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I can't express how much I appreciate your video. I'm an English teacher in Poland and I have quite large community of women I teach online. There is a really great number of them, who suffer huge stress in communication situations, so they're even unable to join safe space lessons in small groups! Now I'm working on a course especially designed for them (techniques for learning speaking without a teacher as a first step of their transformation). I strongly believe that demanding too much of ourselves is one of the biggest reason for the "blockage". So again, I appreciate that you somehow "support" my point of view. Have a good day :)
I am an English teacher. But I would like to tell you sir that in India using so called advanced way reflects that a person is well educated. But I personally think advanced way is imperative otherwise these lovely words will cease to exist.
It’s noticeable that you used frequent words, so I was able to understand everything you said, been a English learner who struggles with remembering vocabulary. As a native Spanish speaker I found some words in the “advance vocabulary” very close to Latin roots and, it’s my point of view, this is “detrimental” to the original English roots.
This teacher is a magician of ideas. He manages to encourage people to study as well as teach us important points of learning a language. Thanks , master !!
The person who sparks confidence in you. The one who challenges you and gives you enough courage to fight back until you succeed. The man who doesn’t know to give into situations or circumstances. Simply the best. I really love him for his remarkable efforts and relentless support 🎉
I have a C2 level of English, and I've never regretted reaching it. I can simplify my vocab and grammar if I'm speaking with someone with a much lower level of English, or I can use a full range of what I know if I'm speaking with a native speaker. Moreover, I can understand speakers from all over the world, regardless of their accents or variants of English. I really enjoy the freedom and flexibility that my level has helped me achieve. There are no 'drawbacks' of knowing more advanced vocabulary, only benefits.
C1 here and I am kind of afraid of people like you, I can't imagine being told some Harry Potter kind of words and not think they are casting sort of a spell on me
@@mislimislio8054 i have a c2 english level but go around mostly speaking a b2 level so most can understand me. though when needed i can switch back to my c2 level.
There are no drawbacks with having most types of book knowledge, but there CAN be drawbacks of applying said knowledge in the wrong situations. I think the point the video is trying to make is one doesn't need to be at some real advanced, pretentious level before they start using their new language.
Is it a problem of advanced vocabulary or of the brains which aren't capable to process and understand that vocabulary? Why would a speaker capable of higher level of English should lower their level down to those who aren't learning or too lazy to learn and use the language correctly? Why one should feel guilty about being better and about actually contributing to the beauty of the language? No need to simplify it, only learn.
Not using a high-level words boils down to a matter of respect and sympathy towards those who're in the early stages of the learning process. Someone, instead, who's at an advanced level, is more receptive to big fancy words and expressions. As with any learning process, taking the first steps is the be-all and end-all.
As an English teacher, I can confirm that this is what our students and teachers are lacking; what I mean is simply don't restrict learning English to "only advanced vocab", as they are only useful in specific scenarios, e.g. writing a research paper. In the real world, English speakers rarely even communicate using such advanced words, which no one has heard of in 20 years or so. For new learners, advanced words can be overwhelming and can even cause them to lose interest in learning English, which defies the whole purpose of teaching... Thanks a lot for the instructor in this video for making it clear using actual studies to back it up. All the best!
I couldn't agree more. If only the IELTS judges and examiners also understood this important point. Right here in Vietnam, quite a lot of IELTS learners pack themselves with countless advanced vocabulary and structures but fail to communicate themselves clearly and effectively. They use a lot of language from novels, unnecessarily complicated vocabulary just to impress the examiners. 😅
Actually, IELTS Examiners DO understand this and DO apply it. You are assessed on your ability to use the language in a natural, practical way. Look at the public version of the band descriptors. Unfortunately, lots of online 'experts' push you to to memorise high level/advanced vocabulary. The poster of this video is absolutely correct. He is also quite brave to make this statement and stick his neck out. There will be lots of 'experts' who disagree with him, but if you follow his advice and use the vocabulary and grammatical structures you have, (of course this will take lots of practice, your IELTS score will probably improve. Good luck!
It must be the case all over the world. I would say that there is no one more obsessed with vapid, meaningless credentials, than American academia. They enjoy stroking their own ego, or patting themselves on the back as they show the rest of the world all the complex language that their students discuss in class. These same students have very little functional language if you take their books and PowerPoint presentations away. It was always my dream to take students learning other languages, and the students learning English and put them in a room. 30 minutes in one language in 30 minutes and someone else’s language would teach everyone not only that the struggle is universal, but that would be the most efficient way to learn authentic communication. It’s only after having effortless communication that one can understand where to sprinkle in those “high-level “ words. Good luck, my friends and never stop learning.
@@ianlongden1449 I have spent the last 5 years of my life communicating in English, I think in English in most situations, but the IELTS examiners still graded my speaking 6.5/9 because, even if I'm very fluent, my accent is not good and I'm used to speak to people with less knowledge of English, so I use simple words and basic grammar, sometimes even making mistakes on purpose to help them understand. I don't really care, because I got 9 in other sections, so the overall score was great, but for me this was proof of how idiotic the whole industry of language teaching and examinations is. We need more teachers like this guy.
Native English speaker here - I always try to speak and write as simply as possible. The larger, more infrequent words can make the speaker come across as showing off. Most everyday conversations are at around the B2 level, anyway. Don't worry about the infrequent vocabulary; just focus on building a basicl vocabulary that you can use for everyday life. The less frequent words will come as needed by reading, listening, and in conversations.
Oh, thanks! And here a reason why I am totally understand some ppl, but have no idea what others are talking about. I wished more ppl was like u :3 (not a native speaker)
Non native... I fail all advanced tests after B2. Mostly I'm guessing the answers😂. Though I don't have a problem to understand movies, series, TH-camrs, Australians , Scottish and Irish people if they are polite enough to speak slow. And I almost never come across unknown words 😊. More opportunities to have conversations would be great, though.
Exactly, a word like " affable " gets used like once every 5 years and there's no reason to use such a word, you better off use " friendly " or " likeable " or " lovely " No one talks like this anymore.
Absolutely! If you can use a simple word instead of a single complex or rarely used word, there's no problem using the simple word every time, assuming you're trying to communicate instead of showing off. Sometimes using a rarely used word can replace a longer explanation and then you have to decide if it's worth using for improved efficiency.
Sir, without a doubt, as a person who has been learning English for 12 years with an endless education, I had never seen such a sensible video this whole time, thank you for being inspiring!
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This video is the equivalent of saying, "dumb down your language because foreigners can't understand you". Law is confusing deliberately because companies have incentive to make it hard to understand, not because of problems with the language. While you're at it you should speak without your native accent because foreigners can't understand that either.
As a native English speaker who loves writing fancy and speaking fancy, you have to know your audience and the importance of your message. It’s very sad how few people read anymore, and their vocabulary is definitely quite limited. No one does the crossword anymore. The world is too fast-paced for them to stop a moment to take in the beauty of certain words. But just as beautiful as these words are, a beautiful message is even more important. Don’t waste your time on the words, when you haven’t even fully articulated that message in your mind. Advanced language is advanced because it is like a cherry on top of the message-and some people don’t even like cherries. Be wary of that, and realize that the ice cream sundae that is your message consists of many components. If people cannot even taste the ice cream in your sundae, they will surely fail to appreciate the chocolate drizzle, the whipped cream, and yes, even the cherry on top.
6:29 I believe that everything you said is true. When you said "how many times have you told yourself that you can't do something because you are not ready" and "how many conversations have you avoided while you wait to level up your english?" That hurted because I have waited a lot of time before I dare to do the next step in the practice. I don't want to practice anymore I want to do the things, the conversations and to make the mistakes but also the proper corrections. I don't have my TOEFL title but still i already worked in a bilingual customer service job, I read books written in English and I watch videos like yours so im going to stop to feel that something is missing and to do my best out there with what i already have. You got a new subscriber.
Agree in principle. The trick is to know WHEN advanced vocab is appropriate, which in conversation is *rarely*. Earlier this week I had a lesson in which my student said "verify" at least 50 times. I told her to use "check" instead, but she insisted on using "verify". Also HOW to use these advanced words isn't easy. "Bad" and "detrimental" aren't synonyms and they have different grammar. You can't have a detrimental day at work, nor can apples go detrimental. Things are bad for you but detrimental TO you.
Yeah, n you can't just keep using the same word again n again in, say an essay. Also, my teachers in highschool also didn't want us to overcomplicate our language either.
I have a feeling that being a person with advanced language skills includes this understanding. The higher the level, the closer you get to native speaker, the better is understanding of context. You can't just remember the idioms, you shall feel the environment to use it properly. And this leads to the point: you shall know your own language and culture deeply to be able to dive deep into some others.
@@aakolov Sadly, I think this video has a great clickbait title, but seriously, lacks the part of the "context" on how to use the language, and instead, discouraging maybe the pursuit of higher english abilities. It's terrible if that's the main purpose of this video.
@@nufrankz I get it other way: some people start overcomplicating the language where there is no need to. It is like martial art mastership: real master will not demonstrate it everywhere but only at the proper occasion, where it will be valued. But this shall not stop one in growing the skills.
Most important skill in advanced English for me isn't using fancy wording for the sake of it, but being able to differentiate between subtle differences in meaning. This is most useful in comprehension, but sometimes you have to be very precise in expression as well. Language isn't just used for casual conversation and entertainment.
Exactly! He made a logical error at the beginning by concluding that advanced language is simply learning less frequently used words that mean the same thing as popular words. The goal is however different: the ability to express oneself more precisely, with more context and shades of meaning. His second argument "there's no point in learning advanced language because most people don't understand such rare words" is even more nonsensical - it's a "leveling down" argument. I understand what he wanted to convey with this video, but still, two such statements coming from the mouth of someone who teaches the language...
@@Maciej-Komosinski Right... "The goal is however different: the ability to express oneself more precisely, with more context and shades of meaning" - especially when others don't have that advanced english level. It really gonna help you express yourself... not a logical error, none. well done, take your cookie, you tried really hard, even though apparently didn't understant the meaning of this video, sadge.
@@weedgrinder69 By this logic, you should not learn 1000 words, because others know only 500. But hey, you should not even learn 500, because others know only 200. Why learn 500 if these extra 300 words won't help you express yourself? Always learn as many as others understand, and if you don't understand what others say, this simply means they use too many advanced words! 🙃
@@Maciej-Komosinski But dad, it's not this logic, it is your logic you stated before, I just pointed out how stupid it is. And now you are trying to contradict it. How much logic you had on breakfast ? Nevermind...
Yes. There's a big difference between knowing what a word or expression means according to a dictionary or a literal translation and knowing how it "fits" into the wider language. What contexts it is used in. How formal, informal, polite or impolite it is. What emotional tone it communicates (this last, by the way, is the reason why you should be very, very careful about using strong swear/curse words or highly informal expressions in a second language). This is connotative meaning and it's the biggest reason non-native speakers often sound unnatural. The guy in the video says you need practice. OK, totally agree. But you need immersion, too: there are millions of hours of English online and they're free: you just need to give them your time. That way you'll develop your instincts for which words go together and how they are used. Not just lists and lists of dead words but communication tools you can actually use.
Sou brasileiro também. Já dei aulas de inglês e confirmo: ele falou o que realmente importa para o aprendizado de um idioma. Muitas vezes queremos falar o inglês perfeito, quando mal sabemos o básico. Concentre-se no vocabulário mais popular (1000 palavras mais comuns) e você irá avançar nas suas conversas. Isso serve para qualquer idioma que queira aprender.
@@geomax2010Pelo contrário, isso não serve para idioma nenhum. Ele está pregando a preguiça e a falta de esforço ( como se o mundo atual já não tivesse bastante disso).
@@Brandespada Se ele está tão errado assim, me explica o seu inglês incorreto? se vc põe tanto esforço assim, não deveria errar uma frase tipo essa. "What is sad is absolute garbage" e ainda vem julgar os outros...
@@marlote3439 Falso "corretor". Mantenho tudo o que disse. A preguiça já corre solta, agora apareceu um cara para coroar a preguiça e você ficou feliz.
This channel is a breath of spring for me, I honestly have given up on achieving this C1-C2 level while I have understood that this is not the point at all. Thank you, I can't thank you enough. Just thank you
No bro. Don't give up. I reached C1 and I can assure you there is a huge difference in your understanding of the language as a whole, without the fancy vocabulary or anything in this kind
I started learning English when I was 6. I'm 36 now and I'm using it on a daily basis at work or otherwise, whilst my native language remains Polish. I never really thought I knew the language very well, until the age of approximately 15, when I started to watch American/British shows with English subtitles (thank you South Park!!!). Once you get to B1/B2 level, the best way to progress is to expose yourself to the language on a daily basis. It's particularly easy nowadays with Internet access. There is no need to learn literary English to be proficient. Most of these "posh" words can be derived from context anyway. So I fully agree with the message of this clip.
