9 Things I Wish All English Learners Knew…

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Today, I share with you 9 things I wish all English Learners knew about English speaking and learning!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome
00:04 - #1 - Native Speakers Don’t Care About Your Grammar Mistakes.
01:22 - #2 - Native Speakers Don’t Speak Perfect English.
02:30 - #3 - You Don’t Need To Speak Like A Native!
03:46 - #4 - You Do Need To Learn Phrasal Verbs, Idioms And Expressions.
05:08 - #5 - There’s A Big Difference Between Learning And Using A Language.
06:59 - #6 - Feeling Nervous When Speaking Is Normal.
09:02 - #7 - You Can Improve Your Speaking Alone.
10:51 - #8 - There Is No Finish Line.
13:01 - #9 - Enjoy The Process!
14:57 - Next Steps
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@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

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@tabesin77 5 күн бұрын

No. definitely I don't want to sound like this. This American uhrrr sound is so ugly and uncultivated, I mean as in native speakuugh, hammuugh. I never heard someone talk like this in England.

@KenFullman Күн бұрын

There are even gramar mistakes made by native speakers that are so pervasive that, if you don't make those mistakes yourself, it sounds wrong. For example "There are a number of people in the street" Should actually be "There IS a number of people in the street" because it's only one number. I notice these kinds of mistakes frequently but never bother mentioning them.

@DAB-2023 7 күн бұрын

Excellent advice for anyone learning any language. I'm a native (British) English speaker and learnt Italian (C2) and French (B2) as an adult. I fully agree that these are universally valid language-learning tips. I would add that immersion is essential. You need to read as many ENJOYABLE books as you can in your target language. You must listen to and watch as many ENJOYABLE podcasts and KZfaq videos in your target language. Don't expect miracles. It's a very long process, but very satisfying. As the video says: Life-long learning is key.

@JForrestEnglish 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts ❤️

@danisagladys 5 күн бұрын

When i read your comment I remembered the essays we had as homework. Mr. Quirk, Mr Chomsky came nearby when I read your comments. I think Grammar is the logic part of any language, without it we utter...

@jdos2 5 күн бұрын

This works for every language. Thank you for verbalizing so many of the difficulties that language learners experience!

@JForrestEnglish 5 күн бұрын

You're very welcome!

@krisinsaigon 7 күн бұрын

I’m a TEFL teacher in Asia, and you are right- the students do not use phrasal verbs even when they have been taught them and even when they are told they are a major part of the language and native speakers use them frequently

@JForrestEnglish 6 күн бұрын

Great point. Thanks for watching! 😁

@micaelarodriguez4126 4 күн бұрын

I avoid phrasal verbs like the plague😂. But I feel more self-conscious because I’m a linguist in my native language. I work for an U.S based company and I often have to attend videocalls. So, in my mind, the issue of being a perfect English speaker is always an issue.

@user-om4pg8gq5d 9 күн бұрын

I’m a native English speaker and I care about grammar a lot. It’s a language that needs to be used correctly for best results, like any other language.

@JForrestEnglish 9 күн бұрын

Fair. But the point is that my students can still speak even if they make a grammar mistake. This fear of mistakes paralyzes students. I want them to overcome that ;)

@kobe51 9 күн бұрын

I care too. The more precise someone's message, the more likely I can understand it.

@nicolas_-_-_ 8 күн бұрын

@@user-om4pg8gq5d Hello! Thank you for your comment. I totally agree.

@Lensmaster1 8 күн бұрын

I try to speak precisely but I don't get after other people on how they speak. A lot of native speakers use poor grammar. In general conversation, if I can understand what they're telling me then it's fine.

