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Amy seems to be so relaxed and calm while Ben is working extremely hard teaching his students advanced vocabulary. I'm sure in that state of mind she will be able to use them all without any difficulty ☺️ all the best for both of you
Hi Ben, I do appreciate the work you put into these mega cool lessons. "To bring about impressive progress in our writing, we need to use advanced phrasal verbs,too."
Thanks a lot about teaching us English before i would not understand what is English but now i can either understand native speaker or american people when speaking
great video. Apart from "Factor in" and "Scale back", I know the rest. Just one question Mr. Ben: Is "scale back" akin to "scale down"? Thank you a lot
If you can, I have a suggestion for you Ben! Can you put like a summary of the vocabulary you discussed about at the end of the video? It’d be very useful 😊
I'm sorry but "allude to" can't be regarded as a phrasal verb. From a grammatical perspective, it makes no sense! A phrasal verb is made up of a verb root and of one or several adverb particles. An adverb particle doesn't serve any function; it simply modifies the meaning of the verb root by becoming part of the verb phrase. Prepositions aren't part of verb phrases and don't modify their meaning ("allude" doesn't change meanings when it's followed by "to"). They establish a relationship between a noun phrase and another word in the sentence. In this case, "to" connects the transitive-indirect verb "allude" to its indirect object. This is what we call a prepositional verb. Unlike an adverb particle, a preposition can't be placed after the noun phrase (the object). (❌ I think he was alluding his girlfriend to when he mentioned arguing a lot at the moment. ✅ I think he was alluding to his girlfriend when he mentioned arguing a lot at the moment.) "To" is never used as an adverb particle anyway. To put it plainly, "to" is either a preposition or the operator of a full infinitive. When "to" is an operator, it's followed by the base form of the verb ("I want TO travel the world."). When it's a preposition, it is followed by a noun phrase or by a gerund. ("I'm looking forward to today's meeting." / I'm looking forward to meeting you.") Gerunds are mostly used to nominalise verbs. ✅ Allude (to) = prepositional verb ("to" connects the verb to its object) ✅ Put up (= accommodate) = phrasal verb ("up" modifies the meaning of "put") ✅ Put up with (= tolerate) = phrasal-prepositional verb ("up" is an adverb particle and modifies the meaning of "put" while "with" connects the verb to its object)
Ha ha! I love your sense of humor! 😂 That's amazing!!! Amy's able to use them even while dozing. What a smart dog! (My notebook is getting thicker and thicker thanks to you Ben, which is also awesome! ) 🤗
Hello, Ben! Thank you for your videos❤ I wanna ask you - can I use "factor in" when I write conclusions? Usually I start my summary with "taking into consideration" or "taking into account". What do you think?
Two years ago I passed the B2 Exam by watching your videos. Now I am preparing for the Advanced exam, which is in less than a month. I am nervous but I know that I will make it. Thank you, Ben, for all the amazing videos that you make for us :)
I've actually used "stemming from" before in a text because I've seen it written somewhere and I understood its application. But I've never thought of it as a phrasal verb. Very interesting! Perhaps because when you use the verb "to stem" without the addition of "from", you're specifically referring to the rising of the stalk of a plant from the ground.
Hello! I am a student, I want to pursue my studies abroad, and I'm confused about whether to take a Cambridge English exam or the IELTS. Which one will be more of a use to me? Could you please give me some advice?
I try to use some of them in a sentence: You created many very interesting videos, and I want to watch most of them, but I have to facture in the amount of my free time and their usefulness and narrow them down to the most practical for me right now.
- There are so many options ... it's useful to narrow them down (to limit ourselves to) the most realistic. - E-scooters are becoming very popular, but we have to factor in (to consider) the weather - Allude to (hint at, refer to) : I often tell people if it's possible to sandwich the object between the verbe and the preposition, then it's a phrasal verbe. narrow down/factor in something = narrow/factor something down/in, but we can only say allude to xxxx, not allude xxxx to. - Scale back = cut back = scale down= cut down 🤓
Very useful lesson and if we use these according to the context, our speech, and the writing will be advanced. But, I've noticed one thing, a slight mistake has been made while writing the example with "rule out", for example, Boris Johnson hasn't rule himself out of the leadership election. Should be: Boris Johnson hasn't ruled himself out of the leadership election.
