🔥 EXPLAINED! When to use "WHETHER" or "IF" in English

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  • @TheAkkb
    @TheAkkb 3 роки тому +18

    The best dignity of Greg is the fewer words, the more meaning: precise examples, short videos, clear pronunciation, authentic British accent. Keep doing your great job, dude!
    Миллионы учителей английского стоят в сторонке и тихо плачут, потому что Грег их оставил без работы. Тонны печатного хлама лежит в мусорной корзине.

    • @ValentineWS
      @ValentineWS 3 роки тому

      Да)

    • @mikebruh4325
      @mikebruh4325 3 роки тому

      Я ему очень сильно благодарен за простое объяснение сложных тем!

    • @andreirublev8118
      @andreirublev8118 2 роки тому

      It quite obvious, comrade Suhov, the teacher who taught you English did a poor job. 😂

  • @f14tomcat37
    @f14tomcat37 3 місяці тому +1

    Greg - you are masterful.
    One of the best English Grammar videos on UA-cam.

  • @ivnov615
    @ivnov615 3 роки тому +35

    That was very clear. I really appreciate your classes Greg. Cheers!

  • @josevelasco6166
    @josevelasco6166 3 роки тому +7

    "Whether or not" --> Finally a translation for the Spanish expression "si o si". You are a star!

    • @EnglishWithGreg
      @EnglishWithGreg  3 роки тому +7

      “No matter what” is a better translation for “sí o si” 😉

  • @souravhalder6022
    @souravhalder6022 Рік тому +1

    Best British accent... Much helpfull... Thank you teacher 🙏🇮🇳

  • @veenanarwani761
    @veenanarwani761 3 роки тому +14

    No one has explained this topic like you before.😀🙏👍

  • @maryplacech
    @maryplacech 2 роки тому +1

    You are awsome and very helpful and you make everything much easier!!!

  • @johnnypulido1966
    @johnnypulido1966 2 роки тому +7

    Your methodology is simply the best!! Amazing videos Greg, keep it up. Thx

  • @Wytheron
    @Wytheron Рік тому +7

    Thank you, Greg! Finally a clear definition of when to use "whether or not". I really enjoy the way you explain. Keep it up like this! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. ;)

  • @hajnikozma2073
    @hajnikozma2073 2 роки тому +3

    Very sympathetic man with clear explanations, love your videos!

  • @sylvianakacwa6740
    @sylvianakacwa6740 4 місяці тому

    Thumbs up to some of us who have been using these words correctly regardless of such a clear explanation like this,
    Thanks 👍 so much teacher Greg🎉❤❤

  • @fredrickbills9277
    @fredrickbills9277 2 роки тому +2

    I am from California. I find myself rephrasing my sentences in order to use "whether" less often. "I don't know if he'd rather have tea or coffee" vs " I don't know whether he prefers tea or coffee" or "Have you decided if (you are going to) go to college?" VS " Have you decided whether to go to college". (You are going to) gets contracted to (you're gonna) so it gets shortened to (Have you decided if you're gonna go to college), but then is it really important to ask someone if/whether they decided? Most of the time it isn't, so it gets further contracted to " Are you gonna go to college?" then you don't have to use this "if/whether" thing at all. Guess what, if you are having a personal conversation and it is just the 2 of you then it is not necessary to say "Are" if you use upper inflection on the word college "You gonna go to college?" I'm not telling you to write like this but it's fine in conversation. Using inflection to make context might be too advanced.

    • @ajs11201
      @ajs11201 2 роки тому

      I suspect some of this lesson is deferential to British usage. I agree with everything in this lesson, but some of the distinctions he presents may not be as rigid in American usage.

  • @sergeyiwanov9771
    @sergeyiwanov9771 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best tutors in youtube. Thank u very much Greg👍

  • @huongnguyenvan861
    @huongnguyenvan861 3 роки тому +1

    If everyone spoke English like you, learning and understanding English wouldn't be a matter.

  • @mellory515
    @mellory515 День тому

    I always appreciate your lessons , thanks 🎉

  • @camc17011967
    @camc17011967 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Greg!

  • @Sylviom100
    @Sylviom100 2 роки тому

    Wow Greg, sounds simple when you explain. Why nobody told me that before? Tnx, a big hug from Rio de Janeiro.