@modjohnsenglishdisco 8 күн бұрын

No one cares about grammar more than us English teachers, including JForrestEnglish. There are plenty of non-standard uses of grammar and word usage by native speakers and non-native speakers alike. I want my students to be aware of them and not let perfection, whatever that is, get in the way of communication. As an editor I make corrections to documents in a way that is different to my conversation classes. It's best not to set such prescriptive traps for ourselves. No one likes a pedant in a real-world conversation, it makes for bad company. I am paid by my students to be one while keeping it fun, engaging and interesting. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" in the real-world, and even in some educational instances depending on the circumstances, especially if it's not of immediate necessity. Over years of experience one develops a sense of when, where, and how to approach correction. You’ll never hear me say, “Well, that’s not how a highly-educated, native-speaking, professional communicator would say that!” Such unhelpful statements can, and will, bite you in the rear end someday. A joke: The first Texan to attend Oxford is amblin’ across a quad and approaches an Oxonian. “Where’s the registrar’s office at?” “Here at Oxford, we don’t end our sentences with prepositions.” “Alrigthty then. Where’s the registrar’s office at, a-hole.”

@aoshi000 6 күн бұрын

That's why people love Jackie Chan despite his less than perfect English. He gets his point across from his sincerity, interesting anecdotes, and body language, and people understand him perfectly with no trouble. I made all these mistakes decades ago when i came from Hong Kong. Despite having learned English from kindergarten, we never had to use it in our everyday lives. It took me around 2 years to be comfortable in my own skin because I was overly conscious about grammar, pronouncing like a native, etc. Being correct is important, but when it comes to communicating in a foreign language, those impediments could take a backseat. Making yourself understood in a foreign country in an impressive feat in and of itself, which already requires a lot of guts. Not afraid to make mistake is the first step of the learning process. People thought i was quiet or shy and not friendly in high school, but i really wanted to make more friends except i was too proud and scared of making mistakes. That's why it's so easy for kids to learn a new language, just like learning to ride a bike despite falling. My mother tongue is Cantonese, but I'm still learning English, mandarin, and Japanese all the time. It's definitely a lifelong process and you learn something new everyday

@JForrestEnglish 6 күн бұрын

Exactly! Love this comment! 💝💝💝

@mainenglish9249 27 күн бұрын

Hi, I'm a teacher of english language and one of the problems i have had is when my children's parents want them to speak and learn English in some weeks even if their children dont know anything about english. I think english takes a lot of time to learn it. When it happens, I prefer my parents leave my course. Want to thank you for the good advice in your video. I feel more motivated to teach English, language that I've always loved.

@JForrestEnglish 24 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and it left you motivated. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

@Romalvx 12 күн бұрын

Hi there I’m an English teacher as well, I sometimes have had the same problem as you. Remind the relatives of your children that you want them to learn well and this requires its time. Learning well leads to self confidence and you want children grow this as well. Learning fast is like a fast diet, it may work in the short run, but not in the long run, because you want them to do well every single day!! It takes two months to learn bad and build mistakes forever, it takes a longer time to build confidence and become good speakers!

@mattfield3371 2 күн бұрын

And has to be spoken in the house and surrounding environment the kids are in, the more the language is used the more it can be learned...if not properly immersed it will inevitably take longer to learn.

@Romalvx 2 күн бұрын

@@mattfield3371 absolutely

@fossaflute 2 күн бұрын

My daughter has been going to an English school for 2 years (I mean a school where all the education is in English) and we have been learning at home as well. She has learned a lot so far, but she still doesn't have very good English, and her other non-native classmates do too. So, I think, it's a long process

@dragonlyra Күн бұрын

As someone who used to teach English, my number 1 advice I always gave my pupils of a certain level was to find a hobby they enjoy and watch videos of it, or read about it online and to not care whether they understand every single word or not if they understand the meaning of a text or video overall. This is how I learned English as well (not in school, although it did give me a base to jump off of). The key is to not get impatient with yourself, it takes time. With any language, not just English. Greetings from Hungary!

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

Wonderful advice! Thank you for sharing it here! 😊

@williamlynch3130 7 күн бұрын

As a former ESL teacher, I completely agree. Great content!