So rather than saying: they were able to ‘put out’ the fire. To be more formal is it better to use: ‘they extinguished’ the fire? Personally, phrasal verb usage is used in everyday speech and whatever needs to be written.
Hii I just wanted to say that I watched ur videos to learn how to write proposals and essays for my CAE exam. I fo take CAE classes but they didnt teach writing. I only started take studying seriously about 2 weeks before my exam. I took the exam on 22nd if October, just yesterday. I took ur advise on doing reading first in use of English and reading and it really helped a lot. I thought I wouldn't have time for both of the writings but I was able to do do both!! Thank you so muchh
Does scale back have the same meaning as cut down on? Thanks a lot for these useful phrasal verbs though i do know some of them while others are new to me like factor in and scale back 👍
Hi sir I hope you don’t mind if I may ask regarding level c1 and c2 Can I opt for your course directly to c2 proficiency course. I am from Indian and been in Germany for last 3 years. I guess my language skills are not same like back those days in India Please give me some guidance
Hi. Yes, you can go for the C2 Proficiency course directly. The courses are specifically designed to help students prepare for the Cambridge English exams, so the question is whether you have the C2 level (or can reach that level before the exam). The courses focus on strategy and tips for each part of the exam.
This is the link to C2 Proficiency exam preparation course ttp-exam-academy-ben.thinkific.com/courses/complete-c2-proficiency-cambridge-english-exam-preparation-course
Thank you so much, Ben! I found your selection of phrasal verbs pretty valuable and constructive. One more thing, if I may: Has your bonsai tree been given a name already? :)
Hello, I'm starting to follow your video series and at the outset I can only say thank you. I don't know if you are aware of the tremendous impact that your work causes in us, it is priceless. Thanks for making us feel and sound better, I hope I can give something back one day.
Don't forget to come up with your own examples!
FREE Advanced Vocabulary Flash Cards! (revise words and phrases from my videos): subscribepage.io/advancedflashcards
(And check out my B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 preparation courses ttpenglish.com/ 🙂)
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Great work Ben. One of the best English teachers on UA-cam!
Thanks! 😃
Amy seems to be so relaxed and calm while Ben is working extremely hard teaching his students advanced vocabulary. I'm sure in that state of mind she will be able to use them all without any difficulty ☺️ all the best for both of you
Hi Ben, I do appreciate the work you put into these mega cool lessons. "To bring about impressive progress in our writing, we need to use advanced phrasal verbs,too."
narrow down
factor in
allude to
rule out
scale back
bring out
stem from
carry out
focus on
Thanks!
Thanks a lot about teaching us English before i would not understand what is English but now i can either understand native speaker or american people when speaking
Hey Ben,
Thanks for uploading these interesting videos, can I use these phrasal verbs in IELTS Academic Essay. Thank you
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I'm proud to say that I knew all of them, very useful video
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great video. Apart from "Factor in" and "Scale back", I know the rest. Just one question Mr. Ben: Is "scale back" akin to "scale down"? Thank you a lot
Yes. They're basically synonyms but "scale down" is less common
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If you can, I have a suggestion for you Ben! Can you put like a summary of the vocabulary you discussed about at the end of the video? It’d be very useful 😊
I couldn't agree more. 😊
I'm so grateful for your videos and tips. I have the impression that I'm levelling up my English. As usual, really useful!
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I'm sorry but "allude to" can't be regarded as a phrasal verb. From a grammatical perspective, it makes no sense! A phrasal verb is made up of a verb root and of one or several adverb particles.
An adverb particle doesn't serve any function; it simply modifies the meaning of the verb root by becoming part of the verb phrase.
Prepositions aren't part of verb phrases and don't modify their meaning ("allude" doesn't change meanings when it's followed by "to"). They establish a relationship between a noun phrase and another word in the sentence.
