Advanced Vocabulary, Grammar and Expressions with a Native Speaker

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  • Learn Advanced Vocabulary, Grammar and Expressions with a Native Speaker. Listen to my conversation with a native Speaker in Los Angeles.
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  • @hectormunoz3126
    @hectormunoz3126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite teacher! Thanks 😉

  • @Graciebao14
    @Graciebao14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love the idea of interviewing people in realife. First and foremost we learn reallife English. We also get to know a bit about a person in a particular job.Thanks a lot!

  • @Jennie-forever405
    @Jennie-forever405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, this vdo helping me a lot to understand English grammar.

  • @farkhandaaftab4201
    @farkhandaaftab4201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats ma'am on another successful trip around the Sun may u n your husband have many many more trips around the sun .

  • @malirenu7523
    @malirenu7523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good teacher.Huge appreciate to you

  • @amyj2510
    @amyj2510 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love you video ❤
    Simple and easy to accept that!

  • @laeternidad4140
    @laeternidad4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing beats learning English from you, super teacher.
    Great to be able to compare the way a non-English speaker expresses his ideas respect with an English native speaker.
    Thank you so much.
    All the best to you!

  • @souadelamrani751
    @souadelamrani751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting video. Thank you

  • @KyleG384
    @KyleG384 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you Lisa. ❤

  • @efremzeray7991
    @efremzeray7991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @gaellemassaux6029
    @gaellemassaux6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi, Lisa! First and foremost, I want to thank you for the wonderful job you're doing in this videos. It's so we'll thought-out, straight to the point, pleasant, interesting and helpful at the same time! You are so inspiring! I've been learning/speaking English since college and I try to practice as much as possible, although I'm not living in an english speaking country, but I really feel my english is getting next level thanks to your videos. 🤗 So thank you again ! I really enjoy those native speakers conversations and the explanation you give for each expression. May I make a suggestion? I'd find is so practical if, at the end of the video, you would just make a short summary of all the expressions you used (maybe juste a last slide with all of it written down), so that we can put ourselves to the test one last time. I really enjoy your work. As you said in another video, we can really feel you're giving your best in what you're doing. 👌💓 Thank you again.

  • @williamfeders8073
    @williamfeders8073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson ☀️👍

  • @ranganathcr4535
    @ranganathcr4535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madam please explain why we need to use with in I met WITH the President yesterday. Will it not suffice to say I met President yesterday.

  • @संजीवकुमार-श2च
    @संजीवकुमार-श2च 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please tell me the pronunciation of minute? It is used for time, angle and summary. I want to know all three type of pronunciation.

  • @JourneyWithCharnjeet
    @JourneyWithCharnjeet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love u mam

  • @englishgrattitude282
    @englishgrattitude282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This, by far is the most succeeded video done by the one of the most accurate English teacher on TH-cam. I hope it can get a million views!
    I'm not completely fluent yet but I promise that by watching all the videos of accurateEnglish, you will be able to improve your speaking skill

  • @antoniofattore848
    @antoniofattore848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Lisa
    It never ceases to amaze me that you are always putting out this vids with so many expressions!!
    The content we can find in them are so rich for us english learners, if that makes sense!!
    I have a deeper appreciation for everything you do!!
    Sending you blessings!!

  • @maryma5044
    @maryma5044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I grew up in a poor family, so I have a habit of rein in my money, my friends were surprised to know how much savings I have had in the bank, I told them I keep my spending under wraps.

    • @hamadaabbas6555
      @hamadaabbas6555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wanted to transfer some money. Can I have your account number
      ...

    • @Sailendranath_Thakur
      @Sailendranath_Thakur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      habit of reining in

    • @lakechmetzchernet7859
      @lakechmetzchernet7859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      P

    • @kunald7732
      @kunald7732 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Under the wraps actually means secret or hidden. Your sentence uses it to signify “under control “ which is different

  • @yasmineelhadi5511
    @yasmineelhadi5511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was kinda starstruck yesterday when I saw her ,but I had to rein it in and keep it under wraps

  • @erickyasseljimenez8842
    @erickyasseljimenez8842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You're an awesome teacher because when I'm watching your videos, I can understand everything what you're saying and explaining in english about the different ways between a native speakers and non native english speakers, actually i've improved a lot my english Comprehension since first time I watched your video. I'm pretty thankful!! Congratulations!!!

