Do NOT Say “It’s Hard”!! | ADVANCED English Lesson

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In this advanced English lesson we’ll learn how not to say “it’s hard”. There are some many interesting alternatives! See the video on Marina's channel for 15 MORE phrases: • Stop saying "It's hard... This is an advanced English lesson that is both fun and challenging. You’ll learn immediately-useful expressions and several idioms to help you sound more natural when speaking English. Learning how to speak advanced English isn’t easy. But across my channel there are some any videos to help you do just that-my entire channel is here to help you speak English more naturally and confidently. If you can master this advanced English lesson and use these phrases in daily conversation other people will definitely notice!
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 It's killing me
01:07 Linguamarina
01:39 Blood, sweat and tears
01:18 A hiccup, a bump in the road, a hurdle to jump
02:59 A hiccup
03:21 A bump in the road
04:37 hard-won
04:52 It's been a slog
05:11 It's a bumpy road
06:17 It's slow going
06:52 There were some curveballs
08:09 It wasn't straightforward
08:51 It was rough
09:28 They put me through the wringer/They put me through my paces
10:39 No picnic
11:10 I'm stumped/I'm baffled
11:48 Uphill climb; Uphill battle
12:15 Uphill both ways
13:14 It's a bear
13:34 It's murder
13:58 Hell/I went to hell and back to do it
14:40 Easier said than done
15:11 Subscribe
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@OsRmMd 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this collab, I’ve been following Rachel and Marina for a while, and it’s so cool to see them making a video together

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Oscar!

@DanielaPerez-bp8zx 2 жыл бұрын

Same here they are My favorite teachers

@xlayy_000 2 жыл бұрын

I know right!!!!

@ekta21037 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@user-pq5zg2pi8h 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best teacher forever.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@psintag 2 жыл бұрын

Yup👍

@hajaribraheem7676 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dennisenglishjournal498 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel and Marina for this interesting advanced lesson! 🙋‍♂️👍 Guess Marina and I speak the same native language, so it's always exciting to see how she's fluent in English! 😊👏 Sometimes I feel stuck and completely frustrated with my English 😟 *It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears* to reach the level where I'm right now. But then I remember that I've been exploring English for 3 years, and *I'm sooo into it!* 🔥👏 I also feel responsibility for my friends and viewers of my English vlog who believe in me 😌 🙌 But recording English-speaking videos is the process *that is really slow-going.* 😬 _P.S. By the way, today (March 8) is International Women's Day in many countries including mine, so I want to wish you only positive things, be happy, stay safe and healthy!_ 😊🙌

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Dennis and thanks for sharing! :)

@frankgradus9474 2 жыл бұрын

I slogged my guts out trying to get some grasp of spoken English. But it's beyond my intellectual grasp.

@dennisenglishjournal498 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankgradus9474 You'll definitely be successful in spoken English if you learn in a native, consistent way 👍Good luck and have a great day, my friend 🙋‍♂

@reyangellopezmarquez803 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE how far marina has come ! With Rachel !!! I admire you both

@ashleydior401 2 жыл бұрын

Wowwwww what a course! Energetic, lively, informative, interactive. It definitely needs a round of applause. Thanks a million 😊 Rachel.Great Collab.thanks Marina. I'll definitely share it on Facebook as I use to. Thank you , thank you Rachel, can't say it enough. Subscribe massively to Rachel's channel!!!!

@pieceofthepeace3720 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel you're better than Marina.You are best of the best.Thank you so much.

@funthings7652 2 жыл бұрын

These two are my favorite english teacher and now they are collaborating.... Well, finally something good is happening this year..

@voluble-englishspeakingclu2336 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeh finally!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@milagrosaliendo101 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigad Rachel for supporting Marina's job ! Such as a sweetest thing 💕

@hassanramadane9640 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Rachel and Marina for teaching us 21 idioms in English.we can try to use them In the sentences and to try also to speak fluently and fastly as you the native.

@minilitoral 2 жыл бұрын

My two favourites English channels together 💙 thank you so much

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching Sebastián!

@1800josue 2 жыл бұрын

This videos is wonderful, two great women teaching me how to understand and sound more like a native, thanks. Greetings from Guatemala.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Josue!

@nataliya2641 Жыл бұрын

1 30 ЦЕЙТНОТ tseytnot in Russian " It takes me a lot of blood sweat and tears to close ssle" my example in Russian " Я в цейтноте" Thank you very much for FANTASTIC lesson. Hello from Moscow.

@rachelsenglish Жыл бұрын

Hello there and thanks for watching Nataliya!