I’d be interested to hear the kind of English you learned from South Park! 😄 Was it difficult to distinguish the appropriate from the inappropriate words, or was your English good enough to know all the swear words by then?
Absolutely, hearing and speaking, using the language is the way to improve. Not just do you get contact with the "real" language that is actually spoken, you can learn new things along the way and practice your own speaking.
I think this video is not for me. As someone who has no problems about my english skills, I still want to learn the more advacned stuff. Sure, I will not use the non-frequent words every day, but being able to know what someone else means, especially in an enviroment where subtle differences mean a lot, or give a whole different impression to what one might want to convey, feels good. I agree that there are more productive things to do when learning english, like actually having conversations (especially with native speakers), writing and reading, but I would not just tell people to not use advanced english. But as I said, I agree that being afraid of using "plain" english can be *detrimental* to one’s learning :)
Here in Chile, if you want to apply for a new teacher position in a private school, you must prove that you have a C1 by taking an international exam. It's so frustrating...I'm a B2 level trying the hardest I can. Thanks for the video, it helped me with my self-esteem.
I’d say the video is aimed to nearly native speakers. You still need a “core” to achieve that “freedom” author mentioned. Same applies to any language - you need a structure (grammar), vocabulary and the competence to apply the right structure with the right vocabulary in certain scenarios (knowledge how to use them effectively). In regards of difficult vocabulary, think about your native language - are you fine to understand official letters/texts from hospitals, courts, tax departments or other facilities with a specific language. I am more than sure, that vast majority of people of that country struggle with such terminology. C1 is not difficult to achieve. Yet - teachers need certain proficiency to teach effectively. I wish you all the best :)
Looking forward an specific stuff by end up the day, I found your channel, and I saw that this kinda idea is sharing by all no native English teacher around the world. I'm English teacher since 10 years ago, and never I have had the desire to get a high level by teaching at some schools. On the other hand, why I need to show, My English level if I have a university degree... I agree with your
You are the most humane and honest English teacher to tell people that advanced words are not necessarily required! I'm glad to find you, subscribed in a second!
advanced words aren't required in any language, and people shouldn't be judged on their level of knowledge, this is true, but also bear in mind that c1 and c2 are aimed at people who want specific things out of language and want to reach fluency - fluency will be required for some jobs for example, and I think it is important to empower people to progress higher if this is their aim, as well as to make it clear that advanced words will not always be required. In any event. good luck in your studies! There are many English people who will be happy to chat to you!
Its depends if you use your english skills with any civilian or a professional or specialist. Or a dude who like a lot to use fancy words or has an aesthetic sense. Or like poetry.
Hey man! You were my inspiration to start my own TH-cam channel to help learners. Teachers need to learn too! I love how you teach and explain things. I'm a CELTA holder from America and I watch your videos as if they're just part of the Cambridge program. Keep going!
The funny thing is, I’ve been following Christian years from now. My level today for sure is way better, I already traveled by myself to UK and NYC but, sometimes I feel that I’m a fraud as an English speaker. And when I watch a video like this. I feel confident and motivated to continue learning practicing and studying more and more. Christian you are my guru, you are THE BEST
Thank you so much for your advice! I have thought about the process of learning new words, and I've noticed that when I read a book in my native language I'm able to understand everything that I read, but a lot of those words I never use when I speak or write. I think we learn difficult words naturally and the most important is focus in learn words that we can use in our daily routine.
I think the C1 is mainly needed when reading old books from previous century or writing research publications. I love old detective books and point-and-click games with this theme, so that's why I want to know such words . Other than that, I fully agree with the author of the video.
C1 isn't just these fancy words. It is set of skills across the whole language spectrum or whatever they call it. Plus what your said sounds more like C2. Some people aren't into previous century books and that doesn't mean they don't have the necessary skills. They like watching or reading the news and they can probably still get there.
Harrumph, actually person who has done a decent amount of reading in English, say in the detective genre, of Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, will have acquired passively a vocabulary that is arguably on an advanced level and quite impossible to distinguish from actual spoken language unless there's an active contact with actual live English besides watching Downton Abbey. Where there is another fallacy of mistaking colloquial use for standard English. It's a lose-lose situation most of the time until you merge yourself in the environment and just start mirroring what you hear. There's a certain amount of sarcasm in the way I have chosen to word my post, but it's driven by the idea that one can either master a language or go native. :)
I am a native English speaker but this is perfect for me wanting to learn Spanish or Russian, this isn't just for people learning English it's for everyone learning another language
Having such an approach, you'll always speak badly. The best Russian learners I saw in China. They have never visited Russia. They have a system of learning. On the other hand, a lot of immigrants have their practice every day and are still bad speakers.
I agree that when you are learning a language, it is important to master the use of frequently used words, but we don't need to limit ourselves to those words alone. Otoh we should try to adjust our level if someone is struggling to understand us, but otoh all speakers, native and non-native, improve their own level when speaking to someone who is eloquent and well-read. Personally, whether in my native language or in others I find engaging with someone who has a good command of the langueage to be enriching. In 1984 language was purposely destroyed in order to restrict people's capacity to think. Btw, the meaning of the word detrimental is much more specific than bad. I'm guesing that it appears much more frequently in non-fiction, whether on the subject of politics, social issues etc. It's a question of context.
I have often seen comments suggesting that Native English is above Advanced English, to which I can only reply: No necessarily! "Native" just means that it is your first tongue, and has nothing to do with skill level. I, as a Dane, have been in conversations with native English speakers, using words that I felt should be commonly known, just to met with a "That's not English!". And then later in the conversations they used words to which I could say "That's not English!". I have also met non-native Danish speakers who knew Danish words, within all levels, that I didn't know. You also mentioned legalese, which can be grouped with any word that is only used within certain professions. I would personally call this group of words Professional English. I second that you shouldn't used Advanced or Professional words unless you are at least fairly sure that the other part is on the same level.
It depends on the context. In a particular area, "detrimental" will be used quite frequently. So advanced words are more context-dependent, and are related to specifit areas of knowledge, like history, medicine, IT etc. So if you are a specialist, you will use more specific words, which will also mean more precise shades of meaning. "Detrimental" is not the same as "bad", A vertex is not the same as a point. Also, some words are very specific in meaning, like "synopsis". You can say "a short description of the content of the essay/novel", but you get way more wordy. So specific terms are shortcuts for knowligeable people. And such concepts can be quite substantial in depth of needed comprehension to grasp it. So advanced language is a sign of an educated person
It is no necessary for regular person to understand specific IT proffessionalisms so well. As author of video, I also think that we should aim to be more fluent in regular communication than to learn by heart some useless phrases. I bet that you're a native speaker, but foreign speakers usually don't have to (and they may also have no chance to) use these fancy words in pracitce and because it would do the whole conversation impractical. :)
@@Karol-lh8ph That's very nice you think I'm a native. Actually I'm Ukrainian, and never attended an english-speaking country I wholeheartedly agree learning past B2-C1 is useless for communication. Unless you enjoy watching movies and reading books in original and are ready to spend additional years to master it from time to time. But ther's little pratical point in it I leant C1 vocabulary, and I have some words from C2, but there are too many, and they denote the same things you alrady know from previous levels, just a bit different shade of meaning
Thank you for this video. As a C1 level language learner, I should say that the best way to show one's ability to have a good commend of English is: 1. To adjust oneself to the right level of formality, that is to be in tune with the context of a discussion 2. To use the right amount of idioms and carefully picked out. It appears that these aspects are literally swept aside by these so called 'advanced vocabulary tricks' which are definitly out of place. Thank you again for your valuable explanations☺👍
I agree. But don't shoot yourself in the foot by using the wrong word. Command of English, not commend, which is a different word in English. You could have used just "good English", which would have saved you the trouble.
Well personally I commend you for attempting to use the word command. I'd also like to make the point that more advanced language skills open up humour and storytelling, which I think is a pretty important parts of cultural integration in regards to language and it's flexibilities
I assume that you've misspelt the word "command" as "commend" (which is a different word meaning "to praise") because you, like many other English learners, don't distinguish the vowel of "pen" /ɛ/ from the vowel of "pan" /æ/. You might find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/mCU-rxobBoo/w-d-xo.html Keep in mind, though, that in Received Pronunciation the word "command" is pronounced with the PALM vowel /ɑ:/, not with the TRAP vowel /æ/, so in RP "commend" and "command" is not a minimal pair between the /ɛ/ and /æ/ sounds. But "pen" & "pan", "men" & "man", "bed" & "bad" and many other words are minimal pairs between these vowels in English in general, doesn't matter whether it's Received Pronunciation or General American.
@@БогданКостюченко-ц4о 'because you, like many other English learners, don't distinguish the vowels' nah, English learners do not try to write English as they hear it. English spelling is so inconsistent that I believe nobody teaches ESL any specific rules, but simply encourages learners to memorize the spelling by heart.
@@adapienkowska2605 But the /æ/ sound is always spelt with "a". The letter "a" can represent different phonemes, yes, in "ache", "father", "cat" and "many" those "a" stand for 4 different sounds. But /æ/ is always "a". I don't know any exception to this rule.
So much passion and meaning behind your words, not only related to English but to so many things in life. "Enough! Don't wait any longer", that resonated deeply with me. Thanks
Amen, my friend! As you say, you don't need more English, you need more PRACTICE. Rather than searching for a wider, more "advanced" vocabulary, it'd be easier to master the words we already know. Such a simple concept, yet so deep. Love your content!
Infrequently used words have a very specific purpose; pedantry and pretentiousness will only succeed in putting off most listeners. However, there is great joy to be found in looking up a new word in a piece of writing and finding that it accomplishes in one flush the work of ten more common words. Conciseness is an important skill to master, and all too often the most common words are like broad brushes with frayed bristles: damaged from overuse. So, my verdict is to not shy away from learning new words while keeping in mind that, the more exotic the word is, the better the justification it needs for its use.
Advanced vocabulary is extremely important for learning stuff in English! From history, music to computer science the best material is written or produced in English so you better expand your vocabulary as much as possible if you want to profit from it. But I totally I agree that in every day conversations specially with non native speakers is better to use basic vocabulary. What I'm more interested in it's accents 😊 PS: I wonder where our awesome teacher is from.. maybe Germany? 😉
We learn advanced English not to communicate only. We learn it so that we can read good books, prose and poetry, and understand the beauty of language, so that we can watch movies and without reading subtitles, just watch it and understand dialogues. We want to listen to stand-up comics and laugh without pausing to look up words.
Absolutely. And even then there’s a good chance to see a word you’ve never seen before. As I mentioned above in a different comment - English language has an insanely large number of words (in fact it’s Old English / Norse + French + Roman all in a melting pot called “The English language”).
@@GaunCochran You miss the point. A child born to an English-speaking pair starts from simple expressions. She speaks simple because as a 3-4 yo kid her life is simple as well as the things and actions she talks about. An ESL learner is already a grown-up. She has to speak about different things, events, actions etc. Sometimes - most of the time - the urgent task at hand is to express your thought as quickly as possible (with the words you already know and there's a good chance these are the words from the advanced vocabulary) rather than try to speak the simple language. Ever noticed that ESL learners are using Latin-based verbs far more frequently than phrasal verbs? There is a good reason for that - there is no intuitive way to understand (and actively use) phrasal verbs for ESL learners, whereas Latin-based verbs can be easily understood and memorized. And yes, many Latin-based words and verbs are from the advanced vocabulary. In fact the only bulletproof method to determine that the person in front of you is a foreigner (i.e. English isn't their first language) , however perfect their pronunciation, is to see how often they use Latin-based verbs vs. phrasal verbs.
I swear you that your pronunciation, expression and approach are really immersive for me. I saw your video at a night suddenly, and I wanted to write my comments. I got excited! ❤
Thank you for your enlightening presentation. Your sagacious advice to eschew the pursuit of advanced lexicon in favor of honing pragmatic communicative skills is a beacon of wisdom in the often nebulous journey of language mastery. Indeed, your argument, resplendent in its simplicity yet profound in its implications, serves as an invaluable guidepost for those of us navigating the labyrinthine paths of linguistic proficiency. Your eloquent exhortation to prioritize clarity and accessibility over the ostentatious display of verbal acrobatics is a refreshing antidote to the pervasive misconception that complexity and obscurity are the hallmarks of eloquence. I am immeasurably grateful for your perspicacious counsel.
To be clear, I am a native speaker who happened to have this video recommended to me. My comment, while correct and very precise in its use of the language, is not how one should communicate if the goal is to be understood. My goal here was to be funny, not understood. That said, one classic book I would recommend is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. This book shows how powerful the use of simple language can really be.
Thanks for telling the truth. The problem in my view is, that many companies or universities require an certficate of advanced English, i.e. a C1 certificate. It's frustrating to realize, one has to learn so many useless things only to be accepted in certain companies or universities.