@JForrestEnglish 7 күн бұрын

I'm so glad we're on the same page! ❤

@TomasMisura 50 минут бұрын

after my leaving of secondary grammar school I have had problems to communicate in English because I was too scared to make mistakes and rather than speak more in order to solve my problem I spoke less and less. I took a lot of time but I learned that native speakers are happy you even try to speak and absolutely don't care about your mistakes. due to combination of work, passive learning from videos, movies, social media and constant education I've significantly improved my English thought I am far from perfect. I simply found the way how to improve myself without forcing into it

@titotriatmojo 28 күн бұрын

Not only providing english reading lessons, you provide a lot of useful tips for English learners as well. Good Job Ms Jennifer

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @titotriatmojo ❤️

@edwardblair4096 6 күн бұрын

Using good English grammar will help you communicate your ideas more effectively. Fluent English speakers will use the features of the language to convey subtitles, and when listening try to use the same "rules" to decode what is being said. Thus there is a risk of misunderstanding when the listener reads more, or less, into what they hear than what the speaker intended. Note, however, this problem is not limited to non-English language users. Similar things occur between UK and USA speakers or any time there are cultural or social differences between the people. Also, if you make it clear that you are learning English, most people will accommodate, often by asking for additional clarification when needed.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Good points. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

@NegarGhasemi-im8fs 28 күн бұрын

You're absolutely right it's incredibly important to understand other people and to be understood by them. As an English learner i comprehend you because it's not my mother's tongue.

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@marchwonderful 28 күн бұрын

Excellent point! You make your students feel more comfortable and confident! Thank you for your encouragement and support! ❤❤❤

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

I really appreciate that! ❤

8 күн бұрын

Fabulous video! About #7, my speaking skills would not be where they are if I hadn’t been literally speaking to myself in English for the past 20 years. I was an ESL instructor for 15 years, and once I suggested that to a student who complained about not having someone to talk to and she gave me a weird look. 👀 I never suggested that again but I can attest to how effective this practice is. ❤

@JForrestEnglish 8 күн бұрын

Love that! Thanks for sharing!

@marateresa1 3 күн бұрын

Very good video. I know my English isn't perfect, but the important thing is to practice and improve my skills every day. 😊

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Exactly! You have the right attitude! And it's all about attitude! 😊

@heynerjoelchinchaysalvador9178 27 күн бұрын

Learning this fantastic language in this channel is part of my process to get my English goals, and I enjoy it so much. Keep working and teaching, dear teacher!

@JForrestEnglish 26 күн бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@katerinas5736 Күн бұрын

Thank you! I know people are different, but when I make mistakes in a foreign language I usually think about my feelings towards someone speaking my native language. I feel honor that they decided to dedicate time to learn it. I feel understanding and compassion that my native language grammar and pronunciation are difficult. And I feel proud of him when he is able to express himself.

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

Wonderful perspective. Thank you for sharing! 🌷

@user-rb2qi3tq5e 5 күн бұрын

Thanks. Great advice. Everything came from your experience. 🙂

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robertk5441 8 күн бұрын

Excellent points. My American girlfriend told me once :' It doesn't matter if you speak perfect English, the most important thing is that I understand what you are saying'. Lifelong experience. This is so true. 50 years and counting for me. Very important factor, in my opinion : you have to love the language you learn, and you need to love the process. It's a wonderful journey. By the way. My girlfriend and I split up, but we are friends and have wonderful memories. Lovely background choice on that clip.

@JForrestEnglish 8 күн бұрын

Great point! You have to love the language and the process 😊

@Georgie-ri6ex 7 күн бұрын

Background 'ad hoc' , her surname is Forrest , cheers.

@Mamoona-fw8ty 28 күн бұрын

Soooo good to see you close to the nature ! Great advices and tips as usual . Thanks a bunch Ma'm !

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @Mamoona-fw8ty ❤️

@horacio3248 28 күн бұрын

It's good to know these things, thanks a lot Jennifer 👍🏻✔️💯🤓

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! And I hope you liked this outside video too. They say "variety" is the spice of life ;)

@abadalrhmazkoo922 28 күн бұрын

A long life learner! What a beautiful expression, I love it! Learning a language is a very long journey and needs to be loved." Learn from cradle to grave" is a very good saying and should be put in our minds to achieve our success. You have explained very important tips to follow up them, they help a lot create a good environment for learning a language or something else. ❤

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@___Victoria_sunny 2 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for this! most honest video ever about learning English, very honest and motivating as well!❤❤❤

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

I appreciate that! 😊❤

@ManusCamus 4 күн бұрын

The point is…the fact they don’t care helps you to not be afraid to try,, which is the base of learning languages, thats the points,not, don’t care about Grammar ! Good job!

