Why I left YouTube for some time: explaining everything
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2020
- I've been away since May. Here's why I left, and what's happening next.
I speak quite quickly in this video so do not feel disappointed with yourself if you find it harder to understand than usual. I have added subtitles so use them if you need them.
Lucy x
I'm sorry that this isn't what most of you were hoping for, but I needed to get a lot of things off my chest.
Thank you for your support and patience!! x
No matter what we love you, Lucy 💜
Always support you 👍💖
I love your videos
Glad to see you Lucy!
problems are part of life....they come they go....but we ,the "Lucyfam" always loves you
Nice to see you again, Miss 🙏🏻
You are one of the best English teachers on RUclips. Everything is going to be fine.
This. Plus I think you are going overboard with what other people think. You just do you.
It's a big true!!!!
Her accent is very easy to understand, she is very didactics... Sharing important points and tips about English... I hope she will be back soon!
And she is also a great person! I always enjoy her videos, i've learnt a lot.
Continue please,you are great. This situation showed how humble you are recognizing that you can do things in a better way
I enjoy her lessons, but real feedback and crtiticism is always need to improve what we do
Lucy, I am an old woman, and your videos make me happy. I love watching them and learning just how fun the British sense of humor is. I am concerned that my written words will not convey to you just how much I admire your generous heart and your warmth. Life will always bring harsh things our way. I too have struggled with depression on occasion. My advice will seem trite, but my advice is sincere. “Choose Joy”. Whenever you can…God bless you and your family.
To be perfectly honest, I don’t see what you need to apologise for. We live in a world now where people are recreationally offended, offended on behalf of someone else, some other culture. The work you do is amazing, don’t let the haters win.
"Recreationally offended" I haven't heard that before but how true!
I'm not from UK, I'm from Brazil. But this is happening here too, but here things got a bit further...
Some people are being arrested for speak against decisions from our Supreme Court... some youtubers and comedians are being sued literally for say their opinion on their channel or a show...
@@gabs6336 . It’s disgusting, it’s only going to get worse. We have to stop arguing with each other, we’re stronger together🇬🇧👍👍👍
you can claim this sure, but consider being a southerner of the US in a northern city. I had a cousin meet up with me in NYC from Alabama, and he had the worst time...a lot of people treated him like he was an idiot just because of his accent. I mean...if the connotation were I had to change my accent for people to take me seriously...I'd be miffed too. Nobody likes to be judged on dumb shit. My cousin owns 2 businesses! Successful guy! But people think his accent sounds "stupid" so he must be too.
@@Posit_Zero_Blue . But, doesn’t that say more about the intelligence of the people that judged his accent.I try not to have anything to do with negative people.
I had not been aware of what has happened with your videos and the twitterverse. I appreciate your talk through with this and am sending you lots of love, also lots of love to anyone who has ever felt less-than because of how they speak!
Thank you Rachel. It’s really lovely to see you here. Sending a massive hug x
If I could, I would like to give you a big hug... But unfortunately, it is not going to be possible... Sorry
Could I talk to you on Zoom Lucy? I have a big offer for you that you might like...
@@karrakushal 😏😏🤮🤮 there are enough workers for House keeping don't need to be imported you there and she is from uk
@@karrakushal u can't be an Indian... Since Indians r very talented, they r hired by many reputed countries for highest post... U might be from any undeveloped country.....
Never give up Lucy! You are the best English teacher on RUclips, don't ever stop posting videos for us
Even though i am watching this video more than a year when it was made, i appreciate your humility and the great lenght you went to explain everything that happened. However we live in a world of opinions so everything one does, either if it is coming from a good place or not, is going to judged, either positively or negatively. Therefore if you did not break any laws, which i am sure you didn't, and was doing things that you thought were correct at that time, there is no need to feel guilty, embarrased or offended about that. One last thing, your English lessons are fantastic!!!
Oh my goodness Lucy. I hate to hear this. In the US we literally make fun of each other all the time about how we sound because we have so many different accents within the US. It would be awesome if you could come to the states and travel from state to state and listen to the different way everyone speaks it’s crazy. Accents fascinated me and always have.I often wonder what would make one group of people sound different from another group of people simply based on the region they’re from. Why is there a northern accent and a southern accent in almost every country. Why is there a city accent and a country accent in like every country.? Keep doing what what you are doing!! You are fun to watch and I have been learning about your culture simply from you explaining the differences in how we speak the same language.
I'm from the States too never would make fun of an accent. I do offended cringle at Southen dialects that people use. I live in the Eastern Tn region and asked why my dialect is so different from the 'norm' spoken here. I have to explain that my how parents are not originally from the area. My dad grew up in Maryland, and my mom is from the South of Nashville her dialect is more Westen Tn. Since grandmother grew up North of Memphis. I also have wondered reasons we have such diverse dialects especially since I have been around all my life. What I have learned and studied on various regions spoken in a culture. It relates back to the level of education people has a heavy influence on their speech. Offer times if don't understand grammar usage then words get used incorrectly and then carried over to how used in speech.
I am Israeli and went to a university in Canada .first year with poor English i had
a prof from India, another from texas,
and one from England .it was like the UN without translation.
Definitely! I'm from NJ. We can tell if your from North or South as soon as you open your mouth! It's hilarious in the states to hear different accents.