In this case, "to" connects the transitive-indirect verb "allude" to its indirect object. This is what we call a prepositional verb. Unlike an adverb particle, a preposition can't be placed after the noun phrase (the object). (❌ I think he was alluding his girlfriend to when he mentioned arguing a lot at the moment. ✅ I think he was alluding to his girlfriend when he mentioned arguing a lot at the moment.)
"To" is never used as an adverb particle anyway. To put it plainly, "to" is either a preposition or the operator of a full infinitive.
When "to" is an operator, it's followed by the base form of the verb ("I want TO travel the world."). When it's a preposition, it is followed by a noun phrase or by a gerund. ("I'm looking forward to today's meeting." / I'm looking forward to meeting you.") Gerunds are mostly used to nominalise verbs.
✅ Allude (to) = prepositional verb ("to" connects the verb to its object)
✅ Put up (= accommodate) = phrasal verb ("up" modifies the meaning of "put")
✅ Put up with (= tolerate) = phrasal-prepositional verb ("up" is an adverb particle and modifies the meaning of "put" while "with" connects the verb to its object)
Ha ha! I love your sense of humor! 😂 That's amazing!!! Amy's able to use them even while dozing. What a smart dog!
(My notebook is getting thicker and thicker thanks to you Ben, which is also awesome! ) 🤗
Johnos ruled out thanks God from the Downing Street position!
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Ive got a question
Umm are these phrasal verbs practical for routine or you know we go to english class. Is it not silly to use these¿
So, is it correct to say that "scale back" is the closest antonym for "scale up"?
I never understand the difference between issue and topic 😅😅
Scale back : reduve in sizr or amount
Hi Ben do I hear it clearly : I recommend you you use????? at 1:40. Is it not incorrect grammatically to use dative after the verb recommend?
"I recommend you use..." is correct 🙂
Stem from and sprang from is interchangeable
Hello, Ben! Thank you for your videos❤
I wanna ask you - can I use "factor in" when I write conclusions? Usually I start my summary with "taking into consideration" or "taking into account". What do you think?
You can, but it would depend on the context
Thanks, Ben for this super useful lesson 📝
You're welcome 🙂
Thank you for another superb video. I didn't know you offer Cambridge preparation course.
You're welcome 🙂
Yes, I have 3 courses: B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
Stem from- cover from arise from
Rule out
Factor in
Allude to
In Spanish we say 'aludir a' to indirectly refer to sb/sth, it's quite similar to English 'allude to'. That's gonna be easy to learn.
It's true, I thought the same
Great teacher, best person.
Thanks
Thank you so much! 🙏
Two years ago I passed the B2 Exam by watching your videos. Now I am preparing for the Advanced exam, which is in less than a month. I am nervous but I know that I will make it. Thank you, Ben, for all the amazing videos that you make for us :)
Good to know you're still watching two years later! 🙂
He forked out a lot of money
Another treasure trove of information! Thank you for enriching our vocabulary 👍
You're welcome 🙂
Bring about
Let’s just narrow down to the fact that You are perfect!! ❤🎉😊
Ha ha... Thanks 🙂
@@tothepointenglishwithben. I really mean it!
Ben, you have a typo in "hasn't rule himself out".
Thank you Ben for these helpful tips ! I am taking my C1 exam next saturday ! 🙏
how was it? What's the result? :)
I've actually used "stemming from" before in a text because I've seen it written somewhere and I understood its application. But I've never thought of it as a phrasal verb. Very interesting!
Perhaps because when you use the verb "to stem" without the addition of "from", you're specifically referring to the rising of the stalk of a plant from the ground.
Hello! I am a student, I want to pursue my studies abroad, and I'm confused about whether to take a Cambridge English exam or the IELTS. Which one will be more of a use to me? Could you please give me some advice?
I try to use some of them in a sentence:
You created many very interesting videos, and I want to watch most of them, but I have to facture in the amount of my free time and their usefulness and narrow them down to the most practical for me right now.
- There are so many options ... it's useful to narrow them down (to limit ourselves to) the most realistic.
