in brief: In this video, the host, Catherine, teaches five common phrases used in native English, particularly in the UK. Here's a summary of the phrases and their meanings: 1. "The thing is" - This phrase is used to introduce an issue or a problem. It's a common way of softening a negative or critical message. For example, "The thing is, a few colleagues have noticed you've been late a few times this month." 2. "Fair enough" - This is a response to something seen as acceptable, logical, or reasonable. It can be used in a wide range of situations, like when agreeing to a fair trade-off: "I'll do the dishes tonight if you do the dishes tomorrow," "Fair enough." 3. "What a shame" - This is used when expressing disappointment or sympathy for a minor unfortunate event. However, it's not appropriate for very serious or sad situations. For example, "Oh, I dropped my favourite necklace in the river," "Oh, what a shame." 4. "A complete nightmare" - This phrase is used to describe a frustrating or annoying situation, often used in complaints about traffic, trains, or long queues. For instance, "The trains were a complete nightmare yesterday." 5. "What have you been up to" - This phrase is used in small talk to ask about recent activities or future plans. For example, "What have you been up to recently?" or "What are you up to on the weekend?" The video aims to help English learners sound more natural and informal in their conversations. It also provides cultural context, explaining that these phrases are often heard in everyday conversations in the UK.
Wow!even better with a brief summary, of the video content, as a first timer, is an unbelievable tons of work, I hope you will have a many subscribers to you channel. Thanks again..a Mexican person living in Japan.
I'm an Indian and I found your channel on youtube accidently. I'm thankful to God that I found your channel and thank you so much to be our English teacher. You're so beautiful and your contents are the best.
There are many different accents in English: American, Canadian, Australian, ... But you, Katharine, make us love British English! With your method, your know-how and your sensual voice! Thank you Katharine!
Daniel. If we "pigeonhole" someone, it means we make unfair assumptions about them based on their nationality. It's not helpful to pigeonhole some people on the basis of their nationality.
I am from Ecuador and thanks to your advice and teachings I have improved a lot I have no words to thank, just don't lose that essence of teaching, which is what continues to encourage me to learn. For me British English is the best and most sophisticated. Thank you very much teacher
I simply loved this lesson: kind-warm tone of voice, beautiful pronanciation, detailed and easy to understand explanations + perfect examples! So thank you so much! 💯💙
The most sweetest video I ever saw on TH-cam over English phrases and expressions. You are so cute and the way you present yourself is just brilliant, Katherine. Keep up. Cheers!❤
Thank you for the remarkable lesson! I'm still new to your channel, but I'm starting to get addicted! Apart from giving clear explanation and examples of these phrases, I also like how you include new words in your examples like "gridlock".
I have been to London! I love London town! The places, parks, museums, eveything! I lived in Islington (Angel - Northern line) and Stockwell. London is in my heart forever and ever! Football came into Brazil in 1894, through a Brazilian man whose parents were English (very common in the mid 1800s in Sao Paulo town). There were a lot of British engineers working in Sao Paulo town and Rio de Janeiro, the country's capital until 1959. This man, "Charles Miller", studied in England for about 10 years. When he came back in 1894, he brought with him a football book of rules of the game, a ball and his skills to play and teach the game to the mates which he worked with. That's a little part how this typical British game was born in Brazil. Eduardo Bastos. Sao Paulo City - Brazil.
Fantastic teaching, so clever and interesting lessons, enthusiastic and deeply participating approach, your accent is pure music, thank you so much for your videos !!
I love how you explain the phrases with the context and give examples especially for the spoken language that reflex the real language. I'm now focusing on my speaking and really great to found out your chanel. I hope you have high spirit to share many more videos and get the succes with your chanel 🥰🥰🥰
Myself from India Kathy,I have become a big fan of yours.The way you have been teaching English is phenomenal.Your accentuation and pronunciation are simply incredible.Lots of love and gratitude.
Pretty nice video, Katherine! I hear these phrases here in America as well, although I never hear the words ‘queue’ or ‘queuing’ on a frequent basis, or ever. I once had a customer ask me where the tinned vegetables are at the grocery store I work. Thankfully I knew what she meant because I heard of tinned vegetables on another TH-cam channel. Cheers 🙂!
After searching for many different english leeson on youtube, I realized that i really love your voice and don't want to choose or listen to other teachers except you. ❤
Hi, Cathrine I just want to thank you for explaining in such a nice and humble way. I am also a teacher and I really impressed by your way of explaining you have been an awesome teacher.
