IMHO when people use "literally" for emphasis or use it with a metaphor/similar it's wrong. What boggles my mind is why, having tons of other words, do folks insist on using that word for emphasis when there's a sea filled with other words they can use. It actually surprises me. It really does.
Thank you. I'm allergic to that word. I wish it would be stricken from the English language. We can easily find a substitute or invent another word to replace it. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
You can't figuratively enjoy something, so they literally is implied here. It is redundant to state it. This makes sure IQ look low. Not to be rude. But it's just one of those things that people will think whether they want to or not.
Literally you are the best professor in the world. I haven't seen such a professor in my life. I am glad I found your TH-cam channel. I have learnt so many things from your channel. I have no words to express my gratitude. Once again thanks ever so much sir😊🙏🙏🙏
I miss the days when people saved the word literally for the very end of the sentence. It happened in the early 2010s when I noticed that many people started killing the word by prefacing every sentence with literally when over 90% of the time it’s not even necessary.
I did look it up. There really is an unincorporated community called Nowhere in Oklahoma... 😶 I don't like the word "literally". But I can't tell the same about this lesson!
Bravo! Bravo! Yes, indeed I had a feeling that there was a town somewhere in America called "Nowhere" so I looked it up and, yes there is. Thanks for staying till the end.
No. It is not OK to use literally as an exaggeration anytime. It's the one word in the entire language that needs to be predefined as what it's necessary for. It's the only failsafe word in the entire language admonishing to others that you're not using any sort of figure of speech. I don't care if you're a famous writer or not. It is poor usage when any of these writers could have found better ways of coloring whatever it is they're expressing. It's fine to slang or alter any word under the sun for whatever communication intent. However, "literal/literally" is the one exception that should never in any case be used in any way other than to specify something accurately as is.
How do You do, I like Your videos and this lesson was also valuable. I like this sense of humor too. I just want to ask about the "footballer" - is it the way how it should be pronounced or it was a little mistake? Thanks in advance for You reply.
I swear I've been using the word "literally" on the right way by now... But... You gave me more ideas on how to use it (in a wrong way) so l think there's a huge probability that l'm going to use it in the wrong way 🤔 (and l don't understand why 🙆🤷)
Could you please make a video about the use of "themselves" instead of "himself or herself"? I still don't know if using "themselves" is too informal or if l'm allowed to write it down in an IELTS or TOEFL test! Thanks :)
The best answer to whether we take the bible literally, is that we take the bible literarily. The bible is written in many literary forms. So, we read it as history, poetry, song, etc., literarily. Notice the difference between literally and literarily.
I agree completely. I have complained about the dumb use of this word for over six years. It's a word that does not need to be used, unless you are a notorious fabulist. It seems to be a generational verbal tic. I hear it exclusively from people below 33, who seem to love the four syllable filigree of it. In reality, you may need to use the word three times in your entire life, and that's pushing it. Let''s say you work at Cover Girl as a promoter. Your assignment is to distribute a new lipstick shade for free in Times Square on New Year's Eve. You may then say: "We painted the town red...literally!" Even then it's hardly a high level of wit.
I cannot. Can. Not. Wait. For this word to die out. Using it the first way explained is correct and really the only way it makes sense. Using it as an intensifier makes one sound, frankly, like a hyperbolic reality TV personality with a limited vocabulary.
In the US, you could use “like totally“ and “almost like totally“ instead of literally. I’m kidding of course. Seriously kidding. Literally and literally. “Irregardless, supposably his English literally almost like totally reverted back to like Sophomoric (wise fool) talk. Man, I am seriously kidding., yo. I almost like totally had an aneurysm writing the last phrase.
“Language is fluent”? What does that mean? Language is fluid or ever-changing, would carry your meaning across better. Just as you said, you’re in the middle on this debate, literally.
There is another use of the word "literally", for example: the Italian phrase "alzare il gomito" literally translates as "raise your elbow" but actually it means "drinking too much alcohol"
Like if you had a buddy who was an alcoholic who had sobered up. But he went on a bender and then went on a hayride and fell off of the wagon. Then you could say he fell off the wagon literally. Ha ha
OK it’s real simple literally is the opposite of figuratively. The word literally is meant to indicate that you are not speaking figuratively even though you’ve used a figure of speech. Literally is inserted almost as a punchline. Like if somebody slips in the kitchen they might go literally ass over teakettle‘s.It’s not just a figure of speech is what actually happened. Ha ha
WRONG!! Do the words that you are using represents something? NO! Well then it IS literally. Do the words that you are using represents something? YES! Then it's NOT literally. Side note, it is also incorrect to use the word generally to emphasise things. For example "I literally have no idea" or "I literally bought those guitar strings the other day." EVERYTHING ELSE IS WRONG!!!
It never will it drives me insane!!! And they don’t even notice how much they abuse that word. They think it makes them sound smarter or more convictioned 💩
Say something nice
I literally want to be a parrot on acid
Thank you!
Sempai!