- E-scooters are becoming very popular, but we have to factor in (to consider) the weather
- Allude to (hint at, refer to) : I often tell people if it's possible to sandwich the object between the verbe and the preposition, then it's a phrasal verbe. narrow down/factor in something = narrow/factor something down/in, but we can only say allude to xxxx, not allude xxxx to.
- Scale back = cut back = scale down= cut down
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Ty
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Very useful lesson and if we use these according to the context, our speech, and the writing will be advanced. But, I've noticed one thing, a slight mistake has been made while writing the example with "rule out", for example, Boris Johnson hasn't rule himself out of the leadership election. Should be:
Boris Johnson hasn't ruled himself out of the leadership election.
Thank your for these priceless informations.
So rather than saying: they were able to ‘put out’ the fire. To be more formal is it better to use: ‘they extinguished’ the fire? Personally, phrasal verb usage is used in everyday speech and whatever needs to be written.
I have narrowed down my English Teaching Channels to Ben and just a few others.
A real pleasure as always! Benzai is my proposal for the name of your bonzai.
In another video, I really do look forward to seeing you again Gaffer. Much obliged. Greetings from Casablanca.
please dont force us to go into a registration process only to overview your advanced phrases..
I was taught not to use phrasal verbs and idiom in ielts writing
Ben, thank you very much for your helpful video! By the way the fret board behind you alludes to your playing the guitar. Am I right? :)
Yes, you're right 🙂🎸
Hii I just wanted to say that I watched ur videos to learn how to write proposals and essays for my CAE exam. I fo take CAE classes but they didnt teach writing. I only started take studying seriously about 2 weeks before my exam. I took the exam on 22nd if October, just yesterday. I took ur advise on doing reading first in use of English and reading and it really helped a lot. I thought I wouldn't have time for both of the writings but I was able to do do both!! Thank you so muchh
That's good to know! Thanks 🙂
If I were u I wouldnt rule out reaching 100.000 subscribers by the end of the year. Great work, thanks
Let's see... 🙂
Thanks teacher Ben, it's nice to see Amy. The best for all of you!
This is a useful video. Thank you. My great online teacher on youtube.
Glad it was helpful!
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The budget has been scaled back
This story stems from the fact
Nice content. Thanks a lot.
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Does scale back have the same meaning as cut down on?
Thanks a lot for these useful phrasal verbs though i do know some of them while others are new to me like factor in and scale back 👍
Yes, they have a similar meaning. "Scale back" is more systematic
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Hi sir
I hope you don’t mind if I may ask regarding level c1 and c2
Can I opt for your course directly to c2 proficiency course. I am from Indian and been in Germany for last 3 years. I guess my language skills are not same like back those days in India
Please give me some guidance
Hi. Yes, you can go for the C2 Proficiency course directly. The courses are specifically designed to help students prepare for the Cambridge English exams, so the question is whether you have the C2 level (or can reach that level before the exam). The courses focus on strategy and tips for each part of the exam.
@@tothepointenglishwithben. super 👍
Thanks! We can't learn enough phrasal verbs, always useful.
that's the attitude\!
Thanks Ben! Great tips as always!
how can I check your course c2 level?
This is the link to C2 Proficiency exam preparation course
ttp-exam-academy-ben.thinkific.com/courses/complete-c2-proficiency-cambridge-english-exam-preparation-course
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I am really keen on English
Excellent!
Great tips!
Glad you like them!
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You're welcome 🙂
Thank you so much, Ben! I found your selection of phrasal verbs pretty valuable and constructive. One more thing, if I may: Has your bonsai tree been given a name already? :)
The name of the bonsai will be decided soon! We need a final vote 🙂
Hello,
I'm starting to follow your video series and at the outset I can only say thank you.
I don't know if you are aware of the tremendous impact that your work causes in us, it is priceless.
Thanks for making us feel and sound better, I hope I can give something back one day.
What a lovely comment. Thank you!
Thanks for clarifying that phrasal verbs can be used in academic writing without overusuing them. BTW, I'm an E-scooter lover!
You deserve 1000000 subscribers. Perfect content. I love it .