As an EFL teacher who’s also from the North East and doesn’t have an RP accent, I have never found your content offensive and have frequently found it very useful. I watch all of your videos and recommend my students to watch them too. They’re light hearted, concise and easy to understand. I hope you get back on the horse and don’t let the keyboard warriors get you down
I hope so too
Dear Lucy, it's heartbreaking to see you so sad. Everything is going to be fine. I started watching your English videos when I felt stuck at a certain level and I needed inspiration, and I found it in your lessons. People from all over the world, people of all colours watch them, and learn from them, and appreciate the huge work you are doing. And there is nothing wrong with trying to learn native-like pronunciation, because sounds are also a part of language, and there are certain limits to any original accent) You are a popular youtuber, and a teacher, and that's a responsibility, but you didn't deserve to be a scapegoat, all that thing didn't have to be cruel, because no problem can be solved by multiplying hatred and cruelty. I hope you are happy and busy again soon, and am looking forward to your wonderful lessons. From Russia with love)
Plse don't leave we all alone😔
Very well put :))
👏👏👏
True
Honestly, you are my most favorite English Teacher on RUclips, Ms Lucy 🙏 and I love your character 💛 Hope everything is going well at your end.
I was in a bad relationship once and got nervous and anxious every time my phone beeped because it was usually an upsetting text message. I can't imagine what it would be like if hundreds or thousands of people were sending me upsetting messages. I totally understand why you would want to take a break from it. I hope you feel better soon. I still enjoy your videos.
I am from Argentina.
Your lessons are amazing. Don’t give up. Envy is a constant in human history when somebody is successful.
Very eloquently put. Your English is phenomenal. Well done, genuinely. :)
Yo me quejaba mas del audio horrible de los casettes o los CDs que de los acentos que escuchaba. Hay un comentario que dice que hay mucha gente que se ofende de manera "recreativa"...y la verdad es que tiene razon. La flaca no tiene por que estar disculpandose porque se remil entiende que nunca lo hizo con mala intencion. La gente se queja porque no tiene otra cosa mejor que hacer
@@RyugaChan Porque no saben el acento inglés de Inglaterra
@@RyugaChan ahí estamos la gente se aburre mucho y no sabe q hacer con su vida (here that's the problem, ppl get so bored and dunno what to do w their lives)
"Envy is a constant", that is so well said. Is that a Spanish expression?
There is no point in it. Academics, language purists, teachers, really everybody would know and understand that nowadays English is a global language connecting people all around the world. As a non native speaker I really consider the importance of being exposed to very diverse accents a cornerstone of my learning curve! Lucy is an added value in the scenario and everyone would appreciate her outstanding efforts. As though she is a very sensitive person you might think she is a fish out of the water in the mess of the social media, but we really need this kind of fish! Please Lucy go straight ahead being exactly how you are!
As a teacher in Sweden I find your channel amazing. You are genuine and warm. Yes, you made a few mistakes, but almost always you do such a wonderful job. I hope you are in a happy place in life right now 🤗
Lucy, you are a wonderful person and you are only human. You are a great teacher- Keep up your great style. You are appreciated and loved!
I'm an English teacher and I come here to your channel seeking help- sometimes. I cannot express how wonderful you are, and all the effort you put through your lessons; don't let yourself go down because of haters. Keep being outstanding
I'm not one for responding to videos like this, but I remember watching the "Northern vs.Southern accents" video. As an official 'Northerner' I found your video very endearing, and entertaining. I really enjoyed listening to your Northern accent. We now live in a world of people publicly feigning outrage for the social brownie points. Seriously don't beat yourself up about it. My mum is Greek and speaks with very broken English, and she very much enjoys your video (and benefits from them). Your content is gold. Please keep creating!
sucks that I missed it.
Lucy, thank your for help with English language.
Didn't the 9th Doctor have a Northern accent?
@@siljatanner1318 Christopher Excleston. And I found it VERY annoying, but not half as annoying as Billie Piper’s.🤣😂😂
It seems there are 2 ways to look at everything! You're an amazing person just for being so real and vulnerable. Thanks for your hard work!
Hey do not worry about all of this you have a "Good Heart!" your teaching is coming from a good place and is helping many, many people. Please keep on keeping on!
Hi Lucy, you can NOT satisfy everyone in this world. God will judge people by their hearts not by what they say. I believe you, please shake it off and move on.
She needs to care for just her fans. She seems care for just one guy who doesn't like her video.
I prayed for her, Jesus has a power in heaven on the earth
You have no idea how much I've missed you! I really hope that you will continue to make them on a regular basis!
Lucy
:focus on the people who likes u and loves u
:they r bit jealous as ur so successful and admiring
Be happy and continue happily doing videos as u do ever!
Lots of love 💕
Lucy, from reading the comments, I can see....YOU ARE LOVED! There will always be people who cause trouble and and like to create division. They are everywhere. I enjoy your videos and you are a sweetheart!
Thank you for being so open, transparent, and vulnerable. Well done! Your channel is wonderful and engaging and we're very happy that "English with Lucy" is back!
"Apologizing for something what you think or feel is like saying sorry for being real".
Lucy, capitalized ALL your videos are amazing. Please keep up the good work. The world really needs more teachers like you.
Agree
well said Jakob
Y lo que ellos me han echo que queden impunes?ni hablar ,me han codificado e ignorado incluso mi derecho a ser persona jamás apoyare o trabajaré con gente para quien el fin justifica los medios, aunque me cueste la vida ya lo tengo asumido pero no voy a trabajar con exclavistas gracias un saludo
Si lo que dices es que miento porque no me llevan a los tribunales y así tengo oportunidad de defenderme,no como hasta ahora que me han tenido aislado en un canal,si vosotros podéis trabajar con este tipo de gente no os juzgaré,olor pido reciprocidad
Dear Lucy:
STOP APOLOGIZING. The more you try to explain yourself, the more the cancel mob will attack you. You've apologized, it's enough. You meant no malice in any of your videos. Stop beating yourself up. Get on with your work and learn who matters to you. Don't give internet trolls or anyone else power over you. Focus on your supporters and everyone who loves you. That's ALL that matters. I really hope you see this.