Hello Katharine I love your videos so much they are useful. And also your speed of speech is very friendly to me I can understand you clearly lol. You are sweet and lovely teacher. Besides I am quite into your wonderful British accent!! I wanna learn more from you and hope u have a lovely week❤
I have been using an english english dictionary for few months up to now , and wtite the meanings of unknown words in english, not in mymother tongue. But i feel my progress in journey of bringing my english to a better position as yours is stagnant, not moving. I have difficulties in tackling with the issues of using and memorizing of phrasal verbs in an efficiency and accurate way. I watch english programmes only. When it comes to english songs , i can understand nothing and can understand CNN or BBC to some extent. I am happy to hear from you whether there is an easy way in learning phrasal verbs , as they are annoying me in such a great deal that in some occasions , i have felt quitting english programmes. Thank you so much.
I've noticed as someone who is British, just how offensive we are. It is offensive because we are offensive.We are always focused on the offensive and try to avoid it. We are Brexit and not clever for it. Sorry for the negative but our own language shows us up. I think we are our worst enemy. I think you are spot on with our culture and laguage. 🙂
Thanks a lot katherine English teacher even softly accent this is real How english talk to speak start as fast time I like the ways you have Arrange for me every things great.
I have a feeling that your channel is going to be huge. I am a fresh follower and I really appreciate it. Love your work, keep it up and all the best 😊
from the Phils. and now I knew coz b4 I wonder how words are spoken.. had a younger sister married to a Brit from Wales and listening to them made me wonder. watching ur video at first was quite good but the second one made me subscribe to ur channel.. a lot of help, thank you..
Your quality of teaching,the movement of your face,also your sweety voice is out of this world ❤️ I fond of you.i just fall in love in your lesson. Thanks,keep going
I’m new for watching your video. Recently I got a new job which is importing whisky from UK. In the meeting, a lot of UK English , Scottish Irish some like that. And I found this channel. It’s good to understand UK pronunciation. I step by watching video from now on. Thank you!
When my English friend commented the death of his bosom friend by sayng What a shame! I was bewildered. I did not know the meaning of this expression in this context... thank you!❤
Great phrases which come with fantastic examples in which even some more phrases and words show up. Your occasional explanations on British pop culture and the way people put or take things are highly valuable, dear Catharine. And fitting all these so attractively in only 10 minutes time is wonderful, not to mention your afable presentation which screams to be genuine and not acting. Keep up the good work.
Hey Catherine.. I love the way you try to teach us english.. sometimes instead of focussing on your words I get lost in rhythm of your actions and body language.. and I feel like keep listening to you...
This is the first time that I learn from your lessons. What a way to improve my English with a lovely teacher. I wish to study conjunctions with Tenses. Anyway, I wish to thank you for your wonderful lesson.
@@englishwithkatharine well😅 "Gracie" is my English name😄😄 My common name is" Wine Yati Kyaw"😅 It's too long for sure but everyone call me "Wine" . Then you can call me "Wine"☺☺☺☺
I really have possibility to listen to a native speaker and of course the perfect pronunciation because It’s very important) You are the smartest . You are the best ❤
in brief:
In this video, the host, Catherine, teaches five common phrases used in native English, particularly in the UK.
Here's a summary of the phrases and their meanings:
1. "The thing is" - This phrase is used to introduce an issue or a problem.
It's a common way of softening a negative or critical message.
For example, "The thing is, a few colleagues have noticed you've been late a few times this month."
2. "Fair enough" - This is a response to something seen as acceptable, logical, or reasonable.
It can be used in a wide range of situations, like when agreeing to a fair trade-off: "I'll do the dishes tonight if you do the dishes tomorrow," "Fair enough."
3. "What a shame" - This is used when expressing disappointment or sympathy for a minor unfortunate event.
However, it's not appropriate for very serious or sad situations.
For example, "Oh, I dropped my favourite necklace in the river," "Oh, what a shame."
4. "A complete nightmare" - This phrase is used to describe a frustrating or annoying situation, often used in complaints about traffic, trains, or long queues.
For instance, "The trains were a complete nightmare yesterday."
5. "What have you been up to" - This phrase is used in small talk to ask about recent activities or future plans.
For example, "What have you been up to recently?" or "What are you up to on the weekend?"
The video aims to help English learners sound more natural and informal in their conversations.
It also provides cultural context, explaining that these phrases are often heard in everyday conversations in the UK.
Wow!even better with a brief summary, of the video content, as a first timer, is an unbelievable tons of work, I hope you will have a many subscribers to you channel. Thanks again..a Mexican person living in Japan.
@@kadowaluna1 I use chatGPT4 to make summaries. Without it, I wouldn't have the time
@@e-genieclimatiqueHehe 😂
All these sayings have vulgar equivalents which are far more comonly used in down to earth circles.
