My wife and I (Americans) visited the UK for the first time in September 2019. (we absolutely loved it!) We did do some research on words and phrases ahead of time, but there was one I hadn't heard of until we got there, and it took me a few times to understand its meaning! :) Walking into a shop or pub and hearing "yaw-right?" directed at me. I understood it meant "Are you all right?" but I didn't understand why I was being asked that question. my confused response was "umm..yes?" After the 2nd or 3rd time it happened, I googled it, and learned its simply a greeting, like "Hi" or "Hello" in the USA.
This was so much fun to watch! I love how "Hole In The Wall" is used to describe an ATM. At least where I live in the United States, we use "hole in the wall" to describe a restaurant that doesn't look pretty on the outside but has really good food.
You make me miss London sooooooo much!!! "Any more fares??? " Is actually one of my more vivid sounds memories of my years in London!!! And "Hello Young Lady" at my working place.. So sweet 🇬🇧❤️
I was on a 10 day tour of England and Wales and Scotland at the end of September and October 2021 and I had to spend a penny in Pitlochry but it was 50 pence to use it. I heard about them but the coin operated ones. This one had a female attendee behind the booth between the opening for the male and female loo.
In the US, We use the term Greasy Spoon to describe a casual diner specializing in comfort food, the same way as you use the term in England. Interesting!🇬🇧🇺🇸
This was amazing, I love his energy and passion talking about this! Most of these I just learned through hearing it over and over again, and now I don't even notice how specific to London/UK they are! Never heard the "geezer" nor the hole in the wall one - if someone would ask me that instead of ATM or cash machine, I would crack up 😂😂
I can only imagine the look on an American's face when meeting a Brit saying " I really like that Geezer". Geezer over here in the States normally refers to someone that's a much older man. Perhaps in his 60's 😆 and is most definitely not the life of the party. Awesome video though.
@@EatSleepDreamEnglish I did! I loved “cuppa”, “knackered”, and just little things like “take away” or “ queue”. I just loved the structure in the way things were said in London.
Question to ANYONE: AM I allowed to travel to London from the US? I want to travel there with some friends but don't know if we'll be allowed in. I would appreciate any and all help thank you!
You need to be checking the UK's entry requirements on the govt website and also the US travel advisories for accurate, up to date information, not asking randoms on RUclips! We are currently under lockdown here.
looking for a hole in the wall, mate? yeah of course, there’s an HSBC just down there, a Barclays over there, a Halifax over there - you’re sorted, mate HSBC, Barclays and Halifax are bank names :)
Geezer in USA is usually old geezer- like a old man who doesn't keep up with new things and who is slowing down a lot ,slow walking,slow comprehension, not hearing or seeing well anymore
Surprised he didn't mention the use of "brilliant" as an all-purpose exclamation; also, the use of "cheers" for "good-bye." In Canada, a "geezer" is a derogatory word for an old guy.
My wife and I (Americans) visited the UK for the first time in September 2019. (we absolutely loved it!) We did do some research on words and phrases ahead of time, but there was one I hadn't heard of until we got there, and it took me a few times to understand its meaning! :) Walking into a shop or pub and hearing "yaw-right?" directed at me. I understood it meant "Are you all right?" but I didn't understand why I was being asked that question. my confused response was "umm..yes?" After the 2nd or 3rd time it happened, I googled it, and learned its simply a greeting, like "Hi" or "Hello" in the USA.
haha yes! can be confusing! Thanks for watching Scot.
This was very helpful and thank you.
Thanks for watching!
This was so much fun to watch! I love how "Hole In The Wall" is used to describe an ATM. At least where I live in the United States, we use "hole in the wall" to describe a restaurant that doesn't look pretty on the outside but has really good food.
You make me miss London sooooooo much!!! "Any more fares??? " Is actually one of my more vivid sounds memories of my years in London!!! And "Hello Young Lady" at my working place.. So sweet 🇬🇧❤️
Awwww ❤️ thanks so much for watching Patrícia!
Loved it!
