Learn more ways to speak more politely in English in my new video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Ztt_kqp8qt6wfaM.html I cover strategies like using modal verbs, avoiding one-word answers, and more!
@frenjewy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lessons. In Europe when you need to use the bathroom at a friend or relative's house you ask if you can "wash your hands". When I first came to the US and used the expression I was shown the kitchen sink. :)
@vikrantarenja62835 жыл бұрын
frenjewy hahah
@switzerlandful4 жыл бұрын
heheheeh... that is funny
@habibaroyees4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@MC-bq9dj4 жыл бұрын
You're gonna mislead people, because it's not eveywhere in Europe. In France we just say Toilet, and it's not rude. :)
@syedikramulla36934 жыл бұрын
frenjewy lol
@oleiah8 жыл бұрын
"Fat" can also be softened to "heavy-set" or "heavy". Sometimes people will say someone is "big-boned", which is another nice way of saying they're fat. For women sometimes you can say she's "curvy". But I think a shift is happening in US culture; people are trying to get away from "fat" being a bad word, because it really isn't. Just like calling someone "tall", "fat" is simply a descriptor. But until it's fully accepted, I would recommend using a euphemism for fat :) "Used" can also be "pre-owned" or "secondhand". For "pregnant" you can also say "she's expecting." But it's also important to note that it's rude to assume a woman is pregnant, and you should never NEVER ask her "when are you due?" or "are you pregnant?" (or any other variation). You should always wait for her to tell you first. It's very rude to ask a woman if she is pregnant just because her stomach is big - it could just be that she has gained weight and it is extremely embarrassing to her if you call her pregnant when she isn't.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28237 жыл бұрын
Leiah Jansen Some of us poof out after lunch all the time. Waiting for the day it's ok to have an actual woman's body...:)
@antonysilverstone34837 жыл бұрын
better to save "Curvy" for busty women with a big bubble butt , It sounds very meaningless to call a woman with big saggy boobs and fat around hips a curvy woman.
@PaulGu5 жыл бұрын
I beg to differ. I know "curvy women" refers to the ladies with an hourglass figure. E.g: Wow, the nice lady has a small waist; she has a curvy figure.
@elmmanuelmiller7074 жыл бұрын
Read the full
@rainbowemeraude92244 жыл бұрын
absolutely! thanks for this kindly intervention! let's make a video! :) ..your first student :D
@airtonmoreira66319 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm from Brazil and i had a english course done recently. I keep studying here with the engvid videos. I love all the teachers. Thank you for teaching us more and more ways to speak like a native speaker.
@arinilhaq8 жыл бұрын
from another engvid teacher, I absolutely love how Adam teach us. Thanks ! It's really useful !
@alfonsomoser6 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam I lived for over 5 years in USA and I have to recognise you are one of the best English teachers I am met in my life! I adore your lessons! Hang in there! A giant hug from Trentino. Alfonso
@hasnainalisangha41788 жыл бұрын
Kind sir Adam, you're really a great man.words are helpless in your compliment. you deliver a lecture in a very comprehensive way.May you live long.
@alexanderhoward1229 жыл бұрын
These are simple things learned in school, but you have to know them, so, somebody has to teach you. Thx for the video.
@supanadi3153 жыл бұрын
I am from Indonesia..first time I heard bout "knocked up" that's so hilarious 😂. Thank you for the lesson Mr.Adam.
@tahanithespirit77909 жыл бұрын
I admire you, Adam, and the way you teach .. You're incredibly great. Your lessons are always useful. I hope you can make lessons on adverbs collocations .. Highly regards
@lynnnguyen77134 жыл бұрын
You're an amazing teacher.These...lesson are so helpful for me.Thanks you so very much,Adam🙂.
@faridoonzareen79926 жыл бұрын
Adam you are the best teacher I have never seen... Thank you for your help.