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

I'm glad you get my point. Thanks for watching! 😁

@ElGuerreroAsirio Күн бұрын

All beautiful advices! Thanks!

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

You're welcome, @ElGuerreroAsirio! 👍

@tanya787 28 күн бұрын

Jennifer, thank you for lifting us up ❤

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Always!

@nguyennambinh5565 28 күн бұрын

I totally agree with everything you say. Thanks a lot, Ms. Jennifer! 😁

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

So glad!

@cesarbravo6697 7 күн бұрын

Great advises. Thanks a lot. I´m sick of those youtubers saying..."Stop saying very well, say marvellous instead". You have to understand the word marvellous but you have to say what ever comes up to your mind to be fluent in your comunication.

@JForrestEnglish 7 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@LuziSantos 4 күн бұрын

I recall watching one of them saying "Don't say 'very'" and a minute later she said "Because I'm very nice, I'm giving you a discount" 😅

@randomanonim7858 3 күн бұрын

That's funny 😅@@LuziSantos

@anshvirsingh2905 28 күн бұрын

Gratefulness scholar! 😊😊 You shared most of the precious tips for us furthermore these are required by us.🤗🤗

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @anshvirsingh2905 ❤️

@minicadivnica7874 2 сағат бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@hariskhan291 26 күн бұрын

You are right as we are able to communicate our ideas that we don't need to focus on grammar. Don't care about the grammar.

@JForrestEnglish 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

@user-bq2jy9uy5c 28 күн бұрын

You're right my dear instructor.

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Excellent!

@halinadonda7696 23 күн бұрын

I love everything you have said, Jennifer. ❤

@JForrestEnglish 23 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @halinadonda7696 ❤️

@TonyChuPT 2 күн бұрын

9 gems coming from an absolutely great English teacher. As a non-native English speaker, how I wish my first English teacher taught me these when I first encountered this second language in my junior-high days (half a century ago).

@TonyChuPT 2 күн бұрын

By the way, the experience of learning my third language, German, was a total disaster. It was during my college days and the instructor insisted on memorizing rigid grammar (whole lot of it) and reciting essays he picked (all of them very dry and boring). And when we had those conversation practices during the classes, he always picked out every single mistakes and intonations I made and gave me that "look". I never got motivated to learn German. It's a pity, I do know it's a beautiful language.

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

I appreciate your support! I had a similar experience learning French (because I became an English language teacher). I'm glad there are so many better methods and approaches to language learning now!

7 күн бұрын

You're right! Perfect video. Tks!

@JForrestEnglish 6 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@eduardobahamondes4963 22 күн бұрын

You are really a motivating teacher,love the way you encourage people to do so and you're right on everything you've said , motivation , confidence and daily practice are the key to improve your learning big howdy from Santiago Chile

@JForrestEnglish 21 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! 😍

@Yo-cn3nc 3 күн бұрын

Muy cierto, muchas Gracias por los consejos.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

@user-sj8qj1rs8r 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the things you wish the English learners knew. IMO, all these 9 things are very important to any English student. For me, the tips #4 and #7 are the ones I can start immediately. I liked the fact that you filmed this class in a beautiful outdoor environment. Your outfit is also beautiful. You rock, Jennifer!🌻

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @user-sj8qj1rs8r! Thank you so much! 😊

@kibromGideyy 16 күн бұрын

Well-thought advice, Dear. Thank you.

@JForrestEnglish 15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bikindijeanbaptiste1330 28 күн бұрын

Hi Dear Jennifer!. Thank you for your motivation us about how we should speak English language. That's good!

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

You're so welcome! You can do it!

