour and are slightly acid or tart; do not keep very well so need refrigerating. At dealing with a cold this fruit is a good option because it contains synephrine which is a decongestant. Tangerine's name was first used for a variety of mandarin coming from Tangier, Morocco, there's the origin of its name.
    Cheers

  • @qtegariana
    @qtegariana 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for the video, Sir. I've never heard before about these tips. I am waiting your next lesson

  • @mousumibanik2465
    @mousumibanik2465 5 років тому +1

    Just thanks from the core of my heart for such a clear explanation.

  • @wilfriedmathias2236
    @wilfriedmathias2236 6 років тому +1

    Your lessons are excellent and sooo useful!
    So far, I didn´t really know how to use the word though
    at the and of a sentence. Now I have a clear idea.
    Thank you very much!

  • @dduh78
    @dduh78 5 років тому +13

    wonderful lecturing - one of the best I've ever seen, actually
    tnx

  • @Nume_amigos
    @Nume_amigos 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us.

  • @Selfloveyoga1111
    @Selfloveyoga1111 2 роки тому

    This is very helpful information! Thank you!

  • @maurocastagnera8949
    @maurocastagnera8949 5 років тому +5

    Excellent tips! You are the best! 👍

  • @songm.2375
    @songm.2375 5 років тому

    Really thankful to the video you uploaded, the way you teach is very helpful to me. I am appreciated.

  • @user-om2ti8jj1f
    @user-om2ti8jj1f Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this brilliant lesson!👍🙂 I knew only 1 of the 6 tips(the first) and didn't know the difference between "economic" and "economical".

  • @elyseepasteur6163
    @elyseepasteur6163 6 років тому +9

    Hi Gideon!
    Thank you for sharing this accurate lesson!
    Keep it up!

  • @latatalukdar2235
    @latatalukdar2235 5 років тому +4

    Outstanding explanation.I just love your teaching style...

  • @Anastasia-jn7rz
    @Anastasia-jn7rz Рік тому

    I always find a lot of useful information in your videos. Thank you! You are amazing❤️‍🔥

  • @jacob19620203
    @jacob19620203 5 років тому

    You are an outstanding teacher. Would love to watch more of your lessons. Thanks so much.

  • @elizabethhorwitz1997
    @elizabethhorwitz1997 5 років тому +2

    Thanks, great information!!

  • @Amikhasy
    @Amikhasy 5 років тому +55

    Excellent video! You’re an excellent teacher, well explained! Thank you.

    • @RobertBardwell
      @RobertBardwell 5 років тому +6

      As a native speaker from USA, I would say:
      #1 - I agree
      #2 - Meh - could go either way
      #3 - Good tip
      #4 - I disagree - "Such as" is too formal. I would always use "like" in that sentence.
      #5 - Good tip
      #6 - Kinda disagree here too - "Sorry, I don't" is perfectly fine and we would use that anytime..

    • @user-wt5if6rx8m
      @user-wt5if6rx8m 4 роки тому +2

      @@RobertBardwell guess for us foreigners is all about focusing on one specific dialect cos it'd be impossible to learn them all

    • @Conservator.
      @Conservator. 4 роки тому +2

      Robert Bardwell
      And you say aluminum ;-)
      Gideon is teaching British English but thanks for pointing out some differences with American English.

  • @andy-co9ec
    @andy-co9ec 6 років тому +1

    I think you're absolutely fantastic. your lessons are great, I don't think I've seen most of the content anywhere else. the volume is very loud in the titles in some of your videos tho.
    you're one of the best English teachers in UA-cam. Thanks!

  • @car_dealer_nadia
    @car_dealer_nadia 5 років тому +2

    I didn't know just one of them , anyway it was good to refresh in my memory other hacks you mantioned in your video. Thank you :)

  • @dailyenglishepisodes
    @dailyenglishepisodes 5 років тому +1

    I didn't know any one of those tips. Thanks a lot for teaching us these challenging tips.

  • @samaliraqi7324
    @samaliraqi7324 5 років тому

    Thank you for the good job that’s you are doing to help all of us
    I hope you keep sending this kind of videos so we could learn as much as you keep doing them
    Thanks again

  • @MrAWAT85
    @MrAWAT85 4 роки тому

    Thank you. That was really helpful

  • @Sakscw
    @Sakscw 5 років тому +2

    Thank you sir. As a teacher myself I really like what you're doing as I always teach my students these techniques to enhance their communicatng skills. So very good.

  • @rodoami7975
    @rodoami7975 5 років тому +3

    When? Always while watching your useful videos!!!
    Thank you, Gideon.

  • @nubarhaciyeva4826
    @nubarhaciyeva4826 5 років тому

    I assume you are the best teacher I have ever seen in my life. Thanks for details!💜

  • @ambraabate
    @ambraabate 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much! Actually I knew just the first one. Very useful 🙂

  • @MsFfernanda
    @MsFfernanda 3 роки тому

    Great video!! I've been learning English for quite some time and I wasn't aware of these pieces of advice.