Literally, best video ever❤️❤️❤️
Nice
You are literally ( true ) one of the best teachers on TH-cam 😊
Only "one of" the best? Thanks anyway, much appreciated
Agree!
Agree 💯
Hey mate, I have to tell, literally YOU are the BEST who teaches British English on TH-cam, not anyone else.
There were some moments in the video where I literally died laughing. You're the best teacher! Great sense of humour and that.
AS IT STANDS , YOU DESERVE A STANDING AND CLAPPING OVATION !!!!! LET'S JUST START WITH A " THANK YOU " OVATION FIRST THOUGH , SWEETHEART !!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, in that case I take a bow and doff my hati in appreciation of your kindness.
IMHO when people use "literally" for emphasis or use it with a metaphor/similar it's wrong. What boggles my mind is why, having tons of other words, do folks insist on using that word for emphasis when there's a sea filled with other words they can use. It actually surprises me. It really does.
Thank you. I'm allergic to that word. I wish it would be stricken from the English language. We can easily find a substitute or invent another word to replace it. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Because they're retards.
Literally we really enjoyed your fascinating way of teaching ....
You kindness literally blows my mind
You can't figuratively enjoy something, so they literally is implied here. It is redundant to state it.
This makes sure IQ look low. Not to be rude. But it's just one of those things that people will think whether they want to or not.
I was literally waiting for your video... thnku n God bless u!!!!!!
Here I am
In 99% of times when people use "literally" its redundant. The Kardashians started this.
Here in Italy, because of this english linguistic trend, we're literally having the same problem with the italian word "letteralmente".
You are literally a fab teacher 🌹
You are literally the greatest genius that ever lived. Thanks
LetThemTalkTV
Wow ☺️ thanks a lot 🌹
The joke was so funny.............
This made me laugh. LOL. Thanks.
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks
Literally you are the best professor in the world. I haven't seen such a professor in my life. I am glad I found your TH-cam channel. I have learnt so many things from your channel. I have no words to express my gratitude. Once again thanks ever so much sir😊🙏🙏🙏
I miss the days when people saved the word literally for the very end of the sentence. It happened in the early 2010s when I noticed that many people started killing the word by prefacing every sentence with literally when over 90% of the time it’s not even necessary.
Thanks for the great video as usual. Peter, best
The best teacher literally!
You are literally a brilliant student
You’re literally the best teacher I have ever met❤️🌺🌸
You are literally the most wonderful person in the history of the world.
I’ve heard people say, “I’m LITERALLY sh-tting my pants!!!”
I did look it up. There really is an unincorporated community called Nowhere in Oklahoma... 😶
I don't like the word "literally". But I can't tell the same about this lesson!
Bravo! Bravo! Yes, indeed I had a feeling that there was a town somewhere in America called "Nowhere" so I looked it up and, yes there is. Thanks for staying till the end.
Hi, I have a suggestion, if I may, for your two minutes grammar lessons: would you kindly explain the so called SEQUENCE OF TENSES. Thank you
Love it! Thanks
Thanks you so much ... This is so helpful ... Excuse me for the question, just to know, Are you a native UK or France ?
thanks so much
Please explain and how to use word "Rehotoric".
I swear your very very very great teacher, all your topics are modern and they get into students’ thoughts and all of them are interesting 😍😍😍😍
I'm sorry but just the way you say "LiTrAlly" is literally hilarious
You have absolutely no idea when to "TyPe LiKe ThIs"
No. It is not OK to use literally as an exaggeration anytime. It's the one word in the entire language that needs to be predefined as what it's necessary for. It's the only failsafe word in the entire language admonishing to others that you're not using any sort of figure of speech. I don't care if you're a famous writer or not. It is poor usage when any of these writers could have found better ways of coloring whatever it is they're expressing. It's fine to slang or alter any word under the sun for whatever communication intent. However, "literal/literally" is the one exception that should never in any case be used in any way other than to specify something accurately as is.
How do You do,
I like Your videos and this lesson was also valuable. I like this sense of humor too.
I just want to ask about the "footballer" - is it the way how it should be pronounced or it was a little mistake?
Thanks in advance for You reply.
Thanks for your message. Not sure, that's how I say "footballer"
@@LetThemTalkTV it was like "fotbuller"
Definitely something that needs clarification. Thanks for the great content!
Glad it's clarified
This video literally blew my mind.
I'm literally over the moon thanks to your comment
A M A Z I N G GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT THANK YOUUU
Splendid....!!!! Master
Yes you are.
I literally just said the word “literally” no less than ten times during the last minute.
The phrase "one true definition" has such a "one true God" vibe to it
Wow... 'Tis really a very informative video!
I enjoyed it.
Thank you for thy contribution, sir!
Glad you liked it.
Fantastic
Boycotting the *literally* word
Nice Sir
"I've told you a million times not to exaggerate"
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Literally, my mind is being read by the computer.