@BlueRoad_Vietnguyen 28 күн бұрын

Great job Thank you Teacher Jennifer 👌

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@user-mv9ot8eb5q 2 күн бұрын

Excellent advice, I needed that, thanks

@JForrestEnglish 2 күн бұрын

I'm so glad it resonated with you!

@milad2702 28 күн бұрын

Jennifer you're the best thank you so much!😊👍👍👍

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

You're so welcome!

@lianagl 28 күн бұрын

Beautiful background!🌳✨ You’re absolutely right! I believe it’s important not to give up no matter what, study regularly, since it’s better to learn 1 new word in a day, than nothing. At some point the progress may not be seen, but it will inevitably happen if we persevere in our studies🙂

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

Very well said!

@lisanfeng 6 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for the tips, I consider them really useful. ❤

@JForrestEnglish 5 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Salah_-_Uddin 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for your co-operation.

@JForrestEnglish 24 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @Salah_-_Uddin ❤️

@danielcubides5170 28 күн бұрын

This video hit the spot and it seems you read my mind to film it since every single aspect you mentioned is what happens to me frequently. I've been learning English for the most part of life because my great grandfather was American and he would always speak to me in English regardless if I grasped the message or not because he didn't know how to speak Spanish (which is my native language being Colombian). However, I began taking English seriously only after I graduated from college and even though I virtually understand all types of English media whether it is written or spoken, I've been refraining from speaking to people or looking for bilingual job positions exclusively in English just off the fact I consider I'm not as proficient as the people I'm talking to. Additionally, my anxiety skyrockets anytime I have to say something out loud in a language that I know but I'm too chickened out to admit. On behalf of all non-native speakers around the world, we owe you so much for debunking these myths revolving around learning English and any other language as well since in a perfect world you'd be the English teacher we deserve and need with urge

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

I am so glad this resonated with this! I always want to say these things to my students...and now I finally have!

@boomerangerful 27 күн бұрын

Dude you're writing is next level proficiency

@eunb4710 28 күн бұрын

JForrest English helps my English better so often. Thank you so much.👍🙏

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Very good!

@adrianoalves238 4 күн бұрын

Great message! Thanks!!!

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

You're welcome, @adrianoalves238! 👍

@anneghazi5281 2 күн бұрын

Forrest in the forest? Love that 😊!!! I came across your video by chance - I’m actually English but am learning French and found your advice oh so encouraging! It translates to learning other languages obviously and I so wish I saw this a few years ago!! I was paralysed by anxiety about making mistakes in French and this really held back my progress . We moved to France two years ago and my husband’s level of French is approximately the same as mine - he makes more grammatical errors than I do HOWEVER he ploughs on and has more interesting and varied conversations as a result !! Also I think French speakers can become a bit exasperated with me when I am not sure of a grammar point and try different versions looking for approval when all they want is for me to continue what I was saying .. so I really applaud your advice , I’ll really try to keep it in mind when I next chat with a native French speaker . I also really like the advice of speaking aloud to myself - I’m also learning Spanish and my level is too basic to have a conversation with anyone I know .. yet!!! Thank you , merci and Gracias !!

@JForrestEnglish 2 күн бұрын

Haha, I never thought about the Forrest in the forest. Very clever of you ;) Funny because I also learned French and Spanish as second languages. And it makes me so happy this video encouraged you! I didn't know this when I learned French and the journey would have been a lot more enjoyable if I had!

@mariiashusta 28 күн бұрын

Thank you. It’s a great lesson.

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@cactus4242 28 күн бұрын

Hello, Jennifer.😊 I do find those tips so supportive and encouraging. Thank you for being a brilliant teacher for us life-long learners❗😺🥳

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cactus4242 28 күн бұрын

@@JForrestEnglish My pleasure❗

@karthiga977 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for turth and useful video.

@JForrestEnglish 25 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @karthiga977 ❤️

@LuziSantos 4 күн бұрын

great video! thank you. So many teachers here focus so much on "Speak like a native" but the point is "why?" why should I have to speak like a native if I'm not? I love when someone speaks Portuguese to me with their mother tongue accent and how they figure out a way to say something, following the logic, even though that word doesn't exist or in that case means something else. These mistakes often enhance communication rather than mining it, as it forces both to pay more attention to their own message and to their interlocutor.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Well said. Thanks so much for sharing, @LuziSantos!