Did you use ChatGPT for this or what ?
I want to say one thing.
Your voice is too much soothing. It gives an intense feeling of relaxation to my mind.
Glad to hear that 😄
I'm an Indian and I found your channel on youtube accidently. I'm thankful to God that I found your channel and thank you so much to be our English teacher. You're so beautiful and your contents are the best.
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There are many different accents in English: American, Canadian, Australian, ... But you, Katharine, make us love British English! With your method, your know-how and your sensual voice! Thank you Katharine!
Like it or not - British English definitely sounds more educated and elegant 😊
Much obliged Katherine.
You’ve got a lovely voice too 😊
That's because your mind is colonized
Daniel. If we "pigeonhole" someone, it means we make unfair assumptions about them based on their nationality. It's not helpful to pigeonhole some people on the basis of their nationality.
american accent is the best for learning
@@goodscene8360 how come?
@@yan6970 The british swallow the word but the americans dont
Thanks for everything, Kat, cause your videos are so useful...and I keep on saying that your voice is absolutely lovely!
I’ve been struggling with quick response and phrases in daily conversation. These phrases are going to help my fluency.Thanks a lot.
🙏🙏 you’re welcome!!
I am from Ecuador and thanks to your advice and teachings I have improved a lot
I have no words to thank, just don't lose that essence of teaching, which is what continues to encourage me to learn.
For me British English is the best and most sophisticated.
Thank you very much teacher
🙌🌸🫶
Thanks for your kindness,Kate.It’s really useful to know all of these phrases.
You are amazing teacher ❤❤❤🌹
Thank you!! 🤗☺️
I simply loved this lesson: kind-warm tone of voice, beautiful pronanciation, detailed and easy to understand explanations + perfect examples! So thank you so much! 💯💙
You're the BEST teacher I've ever known. I Love British accent.
Your channel is booming. You are pleasing , lovely and with a marvelous voice. I could not expect a different outcome
Oh, how lovely of you to say that! Thank you ever so much 🙏😊
@@englishwithkatharine ❤
@@fahemabbasi5311 tell her I want to ask her something
The most sweetest video I ever saw on TH-cam over English phrases and expressions. You are so cute and the way you present yourself is just brilliant, Katherine. Keep up. Cheers!❤
Beautiful, nice voice and good explanation. Love this teacher❤❤❤
Absolutely amazing! I lived in the UK for 3 years and those expressions are really present in spoken english.
Thank you for the remarkable lesson! I'm still new to your channel, but I'm starting to get addicted! Apart from giving clear explanation and examples of these phrases, I also like how you include new words in your examples like "gridlock".
Yay! Thank you so so much! 🙌🙌🤗🤗😊
I have been to London! I love London town! The places, parks, museums, eveything!
I lived in Islington (Angel - Northern line) and Stockwell. London is in my heart forever and ever!
Football came into Brazil in 1894, through a Brazilian man whose parents were English (very common in the mid 1800s in Sao Paulo town). There were a lot of British engineers working in Sao Paulo town and Rio de Janeiro, the country's capital until 1959. This man, "Charles Miller", studied in England for about 10 years. When he came back in 1894, he brought with him a football book of rules of the game, a ball and his skills to play and teach the game to the mates which he worked with. That's a little part how this typical British game was born in Brazil.
Eduardo Bastos.
Sao Paulo City - Brazil.
Fantastic teaching, so clever and interesting lessons, enthusiastic and deeply participating approach, your accent is pure music, thank you so much for your videos !!
🙏🙏🤗 thanks for your kind comment 😊
The way you describe ur feelings in a comment, i think u should open a channel 😜
That's delightful ❤ .... I appreciate your time, beautiful Katharine 🧁🌼
I love how you explain the phrases with the context and give examples especially for the spoken language that reflex the real language. I'm now focusing on my speaking and really great to found out your chanel. I hope you have high spirit to share many more videos and get the succes with your chanel 🥰🥰🥰
🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗
Myself from India Kathy,I have become a big fan of yours.The way you have been teaching English is phenomenal.Your accentuation and pronunciation are simply incredible.Lots of love and gratitude.
🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗
This is really helpful for me katharine. You are an amazing teacher. And lastly your voice is soo soothing!💕
Thank you so much 😊☺️
Agreed! Kath, you are awesome! The way you start saying No. 1 is simply killing!
Hello Katharine. My example sentence is -
"The thing is the English spoken in daily life is not the type of English we learn from textbooks."