Can't believe I have so many likes, lol. Thanks RUclips! I really hope Lucy reads this!! Love you Lucy! ❤
I totaly agree!!
Totally agree.
The more you apology, The more hate and stupid people you will get.
I really hope she sees this as well! And thank you for such a lovely and encouraging comment.
She is really sensible and kind and she also has a huge heart... Maybe she needs to apologize, for herself, to feel herself better... But, actually , it is not necesary
Lucy, I always enjoy watching your video.
I just recently found you, so this is a surprise to me. Glad you're back. It helps me be careful to make it my job to understand regional accents here in the US. Bad English structure is another thing. I'm not sure what is taught in public school any more, but I remember my teachers teaching me how to mentally check my language choices. Be well, and know you make a difference out here.
I’ve only just discovered you, Lucy
I have really enjoyed your videos.
This was especially hard to watch, as I live with Bipolar Type Two (depressive).
I can see from your language, tone and body language, that your intentions are ‘pure’.
I’m sorry to hear that you have been in such a dark place and I sincerely hope that you’re feeling much better, and have found inner peace from your dark times.
Please keep making videos! I enjoy your humour and sincerity.
Paul
Hi Lucy,
My name is Inna and I'm an English teacher myself and I also run a RUclips channel in Ukraine where we post our English lessons. I've just watched your video and I want to support you. The first thing I'd like to say is that you are an inspiration for me. I love to watch your videos, they are informative, interesting, and just awesome. The best part of your videos is you, as you have gorgeous pronunciation and an exceptional sense of humor.
I've studied at Kyiv National Linguistic University and our first lesson was an introduction to RP. We've spent years on training sounds, diphthongs, words, and whole sentences. And we loved it, as we wanted to sound like British. RP is a standard that is understandable to everyone, it is clear and easy to learn. I don't understand why people are so angry. Are we done with racism or ageism, or any other -ism? Like there are no other problems left and this is the only one in the world. Here in Ukraine we also have a standard Ukrainian language and we also have hundreds of accents and dialects, and I find beauty in that. I bet every language has its standard and its accents. But English is a global language, lingua franca that is used in every country and there should be a standard. Would it be possible for foreign students to learn a language when you give them ten variants of pronunciation for one word? I bet no. Those people who have criticized you are not totally fair, you were not making fun of other accents, you've just shown how the words are pronounced according to the dictionary.
The second thing, don't let anyone break you. You are doing an enormous amount of work, it's free, and it helps people. I hope you will overcome this whole thing as soon as possible. Waiting for your new videos
Indeed.
Such a beautiful comment. Yes,indeed, all languages have its own identity and beauty. And as you said, all this horrible attitude comes from frustration. When someone is busy to do something great doesn't have time to hate.
Certainly, i agree at ur statement. Every region has its own accent and dilect as well.you know in our district people talks differently with each other. Y should they do this? Just bcoz of different dilects and accents n it's just a simple city n when we consider different nations, there must be different accents.so stop uptighting urself and its thehuman nature of people who tends to criticize and bilittle others.keep focusing on ur work.May Almighty God grant you resounding success!
Love u lot from India
згоден!
Spot on! :-)
Lucy, you are too hard on yourself, we are humans, we make mistakes. There are moments in life when we feel we do everything wrong. Don't worry too much, you have many followers who like your style and your accent. Please continue doing your coutryside videos, they are fun and it's nice to see the English countyside. I have lived for 8 years in London, and although it is a beautiful city, I wish I lived outside. It was really a joy for me to go hiking in Surrey or Kent and see a bit of green. You are doing a good job!
Lucy, I really missed your videos. And now, I see you apolgizing about things I've never realized, because every video taught me something, in a very lovely and funny way to learn. If very bad things happened to you, I really hope you to recover the sooner the better, and to have plenty of peace and Joy. Sincerely from Pedro in Chile.
Lucy, you're literally the best English teacher on RUclips! I think, some of the people just might be jealous.. I found what you're doing creative, funny and helpful, with brilliant energy. And you Lucy.. professional, elegant and so natural at the same time.
Which is very unique ✨
It's not possible to be a human and don't do the mistakes, that's part of it.
So thank you for your great work ❤️ Thanks to you I'm feeling more motivated to learn and I enjoy this more then ever.
I think we suffer from a culture in which some people are proactively looking for things to be offended about. Your channel is excellent please keep up the good and entertaining work.
Yes we call it cancel culture very disturbing and down Wright EVIL
@James Woolley I'm from China and now live in the UK. I hate to admit that "cancel culture" is actually quite a big issue in China and I'm totally disgusted by it (and I'm also disgusted by your attitude, "wooo, do you know nothing of history, wooo look at me, I know everything" ). But saying it's pure Maoist is debatable. As far as I'm concerned, China's "cancel culture" is substantially different from what people would have seen in the UK. In China, such culture is totally driven by political issues without a doubt. The government makes all the decisions and we just "listen". (To be honest, most of Chinese people aren't even bothered with any decisions made by the government, so long as it doesn't have dramatic impact on our everyday life. There is only one party in China, and people are doing well, but if it fks up, it fks up, blehhhhhhh). However, in the UK, I assume the situation is very similar to the US, the formation of "cancel culture" is due to the opinions or the use of language being perceived as offensive by others, especially the minorities (I'm Gaysian, so I belong to the group I suppose). I agree with neither of the "cultures". As long as, say, TV shows or comments are for purpose of entertainment, in most cases, I wouldn't mind "gay jokes" or "Asian jokes" (I find Piers Morgan imitating Chinese advert quite amusing actually. Because he imitates everybody not only Chinese people, there is no need to be offended). But I do think there is an invisible line that you shouldn't cross. Well, although both "cultures" are trying to force us into thinking and acting in the way that they think is correct, by definition, Maoism is an ideology developed to realise the objectives of CHINA, and now back to what you were discussing, "cancel culture" is a pure Maoist operation, if in China, I 100% agree. But wtf has it got anything to do with what's happening in your country? Obviously, you've given your "examples", but it does not establish any links between "cancel culture" in America and Confucius Institutes, a more detailed demonstration is needed for it to be called Maoist.