@mannycastro2290 2 жыл бұрын

I have no words. Two of my favorite teachers.

@ThaiNguyen-to5yv 2 жыл бұрын

I love this collab Rachel and thank you, it was very useful. I actually got some for my speaking performance.

@daniloruiz1987 2 жыл бұрын

your work and dedication are fantastic and useful in learning...it's the best I've found...a big hug from Colombia and thank you so much...

@luisanora7443 2 жыл бұрын

In august I go to the USA for a transition year. Before that I want to improve my english skills. I think youre channel is the best place for that! :)

@avezkhanniyozov2197 2 жыл бұрын

Marina and you are my best teacher ever

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Avezkhan!

@bubblekill2311 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is pure gold, I learn a lot every day ! Thanks :D

@engineerbrohi7811 2 жыл бұрын

It is really good to watch this video clip and to learn that how to use the new phrases instead of "it's hard" and these both teachers are always trying their best to Share knowledge and experience to us,means,native and non-native speakers!!!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Engineer Brohi!

@sinsakjiranitlamaiporn7422 2 жыл бұрын

¹¹1¹

@tonkeasley6210 2 жыл бұрын

I am greatly into your lessons!You have a wonderful American accent and this helps learners like us to understand natives.This lesson was out of this world!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@sissysarts3600 2 жыл бұрын

As someone someone grew up speaking English even I didn't understand some of these phrases which is what half of your videos are like so thx

@pyongarrie 2 жыл бұрын

Omgood news. I am so glad that I found your channel! I loved this idioms video and all the useful tips for accents and vocabulary. Most thing I like is your voice tone and pronunciation. Thank you so much for your video.

@FPXS24 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video and the synonyms you abs Marina taught us Rachel! You rock! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Filipe! :)

@estevaoaraujo1246 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel you and Marina are so good...

@Ivyplath 2 жыл бұрын

‌oh my God I'm so happy I just love you two sooo much.you are the best english teachers ever❤

@TanNguyen-zh8ur 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel and Marina. These expressions are very helpful.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found it informative Tan!

@ranarene9617 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marina and Rachel I'm really thankful for your suggestions ❤️❤️❤️

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and thanks for watching! :)

@kapilankapilan9947 2 жыл бұрын

I am completely amazed by your lessons . Thanks you a lot.it was a great vedio lesson with marina and rachel who are my favourite teachers

@enis.world2023 2 жыл бұрын

Both of you are my best English guides. Thank you so very much for amazing lesson.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Eni!

@sonya2626 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! Your collaboration is the best thing that could ever happen!

@weroderancho5932 2 жыл бұрын

Linguamarina and Rachel, i'm grateful with You, My first teachers in English.👏👍

@Mark-tk6xd 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I didn't imagine that Marina and you create new video together 🔥. I love both of your video lessons and accents ❤💞💟. I'm one of the extremely fans of yours from Uzbekistan 🔥

@sevvaldemirr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm rlly gld you to made a lesson with Marina♥️thank you so much for this lesson

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Şevval!

@HanemanHunters 2 жыл бұрын

You did it indeed, girls! I didn't know some of those expressions. Need to brush up!

@ntmq1986 2 жыл бұрын

This video is incredible. Thank you so much! It is so helpful!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Quan!

@mungxuan8271 2 жыл бұрын

Two legends came together and made this fabulous lesson. Thanks a lot.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mung!

@Pretty.Cherry 2 жыл бұрын

This collab is goat! Thank you for the alternatives given here, it helps me a lot ☺️

@hannapiatrouskaya8867 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing! This is so useful, very much appreciate your hard work! Would love to see more videos on different ways to say things❤️

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hanna - it's always great to hear positive things! :)

@veenanarwani761 2 жыл бұрын

Great mentors

@user-xb2yh8ez9v 2 жыл бұрын

Collab of the year! Thanks for the video, love you both ❤️

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@gigipizzuto4068 2 жыл бұрын

I knew them all. Problem is, they never come to me while I'm speaking. I even keep in my phone a long list of idioms I hear and I go through them regularly. Understanding idioms is not a big deal, remembering them when you need them in a phrase is a horse of a different color.

@voluble-englishspeakingclu2336 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of students have this problem, they struggle to take their passive vocabulary to their active vocabulary. The only real way of doing this is to use your English as much as possible and put yourself in situations where such phrases and expressions might be demanded by the context. Take a look at our group communication classes - unlimited classes - 1 month free trial!

@jbr84tx 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has imaginary conversations in their head. Use them there and they will be easier to remember when occasions come up IRL.