  • @jeongjames6655
    @jeongjames6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Hi Lisa, I really appreciate your endless enthusiasm and insatiable efforts you've put into all the fabulous videos you've posted on AccurateEnglish. Thanks to your high-quality video files, I've made much progress in my overall English abilities. Compared with my reading skills, my speaking skills are far below my expectations that I've hoped for. However, the thing is that I've been doing my utmost to upgrade my speaking ability. I heartily want to improve my speaking skills a lot. I wish you the best of luck! From Jung, Daegu South Korea.

  • @rohittinku1565
    @rohittinku1565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks so much, Lisa, for making lessons like this. A perfect lesson, especially for the advanced students.
    Belated happy birthday to both of you! May God bless you!

    • @AccurateEnglish
      @AccurateEnglish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Rohit! 😄

    • @toushifalam3405
      @toushifalam3405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AccurateEnglish Yeah! Can I get your free course??

  • @ajmirvlog9672
    @ajmirvlog9672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know she's famous, but try not to act starstruck when you meet her.You have to rein in your temper if by any chance she refuses you.It's a way for them to deal with emotions hat they are otherwise encouraged to keep under wraps.

  • @md.hridoyhossen3955
    @md.hridoyhossen3955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much, Mam! Because of you i get to learn many expressions and i think if it wasn’t for you, i wouldn’t have learnt these!

  • @CasonHuangvonTaiwan
    @CasonHuangvonTaiwan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This teaching video is just next level from those I normally receive.🥰🥰❤️❤️ Thank you, teacher Lisa!

  • @يوسفكريم-خ4ب
    @يوسفكريم-خ4ب 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excuse my dr .LISA//// 9000000000000 likes ..what is mean word fluency ..can you guide us to my love fluency with you ?????? we are reading 3 hours every day to arrive to love [ fluency] do you know her ???thankssssss

  • @sellimaram3533
    @sellimaram3533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First and foremost I'd like to thank you for that next level lesson !! You always come up with such explanations and expressions that I really appreciate a lot!! You have so many good qualities as a teacher. You speak in a slow-paced way that everybody can understand!
    I have a question if can anyone help!!
    You used the word disposition with only positive adjectives ( friendly.. hopeful..)
    Can we use it with something negative? Eg. a selfish.. dishonest disposition?
    Thanks and good luck for everyone!! !!

  • @jiyoungkim6479
    @jiyoungkim6479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where have you been? I admire you for what you are doing becuase your lessons are what I exactly have been looking for. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @zbigniewbrzezinski8869
    @zbigniewbrzezinski8869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you “Queen of English.”

  • @sidneycosta81
    @sidneycosta81 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Lisa for this amazing class. There are so many good words and expressions. Thank you very much.

  • @iraq865
    @iraq865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They said the best way to learn English is to go to the country where it has spoken
    It is difficult for me to come to your country and master English language i prefer u come to my country and i will make a proposal to u to marry me and teach me English. Haaaaa i am joking u are the best thanks for helping people to learn english.

  • @UnknownUser-yu9rp
    @UnknownUser-yu9rp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you like the video ?
    Sure, I did like the video !
    I mean did you hit that like button ?
    Yeah sure, I did hit that like button twice 🔘!
    What???

  • @cestmagnifique7932
    @cestmagnifique7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lisa is definitely the one to help me out of the plateau I've been in for very long 🙏🏽 There's not a single video I don't learn something new AND interesting 👍🏽

  • @daniefata2031
    @daniefata2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you ma'am if i become fluent today is because of your Chanel there is no word to Express my appreciation to you i have learnd alot from you and every time i learn a new expression from you i start listening to them immediately which mean your Chanel is wholeheartedly real keep it up ma,am...

  • @MarudsTV
    @MarudsTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wasn't able to keep my gratitude under wraps for this highly valuable content.