  • @adityavishalsingh3952
    @adityavishalsingh3952 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy your lessons, you explain it in a very comprehensive way 🎉

  • @annami797
    @annami797 Рік тому

    This was comprehensive! Thanks!

  • @incsupporter6376
    @incsupporter6376 Рік тому

    SIR YOU TEACH SO NICELY.

  • @mercyroa9900
    @mercyroa9900 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!! It always has been a mess in my conversations, thank you! now I can improve my speaking! Thanks!!!

  • @pazamor9164
    @pazamor9164 2 роки тому

    You are pretty good at explaing English topics, dear teacher. Greeting from South America!

  • @teresaramalhao8739
    @teresaramalhao8739 Рік тому

    Brilliant class! Thanks

  • @lunallena947
    @lunallena947 Рік тому

    Greg. Thanks.I love your British accent. Blessings.

  • @mariaamato9603
    @mariaamato9603 2 роки тому +1

    Your explanations are very helpful and clear. Thank you, Greg

  • @Mr2357
    @Mr2357 3 роки тому +1

    Greg,it is really captivating the way you explain english grammar.I was wondering if you could explain in details the following structures
    1.I would like to have done this.
    2.I would have liked to have done this.
    3.He has to have done something to deserve this.
    Pl.explain the grammar involved in these sentences. Perhaps,a subject for a video.Waiting for your next video.

  • @ИльяГорих
    @ИльяГорих Рік тому

    Thank you, Greg, your explanation is very clear)

  • @she5829
    @she5829 2 роки тому

    Your explain is very clear , thank you

  • @rosssa111
    @rosssa111 Рік тому

    Great lesson, thank you, Greg!

  • @franciscojavierveracardena6578
    @franciscojavierveracardena6578 2 роки тому

    I really apreciate your lesson... Ty very much.

  • @farukkoksal8842
    @farukkoksal8842 2 роки тому

    How a good diction and expression!
    Thanks for your benifical video.
    Greetings from Turkey.

  • @Ly34340
    @Ly34340 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video. So now I can understand the difference between whether and if. Keep up the good work. Thanks 😊

  • @abhandikaren6151
    @abhandikaren6151 3 роки тому +2

    Wow , I didn't know so much difference between them . Thanks so much for your great explaination.

  • @ااااا-ن9ي8م
    @ااااا-ن9ي8م 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your great explanation👍

  • @carmenparla825
    @carmenparla825 3 роки тому +5

    I've learned a lot watching this video, but I'll need to watch it twice and take some notes hahaha THANK YOU! 😃

  • @luisadigaudio7047
    @luisadigaudio7047 4 місяці тому

    Greg! You really aré the best! Your lessons aré incredíble clear. Thanks a lot!!

  • @francasto7
    @francasto7 2 роки тому

    Me encanta este profesor. Es buenísimo.

  • @nicolanapolitano3403
    @nicolanapolitano3403 3 роки тому

    I REALLY appreciate your classes

  • @CTbonbonjp
    @CTbonbonjp 3 роки тому

    Thanks! ありがとう
    Very helpful😊

  • @sivasenglishgrammar
    @sivasenglishgrammar 3 роки тому

    They are crystal clear.Nobody can have explained so better.Thank you.P Siva Rao,India.

  • @suzanerosa9575
    @suzanerosa9575 3 роки тому +19

    I really like listening to your British accent... "Better" "whether"

    • @c.norbertneumann4986
      @c.norbertneumann4986 3 роки тому +3

      I bet Greg comes from northern England. He repeatedly pronounces the short vocal "u" like "u" in "put", e.g. in words like "does" or "result" etc.

  • @edwinmavoungou6617
    @edwinmavoungou6617 Рік тому

    I've just find your videos there are so helpful

  • @SargisG
    @SargisG Рік тому

    I don't understand why in the sentence "I called the restaurant to see whether it was open" (1:15) we can use both "whether" and "if", whereas in the sentence "I don't know whether he wants a cup of tea" (3:25) we can't. In both cases, there are two options: restaurant is open VS closed, and he wants a cup of tea VS doesn't want.

  • @barbaranunes3309
    @barbaranunes3309 3 роки тому +1

    You're an amazing teacher. Cheers up!