Will Perrin, No. Learning moment, as she states quite clearly. She hasn't been cancelled.
@@blainer5466 Right on.
@@Cu3oid I can only assume you didn't read my comment.
Lucy, you're apologising for something you've never done. Your intentions were the best. Every language has its own pronunciations and there's nothing wrong about it. You're a teacher. You teach the right pronunciation. There's NOTHING wrong with that. You're FANTASTIC. Let haters speak. Your work is so helpful and if I'm learning a language, particularly, I want to learn the right pronunciation. You're awesome. You did nothing wrong. Please, forget those haters and when you feel mentally well again, come back to us! We love you and your videos! Hugs! ❤
I totally agree !!!
I am totally agree with you.
That's the problem. Only 2-5% of British use the 'right' pronunciation. This is problematic because most ESL learners are exposed to an accent that almost nobody in the UK uses. And then go to the UK and understand nothing. Also, to make a carrier you have to lose your regional accent to be perceived as professional.
There's an old English saying that goes, "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions".
I have a question. The "right" pronunciation to who? To Australians, Irish, Americans, English People from London or Scottish People? There is a standard for sure, but from a linguistics perspective everyone is right speaking in its particular way.
There is no need to apologise you are brilliant and a great teacher!
I have learned a lot from you my English is improving at every lesson my vocabulary is richer and I feel more confident using new expressions instead of the old tired ones. Please continue with your work and know that you are helping many people. Be always this great teacher and the beautiful person that you are And remember to us You are a Star 🌟
This video was awesome! We just recently discovered your English lessons & have really enjoyed learning from you. I think that it’s great you’re aware of mistakes that have been made & are willing to correct them. That’s a lesson on humility for me. I’m grateful to you for being an excellent example. Thank you.
You’re wonderful, Lucy. Keep shining.
Plz rply me... I jst ask u... Can i ask u somthng
Speaking from my experience as an English teacher, I can tell you that your videos have been quite useful, and that many of us who consider themselves as educators, think of you as an excellent role model because you've provided us with extremely valuable information regarding pronunciation, culture, grammar, etc. Every day, by uploading these videos, you try to do your best to help others improve their skills while learning English. You have no idea how grateful I am for all the things I've learnt from your channel. Thank you for helping us, and regarding the matter discussed during the video, we are humans, everybody makes mistakes, nobody cannot judge you for that. The important thing is that we are humble enough to apologise, to make things right and move on. In conclusion, Lucy, keep on being such a wonderful person and don't forget the people who truly appreciate you and all the knowledge you share. Best regards from a fellow teacher. Bye.
Well said!
"nobody cannot judge you for that"- double negative, big no in English. We say "nobody can judge you for that" OR " one cannot judge you for that*.
Totally agree with you!
You are the best in your place. I am learning a lot from your video and enriching myself. You must not leave us to criticize anyone. I want to see your new video again and again when I open RUclips. Best of luck.
@@pninabenjamin-kaufmann6171 she is probably a non-native teacher of English. Looks like you might be non-native too.
Lucy Ma'am...don't give up please...you know you are my favorite teacher. Don't worry about those things which are meaningless. You are helping students all around the globe 🌎
Lucy, PLEASE do not apologize! I have studied English pronunciation according to Oxford guidelines and you pronounce words perfectly! Do not lower your standards! It is a catastrophe what speakers of international (American in many cases) English have done to the beautiful English language from England! If anybody criticizes you, it is merely out of envy! P.S. Of course, you are BETTER at English than most English teachers worldwide.
Agreed - English has not been spoken in America for centuries. Americans have spent the last 250 years annhiliating the language within their borders.
Agreed - English has not been spoken in America for centuries. Americans have spent the last 250 years annhiliating the language within their borders.
@@elelegidosf9707 Having spoken Standard American English all my life I'm convinced more than ever that everyone of you needs to speak this highest form of English we speak here in America. Standard American English has become the most efficient and effective language on earth today, another great American invention. Also, being an American myself I can attest to the fact that we are indeed the most modern and civilized human beings on the planet. Everyone else is a savage compared to us.
@@vernonchelski7385 LOL. I really don't like this British English vs other "Englishes" or even standard vs standard because sometimes one can't help using the accent and vocabulary of the region he or she was born in. Yes, it is better to use the standard English version of each English-speaking country because the standard version will always be more understandable (at least to me) and also more polished (again, at least to me). However, I am more tolerant of the manner of speaking of individuals. Maybe it is because I speak English as a second language so I am one of those savages hahahaha.
@@whatevergoesforme5129 Gideon's videos are interesting. He has one on RP and Posh and says in the video that only 3% of Brits speak pure RP. Most have some regaional accent influence. Most of the people using pure RP were educated outside of England. I'd like to see Lucy's deleted video.