  • @lbvnrw
    @lbvnrw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! You're a good teacher & friendly
    Belated Happy Birthday teacher Lisa & to your husband my wishes to both of you
    Health & happiness good luck & God Bless ❤️🥰 Take Care

  • @seniorenglish393
    @seniorenglish393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guys do you have a celebrity crush

  • @susmitachowdhury1236
    @susmitachowdhury1236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mam , you are one of the best English Teacher on TH-cam

  • @serendipity76004
    @serendipity76004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lisa
    What a coincidence and surprise. My wife and I have the same birthday just like you.
    I am a your genuine subscriber that I truly appreciate all the tlme. Good luck for you.

  • @jamessmith5748
    @jamessmith5748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you a lot, Lisa! I really appreciate your lessons. That's the way teachers should teach their students.

  • @khinyaminn6293
    @khinyaminn6293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Megan is very charming and beautiful ☺️ Thank you for the lesson 😊

    • @abhijitsahoo957
      @abhijitsahoo957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right khin
      She's looking enchanting

  • @lauraleutprechtperes2582
    @lauraleutprechtperes2582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there someone interested in talking in English with me? ☺️
    My English level is B2
    I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷

    • @janethmzuma8619
      @janethmzuma8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Laura? Can we practice talking English?

  • @Daily-English-Conversation
    @Daily-English-Conversation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for the helpful video.

  • @shithomas9842
    @shithomas9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's amazing. Lisa and your husband's birthdays are the same!

  • @australian1018
    @australian1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yer I am very advanced, but grammar is poor lol.

  • @hintergarten
    @hintergarten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To weave a story. In Spanish there is a similar expression. Entretejer un cuento/ relato.

  • @maryma5044
    @maryma5044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My neighboour told me her son is going out tonight to date a girl, but he wanted to keep it under wrap From neighbours. I said I won't let the cat out the bag.

  • @shithomas9842
    @shithomas9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All these words I already know. They are very interested in coming up with Lisa's lessons.

  • @gogogo815
    @gogogo815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This lady is an excelente teacher, incredible meticulous just right on the point.If I were in LA I would love to have her lesson. Super!

  • @ronenr1405
    @ronenr1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lisa, Happy Birthday! Are you a Gemini?

  • @samuelpassos1541
    @samuelpassos1541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Lisa, long time no see! I was missing your English classes!

  • @sambodina7281
    @sambodina7281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want more videos like that.

  • @starffgamer1258
    @starffgamer1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, this is a considerable video your every video I learn something new like vocabulary, expression, phrases Megan has a beautiful accent. thanks, Lisa

  • @dezmond8416
    @dezmond8416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Three fair maidens, late one night,
    Sat and spun by candlelight.
    "WERE our tsar to marry me,"
    Said the eldest of the three,
    "I would cook and I would bake -
    Oh, what royal feasts I'd make."
    Said the second of the three:
    "WERE our tsar to marry me,
    I would weave a cloth of gold
    Fair and wondrous to behold."
    But the youngest of the three
    Murmured: "If he married me -
    I would give our tsar an heir
    Handsome, brave, beyond compare." - A.S.Pushkin . The Tale of Tsar Saltan.

  • @behnazaas
    @behnazaas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a fantastic video, that's next leve and inspiring! Thanks Lisa! Looking forward to watching the next part.

  • @saraswathiyajjavarapu9896
    @saraswathiyajjavarapu9896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The food is next level and we were appreciated,the restaurant produces many items

    • @Voccent
      @Voccent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😊😊😊😊😊

  • @saraswathiyajjavarapu9896
    @saraswathiyajjavarapu9896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That market sells produce fresh vegetables

  • @JovaniPPedro
    @JovaniPPedro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    English language plays a vital role in the College of Teacher Education, particularly to us English majors. I would like to thank you for always being there to teach us with compassion. Now that I am motivated enough, I am very proud to say that I am a future English teacher. 😊

  • @12701270able
    @12701270able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I can't wait to listen to the second part of this one. Whenever I see a new video by Lisa, I am too sure that I will learn new words, phrases which I haven't known so far.🌻🌻
    Thanks a lot Lisa❤🌾🌾🌼🌻

    • @maryamroeen5657
      @maryamroeen5657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lisa it is very helpful for me but I have suggestion I am interested to be your student and I am living in Different state. Hence how can I reach you to talk about same thing like enrolled the class etc.
      Thank love to hear from you soon

    • @lalak1949
      @lalak1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maryamroeen5657 ㅁ마

  • @ezdiharmansy8942
    @ezdiharmansy8942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    belated happy birthday for you and your husband! Best wishes.