@gigipizzuto4068 2 жыл бұрын

@@voluble-englishspeakingclu2336 I've been living in the USA for 20 years and I don't know anyone here who speaks my language. So I do use English a lot. I guess non native speakers fall into a habitual routine. We tend to use the same words over and over.

@voluble-englishspeakingclu2336 2 жыл бұрын

@@gigipizzuto4068 Yeh, that is true. I had no idea that you had been living in the States for so long but. I have the same problem here in Georgia, I cannot get past a certain language level

@guillermorueda6717 2 жыл бұрын

This video has been my favorite so far!!! Thanks guys!!!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Guillermo!

@mehriasadat3504 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I following Rachel and Marina And I am very happy to see that both of them made a wonderful video Thanks 😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback - Keep up the great practice!

@nanaf6126 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rachel, With videos like this I've learned lots.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Nana!

@carolineg20 2 жыл бұрын

This is really good, I enjoyed all the tips, and new vocabularies, thank youuu

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Caroline!

@justpassingby3409 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you guys worked together, amazing stuff

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@dukencyarmandodiamantehern9205 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm about to cry off happiness. Thank you✨

@helenmartinez5323 2 жыл бұрын

Woow, thank you so much Rachel! It's a very complete video with valuable info. 👏❤️ And thank you to Marina too, I hope one day to have a good pronunciation like her.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Helen!

@hamadaabbas6555 2 жыл бұрын

I thought at some stage of learning English through KZfaq that I should follow up with 1 single teacher but it seems I was mistakenly wrong... I enjoyed this lesson with you both guys.

@educationalvideosvlog1233 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@arkox8 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher

@miguelsaenzpena2492 Жыл бұрын

Both of You have great energy

@rachelsenglish Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Miguel!

@rj-jl5nv Жыл бұрын

Love those idioms. People use them so often: maybe more in English than in other languages.

@ThiagoRodrigues-il8vs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you girls!!! Learning English trying to speak like a native is an UPHILL BATTLE, really TOUGH-GOING, especially if you don't live in USA, England etc.. making our dreams come true has never been PICNIC. That's why we dream, because it's challenging, very far away from our reality. But I'm gonna keep on using this and others channels to learn new vocabulary while having fun. Bye bye!!!

@voluble-englishspeakingclu2336 2 жыл бұрын

Great positive attitude! Maybe you want to check out the videos on our channel - we run communication sessions with international students aimed at real, useful and effective discussion, debate and communication :)

@mariaroncalli 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video, huh?! I feel so happy thinking about the fact that I can read, speak, write, listen and even think in english, and I'm not even 14! The first time I saw you, was on the "thinking in english" video, and I remember I felt so happy when I saw I used all those tips without even noticing!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

That's great Maria! Thanks for sharing!

@jbr84tx 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a native English speaker and I love your videos. My vocabulary is improving, and I am discovering some useful new idioms also. Thanks a bunch.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

That's great Johnny! Keep it up!

@sufyanzaheeri2263 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad to see your colab with Marina.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that Sufyan!

@didemkilinc 2 жыл бұрын

I love this collab. You are both good teachers!!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@karolyaniludbustosgarnica9379 2 жыл бұрын

I like see you two together 😍😍😍 thank you for helping me a lot with my English 😊

@Silly_Princess_ 2 жыл бұрын

Marina And Rachel are my Favourite both Great stupendous teacher helped me a lot to learn American Accent....❣️❣️❣️ Lotta Love From 🇮🇳India

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there and thanks for watching Zarnish!

@secretmission7607 2 жыл бұрын

When I woke up this morning it was hard! Most mornings it is, in fact.

@jassay6435 2 жыл бұрын

I love that expression "it is slow going" :)

@amarqueze 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, amazing and amazing! Extremely educative and liked a lot the video insertions during the explanations.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Adriano!

@albertaltime7882 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you teaching

@user-ky4vj6lg6s 2 жыл бұрын

It's really helpful.👍 Thank you, Rachel

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@thomaswalker8790 2 жыл бұрын

Super duper! You just made spoken English so easy. You explained the various degrees of difficulty in a lucid and effective way 😜. Real smart video for those who don't have a large vocabulary. Simple but effective communication in a very basic way.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful - And thanks for the great feedback!

@thomaswalker8790 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@chenghauwong184 2 жыл бұрын

My life is full of difficulties and hardships. Thank Marina and Rachel for teaching me more words and phrases to describe my life😂

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Cheng!

@buddhilalchaudhary4949 2 жыл бұрын

Rachel Good morning. You are great teacher, I love your pronunciation and grammar lessons are impactful. I have always make your video in my priority list of watching.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Buddhi!