This is a story I once heard and stuck with me my whole life:
"A man and his son were travelling on a journey, so he bought a donkey. Horses and donkeys were a means of transport back then, today’s equivalent of a car.
The man was old and frail, years of battling the sun strokes and dust devils had taken its toll.
This journey was a vacation, a reward for his years of labour. The father and son were excited to spend some bonding time together.
The old man got on the donkey since he was older and weaker, and they began their journey, with the son walking alongside him. They were suddenly accosted by someone who said to the father, “Lazy old man! How dare you allow a little boy to walk under the blazing heat of the sun?”
The old man got off and put his son on the donkey. As they continued their journey, a passerby said loudly, “What a foolish old man! Do you want to die in the heat while your son who is youthful and stronger rides on the donkey?” So the father got on the donkey as well.
As they rode through a village, they saw a crowd of people who yelled at them saying “Those two heartless riders are trying to kill that poor donkey.” So they both got off, and walked alongside the donkey and continued their journey.
As they approached another village, they overheard the loud whispers. “These two must either be retarded or slaves to hard life, walking alongside a perfectly strong animal, when they can ride on it!”
The father looked at his son and said: “There’s no wisdom you can apply, there’s no moral conduct you can portray, there’s no path you can take, that will ever satisfy the people of the world.""
Story from the East
very educative thank you very much for sharing it.
That's a really wise story ☺️ we should follow our own life way without listening to pieces of advice! The route of it in our own heads, minds and hearts!!! Thanks a lot!
I know that story since I was a child
You make my day .
It's been a week I was thinking that why everyone has different point about me.
It make's me pathatic all the time when I get to talk someone ,and it's like I know what kind of thinking laterally they have for me.and their nice behaviour makes me anger as I know reality.
But I got your pint
Thanks again
I' ve been following you for roughly 2 years. I am literally flabbergasted hearing that some people find your videos offensive and not right.
I don't back that whatsoever.
Whoever is trying to drag you down is already below you. Bear that in mind, and remember every cloud has a silver lining!
Cheers, do not give up!
Some battles are not worth fighting.
Dobrze powiedziane, w pełni się zgadzam. Ludzie zawsze będą cię oceniać, ciągnąć na dno, ale nie można się poddać, aby nie dać im satysfakcji. Well said, I couldn't agree more. People will always tend to judge you, bring you down, but you can never give up, not to make them feel satisfied with their victory.
Lucy, thank you so much for your work! You're a wonderful teacher and speaker, I really enjoy listening to you.
I have only just discovered you such good content and very entertaining , just letting you know that you need not apologise to anyone, you are you , and that’s all that this wonderful world requires , nothing more nothing less .I consider myself very lucky to have had access to these social platforms with such good associated content . I’m a builder and I get my feelings and actions manipulated on a daily basis , and I have to choose to look past all the client frustrations as I find that it takes too much from my emotional reserves , now I just be me and try to have a professional empathetic relationship with all my clients . For my own sensitivity barrier if anything , being overly sensitive is a tuff job in even in a relaxed environment like Australia, let alone the expectation of the posture perfect UK!
We feel for you . Keep up the good work . You give more to your fans than you’ll ever know .
Lots of love and support from all your Aussie fans .
I can't tell you how much I respect you for honestly facing, talking through and learning through this difficulty journey. I'm a linguist and ESL professional who has had to think through these same issues. Thank you for sharing!!
Dear Lucy, I've only just discovered your wonderful videos and I love them. People on social medial will always criticise those they are jealous of, just keep putting out your wonderful content, your fans will always believe in you! Love from Australia
I love your videos and have learned a lot from you. Anyone can make mistakes at times but understanding it and apologising is one thing. I appreciate you Lucy with full heart, love you.........
You've been doing a great job aver those years to get people to improve their english prononciation and practicing all over the world (at least over the Channel to France ;-). I'm glad you got over it and got back to your wonderfully interesting videos. Hang up. You rock !
Lucy, this is not necessary. There is a group out there that will make chaos with everything they strive for attention and you only feed it when you respond. You're an English teacher, and you do that very well, nothing else matters. Your private life decisions doesn't matter as long it doesn't effect your teaching ability. We your supporters don't care, simple.
I'm willing to bet alot of money, that the few that took up in arms, don't even follow you regularly.
Hm, that is right. I felt uncomfortable a bit too watching this because we have never really got to know her differently than a "teacher". But, your words may hurt her because you indicate that you don't care about her as a person, simply about her job and what she does for you.
You know? I am also a great supporter and I achieved a British accent and a C1 certificate through her help, however, I would love to know a bit more about her.
I do agree that you are a bit too sensitive and overthinking about this. But that also shows how nice, caring and responsible of a person you are. Everybody makes mistakes at some time, although your mistake was more serious for you than for us, I appreciate the fact that you addressed it and thought about it thoroughly.
I hope you will get over this quickly and continue making amazing English videos that help millions more people than the ones that were upset about your tiny mistake. I truly wish you all the best.
I'm from Newcastle, I've lived in various places so I had to 'soften' my accent although my accent wasn't strong or 'common' anyway, and I think in a way you're right that if people want to be understood in a UK-wide scenario then it's up to them to learn from people like you, specific words we say differently is commonplace and not a huge issue it's the understanding of a strong regional accent. I love your videos and your accent is beautiful and something to aspire to x
This is only the second video I've seen of yours. Your first video gave me the impression you're delightful. This video, however, is refreshingly transparent - your self awareness, self-examination and honesty are really lovely and speaks to the depth of your character. Well done - very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your mistakes and your vulnerability in doing so.