You express and confirm my opinion perfectly! I'm from Poland, it's my native speech but i know Espanol, Ruskiy, English in decent level, so i have to write one most important right FLUENCY > VOCABULARY.
This is the best English teaching video I have ever watched! There is a real teaching that lies behind..the pace of speech that is used, truley addresss everybody on the platform inclusively to understand not only the discourse, but a deep message that motivates all. Thank you🎉
I'm actually a native English speaker, but I've been studying Japanese for about 5 years now, and I find that your advice applies to learning other languages as well.
There are different levels of language depending on the field. You can be B1 in speaking, B2 in writing and C1 in reading for example. Communication in a level higher than B2 can be frustrating because a lot of people might not understand you. However it's still important to learn more advanced vocabulary in order to be able to understand people, books and texts that communicate in a higher level. The problem is once you learn advanced vocabulary you will unconsciously use it, which creates issues in communication with people of lower levels. However what I find the most frustrating is when I find an interesting article or a joke in English and I can't share it with any of my friends because their English level is too poor and they just can't read/understand it due to the language barrier. English is my 2nd language but I understand pretty much everything I read. As for the terms of service - I think people don't read them in the first place not because the language is too difficult but because their aim isn't stopping and reading the rules but creating an account to process with what they wanted to do. They might read the terms of service later, once they know the website is worth it or once they experience punishment for breaking the rules.
That's my problem. I think I'm C1 in reading and writing, but unfortunately only B2 in speaking. And today I took part in a test and failed at some B2 questions and succeeded in some C2s. Very frustrating.😅
You don't imagine how your video sounds good to me. I've just returned from USA and each time i use "advanced" words, the native speakers asked me to repeat...the first time i was thinking it's me but after several situations like this, i understood that the more you're simple, the more you're confident in daily conversation. Thanks to put words in my feelings.
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That's a very simple perspective on what "advanced" means in language learning. Most of the time, getting more advanced means you're able to use different features of a language that yes, can be less frequent, but are equally relevant, as learning to use the simple past and then learning to use past perfect continuous.
I totally agree with you. Besides, there are plenty of structures that are used quite frequently, but not everyone is aware that they are actually learnt at the advanced level. For instance, using cleft sentences and some passive structures are the topics studied at the advanced level, although using them in conversation isn't a rare thing. This is what makes you sound fluent.
I like the way you analyse things, yet I would like to say that advanced vocabulary is sometimes a matter of accuracy rather than frequency. For example, it is incorret to say I AM DETRIMENTAL AT ENGLISH. Morover, more often than not, an advanced level can be noticed in the context the so-called common vocabuary is used,ie.the subsidiary meanings. As an example, the word EYE is very frequently used with a noun function, but rarely do we see it with a verb fonction.
Speaking slowly and articulately shows all the beauty of the English language and its richness of intonation. This is important because very often this language is only “offered” to us as a “vehicular” language for commerce, science and technology among others. It's astonishing the difference between French, which is my mother tongue, and English in terms of intonation!
I could understand everything you said. EVERYTHING. And I know I'm able to communicate in this level of English and be understood. So I think I'm in the right path. Even if I speak slowly, my active vocabulary is wide enough to express everything I want to speak.
It's all so true. And if someone uses an unknown word to you, just ask what it means. With that you learn some advanced english anyway. And don't forget that their Dutch (or whatever your mothertongue is) will be inferior to your english.
I'm always thinking that i will never learn enough English to feel advanced enough. I'm always thinking learning English is a forever endeavor. I always feel like i can never be a native speaker. I'm practising daily for like 15 years but i always feel like i'm not good enough. That video helped me a lot. I realized i must embrace myself as how i am. I may not be a native speaker yet but my English is good, even if not advanced. Thank you dear sir for this amazing enlightening heart warming video, i really appreciate it.
English is really an endless language. No native speaker knows every word. English is made up of words from French, German, Norse, Latin, Brythonic, and Greek. So don't get down-hearted! There is always more to learn but that doesn't mean you can't communicate well. Your post here was perfect, and your use of the word 'like' in particular came across as very natural. I'm impressed.
With the boom of TikTok and other social media platforms, more and more reels about basic vs. advanced English are coming out on the internet. This is very shocking not only for native speakers but also for English teachers. They say that such a thing as advanced English does not improve your English or fluency in the language at all. It is also true that you do not need to know all the words to have a fine conversation and communicate. However, I think it is important to point out that a good comprehension of the language gives you better chances to understand the language and communicate more confidently. Keep in mind that having a more developed repertoire of vocabulary gives you the opportunity to enjoy more what you read and hear in any given context. Languages tend to be very complex and that's where their challenging aspects come in. So, feel free to learn as much as you can and do not hesitate to use it, whether in writing or speaking, no matter how formal or informal the situation you are in may be.
I disagree with this. The main goal of communication is transmitting a message from the sender to the receiver. It will involve different levels of vocabulary, but for the most part, people will use only the basics of the language and the 1000 common words. If you are a technician you'll learn the vocabulary specific to your profession. The thing is you don't need to learn all the infrequent vocabulary to learn and speak a language. Keep doing the basics until you're acquainted with it, then you start learning "advanced grammar/vocabulary".
@@geomax2010The OP isn't saying to prioritize advanced English though. They simply meant that, while you can get by with the most common basic words, having more vocabulary at your disposal will increase your confidence in navigating the language, and you'll be able to aptly describe or communicate with more advanced language than without.
Thank you very much. I am Thai. From my experiences that I work with foreigners from around the world, I totally agree with you. Communication should be simple. In the workplace where there are non-native speakers, the point of communication is to make the work flows. Sadly, some people think that showing off their words means their intelligence. They would feel like they are better than others.
Advanced English is fine as long as you have a reason for doing it. There are definitely situations where you might need to be specific with your language, particularly at work (I'd quite like my surgeon to be able to use specific language in the theatre, for example). However, I regularly have to tell my more advanced students to consider the English ability of those who are going to be listening to them. Native speakers are actually the worst at this, flying into business meetings with idioms and figurative language and not adjusting their own language at all. Having said all that, the study you mentioned in the video seems a bit silly. Academic writing is about as specific as it gets. Often you're not just dealing with obscure words, you're dealing with obscure meanings of common words. So if you just go through it with a thesaurus, it's only natural that it will make you sound like you don't know what you're talking about, because the thesaurus words will all have subtly different meanings that will not be appropriate to what the writer was trying to say (it's literally what first year undergraduates do when they want to copy someone's work). If anything, it's supports the argument about specific vocabulary, and I'd argue that it's probably impossible to become an academic without an advanced level in whatever language you're working in.
I’ve been missing your simple advanced videos which are so inspiring! I actually started using the phrase “I’ll see you in class” myself 😂 Hope you don’t mind it. You are awesome and you really help people to learn English.
Do politician get into this category of "advanced" academic level in writing, reading comprehension ? As for the speaking arguments and lies they spill they are expert in retoric, spoken, I guess
Most and common people don't want to be academic (like you, venerable teacher) they just wan't to learn a functional english to express their ideas and needs and feelings in a simple and clear way in different situations of communication. Nothing silly in Christian point of view Good luck with your academic english!
I think you misunderstood the clue of this video. Christian made a video for people who want to sound more natural in their daily conversations. He doesn't mean more specific situations like business meetings, architecture plans or consultation with a lawyer. It's clear that we should be more accurate with meanings and we should focus on content instead of "academic" sounding. But I agree that advanced English is definitely needed if the person you speak with can operate with it.
Language acquisition has become a disgusting industry. People now only want to certify a level, not acquire that level. I totally agree with what you said.
Perfect point of view. It’s high time to speak and express your thoughts and feeling concerning the topic. I absolutely agree with you. I have been teaching English as a foreign language for 35 years and this terminology irritates me. Thank you very much to you for this point of you!!!
I'm from Russia and here we have a big number of people who have those online and offline courses teaching you "advanced English". The main point of them is to make a learner use idioms, phrasal verbs and rare vocabulary as much as you can. Nobody really cares that people in real life don't talk like that. The goal is to just sound advanced and (as fast as I see it) less understood by those who haven't joined the courses. It's a pity most people don't realise the pointlessness of it.
Learning to use idioms, phrasal verbs and vocabulary is essential when you want to sound natural and fluent talking to native speakers and people who can speak good, advanced English indeed. It isn't about showing off and learning 'rare' vocabulary, which actually appears not so rare when it comes to having a talk to a native speaker. It's a pity some people don't realise the importance of learning the real way English is spoken, not the way you imagine it is.
When I study advanced lessons I think: “I can’t do this! I’ll give up because it’s very difficult for me!” But watching this video I changed my mindset. Thank you teacher! You encouraged me to keep studying! 🙌🏻
Thank you so much for this video! I've been blaming myself after so many years studying English and saying to myself I'm still not good enough and thinking my English never is going to be good enough and now you just set me free from my own bias. As a Portuguese teacher for foreigners, I can relate to but when it comes to me as a student I am so more judgmental about my learning. Thank you.
This is the best ever video I have listened to on the English language. What a relief, I don't need to waste time learning more advanced vocabulary, I just need to practice more !
Come to think of it, if someone said "What a detrimental person you are! I'm begging you to ameliorate yourself!" to me, I'll probably couldn't hold my cringed face. But if someone said to me "You're not a good person. Please, be mindful, make yourself better." I'll take it seriously because that feels more familiar, and it's like what my mom would say to me. I watched many good shows, films, read books and one thing in common is they fully delivered the message. Thank you so much for this beautiful message, professor. I honestly think you changed my life.
I think it depends on what context you put it in. Like of course it would be strange to say "I feel detrimental" as a substitute for bad. I personally think it fits more into formal things like articles like "The detrimental effects of social media"
I am an English teacher for EFL classes and this is the most sensible video I have ever watched about my own field. It's so true that even in language classrooms, where the students chose the class themselves because they love the language and want to learn it, the complexity is still a problem. The students can understand complex words, phrases and language use in our reading classes. In listening, it's a little bit harder because of different accents of the speakers. But when it comes to writing and speaking skills, productive skills are always much harder and even the most competent students avoid or cannot use complex and advanced words. This is not because they lack the skill, knowledge or anything else. When it comes to recognizing those words they can recorgnize them in written form or in listening, but in production you simply cannot think fast and in depth enough to use complex words. So, in language tests, the advanced learners always give true answers in complex texts and recognize such words, but when it comes to producing the language, they all use simpler language. Similarly, we teachers do the same. So I guess it's not just a foreign learner problem as you say, but even natives do not use or encounter advanced vocabulary that often.
Language is not only about communication. It’s also about the sound of beautiful infrequent words. It’s interesting to learn synonyms to make your speech more interesting
What's a lovely melody in the background! Your performance delighted me so much. Now I can stop beating myself up because I can't learn and memorize advanced vocabulary. I'm always wait for the right moment to start speaking .
Simple words are awesome 😊. They are easy to use, easy to remember, and easy to understand (oops, I used the simple word “easy” three times!). They can say what you mean, mean what you say, and say it well. They can reach people from different places and backgrounds without making them feel left out or annoyed. They can make your English sound natural, fluent, and confident. And it’s very convenient when you are learning English. I’m almost B2 level and I’m really happy that people can understand me (most of the time). I hope I’ll still be doing the happy dance if I ever hit that C1 level, without going all ‘ecstatic, jubilant, or exultant’ on everyone! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Great video 😊!
This already sounds C1. But of course there are other language skills. In any case, no awkwardness in your text, which isn't typical at B1. And I've seen a lot of awkwardness in the texts of people preparing for CPE!
Thanks! I’m happy to read that about my text, but I still need to work on my English. Writing can make you look better than you are, because you can use tools to fix your errors. But these tools are not perfect, and they can’t teach you the language. Writing can also give you more time to think, which you don’t have in real situations. So I need to practice other skills, and try different texts and situations, to be a better and more confident English user 😊@@learninglanguagesinput1590
Learning 100 synonims for the same word just sounds pointless... I'd rather learn technical vocabulary just because I want to have more advanced conversations or understand more advanced content. I would also prefer to spend more time improving my pronunciation than learning synonims. Not to mention I could get a B1 in another language by the time I'm able to accurately use all those 100 synonims.
Your writing is great. I would think you were an educated native speaker from reading it, and with English not your native language, that's really good. Speaking fluently is much more difficult than writing fluently, but I'm sure you both well.
@picacbu As someone who's had to learn a foreign language to a C1 level, I completely understand your point. However, I will say that while some words are technically "synonyms," they're not completely interchangable, and have different connotations than eachother. That's why I was a bit disappointed by his example of "detrimental" vs "bad". They're synonyms in name only. If something is "detrimental" to a plan - let's say - it's completely different than it being bad news.