  • @LHollan
    @LHollan 5 років тому +1

    I do love this channel, it’s especially good for us who are already proficient, most of Channels teach for intermediate level students. Thx for that 😍

  • @user-gc9pu2hk4j
    @user-gc9pu2hk4j 6 років тому +3

    perfect compilation of previous lessons ! Thanks !

    • @LetThemTalkTV
      @LetThemTalkTV  6 років тому +1

      Indeed it is (mostly) but thank you

  • @uccellinogiallo3940
    @uccellinogiallo3940 6 років тому +50

    Dear Gideon, I have just written down all your 6 tips and I am gonna put them in my paper note book. It's because when I write, i fix well new things in my brain and it works! Your suggestions are so precious to me. In any case, in all your lessons you give out "wise pearls". THANK YOUUUUUU.

  • @tinnilarkyi7077
    @tinnilarkyi7077 3 роки тому

    love the way you teach and already have addicted to your video clips and I'm watching it not only for learning but it was so amusing and entertaining indeed. love it and thank you Mr.Gideon.

  • @LucasBarreto21
    @LucasBarreto21 5 років тому +1

    thanks for the video. i’m from brazil and i’m learning a lot w/ ur channel! keep posting videos like this pls!

  • @someonefromtheworld6932
    @someonefromtheworld6932 Рік тому

    You`re the best teacher which I`ve ever seen! Thank you!

  • @michalwierzbicki4389
    @michalwierzbicki4389 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I have been learning english for two yers , in the online school and wachning youtube, but i have never had such briliant english language tips, Awsome work

  • @simonapalosan3208
    @simonapalosan3208 5 років тому

    You are a very gifted teacher, I am happy I discovered your lessons just at the right moment, thank you.

  • @imanerim989
    @imanerim989 5 років тому

    Thanks a million.
    Really your lessons are valuable.

  • @lordmono9986
    @lordmono9986 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for showing us such wonderful hacks professor.

  • @olgakarlova9776
    @olgakarlova9776 4 роки тому +1

    I’m studying English for years but never knew that..! Thank you very much!!! All your videos are really nice!!!)

  • @injujuan8993
    @injujuan8993 4 роки тому +2

    Cheers,mate! Been staying mellow since you first told me to stay that way. That was three years ago. Still pretty mellow😁😁👍💖❤

  • @maritzazapata8496
    @maritzazapata8496 6 років тому +5

    I always learn a lot from your video lessons. You're one of my favourite teachers. Cheers!

    • @LetThemTalkTV
      @LetThemTalkTV  6 років тому +1

      You are one of my favourite students

  • @vanyaahchieva2529
    @vanyaahchieva2529 5 років тому

    You're simply amazing teacher. Very understandable. Thank you very much!

  • @gabrielbour1722
    @gabrielbour1722 5 років тому +8

    you're amazing, outstanding, fantastic, awesome, underrated, brilliant, witty, informative and always come in handy.

  • @wpo4003
    @wpo4003 4 роки тому

    high quality & useful content as always... thanks!

  • @mohmaster2610
    @mohmaster2610 5 років тому

    That is so deep learning, let us show our gratitude and spread this channel to billion and million learners over there.

  • @louismusic1704
    @louismusic1704 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks mate. Very helpful and very interesting video. You are great teacher. Regards from Cyprus.

  • @Chauvinard
    @Chauvinard 6 років тому +54

    Gideon,
    The tangerine is a fruit of itself while the clementine comes from a crossing between a mandarin tree and an orange tree so it is more juicy, acid and it contains less pips. Correct me if I'm wrong but in English, "tangerine" is a generic word used to describe mandarins and tangerines (which are very close fruits but tangerines are grown in Northern Africa, their name comes from the city Tanger in Morocco).
    By the way, I love your lessons and always learn something.
    Cheers.

  • @eatdrinkplaytolearnchinese6957
    @eatdrinkplaytolearnchinese6957 5 років тому

    Great tips and very useful ! Thank you for sharing !

  • @Felipesantiagogoiano
    @Felipesantiagogoiano 6 років тому

    Wonderful classes ! Thanks so much!

  • @finnielu
    @finnielu 4 роки тому

    Bravo!! I learned English for so many years, no being able to sound native though. Finally, there is a teacher who teaches simple and direct to the point methods! love it

  • @aprilspencer
    @aprilspencer 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much sir. This lesson helps me a lot as well. 😊

  • @angelitaespinosa521
    @angelitaespinosa521 5 років тому

    Excellent!!!!!!!!! Exactly what I need. Thank you so muchhh

  • @carakajayaniaga
    @carakajayaniaga 4 роки тому

    I am also happy with this program though and let's keep on learning and watching thank you....

  • @parnavisingh4915
    @parnavisingh4915 5 років тому

    A brilliant piece of information, I must say. Moreover,I got to know something new today. Keep up the good work.

  • @Camenucete
    @Camenucete 2 роки тому

    you are the best!!!! I'm a big fan!!! Thank you for everything!

  • @nonhoparolenonho9543
    @nonhoparolenonho9543 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks!!! It was -Really- _Extremely_ interesting!!!