Everybody makes mistakes but not everybody is willing to to admit them and to learn from them, but you do.
You are a wonderful person!
Lucy,
if you felt you needed to apologize it's not a bad thing. It shows that you are humble and of good character, which is a rarity today. With such wonderful qualities you will have even better business on RUclips. Don't forget this fact "If You stopped at every barking dog You wouldn't get anywhere. "👍
Mr. Kutlesa, I like your saying " If you stopped at every barking dog, you wouldn't get anywhere" . Very wise 👍.
I aggre with you. It’s really hard to talk heartily like Lucy did. It reveals great maturity!
Glad to hear you have poured your heart into this announcement and relieving us from feeling guilt or resentment, which never existed anyway. Still like watching you as an Englich novice. You're professional, in my mind-set, Lucy B Simkins.
I have watched your videos for about a year and commenting here a year after you have posted this. I am listening/watching from America. I listen every morning on my 45-minute commute to work. Perhaps you will giggle at the image of me mimicking your accent after every sentence because it is lovely.
Regarding the video that you are referencing here, I actually found it very interesting, and I find myself trying to identify accents from actors and others I hear- because it is a way to understand more about that person. I can see how some would feel offended, but your transparent kindness helped me assume the best of your intention.
I am noone to you, but I want to say thank you for your honesty and humility and being courageous enough to talk about it aloud. I wish more people with a public presence would demonstrate the same. It makes me like and respect you even more.
Learn, grow, and carry on sweet lady. I look forward to my continued lessons.
My dearest Lucy, don't listen to anyone, you are wonderful. And don't ever apologize, you didn't do anything wrong. There are always "experts" out there who will find stuff in your videos to criticize you about. You can't suit them all... There are so many people who love your videos. They matter more than a bunch of conservative linguists. Love you 💓
I think they’re rather progressive linguists...
Agree!
Its very bad that happen with Lucy mam.ouww God!! What the fucking people in the world
Exactly.... Don't try to please everyone. Be you... Tell us how to be professional in your opinion... Not these "professional s" . Upsetting or insulting various people in today's age can't be the reason to stop stating your opinion. If I am "insulted" I can stop listening... So can they. I want to hear your ideas, not the vanilla, dorked down, one size fits all, non insulting to all version - I want to hear what you feel is perfect pronunciation. As we might say in the US....Stick to your guns!
Exactly! So called experts will always find something to demonstrate and show off they make a difference! ...
Dear Lucy, first tell Will I'm sorry for his loss. Second, PLEASE stop carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You didn't create racism or accentism, those are systemic problems the world needs to solve, not you. I am English teacher too, and I used to mock at people's regional accents just to make the class fun, I have realised my mistake. Still, I am happy I met brave thoughtful students who helped me grow from those mistakes. You need to focus on all the people who have learned thanks to your work, please continue creating your great content and welcome to accentism conversation, we want to hear your voice, remember we are all imperfect long life learners
Hello! Can you study me to speak English fluently?
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Perfect comment!!! Hi from Brazil
I always love your videos and learning so much from you.. for me you're such a legend helping out people in their English, especially English is their second language like me, sending hugs and love ❤️
Glad to see you're back.
I cried while watching this.
Stick around.
You've got something valuable to share.
It's very obvious that you give a damn.
No matter what, you still the most beautiful English teacher I've ever seen. Stay strong Ms Lucy, everything will be fine!
DAT's language channel you are right.
People are often too envious of someone else's great success. Don't get disheartened but keep up the good work, lovely Lucy!
I was unaware of this, but thanks for doing this with honesty, humility, and transparency.❤️
I’ve recently come across your work and there is no need to apologize to anyone. Love your content! Keep it up and keep it coming! Take care!
Don't worry too much about the trolls. Everybody makes mistakes. What's important is whether or not you learn from mistakes. You've been doing great on your English channel. Be strong!
Nooo, no-no-no. It was the best channel ever. That's what we need. We do not care about any minor mistakes. We didn't require a professorial level of knowledge. We like all your videos. Thank you for everything you did. We will be waiting for new videos. We hope that everything will be ok ;)
Lovely Lucy, you're the best teacher I've ever had in my life! Your work is priceless, in my view.
All of us have troubles, but your videos bring real joy in the process of learning English, you have always been such a positive and enjoyable teacher!
My best wishes to you!
Please, never leave us!!!
Keep teaching us teacher Lucy!
You are absolutely amazing! 😊👏👏🙏
Dear Lucy,
First I want to say here that you´re an outstanding teacher and I feel thankful to you for all your great lessons.
Those who criticize you in that way are closed-minded people, they don´t deserve to be called students or linguists in a wide sense. You´ll find that sort of people everywhere, you must take it in account in your way. ¨Tiny dogs bark when the bigger ones move forward" . Keep moving forward.
My best wishes.
my heart is broken when I see an angel crying, please Lucy, don't be sad.
I love your videos, I show them to my students. I am really sorry for Will`s relative who passed away. People have lost spirit strength and get offended for everything. You are postive and your videos are wonderful I love everything you do!! Best wishes for you, Lucy!
You do what you need to do, regardless of what other people say or think, besides, you can not know what people think by the way!. I just came across this video (I just found out it was made more than a year ago, sorry for that), the title is catchy, I didn´t think I would watch it from beggining to the end, but as I started to listen, it made sense, I think everyone can relate to some extent to what you have said/stated. It is a nice, video, I liked it, I am glad to know you´ve been poosting since and I wish you the best. All I can say is that I had many ¨epiphany¨ moments watching your videos, I thank you for that. You are a great english teacher, and I bet all your students will keep watching them, keep the great work!!