я со своим довольно скудным английским понимал почти все слова что он говорил. Буквально несколько слов были незнакомы. Очень необычное видео, переворачивает представление о процессе изучения языка.
Ни один носитель не разговаривает так медленно, и никто не произносит слова чётко. Много русских людей "заботятся" об _иностранном_ собеседнике произнося словам по слогам со скоростью 3 слова в минуту? Я сильно сомневаюсь. Точно также обстоят дела в других языках. Носители языка коверкают сглаживают и упрощают морфологию и фонетику слов до такой степени, что слова теряют для Вас привычное звучание и превращаются в нечто иное. Для иностранца любой уровень владения языком носителя - Advanced. "Мужик".
@@gaiusflaminius4861 умные и воспитанные люди заботятся о собеседнике. И по слогам он не говорит. Я заметил что порядочные и думающие люди не спеша говорят, берут своё время для обдумывания мыслей и образов. Людей со словесным поносом много но мне они не интересны.
@@cfs1513 "умные", "воспитанные", "порядочные", "думающие" - эти определения не относятся ни к сути моего комментария, ни к практике повседневного общения. Чтобы осознать это, достаточно посмотреть любой фильм (художественный, а ещё лучше, документальный) на английском языке без перевода и субтитров. Но я вижу, что Вы привыкли смотреть на повседневность сквозь призму назидательности. В замкнутом мирке такое возможно. Но за его пределами это признак самовлюблённости и фанфаронства. Самовлюблённость и фанфаронство - плохой способ поддерживать общение на любом языке. Людьми это воспринимается как прихоть и каприз. Если Вы этого не видите - это Ваши проблемы. Никто не обязан угождать Вашим прихотям, тем более, носители языка, который для Вас не является родным. Никто не будет Вам создавать тепличных условий. Preach.
👏👏👏 What you are exposing here is exactly what I have been through with my Thai wife. Using sophisticated vocabulary and sentences made my communication with her more complicated and painful. Thanks to her I have learnt to be concise and simple. Now I must say that when I am with highly educated people it's a pleasure to use a more extensive and elaborate English. Thanks for this " explicit" video🙂
I'm paying respect to the owner for having these issues today in this video. I've been into English for like 5 years, but hearing this for the first time.
@@omitter-q8d I guess you're here to learn English, then you should also be open to constructive criticism. "Roughly", "approximately", "almost" would be correct replacements for "like" in your sentence. "Like" is slang that is often thrown around by the younger generation, as in "on Saturday we like went to the cinema, and then I like saw this girl and she like winked at me, then I just had to like walk up to her and like start chatting her up". I'm sure you'll agree, using "like" here is just wrong and serves no purpose, but that's sadly how some people speak. As to your "I will allow you to walk far, far away", I have no idea what that means, it's probably an idiom in your native language that doesn't translate to English.
That's right! I've encountered teachers on YT who discourage using normal words in English. They said they were BORING. So, if you want to sound like an interesting and sophisticated person you have to use C1/C2 vocabulary. What a joke! One of these words were "there is/there are". I've been advised to avoid that because I would sound "boring". Hahaha.😀😀😀
@@sylwia77annaThat's pretty sad. I don't feel capable of anything that involves the English language, but I'd love to go abroad and have an experience. I am sure I'd be learning something all the moment. ❤
@@Daniel_Muniz I am a Polish native speaker and moved to the UK 9 years ago. I couldn't understand almost anything they said due to their specific accent and word linking. In school they didn't teach us neither phrasal verbs nor correct speech. I felt like a total idiot. Had to find good teachers on YT and do some hard work. I still love this basic beautiful English, and I don't like speaking C1/C2 to appear better than others. Wish you luck! This language is pretty easy.
@@sylwia77anna Thank you! You seem to be a really nice person. I also don't like to use C1/C2 words just to seem "fancy." I wish one day I'd travel to England.
@@Daniel_Muniz Thanks! When you get there just know that British people are not rude and they really want to make things easier for foreigners. They can repeat or speak slowly and not get offended. Also they understand broken English quite well, so there is nothing to worry about:) Over a period of time anyone can improve.
Interesting perspective, Christian! It's true that sometimes "advanced" English can be a barrier rather than an advantage. Communication is key, and complex vocabulary doesn't always serve that purpose effectively.
Very informative videos not only for English learners eager to improve their English communication skills, but for anyone interested for instance in pragmatics or discouse analysis - including native speakers. You are doing a phantastic job. Thanks a lot!
Sir, I had an opposite understanding of C1 and C2 levels as being able to use more commonly used native phrases, sentence structure, and vocabulary that is not difficult but more commonly used by native speakers. For example, instead of saying he is like an animal at the party C1 would say he is a party animal. Instead of saying I am trying to get the soaked biscuit out of my tea cup, a C1 would say I am trying to fish out the biscuit from the cup. To me, C1 and C2 levels make English more easy and friendly. I agree with the point that uncommon complex vocabulary is itself a hurdle in effective communication but some very intelligent teachers are now basing C1 and C2 on commonly used compound phrases and good sentence structure rather than making it about complex vocabulary. However, your conversation today has some deeper meaning and intellect when people use English not as an effective communication tool but rather to impress or undermine others.
Hello Christian, this is Jan from Brazil. Huge fun. It feels like you read my mind in such wise guidance. Keep being a success. Loved the words. They are a fit not only for English, but for most subjects at school. You are a leader. 😃😀
I disagree. It depends on the use you want to make of the language. Although I think frequent vocabulary (which is easy to learn via pocket dictionaries) should be mostly known in all cases, if you want to understand informal English you need to know an important number of phrasal verbs, slang and idioms primarily. Also, if you want to work in a particular field, you should familiarize with the technical vocabulary belonging to it. And if you want to understand university lectures, yes, you should know "advanced" vocabulary (many professors use it either in their lectures or the bibliography they recommend). I personally believe that knowing the frequent vocabulary is essential, but if you want to position yourself in an advantageous position then you should take it seriously and work hard to be able to understand as much as possible in any context. Then, once your level of understanding is close to native, you can relax and practice, only then, the sky is your limit. There´s no need to use advanced or infrequent words but if you can understand them or at least they sound familiar enough to be deduced from it´s context, is far better than not having seen them before in your life and just hear a incoherent sound in the middle of a sentence. That´s far worse.
I only partly agree. There will always the subjects and specific words you never heard of. An example; in the US, maybe also Britain, it's common to use words derivated from Latin when using medical therms. Most of these words aren't common in everday's English. So why should I know them or how could I know them ?
Yeah but then you will learn it from a moment or specific time in your life (like school how you said) and you will move to another thing and you won't use those words anymore and you will eventuality forget them. I mean this has happen to me even in my native language, your brain will just discard things you don't use on the daily basis. Won't you agree?
Wow...i have no words to express how powerfull and refreshing is this video..sir, you deserve all my respect because the "marketing of languages teaching" is literally killing the enthusiasm of hundreds of people that at the end, only want to express an idea and being heard....Bravo!
I never take or join any English class I just use the internet for about 6years now and i can confidently say my English skill is in the line between medium and advanced My English skill is better than anyone else that i know, i can understand 90% of Movies or TV without needing a subtitle
I agree completely. The majority of english schools in the world should be more emphatic on teaching the language for daily life, and reserve the advanced vocabulary for people who want to study it deeply, as it is taught on university careers. Greetings from Mexico.
I totally agree. I'm German and would need advanced language skills to understand the writings of Goethe or Schiller. Because of the lack of understanding the meaning of the words, they make no sense nowadays.😂
It is to say the same that to brash you teethes includes so many different movements towards and backwards, left and right, 20 degrees and 45, with red toothbrush and black one, and we absolutely must have to feel that beautiful feelings of movements, keep music of our teeth until the end of the time, feel every movement, discover new horizons of brushing and washing, God bless our teeth. Let's do something useful, friend, our life is not just the beautifulness of our teeth, but our liver, spleen and a little bit of a brain with the heart of course)
I must sincerely say that this video is a fantastic motivator for everyone who is stepping into the world of a new language or already learned it and try to practise more. This does not only apply for English. It also totally applies for any other language people want to learn. This video is a well succeeded one. ❤
A word being used less frequently doesn't indicate that it isn't used or well understood by native speakers, it's just that they're very case specific. "They're a bad person" "That meal was bad" "I had a bad time" In each instance, detrimental wouldn't be a suitable replacement for bad, as it is the wrong case for it. "Gambling is bad for you" can be changed to "Gambling is detrimental to your financial stability" "Sugar is bad for you" can be changed to "Sugar is detrimental to your long term health and well being". In both instances, the use of the word is significantly more descriptive than 'bad', and that's the essential aspect.
Thank you so much for this video,! I'm learning English and I'm always expecting to reach Advanced English, and it is true, Advanced English is an illusion created for feeling not enough with oneself, that Adanced English goal is something that creats a wall for self-confidence. Greetings from Argentina!
English Teacher here; I've spent that last 17 years teaching advanced English to IELTS students with excellent results. Exam students need advanced English to separate them from intermediate students. If you keep using simple words like 'bad' in an IELTS essay it will sound pretty simple, but if use 'detrimental' (in the right context, and especially with the correct collocation), it shows you've been learning English at a higher level.
@@prompt4196-I think, taking exams was not in VR- Words like "detrimental" sometimes can express your ideas/feelings better due to cassuality of "bad" and others. They *do* exist, so why not learn them to use it?
@@vsweetbread You cannot express anything with it if your partner wont understand the word. That's the case between foreing learners 2:00. But you can learn it if you want: many hobbies are just for fun and without any sense.
I’ve been saying for the longest time…You learn a second or any new language the very same way you learned your primary language. Immersion is the key!
Second video in a week form Cristian! That's what I want from my TH-cam feed:) You're trully inspiring teacher, I hope you continue to make great videos like this one
You're absolutely right, in daily life B2 level (FCE) is enough to communicate. C1/C2 is required for specific business situations for example negotiating contracts.
Good explanation. As a lifetime writer in two languages, I have learned that if a simple word works in a determined linguistic context then a "big word" is not needed. Besides, in linguistics, words have connotations: The connotation of "loneliness" is not the same than the one for "solitude." We need to use 'loneliness' to imply a certai dispair, and 'solitude' to imply a rather contented mental condition when being alone.
More than 98% of the vocabulary in this video is from the 10,000 most frequent words in English. No 'advanced' English was necessary!
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I can't express how much I appreciate your video. I'm an English teacher in Poland and I have quite large community of women I teach online. There is a really great number of them, who suffer huge stress in communication situations, so they're even unable to join safe space lessons in small groups! Now I'm working on a course especially designed for them (techniques for learning speaking without a teacher as a first step of their transformation). I strongly believe that demanding too much of ourselves is one of the biggest reason for the "blockage". So again, I appreciate that you somehow "support" my point of view. Have a good day :)
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In the job offers the recruiters are looking for candidates with C1 or C2
I am an English teacher. But I would like to tell you sir that in India using so called advanced way reflects that a person is well educated.
But I personally think advanced way is imperative otherwise these lovely words will cease to exist.
It’s noticeable that you used frequent words, so I was able to understand everything you said, been a English learner who struggles with remembering vocabulary. As a native Spanish speaker I found some words in the “advance vocabulary” very close to Latin roots and, it’s my point of view, this is “detrimental” to the original English roots.
" you don't need more english, you need more practice "
Magic sentence and golden advice. Thank you, sir
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That's what exactly Inspire you to improve your skills! I do Appreciate it and very pleased, thank you!👍
@@matthewmt9148 you're just jealous of the success of my comment!
Wrong, you need both...
This teacher is a magician of ideas. He manages to encourage people to study as well as teach us important points of learning a language. Thanks , master !!
Canguro teacher till now is the one and only teacher I can understand without subtitles. Thank you teacher
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Thanks a lot. Excellent.
I have a C2 level of English, and I've never regretted reaching it. I can simplify my vocab and grammar if I'm speaking with someone with a much lower level of English, or I can use a full range of what I know if I'm speaking with a native speaker. Moreover, I can understand speakers from all over the world, regardless of their accents or variants of English. I really enjoy the freedom and flexibility that my level has helped me achieve. There are no 'drawbacks' of knowing more advanced vocabulary, only benefits.
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C1 here and I am kind of afraid of people like you, I can't imagine being told some Harry Potter kind of words and not think they are casting sort of a spell on me
@@mislimislio8054 i have a c2 english level but go around mostly speaking a b2 level so most can understand me. though when needed i can switch back to my c2 level.
There are no drawbacks with having most types of book knowledge, but there CAN be drawbacks of applying said knowledge in the wrong situations.
I think the point the video is trying to make is one doesn't need to be at some real advanced, pretentious level before they start using their new language.
Is it a problem of advanced vocabulary or of the brains which aren't capable to process and understand that vocabulary? Why would a speaker capable of higher level of English should lower their level down to those who aren't learning or too lazy to learn and use the language correctly? Why one should feel guilty about being better and about actually contributing to the beauty of the language? No need to simplify it, only learn.
