Using metaphors to speak English more fluently

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  • @AnuschayRizwan
    @AnuschayRizwan 3 роки тому +92

    I can literally go on for hours, non stop listening. Thank you Gill, you're indeed an angel. I'm trying to improve my English and your videos are my favourite way of learning.

  • @nandy7122
    @nandy7122 4 роки тому +131

    This lady reminds me of my English teacher. She's very calm and she knows exactly what she is talking about.❤

  • @anthonykot
    @anthonykot 5 років тому +80

    I am 74 years of age and I am leaning this stuff for the first time...sort of...Love it..Love my language..and love your language...

    • @триплджихе
      @триплджихе 5 років тому +1

      And say: I love you grandpa😉

    • @pasangtsering8876
      @pasangtsering8876 4 роки тому +3

      Learning at age 74 is good encouragement to many lazy youths.

    • @mirjanamilosavljevic4261
      @mirjanamilosavljevic4261 4 роки тому +3

      Keep learning ,it’s so good to be young in your hart,my mother was teacher of French and Latin language,was fluent in Russian, and she started learning English at the age of 80 ,she was so young at her hart and mind,always eager to learn new things,don’t stop learning ❤️

    • @anthonykot
      @anthonykot 4 роки тому +1

      @@dts8009 I was dyslexic ...and just gave-up ...

    • @OC-bj5de
      @OC-bj5de 4 роки тому +1

      What's you language Mr. Anthony?

  • @olgaturkiye
    @olgaturkiye 7 років тому +638

    Gill, thanks for helping us...you are an angel!

  • @bellatarlo8827
    @bellatarlo8827 3 роки тому +6

    As an ESL teacher myself, I adore you, your way of explanation, your manner of teaching, and your positive attitude.

  • @fizzaro4105
    @fizzaro4105 8 років тому +108

    Such a lovely teacher....!!! Love you Gill

  • @reavidorabarete4738
    @reavidorabarete4738 3 роки тому +19

    It is so relaxing to listen to the calming voice of this gracious lady. Rich and knowledge-laden lectures about the peculiarities of the English language! I have learned more from this lovely lady than my English language teachers combined. God bless you Gill! Lots of love from the Philippines! ❤️

  • @nitishsaharoy2917
    @nitishsaharoy2917 5 років тому +25

    Love the way you teach. Live long our angel.

  • @abeerdarwish1503
    @abeerdarwish1503 5 років тому +41

    My respect for you, you're one of the best instructor ever.

  • @konradzingerle8975
    @konradzingerle8975 3 роки тому +2

    I'am a person from South tyrol in italy and this teacher lady are my favorite from all the other videos in the internet. I'm very very happy with learning english. I have 75 years on my back, but to be happy... also do something. Greetings from Toblach. I speak italian, ladin, german and a little english. Thanks at the teacher. 🌅👍💪🥰🍀

  • @BLANCOPROF
    @BLANCOPROF 3 роки тому +5

    I am a private English as a second language teacher. I enjoy very much this professor's lessons and I have been learning a lot from her. I can see that she is very passionate about teaching. She is a real example of what a teachers must be. All my blessings to her!

  • @satwiksangannagari8558
    @satwiksangannagari8558 8 років тому +74

    you're an angel .your way of speaking is so good and it is very useful to us

  • @dinazaytseva8152
    @dinazaytseva8152 6 років тому +19

    What a wonderful, old classic style, "nowhere hastening" lesson.

  • @y.j.howler6168
    @y.j.howler6168 2 роки тому

    a good teacher is a spiritual gift .

  • @biranimrecima6430
    @biranimrecima6430 4 роки тому +35

    I've never seen such an interesting and motivated teacher! Thank you so much, lovely Gill!

  • @hlr3932
    @hlr3932 7 років тому +1

    I think I can safely say that my grasp of the English language both verbal and written is very good. But the way Ms. Jill carries on with these lessons, it's as if I'm hypnotized and can't stop viewing these videos!!