@judypeanut 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for this very inspiring message 😃😃😃

@JForrestEnglish 26 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@ayeletzucker3169 9 сағат бұрын

This is just good advice for everyone in general Great video, awesome tips

@ayeletzucker3169 9 сағат бұрын

Also - I feel like people are lifelong learners of their own native language as well

@MANAMITOTSUKA 28 күн бұрын

You understand about English learners, so we are happy that you encourage me to learn English. Thank you Jennifer✨❤😊

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DogSpaniel 6 күн бұрын

I love you so much! Thank you for your work!

@JForrestEnglish 5 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@MusicFanKim 19 күн бұрын

@JForrestEnglish I am a native English speaker, born and raised in America, and I have been a self-taught German language learner for the past year. Every single point you make e in this video applies to my situation as well! I especially appreciate what you said about not needing to focus on following grammar rules perfectly when interacting with native speakers, that as long as they understand the point you are making, it's a successful interaction! I'm just now starting that phase of my learning journey and the positive feedback I get is a huge confidence builder! I live alone so I do practice a lot of my German speaking out loud, but then I can only wonder if I really got it right. Now I have living, breathing German speakers to practice with, and it's a game changer! It's also a unifying experience, being a language learner. Our target languages are different but we all go through the fundamental process of learning the same way.

@JForrestEnglish 18 күн бұрын

That's so interesting and inspiring, @MusicFanKim! Thanks for sharing! 😄

@gokhankara8467 19 күн бұрын

I feel in confidence more after seeing this magnificent video. I consider myself B2 but I make mistakes while speaking particularly. This sometimes makes me negative for my developing process in English. However, I am motivated thanks to you. Thanks a lot teacher!

@JForrestEnglish 19 күн бұрын

Wonderful! Keep practicing! You've got this! 🙌

@mohamedawel5879 12 күн бұрын

Great lesson, thank you.

@JForrestEnglish 10 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@karolinakoralik2385 28 күн бұрын

As Always, Love Your Lesson❤❤❤

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@KeardMusic 20 күн бұрын

Tu vídeo me dió más confianza en mi aprendizaje, graciasss:)

@JForrestEnglish 20 күн бұрын

I'm so glad ❤️

@kovivla 17 сағат бұрын

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for your lessons and inspiration! Now I'm in Canada 🇨🇦 and passed the English exam at CLB6🤩 P.S.: And I'm not unsubscribing from your channel because motivation to learn English has increased even more😉

@JForrestEnglish 15 сағат бұрын

No way! That's SO AMAZING! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 Congratulations on all your hard work. You deserve all the success in the world and I'm so excited for you! Please share your journey. And thanks for staying on as a subscriber. That means a lot! ❤❤❤

@kovivla 14 сағат бұрын

@@JForrestEnglish Wow, it's been a long road. I have been pursuing my dream for 4️⃣ years, starting in 2020. First, I began to improve my English and passed exam (IELTS4). When the war began in Ukraine, I sent my family to Canada🇨🇦 under the CUAET program. I haven’t seen them for 2 years, but I continued to improve my English mainly through videos on KZfaq, including your channel👌 that helped me with this. Two weeks ago I was able to reunite with my family. I took the English test at Regional Connections (CLB6). And now I’m looking for a job in Manitoba, and we’ve already received PR😉

@musicasaleatoriaseoutrasco6517 13 сағат бұрын

Thank you for these tips, I'm watching you from South America, Brazil ❤

@JForrestEnglish 12 сағат бұрын

You are so welcome!

@joseserrano7924 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for your time and your classes.You are an amazing teacher. I can understand every word you say in each video. I wish I could understand to everyone in every place I go, but I don't. I'm still striving myself. Thank you. Have a blessed day. By the way I am reading The Great Gatsby. I love that book.

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! 😍 And enjoy the book!