Oh Lucy, I feel for you. I am a sensitive person as well and can understand how difficult it must have been for you.
Just keep doing what you’re doing… it helps a lot of non English native speakers like me. Thank you.
I think its amazing to have this level of self reflection. Kudos
It is hard to please the whole world-actually this is impossible. Love your videos!
Dearest Lucy, please, please, please read this book: "Thick Face, Black Heart" and you'll never will be stopped doing your fantastic work by listening to anyone's opinion like it happened this time. You are a brilliant teacher!
Really good book i also try to read
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@@lucy l don't know your story, but you speak English well. If you are in the Philippines, I am sure you are one of the best. Don't ever waste effort and time to negative comments of negative people because they are everywhere all over the world
Cant believe I missed this a year ago! 🤪 Omg! So much to learn here. Thanks for sharing. It does feel like we are walking on eggshells being a creator! 🤪
You’re so brave and now my new hero. I’m a Yorkshireman living in Michigan and have watched some of your English videos for entertainment. I’ve felt a bit “less than” but in a funny sort of stereotype way. I’ve never thought you were mean at all. Keep smiling and keep at it and we can all learn from you.
Cheer up, Lucy! The world is weird nowadays. People would rather interpret things negatively just to create chaos than see the good and bigger picture. As a black person I feel shame over some of the things that when people of other colors with good intentions do/say something gets interpreted in a wrong way and we scare them forever and thereby lose their support.
We need more ppl like you😊
We don’t live in a paradise. You can’t make everyone happy. People talk about you either good or bad because they still care and think about you. We still love you Lucy.
I love the videos you shared , almost watched all of them. And love the daily video you shared so much ❤
What I've learned over the last few years: Once you start issuing apologies to the perpetually offended, you will only give them more reasons to continue being offended.
agreed ..tell them to grow a pair and fuc,,koff down some hole in the ground
ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: People who hate you or post bad things about you are really only jealous of you and want the success and beauty which you have in bucketloads. It really is as simple as that! Use the Countdown from 5 technique before you react to any negative comment. Use the spiritual shower cleanse technique to wash off their negativity, to make you strong and to create a protective bubble around you. All the best of luck to you, Lucy! 🙏😇🕊🇲🇺💪😎
You have no idea how much joy you bring to people's lives. I am far from a novice in English, yet I watch literally every one of your videos. You're genuine, cheerful and such a nice person. I understand you feel bad about current situations, but I just want you to remember you make a thousand times more people happy than you do otherwise. And remember that people taking offence in what you say doesn't mean what you said was out of hate or something. You have a good heart. We need more people like you nowadays.
Take care, Lucy
I know right !
Absolutely
Dear Lucy, I'm a bit older than you I guess. I never considered your videos to be offensive for people with other accents than yours. I rather considered the fact that lots of people in companies were judging others basing on their accent. And that you wanted to help anyone to have an accent that would not harm them in their workplace.
I'm french, and really interested in having a proper british accent, because I like it!
But I totally understand your struggle with the way some poeple can have interpreted your videos as a judgement on other regional accents. I don't think you need to beat yourself up for that. Your intention was good, you are a good person. And the way all of this affected you, and the way you questionned yourself is a proof of your value.
You were young, didn't see as clearly as you see now. You've grown up, you've learnt. You are an even better person now, because your sensitivity and your understanding have improved. You were just young, no crime.
Feel proud of who you are. You will still make mistakes, you will still feel the need to apologise, you will still learn. That's how people become wiser. It's a road paved of mistakes, but with a living heart.
Wishing you all the best, you have light inside you 🙏🏻
I've only just discovered you and your awesome language lessons. I'm a native English speaker but your lessons are a joy to listen to. Thankyou for all you do
As someone from the UK, there’s a difference between a regional dialect and mispronouncing words. The majority of working class people can speak the English language correctly and unless one has a speech impediment, then they are choosing to live in ignorance.
It’s unfair to attack someone for trying to educate those whom may not be entirely familiar with correct pronunciation. If people feel offended by the incorrect way, perhaps it’s time to address why they are feeling too insecure to educate themselves.
We all make mistakes, but excusing your ignorance using a class war isn’t acceptable. There is a huge issue with the social and wealth divide here in the UK, but not learning from your own personal errors actually makes the rest of us from working class backgrounds look ridiculous.
Let the woke crusade attack each other and leave them to it. The vast majority of social justice warriors are bullies and people fear not sharing loaded hashtags or sound bites. Some of them really need to learn to stop all of the division, as humanity functions a lot better when we stand together.
"The vast majority of social justice warriors are bullies"
NO. they just make more noise.
randomjellybean you are so right- thanks!
Teaching a language and focusing on "perfection" is not wrong. We make mistakes, we misunderstand people. Accents, grammar (from one language to another can turn things around), body language, sarcasm.
We can have fun messing with all of it but in the end someone might take it as a personal attack or misunderstand it, which is often not the intent.
I'm sad seeing you like this :( You're really nice.
Yes it's right. The issues come when your message tend to be "if you don't have my accent it's bad", which obviously is not her message. Nothing justify the fact of making fun of someone else accent just because you have difficulties To understand it, and everyone can not have the same accent as you, native or non native speakers.
Lucy it just broke my heart to hear you explain this hurtful experience. To me it underscores how social media is not human and we were so much better as a global society without it. I adore your videos even though English is my mother tongue because I love the beautiful way you dignify the language.