  • @RG-5834
    @RG-5834 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely love Gill. She is such an adorable person, it is so relaxing and enjoyable to experience her method of teaching. That is a skill and ability not matched by the majority of teachers.
    May God Bless you Gill.

  • @eduardoaltamar1625
    @eduardoaltamar1625 4 роки тому +1

    Every time I recieve a new English lesson of you it's wonderful, I can't stop having a good a time about this. I really thank you my Dear Lady, receive my hug with all the respect you deserve. You're the most easy - understandable English coach I have ever met before.

  • @user-rn1ix9or3f
    @user-rn1ix9or3f 5 років тому +3

    Really love this kind of women. It makes me feel comfortable and peaceful

  • @asmatanweer1685
    @asmatanweer1685 3 роки тому +1

    Unfortunately nowadays we are lacking these type of professional, hardworking and honest teachers.she is so lovely.

  • @luismazdamarin
    @luismazdamarin 6 років тому +6

    Gill I saw one of your videos talking about phrasal verbs and finally I could understand the deep meaning of this part of English grammar. Thank you for your patience. You're a great player in this stage.

  • @simoneric8183
    @simoneric8183 6 років тому +2

    - Thank you ever so much Gill. May I suggest a hint to get more efficiently into English learning : those who lack motivation to learn lessons, do just like I do, go to bed with Gill's voice and wait for sleep to come after having done that.

  • @lemonsummer7196
    @lemonsummer7196 8 років тому +24

    Thank you so much for your lovely teaching. This is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @СолнышкоСветит-х8н

    This teacher sounds like my school teacher from USSR! She is calm, intelligent and knows how to present the topic!
    Thank you dear Gill :)

  • @ghoulachafik7086
    @ghoulachafik7086 8 років тому +106

    You are just wonderful madam.

  • @nadezhdakalashnikova6181
    @nadezhdakalashnikova6181 3 місяці тому

    I love the way she is explaining things. Metaphorical thinking is characteristic of human beings, we sometimes use them automatically, though it is amazing to reveal this beauty of the language

  • @bayarmazhambalova2901
    @bayarmazhambalova2901 5 років тому +4

    Thank you, you are a real angel!
    I love your lessons very much, it's a real pleasure to listen to you. I wish all people spoke British English.
    One more phylosophic metaphor is that all these men and women have their births and deaths, i.e. endless rebirth in the wheel of samsara (exits and entrances)
    All the best, with love from Russia.

  • @غازيحسنمحمد
    @غازيحسنمحمد 4 роки тому

    Gill I have never seen a teacher like you,you are an angel .

  • @FrancescoZannino
    @FrancescoZannino 4 роки тому +3

    I think this is very common in all languages, especially in Italian. it is interesting to understand how it is used by English people

  • @786humaira1
    @786humaira1 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful English teacher and equally wonderful Human being.
    Helping people learn a language for free.

  • @mozeey1496
    @mozeey1496 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks so much for presenting your precious time and experience to us. I really miss having such experienced teachers. Thank you for bringing back those fun days of learning English.❤

  • @specialforces888
    @specialforces888 2 роки тому

    I’m from Greece 🇬🇷,but for the moment i live London.And i watch all your videos.
    You are perfect 👌 teacher.
    Thanks a lot what are you for us.
    I wish all the best for you....🙏

  • @sheilaborges4404
    @sheilaborges4404 8 років тому +15

    Simply loved it, best teacher on EngVid!

  • @sajeevsamuelrose9486
    @sajeevsamuelrose9486 2 роки тому

    Gill teaches English effectively, she represents the analysis that is best with the language.

  • @55Stamp
    @55Stamp 8 років тому +16

    Thank you very much! I absolutely agree with those who say that you're an angel!