  • @habblasmusic
    @habblasmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I do appreciate and love your lessons!

  • @mklaflecha4581
    @mklaflecha4581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Lisa! Your teaching is just incredible, I love it. You explain so well and so detail and with such creativity and professionalism. Thank you!

  • @sachinbhande4177
    @sachinbhande4177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wanna learn everyday street english please mam

  • @joseadangarcia60
    @joseadangarcia60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep something under wraps is about the same as Keep it under your hat.

    • @superduperenglishidioms
      @superduperenglishidioms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's an interesting idiom! Is keeping it under your hat the idiom in another language? Spanish or Portuguese?

    • @joseadangarcia60
      @joseadangarcia60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@superduperenglishidioms Keep it under your hat is a common English idiom. By the way, Spanish is my first language.

    • @superduperenglishidioms
      @superduperenglishidioms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joseadangarcia60 - Very cool, thanks for explaining! I am actually learning Spanish, so that's good to know 😊

  • @abhijitsahoo957
    @abhijitsahoo957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You are next level ma'am

  • @cruiselover9903
    @cruiselover9903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best language teaching video! Thank you for your effort to explain everything so clearly!

  • @dianaincapielopez3019
    @dianaincapielopez3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is reign or rein ?? or is there an error in the video?

  • @KrishnaKumar-ss7cu
    @KrishnaKumar-ss7cu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much madam to provide new contemporary phrases and word.we need it and interview is Best way to learn english language.

  • @barangol3478
    @barangol3478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks

  • @hussienalsabri2085
    @hussienalsabri2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks

  • @kouffalanguageacademy4837
    @kouffalanguageacademy4837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Lisa. Hope you had a good birthday with your husband. Wish you all the best.

  • @dianaincapielopez3019
    @dianaincapielopez3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    subtitles please. Thank you.

  • @MartianK-zj7zs
    @MartianK-zj7zs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lisa I like your new hairstyle 😍

  • @KrishnaKumar-ss7cu
    @KrishnaKumar-ss7cu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy birthday to you mam and your husband too.

  • @birdteerapat5783
    @birdteerapat5783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, I have an appreciation of such a great video like this :)

  • @rahmannadan2290
    @rahmannadan2290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and impressive

  • @lafranflash823
    @lafranflash823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered this channel and I’m so grateful. Thank you for your explanation :)

  • @davidday2373
    @davidday2373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, L.A. native here...We DO NOT SAY _"Back East"_ because we are not _FROM_ there. Foreigners should NOT say it either. There is a natural implication that ONLY people from Eastern part of U.S.A should say "Back East." Megan is from MICHIGAN so that is okay, but it does NOT make sense if you are from Western U.S. or from Europe or Asia or Latin America, etc

  • @bobbytmrw1649
    @bobbytmrw1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intellectuality at its best.....Watching in 2021 only for teacher Lisa.Chance favors the prepared mind.🌷

  • @irxx8538
    @irxx8538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I save my money to rein in my spending=Aku menabung utk mengontrol pengeluaranku
    Starstruck= Excited=excited about seeing a famous person=heboh/ta'taaran ketemu idola
    To keep it under wraps=Nah sembunyikan nah rahasiakan tidak nah tunjukkan
    Tapi yg terpenting adalah(first and foremost)
    Qualities=characteristics, intelligent, sense of humor, Hard work

  • @foxxyvee8004
    @foxxyvee8004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,Lisa. I've got another grammar pet peeves. Which is correct, " I myself am curious or I myself is curious." ? Explanation,please. Thank you.