  • @LienPham-ug5sv
    @LienPham-ug5sv 2 роки тому

    Your explanation is very clear and helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @christianbelchior1506
    @christianbelchior1506 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your clear explanation, I finally understand it now.

  • @lp88855
    @lp88855 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed it, your explanations are so simple to understand, thanks a lot 🙏 😀

  • @willalves21
    @willalves21 2 роки тому

    Amazing class.

  • @emphaty
    @emphaty 2 роки тому

    Your lessons are very funny and interesting. Thanks

  • @HDX539
    @HDX539 3 роки тому +1

    Greg, please make the video about: What is the Difference Between a Port, Quay, Pier and Wharf, harbour, Thank you very much.

  • @mariacordova5909
    @mariacordova5909 3 роки тому

    oooh What wonderful teacher you are!! beautiful voice & English. I do love your lessons. I will study more examples from your book. Many thanks from Chile. Maria.

  • @IBaraka6558
    @IBaraka6558 2 роки тому

    Hello friend , You are the best english teacher on youtube , all what you do is perfect.

  • @AliMohammed-ik9fc
    @AliMohammed-ik9fc 3 роки тому

    Well done teacher, l appreciate your efforts.
    I have a question
    Which one is correct?
    The reporter wanted to know if........... to hold hands as...........
    A- l tried / l feel B- l tried / l had feel c- l had tried / l feel
    D- he tried / he fall

  • @monarou3084
    @monarou3084 2 роки тому

    I don't know wether you are the best teacher but I can say this lesson is the best explanation I found about wether and if!
    I appreciate the way you teach us ; thanks !
    I'll watch the video again because right now it's still time to sleep, and I didn't care if you talk about "if" is used for more than two options.
    See you later !
    220801

  • @naceurhabhoub1850
    @naceurhabhoub1850 2 роки тому

    greatest teacher

  • @danyellerosa3979
    @danyellerosa3979 Рік тому

    Thanks Greg. Thanks. ❤️

  • @MariaCeliaZamorano-ne6bl
    @MariaCeliaZamorano-ne6bl Місяць тому

    SO CLEAR dear GREAG , AS ALWAYS... GENIUS !!!!!😊😊(CELIA FROM ARGENTINA 🇦🇷) THANKS FOR YOUR HELP 😊😊😊😊

  • @aaminbada-jawle89
    @aaminbada-jawle89 3 роки тому

    Also need if you can difference between
    .future prefect
    .future prefect continuous

  • @ecktogamut
    @ecktogamut Рік тому

    Thank you, Greg

  • @lisaniederbrucker9674
    @lisaniederbrucker9674 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much!
    But what should we use here?
    wheter or if?
    👇👇👇👇
    If it's good or not, you will know that at the end of our today's lessson.

  • @fatmaadan1408
    @fatmaadan1408 2 роки тому

    Thanks my best teacher

  • @moodkn
    @moodkn 2 роки тому

    Very Nice Sir! Thanks

  • @alfredocancissuneto3052
    @alfredocancissuneto3052 Рік тому

    Excelente Greg , thanks

  • @wazzanallawy
    @wazzanallawy 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot. Now it's clearer.

  • @kaibahnemann8049
    @kaibahnemann8049 2 роки тому

    That was really well done.
    Thank you very much.

  • @yukippe
    @yukippe Рік тому

    Very helpful lesson! I was not sure if there would be new knowledge to me , but I found a few points I didn't used correctly. Thank you so much. I like your British accents too.

  • @nmunich8694
    @nmunich8694 2 роки тому

    Very well explained 👍🏻 Thank you

  • @jessical7823
    @jessical7823 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Grey, the video was amazing. You made me realize that learning grammar can be a lot of fun. I am going to write some sentences and hope they are right. I dont know whether to go out for dinner tonight. I am thinking about whether to visit my friends tomorrow. May has not decided whether to move to UK.

  • @EkaterinaWetterbrandt
    @EkaterinaWetterbrandt 2 роки тому +1

    Very imformative as always!
    Could you also make a video about "neither, either and nor"?

  • @englishthroughfootball4644
    @englishthroughfootball4644 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Greg!

  • @chocolatg385
    @chocolatg385 2 роки тому

    Thank you Greg!! Your lesson is very helpful to me

  • @albertozandamela8730
    @albertozandamela8730 11 місяців тому

    Thanks teacher Greg i really like your explanation as well your accent. From moz

  • @MaiLanNguyen1
    @MaiLanNguyen1 2 роки тому

    Thank you ! Great!