@legaleagle468 жыл бұрын
Just a word of caution about "bun in the oven" and knocked up." BOTH are considered slang expressions in English, and should therefore be avoided in polite, formal, and most standard conversations. The reason that "pregnant" itself is avoided is partly that it is seen as too direct; Americans in particular have a problem with words that even hint at sex or other bodily functions -- believe me, it's a cultural thing -- and they therefore try to avoid them whenever possible. So the better choice is to say that someone is "expecting," unless the person who is expecting indicates by her own usage that she prefers "pregnant." Also, the reason that "used" fell out of favor (especially with regard to cars) is that it carries a negative meaning of "there's something wrong with it, which is why the previous owner got (or wants to get) rid of it." So you'll often hear "previously owned" (or, more commonly, "pre-owned") instead of "used."
@bluesky5328 жыл бұрын
Your comments are helpful, I appreciate it, Thank you so much
@legaleagle468 жыл бұрын
anneta amree Thank you. That is very kind of you to say. :)
@gwadhwag8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@joej198 жыл бұрын
In regards to a woman being pregnant we usually say "She's expecting" that's the polite way instead of she's pregnant. The other you mentioned "knocked up" that is slang normally is reserved for girls that are sluts or whores. Especially if she has multiple children from different fathers.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28237 жыл бұрын
Joe Wood I think we need an expression for MEN that have multiple children with different mothers they never married that's equally derogatory...jmo. (just my opinion) :)
@mirnam.44 жыл бұрын
Your class give me a lot of peace, just seeing you and hearing the way you speak and how you explain every subject,you are incredible 🤭 Thank you
@marijune8 жыл бұрын
I'm a glad to watch your tutorials . they make me understand all in seconds...tks Adam
@guyjunge109 жыл бұрын
I had to stop the video to go to the little boy room. Great lesson, Adam. Hugs from Brazil
@caiocutrim35967 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam, you have the best job of education I ever see on KZfaq! Please keep going new videos up!
@aries41327 жыл бұрын
He is really a good teacher. I enjoy his lesson all the time.
@josianemubyeyi65582 жыл бұрын
thank you for your teachings nothing we can give you to make you happy but thank you
@merekekonysbayev24008 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, you have passed around an interesting video. I would also add these euphemisms: 1.light-fingered = a thief 2. has/have been doing time = has/have been in prison 3. No longer with us = passed away 4. make an honest woman of her = a man who has married a woman
@meleklopez84226 жыл бұрын
The last one sounds awful, wasn't she honest before? She had to marry him to be "honest"?
@rhea32343 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible teacher. I like the way he explains. One of the best teachers out there.😊👍
@Sultan4Mc8 жыл бұрын
You've covered almost every thing that we need , you're awesome and I really enjoyed learning from your videos. You're like the best, keep up
@phyothiha57302 жыл бұрын
You are an incredibly amazing teacher, Adam 😀🙏🙏🙏
@claudiaadelahidalgoruiz56159 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this one... And he is so cute!
@zahidahmed41139 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your videos from last few months and apparently I can say I have learnt so many lessons from you and James sir.
@dalmaliagonzalez50947 жыл бұрын
"A bun in the oven" hahahaha I didn't know that hahahaha and it sounds funny, this was amazing. Thanks for the video!
@erdyantodwinugrohozheng7 жыл бұрын
What about "Restroom"? Restroom actually is euphemism of "toilet". I'm always using it everyday instead the word of "toilet" or "little boys room" or "ladies' room".
@letgo10646 жыл бұрын
Erdyanto Dwi Nugroho Aka the W.C in England 🏴 or the John 🇺🇸 😂 😝 😆
@crisjaq28746 жыл бұрын
The throne?, Nah
@verocaleb1375 жыл бұрын
Exactly! The little boy's room sounds idk a bit perverted
@PhoenixRising1665 жыл бұрын
In England some say "loo", which sounds extremely posh but polite anyway
@Fida76484 жыл бұрын
Whats W.C stands for
@mebemichael6419 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , this video really helped me .I am taking the FCE Cambridge Examinashion in 3 days and i very anxious . I hope this video helped other too . Keep uploading videos , they are great . :D
@shayanahmadi37818 жыл бұрын
Thanks, "polite expressions" are really necessary !
@wonderfulhungwe74966 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a person like you; you are excellent, keep it up.
@mikleditka65549 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam. As always it's a pleasure to listen you.