  • @tanveerkhan9430
    @tanveerkhan9430 6 років тому

    English was taught to me as a very tough languages since childhood but you have made it easier than I thought.
    I am in India and helping my 7 year old daughter to be good in English.
    You have made my life easier.
    Thanks a lot.☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @aquilestescarineto8043
    @aquilestescarineto8043 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks, Gill! I love to hear your voice! You're an angel! Definitely!

  • @vunguyen5512
    @vunguyen5512 3 роки тому

    Standard of British pronunciation she speaks ......so clear...and easy to catch up.....appreciated this lesson....many thanks for your lesson

  • @arissetiawan7037
    @arissetiawan7037 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you ' Mother' for being teach us with great topics .

  • @ravindelhiheaven
    @ravindelhiheaven 3 роки тому

    Gill ... Stay healthy...This world needs an angel like you 😘

  • @NguyenDuy-ot8ux
    @NguyenDuy-ot8ux 8 років тому +174

    British accent! Sounds good :)

    • @bouchtaab8281
      @bouchtaab8281 4 роки тому +2

      Sounds musical...

    • @slayer123fred
      @slayer123fred 4 роки тому

      -_-

    • @w01fk
      @w01fk 4 роки тому +4

      My accent too I am British. thanks😂

    • @w01fk
      @w01fk 4 роки тому

      Where's my British gang at

    • @shio9517
      @shio9517 4 роки тому +1

      @@w01fk lad lad lad

  • @mohamedmoharm1819
    @mohamedmoharm1819 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks ma'amfor your great efforts! I also passed the quiz with 100% degree.

  • @nandinidebroy7219
    @nandinidebroy7219 3 роки тому

    Perhaps....one of the best English teachers in the world....

  • @aiba1028
    @aiba1028 8 років тому +7

    Thanks for the illustration. I love your quote of Shakespeare.

  • @rizanulrizanul6980
    @rizanulrizanul6980 6 років тому +2

    Gill , thank u so much ..its really really help me much...i just came back from Uk ( visit Edenburgh/london ) for two weeks where I can comunicate and understand their accent...Ur an angel..

  • @mohammedhassan5665
    @mohammedhassan5665 8 років тому +385

    Thanks .
    You're an angel ☺

  • @chongthammuhindrosingh4907
    @chongthammuhindrosingh4907 4 роки тому

    I'm late, but lucky. Now I've found the best english teacher. Wish you a long, sound life! Because I wish a lot of learnings on every day from the best instructor of english language. Thanks lots ma'm.

  • @juangalban2715
    @juangalban2715 4 роки тому +3

    Love the way you explain all topics and the examples you give🥰 you’re so kind☺️

  • @Mrmrsmiddleton1
    @Mrmrsmiddleton1 2 роки тому

    I just literally found Gill and I am in love with the way she explains things. She makes things so interesting.

  • @felixlora8696
    @felixlora8696 7 років тому +40

    Gill you are very sweet,you have helped me a lot.

  • @peterarinze9855
    @peterarinze9855 2 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your effort in helping us to understand metaphors. I must admit that your explanation is as clear as mud and also you're such an angel with a golden heart.

  • @edsonmanoeldacosta583
    @edsonmanoeldacosta583 5 років тому +6

    Thanks a lot to share your knowledge with us! You are an Angel!
    This class was wonderful!

  • @thestoicfella
    @thestoicfella 3 роки тому

    Precisely, she is the kind of teacher I would have loved to be taught. I felt an instant connect. Thank you ma'am for your endearing service. 🌻🙏

  • @AndreLima-sk2dz
    @AndreLima-sk2dz 8 років тому +9

    Wonderful class from an excellent teacher, thank you!

  • @MauAs76
    @MauAs76 6 років тому

    I adore this lady. Her english is so clear...

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 8 років тому +20

    Nice one Gill! I just started learning this stuff only last week aged 48! I may check out some of your other tutorials . . .

  • @bethoverton-
    @bethoverton- 4 роки тому

    Your way of speaking and teaching is wonderful. You are a blessing to the World.