  • @aaminbada-jawle89
    @aaminbada-jawle89 3 роки тому

    Really I am very delighted to join your watchers 👏👏

  • @javigutierrez4318
    @javigutierrez4318 Рік тому

    I want to have your British accent. Thanks for your classes, Greg.

  • @sameddinnasibov9198
    @sameddinnasibov9198 3 роки тому

    Thank you Greg

  • @ossamaalbitar9559
    @ossamaalbitar9559 2 роки тому

    Thanks alot!

  • @amithdas3861
    @amithdas3861 3 роки тому

    Nice video Thanks

  • @altanico
    @altanico 2 роки тому

    amazing thanks!

  • @cleberandrade
    @cleberandrade Рік тому

    Wow! Beautiful explanation and useful class! So, in some cases, we could possibly be kind of rude if we use IF instead of whether, like "I don't care about other possibilities", "don't you say a word unless you have a positive answer". Lol

  • @gladstonecolodetti2826
    @gladstonecolodetti2826 Рік тому

    Hello there!! Thank you for your clear explanation. Well, I have a question. In the sentence when you say we should use whether after a preposition... the exemple is: I am thinking about whether to accept the job. I have learned that after prepositons we should use ING form. So, following this rule the sentence should go like this: I am thinking about whether accpeting the job. Does the word whether in the sentece change this rule? Verb pattern is really confusing ... well, I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you

  • @dcastanom
    @dcastanom 3 роки тому

    amazing! Thanks Greg

  • @vladchimedko402
    @vladchimedko402 10 місяців тому

    And if there is "if" for two options (like - I can't decide if this or that one) should I use some other constructions, like gerund, or should it be infinitive without to? Like: I can't decide if wear yellow or green hat. Thank you so much in advance!

  • @tessyjohnpaulklm3753
    @tessyjohnpaulklm3753 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir

  • @tadeuszbloki2971
    @tadeuszbloki2971 Рік тому

    I'm little confused 😕 when you're asking about restaurant there's also two options (it's open or it's closed). Why then can I use whether and if interchangeably?

  • @roxytana717
    @roxytana717 Рік тому

    this was really helpful. thanks 👍🏼i have a question. would it be correct to say: We discussed the issue OF whether to pay. (? Thanks again.

  • @markcooper300
    @markcooper300 3 роки тому

    Thanks a bunch! 👋👋👋👍👍👍😊😊😊

  • @РаисаЗверева-я9з
    @РаисаЗверева-я9з 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @ranjitonly7642
    @ranjitonly7642 2 роки тому

    Amazing, sir tell us 'use of would'

  • @aziziabeid6052
    @aziziabeid6052 Рік тому

    This vital expression has advanced me

  • @tatiananef6594
    @tatiananef6594 2 роки тому

    Amazing explanation... Thank you so much💝. I loved the difference when having different meanings, it was new for me.

  • @gairevai7585
    @gairevai7585 2 роки тому

    After 2 hour of confusion i find best one!!!

  • @robertomarcosestevez2510
    @robertomarcosestevez2510 3 роки тому

    Thanks Greg!! I have been wondering about this for a long time. Great lesson 👌🏼😉

  • @Mat_Gallusman
    @Mat_Gallusman 3 роки тому

    Very helpful !🙂👍

  • @kriz2308
    @kriz2308 2 роки тому

    VERY USEFUL SIR GREAT VIDEO ❤️

  • @hiraeman9039
    @hiraeman9039 3 роки тому

    Thank u so much Greg ❤️

  • @SidSiu
    @SidSiu 2 роки тому

    Excellent video, as always👍
    If I were you, I would be very proud of myself.
    I don’t know whether to wash dishes so late this time.
    Sadly, my wife said, whether I like it or not, all dishes must be washed before bed.

  • @angiealpha2222
    @angiealpha2222 3 роки тому

    I love your videos.

  • @AmitavaBose-6
    @AmitavaBose-6 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @wazzanallawy
    @wazzanallawy 3 роки тому

    Excuse me. Could you please make a lesson about words like crooked beloved...etc. when do we pronounce them i
    d d t or id ? Thank you very much indeed in advance.