👏 👏 😊😊
@@englishwithkatharine love you with heart & soul really please share your contact no for chat
I like when attractive teachers teach languages it makes the learning much more easier ❤
Much easier not more easier😮
Pretty nice video, Katherine! I hear these phrases here in America as well, although I never hear the words ‘queue’ or ‘queuing’ on a frequent basis, or ever. I once had a customer ask me where the tinned vegetables are at the grocery store I work. Thankfully I knew what she meant because I heard of tinned vegetables on another TH-cam channel. Cheers 🙂!
After searching for many different english leeson on youtube, I realized that i really love your voice and don't want to choose or listen to other teachers except you. ❤
🤗🤗
Hi, Cathrine I just want to thank you for explaining in such a nice and humble way. I am also a teacher and I really impressed by your way of explaining you have been an awesome teacher.
Aww well thank you so so much 🙏🤗
You are such a good English teacher. The thing is , I cannot concentrate myself on the lessons😂 because you are too pretty.
Hello Katharine I love your videos so much they are useful. And also your speed of speech is very friendly to me I can understand you clearly lol. You are sweet and lovely teacher. Besides I am quite into your wonderful British accent!! I wanna learn more from you and hope u have a lovely week❤
Thank you so much!😊😊😊
Hello Katharina I adore your english speaking and it ‘s like you play the violin and the piano in the beethoven’s sonate ,sweet and scrupulous
@@englishwithkatharine can ask you something
I have been using an english english dictionary for few months up to now , and wtite the meanings of unknown words in english, not in mymother tongue. But i feel my progress in journey of bringing my english to a better position as yours is stagnant, not moving. I have difficulties in tackling with the issues of using and memorizing of phrasal verbs in an efficiency and accurate way. I watch english programmes only. When it comes to english songs , i can understand nothing and can understand CNN or BBC to some extent. I am happy to hear from you whether there is an easy way in learning phrasal verbs , as they are annoying me in such a great deal that in some occasions , i have felt quitting english programmes. Thank you so much.
I've noticed as someone who is British, just how offensive we are. It is offensive because we are offensive.We are always focused on the offensive and try to avoid it. We are Brexit and not clever for it. Sorry for the negative but our own language shows us up. I think we are our worst enemy. I think you are spot on with our culture and laguage. 🙂
Im addicted to listen to your accent and also your lessons make me learn faster
Thank you for lesson weekly ❤ What a great lesson :)
You are so welcome!😊😊😊
I'm learning English by watching your video, I'm studying English every day and recording my voice and speaking my own ideas.
That’s so cool! 🤗
These lessons are really useful.I am glad you made this video.the thing is this channel is all about learning British English!
Thx. Easy to understand, the way you explain
I started subscribing as soon as I heard your voice. I love your voice and clear pronunciation.
I'm looking forward to video clips in your channel.
Katharine, I'm a big fan of yours, and your videos always help me a lot. The thing is, your video is uploaded only once a week!😂
It’s a lot of work unfortunately but I will see what I can do 😊
😂 sahi khel gya tu
You are what we call a charismatic teacher ❤
Subscribed in a Heart beat !!! Nicely delivered, she takes so much effort to convey each idea as precisely as possible... Hats off !!!
🙏🙏🙏
I never get ennui with ur videos. It's safe to say that You do an excellent job
She makes me want to learn English, she explains very well.
Thank you 💗💗💗💗
Amazing work on everyday Brit English. Want more videos on this topic! Good Luck!
I'm afraid. I can't miss such a beautiful teacher. Thanks for the lesson.
These phrases are superb in English communication. I learned a lot. Thank you so much.
I will never miss your lessons...as simple as it is British language...good continuation ❤ l love it
P.S. Five years ago, I was with my children for three days in London. you're right the Tube was amazing. I loved it.
Great isn’t it ☺️
WHAT A SHAME I can't to meet you in person!! You're the best teacher all over the world!!
I really love your teaching method dear Catherine.
Everyone is focused on the lesson, and I am only focused on your mesmerizing beauty and the charm of your beautiful eyes😍
Thanks a lot katherine
English teacher even softly accent this is real
How english talk to speak start as fast time
I like the ways you have
Arrange for me every things great.
Thanks Katharine for shedding light upon my English learning journey!
Ma,am your are very golden teacher, I likes your style of teaching...
I have a feeling that your channel is going to be huge. I am a fresh follower and I really appreciate it. Love your work, keep it up and all the best 😊
Oh really do you think so? Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙌🙌
I appreciate that I learn a lot from you. There was no nightmare at all.
So so happy being here.🎉
That sound good and love you, Katharine. the voice is so touching
Thanks for these wonderful phrasal verbs. It's really crucial to know a little bit the way native English speaker. Thank you again.