Not using a high-level words boils down to a matter of respect and sympathy towards those who're in the early stages of the learning process. Someone, instead, who's at an advanced level, is more receptive to big fancy words and expressions. As with any learning process, taking the first steps is the be-all and end-all.
As an English teacher, I can confirm that this is what our students and teachers are lacking; what I mean is simply don't restrict learning English to "only advanced vocab", as they are only useful in specific scenarios, e.g. writing a research paper. In the real world, English speakers rarely even communicate using such advanced words, which no one has heard of in 20 years or so. For new learners, advanced words can be overwhelming and can even cause them to lose interest in learning English, which defies the whole purpose of teaching...
Thanks a lot for the instructor in this video for making it clear using actual studies to back it up.
All the best!
I couldn't agree more. If only the IELTS judges and examiners also understood this important point. Right here in Vietnam, quite a lot of IELTS learners pack themselves with countless advanced vocabulary and structures but fail to communicate themselves clearly and effectively. They use a lot of language from novels, unnecessarily complicated vocabulary just to impress the examiners. 😅
Actually, IELTS Examiners DO understand this and DO apply it. You are assessed on your ability to use the language in a natural, practical way. Look at the public version of the band descriptors. Unfortunately, lots of online 'experts' push you to to memorise high level/advanced vocabulary. The poster of this video is absolutely correct. He is also quite brave to make this statement and stick his neck out. There will be lots of 'experts' who disagree with him, but if you follow his advice and use the vocabulary and grammatical structures you have, (of course this will take lots of practice, your IELTS score will probably improve. Good luck!
Exactly! Vietnamese are obsessed with IELTS )))))
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It must be the case all over the world. I would say that there is no one more obsessed with vapid, meaningless credentials, than American academia. They enjoy stroking their own ego, or patting themselves on the back as they show the rest of the world all the complex language that their students discuss in class. These same students have very little functional language if you take their books and PowerPoint presentations away. It was always my dream to take students learning other languages, and the students learning English and put them in a room. 30 minutes in one language in 30 minutes and someone else’s language would teach everyone not only that the struggle is universal, but that would be the most efficient way to learn authentic communication. It’s only after having effortless communication that one can understand where to sprinkle in those “high-level “ words. Good luck, my friends and never stop learning.
@@ianlongden1449 I have spent the last 5 years of my life communicating in English, I think in English in most situations, but the IELTS examiners still graded my speaking 6.5/9 because, even if I'm very fluent, my accent is not good and I'm used to speak to people with less knowledge of English, so I use simple words and basic grammar, sometimes even making mistakes on purpose to help them understand.
I don't really care, because I got 9 in other sections, so the overall score was great, but for me this was proof of how idiotic the whole industry of language teaching and examinations is. We need more teachers like this guy.
Native English speaker here - I always try to speak and write as simply as possible. The larger, more infrequent words can make the speaker come across as showing off. Most everyday conversations are at around the B2 level, anyway. Don't worry about the infrequent vocabulary; just focus on building a basicl vocabulary that you can use for everyday life. The less frequent words will come as needed by reading, listening, and in conversations.
Hint form nonnative speaker: language skills are more than every day chitchat.
Oh, thanks! And here a reason why I am totally understand some ppl, but have no idea what others are talking about. I wished more ppl was like u :3 (not a native speaker)
Non native... I fail all advanced tests after B2. Mostly I'm guessing the answers😂. Though I don't have a problem to understand movies, series, TH-camrs, Australians , Scottish and Irish people if they are polite enough to speak slow. And I almost never come across unknown words 😊. More opportunities to have conversations would be great, though.
Exactly, a word like " affable " gets used like once every 5 years and there's no reason to use such a word, you better off use " friendly " or " likeable " or " lovely "
No one talks like this anymore.
Absolutely! If you can use a simple word instead of a single complex or rarely used word, there's no problem using the simple word every time, assuming you're trying to communicate instead of showing off. Sometimes using a rarely used word can replace a longer explanation and then you have to decide if it's worth using for improved efficiency.
Sir, without a doubt, as a person who has been learning English for 12 years with an endless education, I had never seen such a sensible video this whole time, thank you for being inspiring!
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This video is the equivalent of saying, "dumb down your language because foreigners can't understand you". Law is confusing deliberately because companies have incentive to make it hard to understand, not because of problems with the language. While you're at it you should speak without your native accent because foreigners can't understand that either.
As a native English speaker who loves writing fancy and speaking fancy, you have to know your audience and the importance of your message. It’s very sad how few people read anymore, and their vocabulary is definitely quite limited. No one does the crossword anymore. The world is too fast-paced for them to stop a moment to take in the beauty of certain words. But just as beautiful as these words are, a beautiful message is even more important. Don’t waste your time on the words, when you haven’t even fully articulated that message in your mind. Advanced language is advanced because it is like a cherry on top of the message-and some people don’t even like cherries. Be wary of that, and realize that the ice cream sundae that is your message consists of many components. If people cannot even taste the ice cream in your sundae, they will surely fail to appreciate the chocolate drizzle, the whipped cream, and yes, even the cherry on top.
What a lovely metaphor, it makes me hungry :)
6:29 I believe that everything you said is true. When you said "how many times have you told yourself that you can't do something because you are not ready" and "how many conversations have you avoided while you wait to level up your english?" That hurted because I have waited a lot of time before I dare to do the next step in the practice.
I don't want to practice anymore I want to do the things, the conversations and to make the mistakes but also the proper corrections. I don't have my TOEFL title but still i already worked in a bilingual customer service job, I read books written in English and I watch videos like yours so im going to stop to feel that something is missing and to do my best out there with what i already have.
You got a new subscriber.
Well said
Well done
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Agree in principle. The trick is to know WHEN advanced vocab is appropriate, which in conversation is *rarely*. Earlier this week I had a lesson in which my student said "verify" at least 50 times. I told her to use "check" instead, but she insisted on using "verify".
Also HOW to use these advanced words isn't easy. "Bad" and "detrimental" aren't synonyms and they have different grammar. You can't have a detrimental day at work, nor can apples go detrimental. Things are bad for you but detrimental TO you.
Yeah, n you can't just keep using the same word again n again in, say an essay.
Also, my teachers in highschool also didn't want us to overcomplicate our language either.
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I have a feeling that being a person with advanced language skills includes this understanding. The higher the level, the closer you get to native speaker, the better is understanding of context. You can't just remember the idioms, you shall feel the environment to use it properly.
And this leads to the point: you shall know your own language and culture deeply to be able to dive deep into some others.
@@aakolov Sadly, I think this video has a great clickbait title, but seriously, lacks the part of the "context" on how to use the language, and instead, discouraging maybe the pursuit of higher english abilities. It's terrible if that's the main purpose of this video.
@@nufrankz I get it other way: some people start overcomplicating the language where there is no need to.
It is like martial art mastership: real master will not demonstrate it everywhere but only at the proper occasion, where it will be valued. But this shall not stop one in growing the skills.
Most important skill in advanced English for me isn't using fancy wording for the sake of it, but being able to differentiate between subtle differences in meaning. This is most useful in comprehension, but sometimes you have to be very precise in expression as well. Language isn't just used for casual conversation and entertainment.
Exactly! He made a logical error at the beginning by concluding that advanced language is simply learning less frequently used words that mean the same thing as popular words. The goal is however different: the ability to express oneself more precisely, with more context and shades of meaning. His second argument "there's no point in learning advanced language because most people don't understand such rare words" is even more nonsensical - it's a "leveling down" argument. I understand what he wanted to convey with this video, but still, two such statements coming from the mouth of someone who teaches the language...
@@Maciej-Komosinski Right... "The goal is however different: the ability to express oneself more precisely, with more context and shades of meaning" - especially when others don't have that advanced english level. It really gonna help you express yourself... not a logical error, none. well done, take your cookie, you tried really hard, even though apparently didn't understant the meaning of this video, sadge.
@@weedgrinder69 By this logic, you should not learn 1000 words, because others know only 500. But hey, you should not even learn 500, because others know only 200. Why learn 500 if these extra 300 words won't help you express yourself?
Always learn as many as others understand, and if you don't understand what others say, this simply means they use too many advanced words! 🙃
@@Maciej-Komosinski But dad, it's not this logic, it is your logic you stated before, I just pointed out how stupid it is. And now you are trying to contradict it. How much logic you had on breakfast ? Nevermind...
Yes. There's a big difference between knowing what a word or expression means according to a dictionary or a literal translation and knowing how it "fits" into the wider language. What contexts it is used in. How formal, informal, polite or impolite it is. What emotional tone it communicates (this last, by the way, is the reason why you should be very, very careful about using strong swear/curse words or highly informal expressions in a second language). This is connotative meaning and it's the biggest reason non-native speakers often sound unnatural. The guy in the video says you need practice. OK, totally agree. But you need immersion, too: there are millions of hours of English online and they're free: you just need to give them your time. That way you'll develop your instincts for which words go together and how they are used. Not just lists and lists of dead words but communication tools you can actually use.
From a Brazilian English student: this message is worthy of being in a TED talk. Absolutely touching.
Sou brasileiro também. Já dei aulas de inglês e confirmo: ele falou o que realmente importa para o aprendizado de um idioma.
Muitas vezes queremos falar o inglês perfeito, quando mal sabemos o básico.
Concentre-se no vocabulário mais popular (1000 palavras mais comuns) e você irá avançar nas suas conversas. Isso serve para qualquer idioma que queira aprender.
What is said is absolute garbage.
O que ele disse é uma grande besteira
@@geomax2010Pelo contrário, isso não serve para idioma nenhum. Ele está pregando a preguiça e a falta de esforço ( como se o mundo atual já não tivesse bastante disso).
@@Brandespada Se ele está tão errado assim, me explica o seu inglês incorreto? se vc põe tanto esforço assim, não deveria errar uma frase tipo essa. "What is sad is absolute garbage" e ainda vem julgar os outros...
@@marlote3439 Falso "corretor". Mantenho tudo o que disse. A preguiça já corre solta, agora apareceu um cara para coroar a preguiça e você ficou feliz.
This channel is a breath of spring for me, I honestly have given up on achieving this C1-C2 level while I have understood that this is not the point at all. Thank you, I can't thank you enough. Just thank you
No bro. Don't give up. I reached C1 and I can assure you there is a huge difference in your understanding of the language as a whole, without the fancy vocabulary or anything in this kind
How did u reach that? It's my goal
I think the knowledge of unfrequent words is useful because you can understand people who use them. It doesn't mean you have to use them yourself.
I started learning English when I was 6. I'm 36 now and I'm using it on a daily basis at work or otherwise, whilst my native language remains Polish. I never really thought I knew the language very well, until the age of approximately 15, when I started to watch American/British shows with English subtitles (thank you South Park!!!). Once you get to B1/B2 level, the best way to progress is to expose yourself to the language on a daily basis. It's particularly easy nowadays with Internet access. There is no need to learn literary English to be proficient. Most of these "posh" words can be derived from context anyway. So I fully agree with the message of this clip.
I’d be interested to hear the kind of English you learned from South Park! 😄
Was it difficult to distinguish the appropriate from the inappropriate words, or was your English good enough to know all the swear words by then?
Absolutely, hearing and speaking, using the language is the way to improve. Not just do you get contact with the "real" language that is actually spoken, you can learn new things along the way and practice your own speaking.
I think this video is not for me.
As someone who has no problems about my english skills, I still want to learn the more advacned stuff. Sure, I will not use the non-frequent words every day, but being able to know what someone else means, especially in an enviroment where subtle differences mean a lot, or give a whole different impression to what one might want to convey, feels good.
I agree that there are more productive things to do when learning english, like actually having conversations (especially with native speakers), writing and reading, but I would not just tell people to not use advanced english.
But as I said, I agree that being afraid of using "plain" english can be *detrimental* to one’s learning :)
Here in Chile, if you want to apply for a new teacher position in a private school, you must prove that you have a C1 by taking an international exam. It's so frustrating...I'm a B2 level trying the hardest I can.
Thanks for the video, it helped me with my self-esteem.
I’d say the video is aimed to nearly native speakers. You still need a “core” to achieve that “freedom” author mentioned. Same applies to any language - you need a structure (grammar), vocabulary and the competence to apply the right structure with the right vocabulary in certain scenarios (knowledge how to use them effectively).
In regards of difficult vocabulary, think about your native language - are you fine to understand official letters/texts from hospitals, courts, tax departments or other facilities with a specific language. I am more than sure, that vast majority of people of that country struggle with such terminology.
C1 is not difficult to achieve. Yet - teachers need certain proficiency to teach effectively.
I wish you all the best :)
Looking forward an specific stuff by end up the day, I found your channel, and I saw that this kinda idea is sharing by all no native English teacher around the world.