  • @danicajovanovic1963
    @danicajovanovic1963 5 років тому

    I just discovered this chanel. You are such an amazing teacher. The best so far. I've been learning english for a year now, but you're making this process being extraordinary. Thank you a million!

    • @james.5692
      @james.5692 4 роки тому

      I just want to say that for a years worth of learning you are extremely good at the language so well done and keep it up :D

  • @dcfarouk
    @dcfarouk 5 років тому

    Thank you for the precious tips

  • @ryemattson4215
    @ryemattson4215 4 роки тому

    I really love your videos, they're helping me to become a better teacher. Cheers!

  • @dishabhatia2201
    @dishabhatia2201 2 роки тому

    This is truly helpful! 👍

  • @fehmishali6933
    @fehmishali6933 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this useful information.

  • @sgr007m
    @sgr007m 5 років тому

    Thank you. It was very helpful.

  • @ottw2725
    @ottw2725 5 років тому

    Thank you sir. God bless you and keep you happy sir.
    You are really a great teacher

  • @romainnicolas542
    @romainnicolas542 6 років тому +3

    Great video again !
    Thx & Cheers Gideon

  • @josemathews5981
    @josemathews5981 5 років тому

    Excellent work!Thank U Sir.

  • @ritukapoor4487
    @ritukapoor4487 5 років тому +8

    Ish was new for me. Thanks a lot 🙏💐

    • @LiborSupcik
      @LiborSupcik 5 років тому

      Wow, I would have thought the -ish one was the most known

  • @muhudinbashi2749
    @muhudinbashi2749 5 років тому

    Thanks for the tips

  • @TheDogMotherOfJen
    @TheDogMotherOfJen 4 роки тому

    Sir, you are amazing. Thank you for such meaningful videos.

  • @eddmich8947
    @eddmich8947 5 років тому

    Nice video
    Well explained
    Great words
    Thank you for your time
    Much appreciated
    You're the best

  • @rezza2507
    @rezza2507 6 років тому +4

    I think that this really helps me improve my British English skills. Much obliged. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work.

  • @leonadior8640
    @leonadior8640 5 років тому

    Excellent video ! Thank you very much indeed.

  • @rogerioriva2179
    @rogerioriva2179 4 роки тому +1

    Great teacher...fantastic videos! Please..more and more!

  • @varshakumari1143
    @varshakumari1143 5 років тому

    It's awesome... Very comprehensive.. easily grasping because of lively examples.

  • @anata110
    @anata110 4 роки тому

    In my opinion, Your videoclips teaching English are among the best. You are an excellent teacher indeed.

  • @naya9633
    @naya9633 3 роки тому

    Thank you so mush .. valuable information ❣️

  • @masfar84
    @masfar84 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot, it's really very helpful for me.

  • @workbutlive
    @workbutlive 5 років тому

    Very practical advice, we can all apply this to sound better!

  • @simony333
    @simony333 6 років тому

    Great tips. Thank you so much

  • @pickwick2008
    @pickwick2008 2 роки тому

    One of the most helpful channels for the English leaners.

  • @baijingyang2113
    @baijingyang2113 5 років тому

    Very useful tips, thank you very much.

  • @stefanvo7112
    @stefanvo7112 4 роки тому

    Many thanks for your wonderful videos. 😊👍👍☺

  • @narjessnarjess301
    @narjessnarjess301 4 роки тому

    Thank you a ton for these videos 🌹🌹🌹i find them quite useful for english learners 😊 cheers 😉🌹

  • @MrPaulosidney
    @MrPaulosidney 3 роки тому

    Great class! Cheer!

  • @user-lx4ox9yx2i
    @user-lx4ox9yx2i 3 роки тому

    Your hacks are great. I see that you are devoted to English. That's great!

  • @alinaionescu1435
    @alinaionescu1435 4 роки тому

    Thank you for everything!

  • @teacis471
    @teacis471 4 роки тому

    Awesome. This summary is pretty helpful.

  • @desertrose4597
    @desertrose4597 5 років тому

    It was useful! Thanks a million Sir!

  • @MrBilartur
    @MrBilartur 5 років тому +2

    Really good subject, great , awesome! Very very good job

  • @shaimaahmed9786
    @shaimaahmed9786 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for your efforts

  • @alejandrobrocatocardoso
    @alejandrobrocatocardoso 4 роки тому

    Really, the best English teacher in the world. Thank you

  • @najmanaj8248
    @najmanaj8248 5 років тому

    I love this video! Thank you

  • @zammismartines1032
    @zammismartines1032 2 роки тому

    Amazing content! I love this fellow

  • @heladoscuro5074
    @heladoscuro5074 5 років тому

    Incredibly helpful!

  • @melinamia6105
    @melinamia6105 5 років тому

    Great tips, thank you 🙂

  • @anpale51
    @anpale51 5 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @Glitch_Gamer11
    @Glitch_Gamer11 Рік тому

    Amazing. Thank you :)

  • @fuatd.3908
    @fuatd.3908 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for “I am afraid” sir