  • @amirsaleev960
    @amirsaleev960 6 років тому +4

    Thank you for amazing lesson. Using as an example a part of verse from Shakespeare is just adorably!!

  • @thomastsang4459
    @thomastsang4459 7 років тому

    I'm an adult English learner from China. It was really helpful. Thank you very much.

  • @annasadkowska9409
    @annasadkowska9409 7 років тому +24

    Gill, you are fabulous!

  • @carlosmeirasgomez6841
    @carlosmeirasgomez6841 Рік тому +1

    You are the most natural teacher I've ever meet
    Thanks a lot
    ❤❤

  • @demnotmem
    @demnotmem 8 років тому +57

    I love your accent

  • @francelibre26
    @francelibre26 2 роки тому

    You're a Real English Teacher. You're The Best. Thank you very much

  • @ghitalah3218
    @ghitalah3218 7 років тому +23

    Thank you so much for this lesson

  • @marcoaucancela5419
    @marcoaucancela5419 7 років тому +2

    Gill congratulations, your accent is England definitively. Thanks for the the subject metaphors it in fact improve our learning the english as a second language.

  • @LeszczuNico
    @LeszczuNico 6 років тому +5

    I'm new to your channel and I'm enjoying every single one of your videos.
    Thank you for your hard work. You are brilliant! :)

  • @joycedsouza2004
    @joycedsouza2004 3 роки тому

    Gill Ma'am ,remind of my English Teacher, studied in an Irish Missionary School ! Taught accent in a very cool and calm way ! When I would speak people would say she thinks she is a foreigner ! Changed my accent !

  • @marriamadnan4813
    @marriamadnan4813 8 років тому +5

    Thanks a bunch for such good lessons...much appreciated

  • @Thiagolina
    @Thiagolina 7 років тому

    this is definitely one of the best and most useful channels on youtube i have started following. in many senses: entertainment, knowledge, linguistics, english learning/teaching, language aprehension and acquasition, pragmatics_as a realm of linguistics_ it's just awesome! regards from a Brazilian linguist! thank you so much for so much "handyness" it is just so handy for foreigner english as a foreign language teachers!

  • @Mayitaruto
    @Mayitaruto 8 років тому +72

    You're so cute!. My respects. Very much thanks. God bless you.

  • @garibaldikhan9595
    @garibaldikhan9595 7 років тому

    One thing I like most about your Vid is you have such a legibly clear handwriting which I believe is tremendously encouraging others to keep listening to what you are saying. Thank U for sharing.

  • @sergeyyarmak7797
    @sergeyyarmak7797 8 років тому +3

    Thank you, Gill! Special thanks for Shakespeare.

  • @igorkorjukov3308
    @igorkorjukov3308 8 років тому

    You have got a talent to present seriously jokes or maybe, to say it correctly, joking with seriousness for such a measure, as if you not even realising it. I appreciate such a method of approach.

  • @جاسمالعنزي-ز4ك
    @جاسمالعنزي-ز4ك 7 років тому +8

    Gill you are such a busy bee 🐝⚘
    thank you

  • @gracecui5741
    @gracecui5741 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. You are an Angel. Your warm style is like my grandma. I say this as a compliment.

  • @filomenaclaudio3777
    @filomenaclaudio3777 8 років тому +4

    Hi, Gill! Excellent lesson about metaphors! Thank you very much.
    Filomena

  • @jesuschrist736
    @jesuschrist736 3 роки тому

    You are an amazing teacher Mrs Gil.... Thanks for your time you spend to teach us!!!You are an angel 🙏

  • @bashirahamed2799
    @bashirahamed2799 8 років тому +7

    AT LAST I FOUND A GOOD TEACHER

  • @mariaromeo1829
    @mariaromeo1829 3 роки тому

    Gill thanks for helping me . English is a second language. You're one of the best.