I'm English teacher since 10 years ago, and never I have had the desire to get a high level by teaching at some schools.
On the other hand, why I need to show, My English level if I have a university degree... I agree with your
C1 is normal for a teacher. In my country lots of students get B2 certificates and they can't use English well.
Este vídeo lo que hizo fue apoyarte en tu mediocridad.
@@masterbaiter327Each specific field of knowledge needs its own vocabulary, what this guy in the video is preaching is general mediocrity.
You are the most humane and honest English teacher to tell people that advanced words are not necessarily required! I'm glad to find you, subscribed in a second!
advanced words aren't required in any language, and people shouldn't be judged on their level of knowledge, this is true, but also bear in mind that c1 and c2 are aimed at people who want specific things out of language and want to reach fluency - fluency will be required for some jobs for example, and I think it is important to empower people to progress higher if this is their aim, as well as to make it clear that advanced words will not always be required. In any event. good luck in your studies! There are many English people who will be happy to chat to you!
Its depends if you use your english skills with any civilian or a professional or specialist. Or a dude who like a lot to use fancy words or has an aesthetic sense. Or like poetry.
"You don't need more English, you need more practice"... I loved it.
Hey man! You were my inspiration to start my own TH-cam channel to help learners. Teachers need to learn too! I love how you teach and explain things. I'm a CELTA holder from America and I watch your videos as if they're just part of the Cambridge program. Keep going!
Learning other languages, for me, is very difficult, but I never give up. Thank you for your words! I feel more enthusiastic 🙂
The funny thing is, I’ve been following Christian years from now. My level today for sure is way better, I already traveled by myself to UK and NYC but, sometimes I feel that I’m a fraud as an English speaker. And when I watch a video like this. I feel confident and motivated to continue learning practicing and studying more and more. Christian you are my guru, you are THE BEST
The funny thing about the imposter syndrome is that it usually happens to the people who are better suited.
@@englishwithfrank you're totally right man! Thanks
Pelo seu inglês, suponho que seja brasileiro. Olha que interessante: você é capaz de se comunicar em dois idiomas! Isso, por si só, é maravilhoso!
@@englishwithfranki dont know your word 'suited' im lack of vocabularies so must look my dictionary now 😂😂😂😂
تحياتي
انت معلم عظيم
انت أكثر معلم تأثرت بفكره ومنطقه
شكرا لك من القلب
انت بنيت ثقة بنفسي قبل ان تعلمني
وبالتالي سأتعلم أكيد
شكرا شكرا شكرا شكرا
Thank you so much for your advice! I have thought about the process of learning new words, and I've noticed that when I read a book in my native language I'm able to understand everything that I read, but a lot of those words I never use when I speak or write. I think we learn difficult words naturally and the most important is focus in learn words that we can use in our daily routine.
I think the C1 is mainly needed when reading old books from previous century or writing research publications. I love old detective books and point-and-click games with this theme, so that's why I want to know such words . Other than that, I fully agree with the author of the video.
What game is it?
C1 isn't just these fancy words. It is set of skills across the whole language spectrum or whatever they call it. Plus what your said sounds more like C2. Some people aren't into previous century books and that doesn't mean they don't have the necessary skills. They like watching or reading the news and they can probably still get there.
Harrumph, actually person who has done a decent amount of reading in English, say in the detective genre, of Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, will have acquired passively a vocabulary that is arguably on an advanced level and quite impossible to distinguish from actual spoken language unless there's an active contact with actual live English besides watching Downton Abbey. Where there is another fallacy of mistaking colloquial use for standard English. It's a lose-lose situation most of the time until you merge yourself in the environment and just start mirroring what you hear. There's a certain amount of sarcasm in the way I have chosen to word my post, but it's driven by the idea that one can either master a language or go native. :)
I am a native English speaker but this is perfect for me wanting to learn Spanish or Russian, this isn't just for people learning English it's for everyone learning another language
And not just about learning languages, i think.
Having such an approach, you'll always speak badly. The best Russian learners I saw in China. They have never visited Russia. They have a system of learning. On the other hand, a lot of immigrants have their practice every day and are still bad speakers.
Native Russian speaker here, if you need a hand and you want to practise, please do not hesitate and contact me.
I agree that when you are learning a language, it is important to master the use of frequently used words, but we don't need to limit ourselves to those words alone. Otoh we should try to adjust our level if someone is struggling to understand us, but otoh all speakers, native and non-native, improve their own level when speaking to someone who is eloquent and well-read. Personally, whether in my native language or in others I find engaging with someone who has a good command of the langueage to be enriching.
In 1984 language was purposely destroyed in order to restrict people's capacity to think.
Btw, the meaning of the word detrimental is much more specific than bad. I'm guesing that it appears much more frequently in non-fiction, whether on the subject of politics, social issues etc. It's a question of context.
I have often seen comments suggesting that Native English is above Advanced English, to which I can only reply: No necessarily!
"Native" just means that it is your first tongue, and has nothing to do with skill level.
I, as a Dane, have been in conversations with native English speakers, using words that I felt should be commonly known, just to met with a "That's not English!". And then later in the conversations they used words to which I could say "That's not English!".
I have also met non-native Danish speakers who knew Danish words, within all levels, that I didn't know.
You also mentioned legalese, which can be grouped with any word that is only used within certain professions. I would personally call this group of words Professional English.
I second that you shouldn't used Advanced or Professional words unless you are at least fairly sure that the other part is on the same level.
It depends on the context. In a particular area, "detrimental" will be used quite frequently. So advanced words are more context-dependent, and are related to specifit areas of knowledge, like history, medicine, IT etc. So if you are a specialist, you will use more specific words, which will also mean more precise shades of meaning. "Detrimental" is not the same as "bad", A vertex is not the same as a point.
Also, some words are very specific in meaning, like "synopsis". You can say "a short description of the content of the essay/novel", but you get way more wordy. So specific terms are shortcuts for knowligeable people. And such concepts can be quite substantial in depth of needed comprehension to grasp it. So advanced language is a sign of an educated person
It is no necessary for regular person to understand specific IT proffessionalisms so well. As author of video, I also think that we should aim to be more fluent in regular communication than to learn by heart some useless phrases. I bet that you're a native speaker, but foreign speakers usually don't have to (and they may also have no chance to) use these fancy words in pracitce and because it would do the whole conversation impractical. :)
@@Karol-lh8ph That's very nice you think I'm a native. Actually I'm Ukrainian, and never attended an english-speaking country
I wholeheartedly agree learning past B2-C1 is useless for communication. Unless you enjoy watching movies and reading books in original and are ready to spend additional years to master it from time to time. But ther's little pratical point in it
I leant C1 vocabulary, and I have some words from C2, but there are too many, and they denote the same things you alrady know from previous levels, just a bit different shade of meaning
Definitively, you are the only teacher out there that tell the people the truth.
Thank you for this video. As a C1 level language learner, I should say that the best way to show one's ability to have a good commend of English is: 1. To adjust oneself to the right level of formality, that is to be in tune with the context of a discussion 2. To use the right amount of idioms and carefully picked out. It appears that these aspects are literally swept aside by these so called 'advanced vocabulary tricks' which are definitly out of place. Thank you again for your valuable explanations☺👍
I agree. But don't shoot yourself in the foot by using the wrong word. Command of English, not commend, which is a different word in English. You could have used just "good English", which would have saved you the trouble.
Well personally I commend you for attempting to use the word command.
I'd also like to make the point that more advanced language skills open up humour and storytelling, which I think is a pretty important parts of cultural integration in regards to language and it's flexibilities
I assume that you've misspelt the word "command" as "commend" (which is a different word meaning "to praise") because you, like many other English learners, don't distinguish the vowel of "pen" /ɛ/ from the vowel of "pan" /æ/. You might find this video helpful:
th-cam.com/video/mCU-rxobBoo/w-d-xo.html
Keep in mind, though, that in Received Pronunciation the word "command" is pronounced with the PALM vowel /ɑ:/, not with the TRAP vowel /æ/, so in RP "commend" and "command" is not a minimal pair between the /ɛ/ and /æ/ sounds. But "pen" & "pan", "men" & "man", "bed" & "bad" and many other words are minimal pairs between these vowels in English in general, doesn't matter whether it's Received Pronunciation or General American.
@@БогданКостюченко-ц4о 'because you, like many other English learners, don't distinguish the vowels' nah, English learners do not try to write English as they hear it. English spelling is so inconsistent that I believe nobody teaches ESL any specific rules, but simply encourages learners to memorize the spelling by heart.
@@adapienkowska2605 But the /æ/ sound is always spelt with "a". The letter "a" can represent different phonemes, yes, in "ache", "father", "cat" and "many" those "a" stand for 4 different sounds. But /æ/ is always "a". I don't know any exception to this rule.
So much passion and meaning behind your words, not only related to English but to so many things in life. "Enough! Don't wait any longer", that resonated deeply with me. Thanks
Amen, my friend! As you say, you don't need more English, you need more PRACTICE. Rather than searching for a wider, more "advanced" vocabulary, it'd be easier to master the words we already know. Such a simple concept, yet so deep. Love your content!
Infrequently used words have a very specific purpose; pedantry and pretentiousness will only succeed in putting off most listeners. However, there is great joy to be found in looking up a new word in a piece of writing and finding that it accomplishes in one flush the work of ten more common words. Conciseness is an important skill to master, and all too often the most common words are like broad brushes with frayed bristles: damaged from overuse. So, my verdict is to not shy away from learning new words while keeping in mind that, the more exotic the word is, the better the justification it needs for its use.
Advanced vocabulary is extremely important for learning stuff in English!
From history, music to computer science the best material is written or produced in English so you better expand your vocabulary as much as possible if you want to profit from it.
But I totally I agree that in every day conversations specially with non native speakers is better to use basic vocabulary.
What I'm more interested in it's accents 😊
PS: I wonder where our awesome teacher is from.. maybe Germany? 😉
Yep. It's all about knowing when to use it.
@@pokerformuppets I absolutely agree. Basic/advanced english has NOTHING to do with the ability of making oneself understood better.
No, he is just speaking English very slowly and precisely.
We learn advanced English not to communicate only. We learn it so that we can read good books, prose and poetry, and understand the beauty of language, so that we can watch movies and without reading subtitles, just watch it and understand dialogues. We want to listen to stand-up comics and laugh without pausing to look up words.
True!😊
Absolutely. And even then there’s a good chance to see a word you’ve never seen before. As I mentioned above in a different comment - English language has an insanely large number of words (in fact it’s Old English / Norse + French + Roman all in a melting pot called “The English language”).
Learn it to understand it. Not to stuff it into your speaking to sound smarter tho
@@GaunCochran You miss the point. A child born to an English-speaking pair starts from simple expressions. She speaks simple because as a 3-4 yo kid her life is simple as well as the things and actions she talks about.
An ESL learner is already a grown-up. She has to speak about different things, events, actions etc. Sometimes - most of the time - the urgent task at hand is to express your thought as quickly as possible (with the words you already know and there's a good chance these are the words from the advanced vocabulary) rather than try to speak the simple language.
Ever noticed that ESL learners are using Latin-based verbs far more frequently than phrasal verbs? There is a good reason for that - there is no intuitive way to understand (and actively use) phrasal verbs for ESL learners, whereas Latin-based verbs can be easily understood and memorized. And yes, many Latin-based words and verbs are from the advanced vocabulary.
In fact the only bulletproof method to determine that the person in front of you is a foreigner (i.e. English isn't their first language) , however perfect their pronunciation, is to see how often they use Latin-based verbs vs. phrasal verbs.
Yess 😂🎉
The best speaker I've ever heard. So clear and understandable speech. Thank you for this video and for sharing your ideas about advanced English.
I swear you that your pronunciation, expression and approach are really immersive for me. I saw your video at a night suddenly, and I wanted to write my comments. I got excited! ❤
Thank you for your enlightening presentation. Your sagacious advice to eschew the pursuit of advanced lexicon in favor of honing pragmatic communicative skills is a beacon of wisdom in the often nebulous journey of language mastery. Indeed, your argument, resplendent in its simplicity yet profound in its implications, serves as an invaluable guidepost for those of us navigating the labyrinthine paths of linguistic proficiency. Your eloquent exhortation to prioritize clarity and accessibility over the ostentatious display of verbal acrobatics is a refreshing antidote to the pervasive misconception that complexity and obscurity are the hallmarks of eloquence. I am immeasurably grateful for your perspicacious counsel.
That is C1 for sure lol
@@RuZZkiy-Vanka not C2?
To be clear, I am a native speaker who happened to have this video recommended to me. My comment, while correct and very precise in its use of the language, is not how one should communicate if the goal is to be understood. My goal here was to be funny, not understood.
That said, one classic book I would recommend is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. This book shows how powerful the use of simple language can really be.