@rileeuw 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love the section where idiom is explained with other idiom. Which by the way I noticed you did that too :-) "A hiccup is something minor. It doesn’t MAKE LIFE REALLY HARD, just a little inconvenient." Isn't that great! Love your video's. Regards, Richard.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! 😃

@zzt5282 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! What a collab! Two beautiful & kind people in the world, Rachel & Marina!

@edwin5656 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel through this collaboration and I am glad I did :)....I am excited to learn new things from you

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Park!

@thegoldenfilipinaa 2 жыл бұрын

Linguamarina brought me here. Nice to watch this videos it's very educational.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@marleneborbonideoliveira18 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a privilege to have you as a teacher. Thanks a lot.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Marlene!

@benzhang3913 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I learned new things!👍

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ben!

@nanditabiju2494 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! "BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS " is my favourite in the whole set 😂😂

@patboudotlamot 2 жыл бұрын

très bon ¡ merci

@scorpion8875 2 жыл бұрын

The most best english teacher we've never had b4

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Россия!

@scorpion8875 2 жыл бұрын

@@rachelsenglishAny time ✌

@RandyAkbar98 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Norix-tokyo-boy 2 жыл бұрын

I like this english learning youtube site. this is what I have wanted for a long time. this inspired me a lot. think in english.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Fukutomi!

@AnitaKurkach 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , teacher 👩🏼‍🏫♥️

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Anita!

@smallfootprint2961 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@kajucricket8147 2 жыл бұрын

You're the exceptional teacher

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Vikash!

@starffgamer1258 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel, I loved this video all the 21 phrases and expressions are awesome, and marina has an incredible accent sometimes learning English is it's slow going I enjoyed this video actually it's a vital phrases using conversation instead of trying to say it's hard. thanks

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ghanshyam!

@minhaztheconqueror7755 2 жыл бұрын

You both are My most-liked English Teacher ever ! !

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Minhaz!

@APlusRussian 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting collab! I _really_ enjoyed Marina's Russian lessons, back in the day; she's definitely a mentor of mine (unofficially) 💙 Serious question, from someone who has taught ESL but had to learn English - as did Marina - myself. Can we ever be _fully_ rid of the pervasive constructs of our native language? For example, at 2:07 Marina says "explain her" which is EXACTLY how we'd say it in Russian: объяснить ей. But, in English, without the "to" - explain TO her - the meaning changes 😉

@rungsakthongmuk8538 2 жыл бұрын

Love you both Rachel and Marina.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rungsak!

@heidih3048 2 жыл бұрын

The phrase "blood, sweat, and tears," used to denote considerable time and effort needed to do something, isn't often used in speech or writing. It sounds a bit goofy and belabored. I would say it's not appropriate to suggest that non-native speakers start using it in common speech.

@FormerRuling 2 жыл бұрын

There needs to be context for this one. The phrase is almost always used in a melodramatic way where I am. For those that might not know this means its overly emotional - exaggerating for effect. I wouldn't say it comes off goofy in my area (the American South) but people will take it as someone describing the situation in a needlessly extreme way.

@heidih3048 2 жыл бұрын

@@FormerRuling Yes, I agree with your assessment-- I am from the US Midwest. I was using the term "goofy" loosely, to signify "sounding ridiculous (when used to describe mundane matters)." "Needlessly melodramatic, depending on context," would have been more precise.

@jathebest2835 2 жыл бұрын

This video is like when two legends (=Well-recognized Eng teachers) join together... Thank you all.!!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

@phanvandieu7334 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Rachel, I can follow Marina without hesitation of her competence

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Phan!

@eyesfreesight3962 2 жыл бұрын

You both are amazing! Keep it up!

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniil!

@phucminhherskin5225 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best teacher ❤️

@albertaltime7882 2 жыл бұрын

You're a good teacher

@alaatalat3323 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful episode Rachel as usual ☺️ Keep up the good work . Alaa from Egypt

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alaa!

@rogerfarias4506 2 жыл бұрын

I love that interaction between teachers.

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! @Roger

@garinexaine3131 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you teachers

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Garinex!

@alfredfavard2193 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Love you

@rachelsenglish 2 жыл бұрын

@Alferd, thanks and you are most welcome!

@djibrilbigirimana2309 2 жыл бұрын

Though I’m originally from a French country, it was so easy to fall in love with English when I started my university in China. Now I want English to be my first language but learning Chinese is a bump in the road.

@TinkersTales Жыл бұрын

In Australia we use 'put me through the wringer' and 'put me through my paces', we also have 'put me through the blues', 'put me through the hurdles', 'put me through the rough' or 'put me through the big sticks'.