  • @camiloreyes7206
    @camiloreyes7206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey there. i do aprecciate your videos. thanks a lot. by the way, i know you like to know learning things from other places and in Colombia we say. llevar las riendas, controlar la situación to say to rein in it.

    • @AccurateEnglish
      @AccurateEnglish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s interesting!!!

    • @hintergarten
      @hintergarten 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly Camilo. Good point for Spanish speakers.

  • @ishtyaqali5164
    @ishtyaqali5164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Plz start a new channel of your family and friends,show us different event's of life,and many more things

  • @obiagerinwosu3160
    @obiagerinwosu3160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I have to say is thank you.

  • @yeaminhosen703
    @yeaminhosen703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thank you. If you would make a video on participle preposition, I would feel comfortable. I am from Bangladesh. I am enjoying your videos hartly.

  • @romanliapkin5174
    @romanliapkin5174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, cool video. Before i was your subscribe, but i didn't watch your movie. My english in low level yet. But the video so live. Really People, live inreview, detailed explanation, i was wondering despite my bad english. Thank you

  • @mifedemiespe
    @mifedemiespe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been learning english since october 2020 in you tube. Thanks for all your lesons. SO LONG BLEES YOU.

  • @abdulahmoula7196
    @abdulahmoula7196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I were in your place l would act differently.
    He is qualified to be appointed to this job for being having a lot of good qualities.
    The couple is not matchable, first and foremost, both of them are not getting along well.
    I don't know how to thank you for this help, that's okay, don't mention it.
    When I was a boy Mohammed Ali, the boxer, was my celebrity crush.
    I want to live away from the city because everything is changing fast, it's a fast-paced city.🌹

  • @vahidehmoslemi2460
    @vahidehmoslemi2460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do appreciate your kind disposition.
    Is the sentence correct?

    • @zsb707
      @zsb707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's correct 👍.

  • @manuelgordillo520
    @manuelgordillo520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual, good and excellent works. A little hastily the speeches tough, but ,is it necessary speaking like such quickly tricky words ?. ON the other hand, I am sure I wouldn't be starving trying to get a sandwich. I thank you.

  • @user-yj1fu2bb8k
    @user-yj1fu2bb8k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    learning is no doubt great mam, but presentation is immeasurably creative, sweet, melodious n captivating, I'm becoming invariably addicted to your teaching English, love n thanks mam.

  • @soumendughosh1080
    @soumendughosh1080 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honourable Mam! I'm from India.
    I try to follow your class. Your classes are really appreciating. But if you please interpret the line "it that makes sense "again; it will be more grateful.

  • @sergeerickoikou
    @sergeerickoikou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lisa, please, could you keep it under wraps?.: " You're an amazing teacher"💓💓👏👏💓

  • @bigalpeyo
    @bigalpeyo ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was in high school,i used to under wraps speaking wrongly with my colleagues but after i had learned absolutely massive in your expression i felt hilarious😮😮😅

  • @shithomas9842
    @shithomas9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Megan has good dispositon.

  • @carloscolier8495
    @carloscolier8495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These lessons are very interesting. I always learn a lot of new phrases and feel that I am moving forward.

  • @abdulahmoula7196
    @abdulahmoula7196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If l were in your place l would act differently.
    If l did it what would your reaction be?
    If l were to meet him l would have the privilege of meeting him.
    When I saw my favorite actress, l did not get starstruck, but l felt extremely excited.
    Her sister found out that she had fallen in love with him, but she decided to keep it under wraps.
    I wonder if you could help me.
    I wonder who that woman over there is.🌹

  • @eeducationbymanas8651
    @eeducationbymanas8651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Lisa, I am really impressed with your teaching style. Your teaching style is something different.

  • @Centromissionariodoenvagelho
    @Centromissionariodoenvagelho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello How are you?
    My name is Beny Carlitos From Mozambique especially Muanza
    I'm really happy and glad to now your page it is so helpful for me
    I'm English learner and I really appreciate yours lessons
    Thanks so much

  • @mifedemiespe
    @mifedemiespe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mss for all knowleg that you give us every day. I'm Mark and Iam from Peru and I have been leaoctober rning english since