Thanks for telling the truth. The problem in my view is, that many companies or universities require an certficate of advanced English, i.e. a C1 certificate. It's frustrating to realize, one has to learn so many useless things only to be accepted in certain companies or universities.
Absolutely.
You need C1 just to read the paper
I'm glad you're back too!!! You're one of the best teacher on TH-cam!
You express and confirm my opinion perfectly!
I'm from Poland, it's my native speech but i know Espanol, Ruskiy, English in decent level, so i have to write one most important right FLUENCY > VOCABULARY.
This is the best English teaching video I have ever watched!
There is a real teaching that lies behind..the pace of speech that is used, truley addresss everybody on the platform inclusively to understand not only the discourse, but a deep message that motivates all. Thank you🎉
"Success communication is when people transmit and receive messages they can understand." That's touching...❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm actually a native English speaker, but I've been studying Japanese for about 5 years now, and I find that your advice applies to learning other languages as well.
There are different levels of language depending on the field. You can be B1 in speaking, B2 in writing and C1 in reading for example. Communication in a level higher than B2 can be frustrating because a lot of people might not understand you. However it's still important to learn more advanced vocabulary in order to be able to understand people, books and texts that communicate in a higher level. The problem is once you learn advanced vocabulary you will unconsciously use it, which creates issues in communication with people of lower levels. However what I find the most frustrating is when I find an interesting article or a joke in English and I can't share it with any of my friends because their English level is too poor and they just can't read/understand it due to the language barrier. English is my 2nd language but I understand pretty much everything I read. As for the terms of service - I think people don't read them in the first place not because the language is too difficult but because their aim isn't stopping and reading the rules but creating an account to process with what they wanted to do. They might read the terms of service later, once they know the website is worth it or once they experience punishment for breaking the rules.
That's my problem. I think I'm C1 in reading and writing, but unfortunately only B2 in speaking. And today I took part in a test and failed at some B2 questions and succeeded in some C2s. Very frustrating.😅
This is the most efficient, sincere and encouraging video I have watched ever. Thanks
You don't imagine how your video sounds good to me. I've just returned from USA and each time i use "advanced" words, the native speakers asked me to repeat...the first time i was thinking it's me but after several situations like this, i understood that the more you're simple, the more you're confident in daily conversation. Thanks to put words in my feelings.
That's a very simple perspective on what "advanced" means in language learning. Most of the time, getting more advanced means you're able to use different features of a language that yes, can be less frequent, but are equally relevant, as learning to use the simple past and then learning to use past perfect continuous.
I totally agree with you. Besides, there are plenty of structures that are used quite frequently, but not everyone is aware that they are actually learnt at the advanced level. For instance, using cleft sentences and some passive structures are the topics studied at the advanced level, although using them in conversation isn't a rare thing. This is what makes you sound fluent.
I like the way you analyse things, yet I would like to say that advanced vocabulary is sometimes a matter of accuracy rather than frequency. For example, it is incorret to say I AM DETRIMENTAL AT ENGLISH. Morover, more often than not, an advanced level can be noticed in the context the so-called common vocabuary is used,ie.the subsidiary meanings. As an example, the word EYE is very frequently used with a noun function, but rarely do we see it with a verb fonction.
Speaking slowly and articulately shows all the beauty of the English language and its richness of intonation. This is important because very often this language is only “offered” to us as a “vehicular” language for commerce, science and technology among others. It's astonishing the difference between French, which is my mother tongue, and English in terms of intonation!
I'm Brazilian and I've been learning English for a long time. I really enjoyed your presentation. Congratulation!
"You're not just teaching English; you're changing lives. Thank you for your dedication!"
I could understand everything you said. EVERYTHING. And I know I'm able to communicate in this level of English and be understood. So I think I'm in the right path. Even if I speak slowly, my active vocabulary is wide enough to express everything I want to speak.
sounds like your pretty proud of yourself
and you have every right to be😌
@@EmmaTheSmol I've been studying for almost 30 years and there are so many things I need to learn that it looks a little bit overwhelming.
Absolutely true 😊
It's all so true. And if someone uses an unknown word to you, just ask what it means. With that you learn some advanced english anyway.
And don't forget that their Dutch (or whatever your mothertongue is) will be inferior to your english.
I'm always thinking that i will never learn enough English to feel advanced enough. I'm always thinking learning English is a forever endeavor. I always feel like i can never be a native speaker. I'm practising daily for like 15 years but i always feel like i'm not good enough.
That video helped me a lot. I realized i must embrace myself as how i am. I may not be a native speaker yet but my English is good, even if not advanced.
Thank you dear sir for this amazing enlightening heart warming video, i really appreciate it.
English is really an endless language. No native speaker knows every word. English is made up of words from French, German, Norse, Latin, Brythonic, and Greek. So don't get down-hearted! There is always more to learn but that doesn't mean you can't communicate well. Your post here was perfect, and your use of the word 'like' in particular came across as very natural. I'm impressed.
@@ValQuinn Much appreciated. :)
With the boom of TikTok and other social media platforms, more and more reels about basic vs. advanced English are coming out on the internet. This is very shocking not only for native speakers but also for English teachers. They say that such a thing as advanced English does not improve your English or fluency in the language at all. It is also true that you do not need to know all the words to have a fine conversation and communicate. However, I think it is important to point out that a good comprehension of the language gives you better chances to understand the language and communicate more confidently. Keep in mind that having a more developed repertoire of vocabulary gives you the opportunity to enjoy more what you read and hear in any given context. Languages tend to be very complex and that's where their challenging aspects come in. So, feel free to learn as much as you can and do not hesitate to use it, whether in writing or speaking, no matter how formal or informal the situation you are in may be.
The only reasonable comment in response to this demagogy about "less is more"
@@vi-kl1ccdemagoguery
I disagree with this. The main goal of communication is transmitting a message from the sender to the receiver. It will involve different levels of vocabulary, but for the most part, people will use only the basics of the language and the 1000 common words. If you are a technician you'll learn the vocabulary specific to your profession.
The thing is you don't need to learn all the infrequent vocabulary to learn and speak a language. Keep doing the basics until you're acquainted with it, then you start learning "advanced grammar/vocabulary".
@@geomax2010 first define information, you really have no idea what you are talking about
@@geomax2010The OP isn't saying to prioritize advanced English though. They simply meant that, while you can get by with the most common basic words, having more vocabulary at your disposal will increase your confidence in navigating the language, and you'll be able to aptly describe or communicate with more advanced language than without.
Thank you very much. I am Thai. From my experiences that I work with foreigners from around the world, I totally agree with you. Communication should be simple. In the workplace where there are non-native speakers, the point of communication is to make the work flows. Sadly, some people think that showing off their words means their intelligence. They would feel like they are better than others.
Advanced English is fine as long as you have a reason for doing it. There are definitely situations where you might need to be specific with your language, particularly at work (I'd quite like my surgeon to be able to use specific language in the theatre, for example). However, I regularly have to tell my more advanced students to consider the English ability of those who are going to be listening to them. Native speakers are actually the worst at this, flying into business meetings with idioms and figurative language and not adjusting their own language at all.
Having said all that, the study you mentioned in the video seems a bit silly. Academic writing is about as specific as it gets. Often you're not just dealing with obscure words, you're dealing with obscure meanings of common words. So if you just go through it with a thesaurus, it's only natural that it will make you sound like you don't know what you're talking about, because the thesaurus words will all have subtly different meanings that will not be appropriate to what the writer was trying to say (it's literally what first year undergraduates do when they want to copy someone's work). If anything, it's supports the argument about specific vocabulary, and I'd argue that it's probably impossible to become an academic without an advanced level in whatever language you're working in.
I’ve been missing your simple advanced videos which are so inspiring! I actually started using the phrase “I’ll see you in class” myself 😂 Hope you don’t mind it. You are awesome and you really help people to learn English.
Do politician get into this category of "advanced" academic level in writing, reading comprehension ? As for the speaking arguments and lies they spill they are expert in retoric, spoken, I guess
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Most and common people don't want to be academic (like you, venerable teacher) they just wan't to learn a functional english to express their ideas and needs and feelings in a simple and clear way in different situations of communication.
Nothing silly in Christian point of view
Good luck with your academic english!
I think you misunderstood the clue of this video. Christian made a video for people who want to sound more natural in their daily conversations. He doesn't mean more specific situations like business meetings, architecture plans or consultation with a lawyer. It's clear that we should be more accurate with meanings and we should focus on content instead of "academic" sounding. But I agree that advanced English is definitely needed if the person you speak with can operate with it.
Language acquisition has become a disgusting industry. People now only want to certify a level, not acquire that level. I totally agree with what you said.
Perfect point of view. It’s high time to speak and express your thoughts and feeling concerning the topic. I absolutely agree with you. I have been teaching English as a foreign language for 35 years and this terminology irritates me. Thank you very much to you for this point of you!!!
I am sorry I misused the word “ you “instead of view.I am so sorry for that.
I'm from Russia and here we have a big number of people who have those online and offline courses teaching you "advanced English". The main point of them is to make a learner use idioms, phrasal verbs and rare vocabulary as much as you can. Nobody really cares that people in real life don't talk like that. The goal is to just sound advanced and (as fast as I see it) less understood by those who haven't joined the courses. It's a pity most people don't realise the pointlessness of it.
Good luck to be not caught by your country's authority for using that language
@@truebenderyou mad bro?
@@dmitryivanov9026 You will see
Learning to use idioms, phrasal verbs and vocabulary is essential when you want to sound natural and fluent talking to native speakers and people who can speak good, advanced English indeed. It isn't about showing off and learning 'rare' vocabulary, which actually appears not so rare when it comes to having a talk to a native speaker. It's a pity some people don't realise the importance of learning the real way English is spoken, not the way you imagine it is.
@@jacktorrance7882 you just don't have a clue what I was talking about.
By the way it should be "speak well". 😎👍
When I study advanced lessons I think: “I can’t do this! I’ll give up because it’s very difficult for me!” But watching this video I changed my mindset. Thank you teacher! You encouraged me to keep studying! 🙌🏻
Thank you so much for this video! I've been blaming myself after so many years studying English and saying to myself I'm still not good enough and thinking my English never is going to be good enough and now you just set me free from my own bias. As a Portuguese teacher for foreigners, I can relate to but when it comes to me as a student I am so more judgmental about my learning. Thank you.
This is the best ever video I have listened to on the English language. What a relief, I don't need to waste time learning more advanced vocabulary, I just need to practice more !
You are genuinely a true teacher a sincere well-wisher of non native language learners like me. Thank you
Come to think of it, if someone said "What a detrimental person you are! I'm begging you to ameliorate yourself!" to me, I'll probably couldn't hold my cringed face.
But if someone said to me "You're not a good person. Please, be mindful, make yourself better." I'll take it seriously because that feels more familiar, and it's like what my mom would say to me.
I watched many good shows, films, read books and one thing in common is they fully delivered the message.
Thank you so much for this beautiful message, professor. I honestly think you changed my life.
I think it depends on what context you put it in. Like of course it would be strange to say "I feel detrimental" as a substitute for bad. I personally think it fits more into formal things like articles like "The detrimental effects of social media"
I am an English teacher for EFL classes and this is the most sensible video I have ever watched about my own field. It's so true that even in language classrooms, where the students chose the class themselves because they love the language and want to learn it, the complexity is still a problem. The students can understand complex words, phrases and language use in our reading classes. In listening, it's a little bit harder because of different accents of the speakers. But when it comes to writing and speaking skills, productive skills are always much harder and even the most competent students avoid or cannot use complex and advanced words. This is not because they lack the skill, knowledge or anything else. When it comes to recognizing those words they can recorgnize them in written form or in listening, but in production you simply cannot think fast and in depth enough to use complex words. So, in language tests, the advanced learners always give true answers in complex texts and recognize such words, but when it comes to producing the language, they all use simpler language. Similarly, we teachers do the same. So I guess it's not just a foreign learner problem as you say, but even natives do not use or encounter advanced vocabulary that often.
Language is not only about communication. It’s also about the sound of beautiful infrequent words. It’s interesting to learn synonyms to make your speech more interesting
Step by step my friend
What's a lovely melody in the background! Your performance delighted me so much. Now I can stop beating myself up because I can't learn and memorize advanced vocabulary. I'm always wait for the right moment to start speaking .
You have put into words what I have felt for years about learning English, thank you very much.
I prefer "C" like CONFIDENT English 👍 COMMUNICATIVE English 👍
Simple words are awesome 😊. They are easy to use, easy to remember, and easy to understand (oops, I used the simple word “easy” three times!). They can say what you mean, mean what you say, and say it well. They can reach people from different places and backgrounds without making them feel left out or annoyed. They can make your English sound natural, fluent, and confident. And it’s very convenient when you are learning English. I’m almost B2 level and I’m really happy that people can understand me (most of the time). I hope I’ll still be doing the happy dance if I ever hit that C1 level, without going all ‘ecstatic, jubilant, or exultant’ on everyone! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Great video 😊!