@pmancok56634 жыл бұрын
My favorite teacher, I love you, thank you for your time
@abdulwaheedpigham59368 жыл бұрын
you are the best teacher ,thank you very much Adam....Greetings from Afghanistan
@batoolhussari76409 жыл бұрын
I watch two videos each day thanks Adam
@reemtalmas2646 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Adam for your great effort .
@ruthdesinta4 жыл бұрын
Whoa, as a non-native I had always noticed this manner but had just know that it has its own term, "euphimism". Thank u very much, very interesting and helpful!
@ArianaPinheiro9 жыл бұрын
You're the best, Adam. Thanks.
@ladislausilva23449 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, always bringing good things.
@manpreetbrar43274 жыл бұрын
For used I have heard Pre-loved as well
@raimundosepulvedav.85724 жыл бұрын
Hello Adam... Very clear and useful video. When Latin speakers start to speak English, frequently they choose direct expressions and this sounds so rude. To avoid these situations, one solution is to know some euphemisms... For example, I don't want pass away yet!
@Hussain_Mustafa982 жыл бұрын
I admire and love your way of describe the meaning of what you want to deliver to us. My level is not very well in English but when I saw your videos I feel my level is raise up. Keep going and we waiting your new video.
@phuongtranvan39369 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam Thank you for your help.I try to do my best next time.Have a great day.
@rhussellerivera85387 жыл бұрын
thank you adam i could listen to you all day
@ProfesionaldelaSalud8 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Adam for your nice and clear lessons. Regards
@wahyunirahmadani95907 жыл бұрын
i'm from indonesia, and now. i want to learned english to much. it's so interesting with all your describe and made me understand. and then, i can write word everyday for start of study about my english. so special this video and others. thanks sir :)
@alterego81619 жыл бұрын
I prefer the direct way conversation, so the best explanation of the English language ever 👍🏻
@akankshagupta19916 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam... i just luv d way u teach english...
@rumikotohno87836 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam! Thanks for teaching great native way expressions. Your expression is very comprehensible.
@carlosrubemmacedo75077 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your explanations. Very useful. You a very good teacher. Thanks again.
@3abood76ify4 жыл бұрын
I can spend all my day watching your videos!! They are so interesting!!! by the way i am an English teacher, but i love your lessons and I got a lot thanks too much
@igalgrin167 жыл бұрын
Your lessons are great and very helpful
@Batidodeguineo7 жыл бұрын
You are great! You are a great teacher! I understood what you explained. regards from Ecuador!
@danifrac8 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this les son. Simple and short...thx Adam
@amrinokay32268 жыл бұрын
Great
@mariacollazos52277 жыл бұрын
Daniela Concha Andrade
@elhadibenterki63987 жыл бұрын
Amrin Gorgeous oo
@amrinokay32267 жыл бұрын
Elhadi Benterki WTF
@brahimsaidi23277 жыл бұрын
wonderful adam thanks a lot for helping those geting their aims
@alisamartinez85638 жыл бұрын
Also: -Men's room -Little girls' room Maybe it's because I'm in the US but it seems more common this way. I can just imagine a man I don't know asking me for the "little boys room"... I'd be a little concerned! haha
@ttai90337 жыл бұрын
I agree. You should say "Men's room" or "Lady's Room" or "Restroom".
@sadikmalik13516 жыл бұрын
hi
@wizzilegal5 жыл бұрын
haha i was thinking the same how can "little boys room" be polite. I was thinking i would just ask for a rest-room?
@catdaddy51924 жыл бұрын
Little boy’s room sounds strange ))))
@dvelopp9 жыл бұрын
It's a very helpful lesson. Thank you Adam.
@jaimealan879 жыл бұрын
Super useful lesson. Thanks Adam.
@elenachilds56344 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant! Thanks a lot for your lessons.
@lanychanthlaty49489 жыл бұрын
You are a best teacher of mine I can say thanks for being here ;-)
@minhthupham63699 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is useful to everyone who is learning English
@lexyfernandez81579 жыл бұрын
It was a helpful and interesting video. Thanks a lot. I really love the way you explain.