Thanks a bunch my dear Kathie! This kind of lessons are trully useful in day by day situations. All my love to you. Keep it up!
I genuinely appreciate the way you're teaching. Than you God bless you 💞❤️
Thank*
You are channel is awesome. I have to admit I have attraction for accent british even speaking an american english . Love hearing british accent.
Awesome! this is very useful for my visit to the UK in September! thanks!
First view but amazing experience ❤
from the Phils. and now I knew coz b4 I wonder how words are spoken.. had a younger sister married to a Brit from Wales and listening to them made me wonder. watching ur video at first was quite good but the second one made me subscribe to ur channel.. a lot of help, thank you..
😊😊😊😊😊😊
You are the best....i must appreciate and most beautiful teacher..i love to see you
u're shining, love your nice courses it is really nice for everyone.
Your quality of teaching,the movement of your face,also your sweety voice is out of this world ❤️ I fond of you.i just fall in love in your lesson. Thanks,keep going
Many thanks 🙏🙏🤗
Cheers for the splendid lesson.
The subtle nuances of the expressions have been clearly explained
Oh, thank you! Glad you enjoyed my class 😊
I’m new for watching your video.
Recently I got a new job which is importing whisky from UK.
In the meeting, a lot of UK English , Scottish Irish some like that. And I found this channel. It’s good to understand UK pronunciation. I step by watching video from now on.
Thank you!
🤗🤗🤗
I can't stop listening to you because you have such a beautiful voice. I love you voice ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you.
Yes, I enjoyed it a lot and I would say these words are 5 wonders.
Your course is fantastic! I almost understand what your speaking without substitute words. Much more, you are so beautiful lady!
Thanks, Katharine. Your videos are so helpful.
Great way of teaching.Really useful.lookforwatd to more such classes.
First video I have seen and it was enough to subscribe. Amazing!
Welcome aboard!😊😊😊
Thank you so much Katharine❤
U add ur emotion when u r teaching
Fair enough
Hhow beautiful it is to hear your english , your accent and voice ❤
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The way of your teaching is excellent. Thanks very much indeed Katherine.
You are so welcome 🙏🙏😊😊
Thanks ！I really enjoy British accents, especially yours and your voice. And I think British accents are easier to understand than American’s.
When my English friend commented the death of his bosom friend by sayng What a shame! I was bewildered. I did not know the meaning of this expression in this context... thank you!❤
Namaskar🙏 I am from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵You are my best English teacher. Thank you
You're so pretty and so is your style of speaking! Thank you.
Great phrases which come with fantastic examples in which even some more phrases and words show up. Your occasional explanations on British pop culture and the way people put or take things are highly valuable, dear Catharine. And fitting all these so attractively in only 10 minutes time is wonderful, not to mention your afable presentation which screams to be genuine and not acting. Keep up the good work.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗
😂 Learnt these phrases but the thing is, how to learn your beautiful expressions.😊
Kath, your voice is as beautiful as you are!
Hey Catherine.. I love the way you try to teach us english.. sometimes instead of focussing on your words I get lost in rhythm of your actions and body language.. and I feel like keep listening to you...
That’s great 🤗
Being an English teacher in Bangladesh, I find your class interesting and informative.
So glad to read that!! 😊😊
Great teacher
Splendid and impressive expression the thing is a feel of hearing melodious song.
Thank you for your remarkable lessons. I prefer to learn from you.
I love to hear your good English.Thank you
lovely teacher with amazing teaching
thank you so much and looking forword to learning more from you❤
Welcome 🙏🙏🤗
Wow i'm interested in native english as a beginner of english. I subscribed your channel. You are beautiful. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰
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This is the first time that I learn from your lessons. What a way to improve my English with a lovely teacher. I wish to study conjunctions with Tenses. Anyway, I wish to thank you for your wonderful lesson.
😊😊
Thank you 🙏
Well done. Good material. Will use in some English classes and recommend.
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Welcome ma'am,will c u next week💐🙂
You are a good ambassdor for niceness in Britain..
not a stiff nose at all.
So i subscribed from Germany
Welcome!! 🙏🙏🤗
I really enjoying it looks like air classroom
Haha! Lovely 😊 thank you for your comment Gracie 😊
@@englishwithkatharine well😅 "Gracie" is my English name😄😄 My common name is" Wine Yati Kyaw"😅 It's too long for sure but everyone call me "Wine" . Then you can call me "Wine"☺☺☺☺
I really have possibility to listen to a native speaker and of course the perfect pronunciation because It’s very important)
You are the smartest .
You are the best ❤
Awww that’s very nice 😊😊😊