@gengxi1566 4 күн бұрын

#4, very good point . 👍👍👍Thank you.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

You're welcome, @gengxi1566! 👍

@minymoe325 3 күн бұрын

I particularly liked tip #7 🙂 Thank you for all the tips though, they are all very useful and practical ❤

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

You're so welcome!

@user-yp9uv2gz1l 28 күн бұрын

So motivated by you ❤❤❤

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

I really appreciate that! ❤

@user-zj9kt9si2i 28 күн бұрын

Your advice is significant❤

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@robertobomfin3787 6 күн бұрын

I agree with everthing. As a non native English speaker living abroad, that matches perfectly my experience. I dont understand why these tips are not typically stressed enough.

@JForrestEnglish 5 күн бұрын

I'm glad you understand the point of this video

@bztube888 9 күн бұрын

You have very good points.

@JForrestEnglish 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@Kozani-Eordaia-Greece 28 күн бұрын

I love the expressions , i love many phrasal virbs ( such as " go through " and " turn out "and many others ) , i am an fan adherent of "passive voice" - it provides many solutions , but i hate the idioms...

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Yes, idioms can be difficult! Here's a video with MANY phrasal verbs to get you going: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsl4greSzZ3bZmQ.html

@user-qv3zf2ry4o 11 күн бұрын

no， English speaker really care of my grammar. They can find any mistake I wrote on my resume even though it just is a little misspelling such as “a” and “an”😢😢😢

@JForrestEnglish 10 күн бұрын

Sorry about that! 😔

@stevencarr4002 10 күн бұрын

If you are writing, with plenty of time to check errors, then native speakers will pick up on errors. There are grammar-checkers you can use online. If you are speaking, grammar mistakes are nothing like as important, unless they are really bad like mixing up future and past tense.

@SusieB-44 3 күн бұрын

That is a different situation, because there is a difference between speaking (or posting something informal on social media), and submitting or publishing a document. In that case, I would ask a native speaker (or someone much more fluent) to proofread it for you. Even native speakers tend to be very careful to avoid errors on our resumes, and will often ask a friend to look it over. Another example that native speakers do tend to wince at are errors on restaurant menus. Again, with those, it's a good idea to ask a native speaker (or someone very fluent in that language) to proofread it.

@user-fy3ek6bn6f 4 күн бұрын

These advices give a confidence when I making a sentences

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @user-fy3ek6bn6f ❤️

@bangbangbang9434 27 күн бұрын

This lesson makes me to take courage to speak English👍thanks a million..❤

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

You can do it!

@messiasfreitas8686 28 күн бұрын

I definitely agree with you.

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

That's great!

@huseyinakgul4303 Күн бұрын

Thank so much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

You're welcome, @huseyinakgul4303! 👍

@DiegoVieira-lg9ff 4 күн бұрын

Your manner of speaking sounds perfect to me. You speak so clearly that I can understand 100% of the words.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! 😍

@jhonnylancasterrodrigues9574 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video! I wish i could learn all those tips 10 years ago, although i was very useful nowadays. i am a lifelong student!

@JForrestEnglish 2 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And yes, I'm a lifelong student too!

@noonecallsmeaj 2 күн бұрын

I’m a native English speaker and I have to say: even though I do prioritize grammar when speaking and writing in English, the thing that I like about learning English as a foreigner is it doesn’t matter to us if you don’t sound like a native. Not generalizing or anything, but I’ve been trying to learn French for about 4 weeks now, and I’ve noticed there’s a lot more “pressure” when speaking French, especially from native speakers. But I digress. These tips are spot on!

@JForrestEnglish 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I also learned French as an adult and I felt a lot of pressure too. These tips would have helped me relax more and enjoy the process rather than being obsessed with my mistakes. 😊

@shawnzg2587 22 күн бұрын

Thank you

@JForrestEnglish 21 күн бұрын

My pleasure! 😘

@martinwalker9386 Күн бұрын

I was raised in the Intermountain West, 23 years in the military, I had earned 2 B.S. degrees and when I got a job in eastern Tennessee, I had to learn new meanings for old words, new words for old meanings. This would possibly be easier for someone who is learning a second language because there might be less to unlearn.