I don’t know you personally but from what I’ve heard from you, you give me the impression that you are a person that, for the most part, give others the benefit of the doubt. The black professional who agreed to collaborate with you said it well, your approach may not have been the best but that you were coming from a good place. Good for him or her for being mature and rising above customarily seeing people in a negative light especially on social media.
I also was so glad to her how your fiancé, Will, stood by you during this difficult time. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says it best, “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. For if one of them falls, the other one can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? Moreover, if two lie down together they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot be quickly torn apart.”
Thank you for having the humility for seeing some of your videos the way other people saw them and apologizing to them publicly. It makes us more sensitive to the feelings of others, doesn’t it? And that is a very good thing.
Personally I don’t touch social media “with a ten foot pole” as we’re fond of saying here in California, I don’t even have a television that is hooked up to a service. I just try to help and love the people around me and it has resulted in a very rich and satisfying life. As you said in one of your videos on idioms, “What goes around comes around” or as the Bible says, “You reap what you sow.” However, I understand the reasons why some love it and use it to support themselves. Good for them.
In the end, I’d just like to say that I wish you and Will all the best, keep up the good work.
Just one question, if the British say schooner (skooner) or school (skool) why do they say schedule (shedual)? 😆😆😆
Dear Lucy,
I've decided to leave a comment although it's just another one of many with the words of support. I'm an English teacher and I love showing your videos to my students and inviting them to study pronunciation with you because I adore your accent. If English learners could pick it up from you at least in some part, that would benefit them so much. I believe that this was and is and I fervently hope will be the focus of your work. This is what really makes such a huge difference to students and in the world. All these petty scandals - whatever the reason - are meant to bring you down and destroy your life's work. For whatever reasons these 'well-wishers' and haters start them, their goal is one, to make you silent. WELL DON'T LET THEM! Because what you do brings invaluable benefit (and what the haters do, does not). And look how many people appreciate your work exactly the way you have been doing it! Haters gonna hate (c), alright? If it's not PR and BLM, they find faults with something else. Please, don't let this misguide you. You make an absolutely unique product, keep it up!
I'm Russian and I've seen a lot of contempt directed at the Russians recently, just because. I feel that there are people who would want me to apologise for being who I am. Well, it is not my problem, it's theirs. There is nothing wrong with your videos from the point of view of a non-native speaker. In fact, there is a ton of useful information. There may be linguists and academics who know better. Guess what - they don't make videos, and they don't reach out for English students. They don't know how to reach out, or never care. You know how. YOU CAN DO IT, and this is the greatest value of your videos and your work.
When the God wanted to destroy Babylon, he made everyone speak a different language, and people couldn't understand each other anymore. What you do is teaching proper understandable standardised language to people who want to communicate around the world. This is a wonderful mission. Accents are fine, I love them dearly, but it would be impossible for non-natives to start speaking English without a standard that you provide. There may be a couple of hundred/thousand/million people hurt by standardisation (and perhaps another two hundred deeply hurt). Nevertheless, I suspect, they would want to learn a foreign language with correct examples, not a jargon or a local dialect of it, right?
So there. There is a reason for the Queen to speak PR and not Cockney. Some may call it discriminating, well I call that not taking a bigger picture into account. Dear Lucy, there are tens of thousands of non-native speakers who need you, love you and wish you the best of luck with your work and life! We are here to support you! Keep calm and remember that you are unique!
The internet has been a unhealthy place, unfortunatelly. Stay well. A hello from Brazil. Thanks for your great videos.
Patricia, you are absolutely right. I feel sorry for Lucy but I’m 100% she’ll be back, better and stronger than before 🥺🤩✨ this Colombian guy has learnt A LOT thanks to her
I’m with you! I wish she come back ASAP back to this platform.
It's actually 'an' not 'a' placed before a word starting from a vowel, you should watch out for this next time.
@@aprilblast2442 Thanks 😉
Couldnt agree more with you!
Reading this on Christmas Day, very sorry to hear. Public naming and shaming is not good. I agree with you everyone makes mistakes and lessons can always be improved. Hopefully, you’re in a better space and wishing you all the best for 2021
Oh Lucy,
I just do not want to believe to see you going off! Such a beautiful sympathetic lovely teacher with amazing videos. I cry in my own corner. I just hope you will menage well anything what you doing!
Hi Lucy. You do a GREAT job. I saw lots of your clips. They are all GREAT. I am very sorry to hear and see how devastated you are by the accusations of you being unkind or unprofessional. It is simply not true. You are a kind and GREAT teacher. You’ve been doing a GREAT job popularizing the REAL English(es). By doing that you’ve helped huge amounts of people in the whole wide world. You are very professional in every aspect of your work here on YT. You deserve to be praised (and not punished). I wish you all the best. You deserve it Lucy.
Don't forget that many people love you all around the world.
Oh Lucy... sh*t happens. Don't beat yourself for one tiny snapshot of your content that backfired. You ve helped more people than any other teacher in the world xxx language and communication are closely linked to psychology and that s why sometimes it s a risky ground. Still learning a language is life changing. Keep up great work.
True! I can explain my thoughts thanks Lucy's videos. Without her I wouldn't be able to understand English people so clear as I can now.
I love your accent and like watching your videos very much. I've just come across this video and watching it in 2022 when the world is literally on the verge of falling apart and when so many inexcusable and horrible things have been happening, and at the same time listening to you apologizing for being misunderstood' cos some people just didn't get you right. Oh, it all sounds so surreal. No biggie Lucy, really! Take care.
You are a great teacher. I am sorry you went through this but everyone can see that you are a honest genuine and kind human being