Improve your Vocabulary: Stop saying OKAY!
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- Pay attention to how many times the average native English speaker says “okay” in normal conversation. TOO MANY TIMES! “Okay” is a good word to use in some situations, but there are a lot of times when you can say something better: stronger, more accurate, and with more emotion. In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll show you how “okay” is used in English, and when and how to replace it with more descriptive words and phrases. We will also cover some situations where non-native English speakers and learners often use “okay” in a way that is confusing or misleading to native speakers. We’ll also talk about the difference between “okay” and “OK”. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get started, okay? www.engvid.com/improve-your-v...
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In this video:
00:00 Why you should stop using "okay" so much
01:52 "Okay" or "OK"?
02:18 Why is "okay" used so much?
04:23 "Okay" lacks strong commitment
05:01 "Okay" lacks emotion
06:17 "Okay" doesn't demonstrate you want authentic permission
06:59 "Okay" doesn't give authentic permission
07:23 "Okay" creates unnecesary concern
08:02 When it's good to respond "I'm okay"
09:48 ~ QUIZ ~
13:02 "That is not okay."
13:34 "Okaaaaaaay"
14:36 "Okay, okay."
14:43 quick okay
15:15 ~ HOMEWORK ~
Keep expanding your vocabulary! Check out the other videos in this series:
Stop saying SORRY! ua-cam.com/video/Vf0on6KQP2Y/v-deo.html
Stop saying VERY! ua-cam.com/video/PCoyTwltu5g/v-deo.html
Stop saying I KNOW! ua-cam.com/video/FXjvpR02uNg/v-deo.html
Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! ua-cam.com/video/-C4nJaluO5g/v-deo.html
I have an issue with the phrase "why not". Especially in the way you used it.
Please, never say "why not" if someone is asking you to be his/her boy-/girlfriend. "not" is a word with a negative aspect to it. Don't be negative and use positive phrases like "yes, of course", "yes, I want to" or anything that doesn't implement a word which is usually used to negate something.
(please correct my grammar if needed. I'm obviously not a native English speaker, but I'm pretty sure this applies to many languages.)
Not okay
Can I call you later ?
Me: Sure, why not / Absolutely
How was your day ?
Me: So far so good / Interesting
This man is a treasure
A national treasure if you will.
For sure
Okay
Absolutely 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I agree with you
James: "Stop saying OKAY!'
ME: " ok"
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This is simply the best UA-cam channel to learn English. Congrats from Brazil!
The problem with "Ok" is it gives non-native English speakers the false idea that it is a generic, "one-size-fits-all" term, when in fact it can take on different meanings depending on the context in which it is used, particularly when speaking directly to a native English speaker.
You are an amazing teacher.
Congratulations from Brazil!🇧🇷
É tão fácil de entender a aula do prof 🤩 não junta as palavras, não usa gírias e sempre explica de outra forma o que quer dizer
Ok.
I love this kind of classes. Natural and useful
It wasn't ok, it was brilliant!Thank you😍
Your "very" video was great. I stopped using the word, "very," inappropriately.
Back then I would have said your video is very good, now I say it's great.
Thank you for this "okay" video. It's great!
It’s not ok to start a lecture without saying “ hi James for ingVid”.
Thanks a lot for your great effort in this video.
Greetings from Iraq Baghdad.
Hahaha love this guy! Born in Greece, ill have to admit , my English improved thanks to you! I appreciate you😁
I am an Arab and I do not know English well, but I have improved a lot because of you ♥
never heard the expression "ok" so many times in my life. excellent lesson! Thank you, James. you´re the best teacher...
OMG man . You make it so much fun to learn . I can't stop loughting . I'm ok ... lol
You are a fantastic teacher! And great energy dude. Thanks so much for making this.
Is he dude to you..?
@@nagaratharmstar I dunno, I say dude a lot lol
@@delsings don't mistake.. you may call many as dude but as he being a teacher and elder it won't be the appropriate way .. a proper respect has to be given. ( Just my opinion bro not accusing! )
@@nagaratharmstar oh I get you, and thank you. I just meant it as a friendly affirmation. I absolutely appreciate a teacher's dedication to their craft.
@@delsings I appreciate it, thank you.
Am improving my English because of you sir God bless you abundantly for the good work you are doing to us🙏💕💕💕💕
Gretting from Egypt
Greetings from England.
Ok
*Greatthings from Russia*
Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷
Greetings from Algeria🇩🇿
Love how James explains any concept!
You are the best English teacher who I watched on the internet! Please, keep helping us with your knowledge.
I Love this teaching
Thank You.
Your technique is fantastic! I've watched three of your videos back-to-back, and I still want more!