@JForrestEnglish Күн бұрын

That's an interesting point, thanks for sharing! And thank you for your service.

@NegarGhasemi-im8fs 28 күн бұрын

Hi my amazing teacher l hope you feel good❤

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃 You too!

@carmenbarrera-cp7en 5 күн бұрын

Uffff, you give me a profound breath of confidence. Thanks, by this video, really help me in my learning path.

@JForrestEnglish 5 күн бұрын

Happy to help!

@gangourdress711 6 күн бұрын

I used to watch your videos. Today I came across your videos. And I am over the moon because I found you again.

@JForrestEnglish 6 күн бұрын

Oh wow, I'm so glad! Have you watched this playlist of mine: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZobcMk2CPCiCsvV3eLSiohI96VvRtF-q

@nguyenminhduc6990 4 күн бұрын

Very helpful and straightforward advice and sharing. A lot of IELTS trainers are always emphasizing the use of advanced vocabulary or idioms to boost speaking scores. As a result, lots of my high school students speak English with a sweet voice, but are totally incomprehensible due to the big words they use are not compatible with their basic grammar and the little meaning they can convey.

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

So true! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@veli9918 24 күн бұрын

Thanks.

@JForrestEnglish 24 күн бұрын

You're welcome! I hope the tips were helpful!

@davidchilds9590 6 күн бұрын

The thing about English is that the learner learns 'Standard English' (in one of its many forms!). Almost all native English speakers understand Standard English, but few of them speak it (except me, of course 😉). There are places in the UK and North America where I (as an Englishman who considers himself bilingual in Standard Southern British and US English) am likely to come across people I really struggle to understand people purporting to speak English. You are not alone!

@JForrestEnglish 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective.

@muhammadusamausama3004 22 күн бұрын

Wow! That's great Jennifer sister 😊

@JForrestEnglish 21 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the lesson, @muhammadusamausama3004 ❤️

@ramgurung8516 10 күн бұрын

Thanks my favorite english for excellent advice.❤❤❤❤👍️👌

@JForrestEnglish 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome 🤗

@sergejosaulenko6712 4 күн бұрын

I wouldnt say there is something revolutionary about this, but damn, its good to remind yourself once in a while. Thank you)

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

You're welcome, @sergejosaulenko6712! 👍

@lucianomarcussilara 28 күн бұрын

You Rock! 😊

@JForrestEnglish 28 күн бұрын

You rock!

@chlbrn 28 күн бұрын

This is soooo true. I am not a native English speaker and I am so concerned about my sentence structures and grammar mistakes but hey, in my language, I sometimes make mistakes and even some wrong pronunciations of those words that I am not familiar with and I often have hard time hear people clearly from other regions of my country and I need to ask them to repeat or explain me more and sometimes they ask me to explain and I need to find another way to convey my ideas. If that happens in my own language, I guess it can happen in English as well since English is a language after all. Thank you for making those good practical ideas and it does add more confident in my English speaking!

@JForrestEnglish 27 күн бұрын

That's so interesting, @chlbrn! You are so right. Thanks for sharing! 😄

@MBehrens-j3q 4 күн бұрын

As a German I can only say thank you. I hate my German Accent. I always think people make fun of it when I speak english.

@BKayNeal 4 күн бұрын

Are you kidding? We think it is so cool! At least a whole lot of us are enchanted by your accent!

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

Your accent is great! Thanks for watching!

@yoyonmulyono8249 5 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more.❤

@JForrestEnglish 3 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! ❤️

@mahonnicklin9108 2 күн бұрын

Learners place value on syntactic, grammatical, and morphologic rules because they aim to have the confidence to break them like native speakers. They already know that native speakers don't care in theory, but they also know that there are stigma attached to people who speak in mal structured phrases. I feel their pain because I'm a language learner, so I don't undermine what learners place value on

@JForrestEnglish 2 күн бұрын

Good point! I wish you all the success on your language learning journey. It's not easy. Having a positive mindset is so important! You've got this! 😘