This already sounds C1. But of course there are other language skills. In any case, no awkwardness in your text, which isn't typical at B1. And I've seen a lot of awkwardness in the texts of people preparing for CPE!
Thanks! I’m happy to read that about my text, but I still need to work on my English. Writing can make you look better than you are, because you can use tools to fix your errors. But these tools are not perfect, and they can’t teach you the language. Writing can also give you more time to think, which you don’t have in real situations. So I need to practice other skills, and try different texts and situations, to be a better and more confident English user 😊@@learninglanguagesinput1590
Learning 100 synonims for the same word just sounds pointless... I'd rather learn technical vocabulary just because I want to have more advanced conversations or understand more advanced content. I would also prefer to spend more time improving my pronunciation than learning synonims. Not to mention I could get a B1 in another language by the time I'm able to accurately use all those 100 synonims.
Your writing is great. I would think you were an educated native speaker from reading it, and with English not your native language, that's really good. Speaking fluently is much more difficult than writing fluently, but I'm sure you both well.
@picacbu As someone who's had to learn a foreign language to a C1 level, I completely understand your point. However, I will say that while some words are technically "synonyms," they're not completely interchangable, and have different connotations than eachother. That's why I was a bit disappointed by his example of "detrimental" vs "bad". They're synonyms in name only. If something is "detrimental" to a plan - let's say - it's completely different than it being bad news.
Великолепная артикуляция у мужика, если бы все так заботились о собеседнике, то проблем с английским не у кого бы не возникало.👍👍👍
я со своим довольно скудным английским понимал почти все слова что он говорил. Буквально несколько слов были незнакомы. Очень необычное видео, переворачивает представление о процессе изучения языка.
Ни один носитель не разговаривает так медленно, и никто не произносит слова чётко. Много русских людей "заботятся" об _иностранном_ собеседнике произнося словам по слогам со скоростью 3 слова в минуту? Я сильно сомневаюсь. Точно также обстоят дела в других языках.
Носители языка коверкают сглаживают и упрощают морфологию и фонетику слов до такой степени, что слова теряют для Вас привычное звучание и превращаются в нечто иное. Для иностранца любой уровень владения языком носителя - Advanced.
"Мужик".
@@gaiusflaminius4861 умные и воспитанные люди заботятся о собеседнике. И по слогам он не говорит. Я заметил что порядочные и думающие люди не спеша говорят, берут своё время для обдумывания мыслей и образов. Людей со словесным поносом много но мне они не интересны.
@@cfs1513 "умные", "воспитанные", "порядочные", "думающие" -
эти определения не относятся ни к сути моего комментария, ни к практике повседневного общения. Чтобы осознать это, достаточно посмотреть любой фильм (художественный, а ещё лучше, документальный) на английском языке без перевода и субтитров.
Но я вижу, что Вы привыкли смотреть на повседневность сквозь призму назидательности. В замкнутом мирке такое возможно. Но за его пределами это признак самовлюблённости и фанфаронства. Самовлюблённость и фанфаронство - плохой способ поддерживать общение на любом языке. Людьми это воспринимается как прихоть и каприз. Если Вы этого не видите - это Ваши проблемы. Никто не обязан угождать Вашим прихотям, тем более, носители языка, который для Вас не является родным. Никто не будет Вам создавать тепличных условий.
Preach.
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What you are exposing here is exactly what I have been through with my Thai wife. Using sophisticated vocabulary and sentences made my communication with her more complicated and painful. Thanks to her I have learnt to be concise and simple. Now I must say that when I am with highly educated people it's a pleasure to use a more extensive and elaborate English.
Thanks for this " explicit" video🙂
I'm paying respect to the owner for having these issues today in this video. I've been into English for like 5 years, but hearing this for the first time.
Since you're still relatively new to English, please don't use the word "like" as used above, it serves no purpose, it's just bad English.
@@Visionery1 I will allow you to walk far, far away
@@omitter-q8d I guess you're here to learn English, then you should also be open to constructive criticism. "Roughly", "approximately", "almost" would be correct replacements for "like" in your sentence. "Like" is slang that is often thrown around by the younger generation, as in "on Saturday we like went to the cinema, and then I like saw this girl and she like winked at me, then I just had to like walk up to her and like start chatting her up". I'm sure you'll agree, using "like" here is just wrong and serves no purpose, but that's sadly how some people speak. As to your "I will allow you to walk far, far away", I have no idea what that means, it's probably an idiom in your native language that doesn't translate to English.
Why do we have to make things harder when we have the chance to talk in a normal way and use easier words that everyone can understand ?
Great video!
That's right! I've encountered teachers on YT who discourage using normal words in English. They said they were BORING. So, if you want to sound like an interesting and sophisticated person you have to use C1/C2 vocabulary. What a joke! One of these words were "there is/there are". I've been advised to avoid that because I would sound "boring". Hahaha.😀😀😀
@@sylwia77annaThat's pretty sad. I don't feel capable of anything that involves the English language, but I'd love to go abroad and have an experience. I am sure I'd be learning something all the moment. ❤
@@Daniel_Muniz I am a Polish native speaker and moved to the UK 9 years ago. I couldn't understand almost anything they said due to their specific accent and word linking. In school they didn't teach us neither phrasal verbs nor correct speech. I felt like a total idiot. Had to find good teachers on YT and do some hard work. I still love this basic beautiful English, and I don't like speaking C1/C2 to appear better than others. Wish you luck! This language is pretty easy.
@@sylwia77anna Thank you! You seem to be a really nice person. I also don't like to use C1/C2 words just to seem "fancy." I wish one day I'd travel to England.
@@Daniel_Muniz Thanks! When you get there just know that British people are not rude and they really want to make things easier for foreigners. They can repeat or speak slowly and not get offended. Also they understand broken English quite well, so there is nothing to worry about:) Over a period of time anyone can improve.
Interesting perspective, Christian! It's true that sometimes "advanced" English can be a barrier rather than an advantage. Communication is key, and complex vocabulary doesn't always serve that purpose effectively.
It took me years to understand what you have explained in less than nine minutes
But you understood yourself! That's great!
Very informative videos not only for English learners eager to improve their English communication skills, but for anyone interested for instance in pragmatics or discouse analysis - including native speakers. You are doing a phantastic job. Thanks a lot!
Sir, I had an opposite understanding of C1 and C2 levels as being able to use more commonly used native phrases, sentence structure, and vocabulary that is not difficult but more commonly used by native speakers.
For example, instead of saying he is like an animal at the party C1 would say he is a party animal. Instead of saying I am trying to get the soaked biscuit out of my tea cup, a C1 would say I am trying to fish out the biscuit from the cup. To me, C1 and C2 levels make English more easy and friendly.
I agree with the point that uncommon complex vocabulary is itself a hurdle in effective communication but some very intelligent teachers are now basing C1 and C2 on commonly used compound phrases and good sentence structure rather than making it about complex vocabulary.
However, your conversation today has some deeper meaning and intellect when people use English not as an effective communication tool but rather to impress or undermine others.
It's the most helpful message that i ever heard! Thank you very much!
Hello Christian, this is Jan from Brazil. Huge fun. It feels like you read my mind in such wise guidance. Keep being a success. Loved the words. They are a fit not only for English, but for most subjects at school. You are a leader. 😃😀
I agree 100%.with your idea. I also felt he has read my mind
Admita que você ficou feliz porque se sentiu confirmado em sua mediocridade
@@Brandespadafazuelly
@@estevamnii5531 You're sillier than you look like, in Brazil we don't speak Spanish.
I disagree. It depends on the use you want to make of the language.
Although I think frequent vocabulary (which is easy to learn via pocket dictionaries) should be mostly known in all cases, if you want to understand informal English you need to know an important number of phrasal verbs, slang and idioms primarily. Also, if you want to work in a particular field, you should familiarize with the technical vocabulary belonging to it. And if you want to understand university lectures, yes, you should know "advanced" vocabulary (many professors use it either in their lectures or the bibliography they recommend).
I personally believe that knowing the frequent vocabulary is essential, but if you want to position yourself in an advantageous position then you should take it seriously and work hard to be able to understand as much as possible in any context. Then, once your level of understanding is close to native, you can relax and practice, only then, the sky is your limit. There´s no need to use advanced or infrequent words but if you can understand them or at least they sound familiar enough to be deduced from it´s context, is far better than not having seen them before in your life and just hear a incoherent sound in the middle of a sentence. That´s far worse.
I only partly agree. There will always the subjects and specific words you never heard of. An example; in the US, maybe also Britain, it's common to use words derivated from Latin when using medical therms. Most of these words aren't common in everday's English. So why should I know them or how could I know them ?
Yeah but then you will learn it from a moment or specific time in your life (like school how you said) and you will move to another thing and you won't use those words anymore and you will eventuality forget them. I mean this has happen to me even in my native language, your brain will just discard things you don't use on the daily basis. Won't you agree?
As usual, a wise video. Thank you so much
Wow...i have no words to express how powerfull and refreshing is this video..sir, you deserve all my respect because the "marketing of languages teaching" is literally killing the enthusiasm of hundreds of people that at the end, only want to express an idea and being heard....Bravo!
I never take or join any English class
I just use the internet for about 6years now and i can confidently say my English skill is in the line between medium and advanced
My English skill is better than anyone else that i know, i can understand 90% of Movies or TV without needing a subtitle
I agree completely. The majority of english schools in the world should be more emphatic on teaching the language for daily life, and reserve the advanced vocabulary for people who want to study it deeply, as it is taught on university careers. Greetings from Mexico.
I totally agree. I'm German and would need advanced language skills to understand the writings of Goethe or Schiller. Because of the lack of understanding the meaning of the words, they make no sense nowadays.😂
advanced level in any language ability to explain complex concepts in simple words... in my opinion
It is to say the same that to brash you teethes includes so many different movements towards and backwards, left and right, 20 degrees and 45, with red toothbrush and black one, and we absolutely must have to feel that beautiful feelings of movements, keep music of our teeth until the end of the time, feel every movement, discover new horizons of brushing and washing, God bless our teeth. Let's do something useful, friend, our life is not just the beautifulness of our teeth, but our liver, spleen and a little bit of a brain with the heart of course)
@@KonstantinPrydnikov1 this is called: verbiage or in other words, brush your teeth and you will be happy
I must sincerely say that this video is a fantastic motivator for everyone who is stepping into the world of a new language or already learned it and try to practise more. This does not only apply for English. It also totally applies for any other language people want to learn. This video is a well succeeded one. ❤
A word being used less frequently doesn't indicate that it isn't used or well understood by native speakers, it's just that they're very case specific.
"They're a bad person"
"That meal was bad"
"I had a bad time"
In each instance, detrimental wouldn't be a suitable replacement for bad, as it is the wrong case for it.
"Gambling is bad for you" can be changed to "Gambling is detrimental to your financial stability"
"Sugar is bad for you" can be changed to "Sugar is detrimental to your long term health and well being".
In both instances, the use of the word is significantly more descriptive than 'bad', and that's the essential aspect.
Thank you so much for this video,! I'm learning English and I'm always expecting to reach Advanced English, and it is true, Advanced English is an illusion created for feeling not enough with oneself, that Adanced English goal is something that creats a wall for self-confidence. Greetings from Argentina!
English Teacher here; I've spent that last 17 years teaching advanced English to IELTS students with excellent results. Exam students need advanced English to separate them from intermediate students. If you keep using simple words like 'bad' in an IELTS essay it will sound pretty simple, but if use 'detrimental' (in the right context, and especially with the correct collocation), it shows you've been learning English at a higher level.
You are talking about taking exam he is talking about communicating in real life. Difference.
@@prompt4196-I think, taking exams was not in VR-
Words like "detrimental" sometimes can express your ideas/feelings better due to cassuality of "bad" and others. They *do* exist, so why not learn them to use it?
@@vsweetbread You cannot express anything with it if your partner wont understand the word. That's the case between foreing learners 2:00.
But you can learn it if you want: many hobbies are just for fun and without any sense.
I’ve been saying for the longest time…You learn a second or any new language the very same way you learned your primary language. Immersion is the key!
Second video in a week form Cristian! That's what I want from my TH-cam feed:) You're trully inspiring teacher, I hope you continue to make great videos like this one
You're absolutely right, in daily life B2 level (FCE) is enough to communicate. C1/C2 is required for specific business situations for example negotiating contracts.
Good explanation. As a lifetime writer in two languages, I have learned that if a simple word works in a determined linguistic context then a "big word" is not needed. Besides, in linguistics, words have connotations: The connotation of "loneliness" is not the same than the one for "solitude." We need to use 'loneliness' to imply a certai dispair, and 'solitude' to imply a rather contented mental condition when being alone.