Excellent explanation, I wish everyone could really understand the meaning and messages of this and other words, thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂
It’s his witty personality that made me subscribe! Great channel!!! Thanks
Thanks teacher I'm becoming brilliant in English language now. 👍
Greeting from Brasil🇧🇷🙏
English is my first language and Spanish my second. In Spanish we use the word "ok" a LOT too. Your video challenged me to stop using it when I am speaking Spanish as well as when I am speaking English. This is going to force me to expand my vocabulary in both languages. Thank you!
Best teacher ever, I'm a C1-C2 but I just come because this also helps me to teach my native tongue to foreigners. 💕
Absolutely a truly magnificient Teacher you're Mr. James.
I love your style, man, you did great job for English learners! Thank you !
Love the way you teaches…
Is it Okay?
Absolutely ❤️
Thank You for this kind of lessons. They give me a deeper knowledge of the language itself.
You’re the best. Ciao from Milano Italy.
Amazing teacher! Great explanation! Very useful expressions to know!
what a lesson...what an explanation....thank you so much Mr James for these brilliant videos ❤💯💯💯
Best English-Teacher, thanks a lot!
as always, awesome class with much of useful information and funny jokes and quick monologs!
I'm in love with your teaching sir, God bless you
You are so kind... thanks a million teacher
I really enjoy your teaching. Thank you, sir.
I love the way you teach us like we're at the classroom.
Great lesson, and thanks much for sharing your knowledge on this subject.
You are not just okay sir, you are brilliant mate!!!
This lesson is very okey! Thank very much, sir.
wow!!!! you are my favourit teacher
love you sir from core of my heart❤️❤️
It's good to have you back James! :)
Thank you Very Much Mr James Love you
Well explained, sir! Thank you!
You’re a wonderful english teacher .! Thank you so much
Now iam ok with ok . James you are a piece of work . Love you bro
Brilliant lesson as always
Your "stop saying" series is superb ;)
Oh hey Long time no see James
Keep up the good work
You're a great teacher
I mean it Been watching your videos for a long time
I luv the way he mimics; it's interesting.
This lesson help me alot. Thanks alot sir .
Thanks James
Ciao da Italia 🇮🇹
Great job James!
😚
I would definitely add 'awesome' and 'amazing'....two words that Canadian native speakers say all the time
😂
I really ❤️ your classes! 😁
Thanks a lot for your lessons
很喜欢老师的课~
Hi professor
I really appreciate your job.
Thank you so much for this interesting conversation.
Thx bro for your lessons, I'm French and that help a lot to make my English better than I had before, I know about "ok" but now I will understand more people when they should to use ok with me haha.... Thx u, and waiting for new lesson 😊😊
this man is so great at teaching i remember my english teacher to you
He is brilliant.❤
Damn! Worked like a charm! Thank you soooo much!
The Best One.
Thank you
great teacher...thanks for the classes
Wooow, that is a great lesson 🙏😍 thank you🌹
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I missed to watch your videos. You make me feel good again. Thank you.
Thank you for this
Thanks Mr.James ✌🏽
Your the best teacher in UA-cam history for sure 👑
The most perfectly explanation. 🥰
Always good to practice and refine.
You are gold man. I mean it. Really improved my english and confidence skills chatting with native speakers. Plz never leave us lol. By the way i´m from Argentina, South America. Greetings
I have been watching your videos lately starting with gaining more vocabularies after I watch your videos about steps on how to learn English.
Here's my take on the 2 questions
1. Can I call you later?
1.a. Sure, anytime around 7-9:30pm
1.b. Absolutely, but text me first.
2. How was your day? (This one is from my experience as an ESL teacher & we ask this questions to our young students & now I know why the company wants us to sing a nursery rhyme to it.)
2.a. I'm good
2.b. I'm great
2.c. (bonus, because its part of the lyrics) I'm wonderful.
question number 2 is so great & you're right, these answers could help people to be open up in a conversations, much alone for a young learner of English Language.
Thank you so much for this & stay safe.
Awesome, thank you very much!
A great lesson! Thank you Sir 😊
Thanks so much ...I really love to learn from you ❤
Mate, you are doing a great job, keep going!
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Thanks James.
The lesson was superd ,,thanks for helping us😊
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Thank you 😊
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The way teacher to teaching was good thanks for explain
thank you james
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Best teacher ever!!
That was really useful.
Thanks for sharing !! 🥸🤩
Thanks You very much Professor
From France 😊
Wow, this was very useful for me, thank you
"Go ahead" as a response to " How is the weather?" shows the person is not interested in a converstion beyond what is necessary. Hats off to the instructor. He presentation is brilliant!
New subscriber here from Philippines thank you for giving an idea on how and when to use the word okay.😃
Thanks Alot James❤
I start to improve my english until the end of the year (for 4months) and i'll come back to this comment after 4 months
Really great video.
Goes a long way.
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Wow thank you! Magic