You are literally in big trouble
I swear I've been using the word "literally" on the right way by now... But... You gave me more ideas on how to use it (in a wrong way) so l think there's a huge probability that l'm going to use it in the wrong way 🤔 (and l don't understand why 🙆🤷)
Interesting. Your situation is full of irony
@@LetThemTalkTV ls it? 🤔 Maybe it sounds like irony to you? As an ESL student l don't feel that way
Could you please make a video about the use of "themselves" instead of "himself or herself"? I still don't know if using "themselves" is too informal or if l'm allowed to write it down in an IELTS or TOEFL test! Thanks :)
You are literally correct.💕💖 dont Use the word indiscriminately
We literally agree
what is the difference between “you literally are..”and”you are literally..”??
Literally, you might be the best English teacher for ever and ever, without exaggerating😍💜
God bless you, mate. 🤲
Wow thanks! And you are literally a thoroughbred greyhound on fire.
Bravo!!!
Bravo
I am a good dribbler , and I can literally dribble past a super exciting defender like Sergio Ramos.
The best answer to whether we take the bible literally, is that we take the bible literarily. The bible is written in many literary forms. So, we read it as history, poetry, song, etc., literarily. Notice the difference between literally and literarily.
I'm an English teacher too, but in Kazakhstan
Greeting to you and to Kazakhstan
I literally laughed my ass off. 😂 Great video, mate!
"I literally have no words for this"...
I literally saw someone’s head blow up for using “literally” wrong
Your sense of humor is very funny, literally
You have wonderful taste. Literally
I can't thank you enough .
Likewise
You also should explain the use of ironically
Yes, will do that
@@LetThemTalkTV and also "incidentally" pleeeeease
I agree completely. I have complained about the dumb use of this word for over six years. It's a word that does not need to be used, unless you are a notorious fabulist. It seems to be a generational verbal tic. I hear it exclusively from people below 33, who seem to love the four syllable filigree of it. In reality, you may need to use the word three times in your entire life, and that's pushing it. Let''s say you work at Cover Girl as a promoter. Your assignment is to distribute a new lipstick shade for free in Times Square on New Year's Eve. You may then say: "We painted the town red...literally!" Even then it's hardly a high level of wit.
In California a railroad was built from nowhere to nowhere, literally! From Bakersfield to Merced. Enough said.
If you can insert the term
'Not figuratively' in place of 'literally' and make sence, you're speaking correctly.
I LITERALLY died watching this! You murdering fiend! /s
Rest in peace my friend.
@@LetThemTalkTV why thank you good sir
I thinks it's the same in French, with Litérallement. I'd ather be like you, in the middle as you say....
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I cannot. Can. Not. Wait. For this word to die out. Using it the first way explained is correct and really the only way it makes sense. Using it as an intensifier makes one sound, frankly, like a hyperbolic reality TV personality with a limited vocabulary.
In the US, you could use “like totally“ and “almost like totally“ instead of literally.
I’m kidding of course.
Seriously kidding.
Literally and literally.
“Irregardless, supposably his English literally almost like totally reverted back to like Sophomoric (wise fool) talk. Man, I am seriously kidding., yo.
I almost like totally had an aneurysm writing the last phrase.
the comments are Figuratively littered with the wrong use of this word.
I literally don't understand this adverb 😔
“Language is fluent”? What does that mean? Language is fluid or ever-changing, would carry your meaning across better. Just as you said, you’re in the middle on this debate, literally.
Yeah but what about ironically
Good idea. I need to tackle irony.
IMHO. If there ever was one word wich should never be used figuratively, it would literally be literally!
"but you are not Hemingway" :-))
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There is another use of the word "literally", for example: the Italian phrase "alzare il gomito" literally translates as "raise your elbow" but actually it means "drinking too much alcohol"
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Like if you had a buddy who was an alcoholic who had sobered up. But he went on a bender and then went on a hayride and fell off of the wagon. Then you could say he fell off the wagon literally. Ha ha
People use it literally too much
Often times literally should be replaced with actually
parrot on acid ? hahahahaha
That was a *retarded* parrot on acid...😌
OK it’s real simple literally is the opposite of figuratively. The word literally is meant to indicate that you are not speaking figuratively even though you’ve used a figure of speech. Literally is inserted almost as a punchline. Like if somebody slips in the kitchen they might go literally ass over teakettle‘s.It’s not just a figure of speech is what actually happened. Ha ha
Ti do un like subito perché sei meraviglioso
grazie mille
WRONG!!
Do the words that you are using represents something? NO! Well then it IS literally.
Do the words that you are using represents something? YES! Then it's NOT literally.
Side note, it is also incorrect to use the word generally to emphasise things. For example "I literally have no idea" or "I literally bought those guitar strings the other day."
EVERYTHING ELSE IS WRONG!!!
It's literally the most used word these days.
This word has lost its meaning cause younger ppl born in 00,04 use it in every sentence . Unfortunately I dont see this trend dying off anytime soon 🤮
It never will it drives me insane!!! And they don’t even notice how much they abuse that word. They think it makes them sound smarter or more convictioned 💩
@@TheRzarectah Yup
Examples of tautology.
oily oil
I literally explodes with joy
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