Advanced English Phrases 7 – English Fluency Bits – Speak English Naturally
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In this video, learn a bunch of useful, conversational English words and phrases:
aim – a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
angst – a feeling of deep anxiety or dread
animated – full of life or excitement; lively
anxious – experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness
apology – an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret
aspiring – to have a great ambition or ultimate goal
confidence – a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
creative – involving the imagination or original ideas
creative outlet – an activity like painting, music, etc., that allows a person to relieve stress and frustration
effort – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
emotional content – things that you have strong feelings about
energy – the power and ability to be physically and mentally active
exclamation – something which is suddenly expressed; used to show significance, interest, or contrast
fashion – the prevailing style of dress during a particular time
for hours on end – a native and conversational way to say “for a long time”
full on – there’s a lot of that thing
goal – an aim or desired result
greenback – dollar
I’m no authority on X – to say that you aren’t very knowledgeable about something
impressive – something that’s very good
inspiring – to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
international – between or among nations; involving two or more nations
jaded – worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse
killer – slang for really cool or great
looks good on a résumé – some activity or experience you’ve had that when it’s on a résumé people will find that impressive
looks good on paper – a phrase often used to describe something that has good credentials or qualifications, but that thing may not be actually as good as it appears
make time for X – find an occasion when time is available to do something
max – to the greatest or furthest degree
maximum – as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted
melancholy – feeling, showing, or expressing depression of the spirits; sad or dejected
monotonous – dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
more bang for your buck – more value for your money spent
no worries – a native way of saying it’s okay or it’s not a problem
not your thing – you don’t really like to do it
odds – likelihood of something happening
opportunity – a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
outlet – a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape
particular – individual member of a specified group
prefix – added in front of a word and often changes the meaning of it
pro and con – positives and negatives
proficient – skilled in doing or using something
relationship – the way in which two people are connected
situation – a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
suffix – added at the end of a word to form a derivative
sweet – slang for very cool, very exciting
Thanks for taking the time to do X. – A way to recognize that people are busy, and that you appreciate that they took some time for you.
That’s what I do. – phrase to identify something that you do regularly
this and that – various unspecified things
to be over with X – to be emotionally finished with something
to be skilled – to be good at something
to be tired of X – phrasal verb meaning to be bored or impatient with something because of overuse
to dribble – to bounce a basketball
to get a grip on X – keep or recover one’s self-control
to get a handle on X – to find a way to understand a situation in order to control it
to get out – phrasal verb meaning to do something outside literally or figuratively outside your comfort zone
to get the hang of X – to learn to handle something with some skill, through practice
to grip – to hold something
to make the most of X – to do your best; use to the best advantage
to motivate – to provide with an incentive or a reason for doing something
to move around – phrasal verb meaning to not stay in one place
to panic – to feel sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
to pick someone up – phrasal verb meaning to get someone by car and take them somewhere
to stick with X – phrasal verb meaning to be persistent; don’t give up
to synchronize – to occur at the same time or rate
trend – general direction in which something is developing or changing
What are the odds? – Phrase used to mean what are the chances of something like that happening? This is used for unexpected or unlikely results.
Simply listen and repeat until you feel more confident. Once you do, mute the audio on the video and try to speak as the video goes. Give it a try and have fun!