  • @joecotom2181
    @joecotom2181 8 років тому +9

    It´s been very helpful. That´s for sure.

  • @thilakasirispathiranage9981
    @thilakasirispathiranage9981 6 років тому

    The finest pedagogy. You are an angel! Thank you for assisting me in learning English.

  • @Эленсбланш
    @Эленсбланш Рік тому +3

    I adore you! You are talented! Я когда Вас слушаю, как на родном языке!!!Просто потрясающе!!!I t's like my mum

  • @anaszigeti9617
    @anaszigeti9617 3 роки тому

    Gill,I love how you are eplaining the lesson, You are a big angel!

  • @aidensgames1419
    @aidensgames1419 7 років тому +3

    Is 'playing with your heart stings' and 'your broken heart' a metaphor ?

  • @henryseidel5469
    @henryseidel5469 4 місяці тому

    One of the great teachers working with chalk and blackboard. (actually whiteboard)
    Thank you very much for your great lectures, as a foreigner trying to keep my command of your language alive I could listen to you for hours! Really great !

  • @qusayhussein4485
    @qusayhussein4485 8 років тому +7

    GILL, You are just great.

  • @ajoychatterjee7224
    @ajoychatterjee7224 4 роки тому

    Gill really u r an angel to guide the people ...your expression is marvellous with typical British accent...thanks a lot ma'am..
    From Kolkata..india

  • @abdiomar1989
    @abdiomar1989 8 років тому +6

    thanks alot you really amazing teacher

  • @fernandoleon6875
    @fernandoleon6875 6 років тому

    Best teacher of All times!!!!

  • @SirenoftheVoid
    @SirenoftheVoid 8 років тому +6

    it's made me realize i may have used metaphors more commonly than i was aware. Thank you :)

    • @chrisnorman336
      @chrisnorman336 4 роки тому

      Her teaching has more importance than I imagined. She's is amazing.

  • @sabeennawaz1001
    @sabeennawaz1001 2 роки тому

    I love this lady. Never found a learning experience this sweet

  • @mariaestefaniaalcaraz9292
    @mariaestefaniaalcaraz9292 7 років тому +3

    Thanks ! Your videos are very useful and interesting !

  • @zulkiflijamil4033
    @zulkiflijamil4033 Рік тому

    Thanks Gill for helping me to learn metaphors. You are an angel. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

  • @khalidhassan7339
    @khalidhassan7339 8 років тому +12

    I appreciate you, you are a reference . I' interesting with your lesson more

    • @viktorostein6065
      @viktorostein6065 8 років тому +4

      Just to correct you there friend. I'm interested in your lesson, or I find your lesson interesting are the things you could that could be said to replace what you've written, have a good day Khalid.

    • @mikami9921
      @mikami9921 6 років тому

      @@viktorostein6065 are the things that could you could?!?!?! Let me correct you we said are the things that could... without the you . Have a good day Viktor

  • @ntr1980
    @ntr1980 8 років тому

    She is an angel.she helped me a lot by this lesson. I learnt a lot from this lesson.

  • @Cachitoclips
    @Cachitoclips 8 років тому +13

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @klimseyn955
    @klimseyn955 6 років тому

    I wished to have such english teacher while learning english in France. All my teachers never ever did put a foot on an english-speaking country when I realize how bad I have been taught (mostly for pronunciation) while getting to work abroad in U.K. Fortunately thanks to my job there I was enhancing it. I like your accurate/paced pronunciation, thumbs up! 👍

  • @olenafomina
    @olenafomina 8 років тому +3

    Thank you so much! Great knowledge! God Bless!

    • @chrisnorman336
      @chrisnorman336 4 роки тому

      Gill deserves some accolade for work well done.

  • @khaliddurrani6432
    @khaliddurrani6432 3 роки тому

    Thanks Gill for making the language of Byron and Shakespeare so easy.

  • @haas99
    @haas99 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for tutorial.🌷