@ibgm93177 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam , I want you to know that you are doing a great job man I like your videos and I am learning a lot from you So keep up the good work 👍👍👍
@myrlaineandressa91532 жыл бұрын
Hey Sir Adam can you do the part 2 of this topic? It's very important to learn. Greetings from Brazil 🍂🍃
@vicwinter6 жыл бұрын
Hello Adam. Thanks a lot about your way of teaching, you are patient and polite. I have seen some of your videos and I mean all of them are well explained and useful. Please receive a greeting.
@Wisdom235 жыл бұрын
Víctor Hugo Jiménez Alonso how long have you been taking English class?
@Tina-gp4rg8 жыл бұрын
the best teacher ever. thank you
@Sam_khaldi7 жыл бұрын
You are the best teacher in the world ❤
@jayatulha87145 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam. It is very useful. The teaching style is awesome
@juancarlosdelafuentealejan88327 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam!! You are the best
@SufiKingdom9 жыл бұрын
Spectacular teacher, Very articulate way of teaching, I wish you also knew Arabic, as I am seeking a native Arabic teacher. I love your videos. You always input positive vibes in my brain :)) shokran
@sebassaguiirre46468 жыл бұрын
thanks omg engvid has the greatest teacher on earth!!
@AvinashKumar-is6qs6 жыл бұрын
the way u express the word it's a wonder I always wanted to learn in this way thanx
@koushikdas93369 жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly,the clases are wonderful and need more classes about euphmisms.
@krishnaclasses7076 жыл бұрын
i love your lessons... your expression and the way you speak ..
@MAVA16869 жыл бұрын
Adam you are a really good teacher... you always find funny and importants expressions to share. thank you Man.
@nousophal5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lesson. Adam, you are great I always learn from you to improve my English.
@neyhuel6 жыл бұрын
I can spend all my day watching your videos!! They are so interesting!!!
@88AmberB9 жыл бұрын
Such a great lesson! Thank you so much:)
@mounaliali94367 жыл бұрын
I'm learning from your videos. thank you Adam.
@liliaperales97377 жыл бұрын
I just find this videos, thank you so much, i’m very happy, you are very good teacher.
@albarsalan41733 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Adam
@cescamzambranog9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, your videos are so usefull. I'm improving my level of english
@amenedelta43779 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I watched for you.
@shenshen09129 жыл бұрын
I like this teacher. Really.
@thamjiyimxhuns8 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam It is very easy to understand you . You are talented.
@nanecigallery77655 жыл бұрын
I love how Adam explains English. Everything becomes clear and easy
@willemadipeterson64809 жыл бұрын
Well done teacher, this lesson is very useful for us. Thank you so much and greetings from Indonesia
@risvanaraees19929 жыл бұрын
Thank you... You are a great teacher
@user-fe8qk5ns2t6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your lessons are very interesting
@unuser-number12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Adam!
@francismausley72393 жыл бұрын
Good points... "Man's speech is the revealer of his heart. In whatever world the heart travels, man's conversation will revolve around that center." ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’í Faith
@Raj-vn8bx8 жыл бұрын
thanks again dude.... u are making my ielts exam more ease than i thought before....
@christiangranda40928 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. I really like more lessons like this one . Thanks a lot
@loantse46239 жыл бұрын
Thank you. such a great video. Honestly, I never know about euphemism until watching this video. Thanks again for making this video and sharing with others.Also the quiz is an excellent idea to recall and deeply understand what to be mentioned in the video. I made it 100%. Hurray. :)
@user-lp2tg2dt1j8 жыл бұрын
Adam, thank you so much! You are so good at explanations! Probably you are the only who can explain difficult and sophisticated things in that easy way. Subscribed!
@fahimummer70617 жыл бұрын
I juz love Adam's classes
@user-cr2kc9hy2d6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam. Your lessons are very interesting and instructive.
@adel83796 жыл бұрын
Thank you in advance for your time
@myriammartinez74489 жыл бұрын
I like so much your class. Thank you for a big opportunity to learn from you.
@treacherywillgoaway26157 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining that
@bright_horizon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Your videos are very, very useful!!