Wish I had this guide back when I first moved to London. Cheeky is definitely my fav, so versatile.
haha love it, thanks for watching! Tom has lots more videos like that on his channel, do go check it out.
Very interesting. Can we use these words in formal conversation?
It's like you read my mind 🤯 I was going to ask if you could do a video about common English words/phrases! THANK YOU ❤️
haha awesome! Thanks for watching.
Hey! This is super useful, thank you for the great advice :)
Thank YOU for watching❤️❤️❤️
@@loveandlondon Aw thank you for replying:)
Great as usual ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching Jo! ❤️
Great, thanks for that
Thank you for watching ❤️
Great video! I've learned so much!
That's great, thanks for watching Ella ❤️
I was on a 10 day tour of England and Wales and Scotland at the end of September and October 2021 and I had to spend a penny in Pitlochry but it was 50 pence to use it. I heard about them but the coin operated ones. This one had a female attendee behind the booth between the opening for the male and female loo.
Nice i like this video ill remember these words when i come to London ❤🇬🇧
Thanks for watching Larry!
@@loveandlondon ur welcome Jess 🙂❤
Thanks Tom for the advice i appreciate it
Thanks for watching Larry! Do go check out Tom's channel as well ❤️
@@loveandlondon i will thanks Jess your a great help
In the US, We use the term Greasy Spoon to describe a casual diner specializing in comfort food, the same way as you use the term in England. Interesting!🇬🇧🇺🇸
🤓 Thanks so much for watching and commenting Greta! Glad you enjoyed :)
That's so cool!
This was amazing, I love his energy and passion talking about this! Most of these I just learned through hearing it over and over again, and now I don't even notice how specific to London/UK they are! Never heard the "geezer" nor the hole in the wall one - if someone would ask me that instead of ATM or cash machine, I would crack up 😂😂
I love his energy too! haha love it, thanks for watching Daniela.
Love this! And confirm I‘ve heard all of those in the last 2 years of living in London
Nice, thanks for watching.
What about the words for the cash notes? A "pony" , a "monkey", a "ton" and the amazing "a deep sea diver"
I LOVED this video. ❤️
So glad to hear it, thanks for watching! Be sure to pop over to Tom's channel too.
Hi Tom! What is the origin of Oy? In Portuguese we have the same, but is typed “Oi”. Take care!
I think it's spelled Oi here but I misspelled it.
I can only imagine the look on an American's face when meeting a Brit saying " I really like that Geezer". Geezer over here in the States normally refers to someone that's a much older man. Perhaps in his 60's 😆 and is most definitely not the life of the party. Awesome video though.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 sometimes it doesn't even feel like the same language
I studied abroad in London in 2019 and I can confirm that in those 6 months I definitely head ALL these words. Lord I miss the UK 😭
🥳 Thanks for watching and for your kind comment Amber ❤️
Ahh that's good to hear Amber. Did you have a favourite word when you were here?
@@EatSleepDreamEnglish I did! I loved “cuppa”, “knackered”, and just little things like “take away” or “ queue”. I just loved the structure in the way things were said in London.
I challenge you to do a whole video with a British accent Jess
It would be fun
haha oh god people would click off so fast
"Oy" is to London as "yo" is to Philadelphia!
Haha yes! Hope you're doing ok Janet ❤️
Question to ANYONE: AM I allowed to travel to London from the US? I want to travel there with some friends but don't know if we'll be allowed in. I would appreciate any and all help thank you!
You need to be checking the UK's entry requirements on the govt website and also the US travel advisories for accurate, up to date information, not asking randoms on RUclips! We are currently under lockdown here.
Could someone write down what he says at 6:50? I can't understand :(
looking for a hole in the wall, mate? yeah of course, there’s an HSBC just down there, a Barclays over there, a Halifax over there - you’re sorted, mate
HSBC, Barclays and Halifax are bank names :)
Adding subtitles shortly :)
I’m living in London for 3 yrs and still ok. Not use to it hehe
Geezer in USA is usually old geezer- like a old man who doesn't keep up with new things and who is slowing down a lot ,slow walking,slow comprehension, not hearing or seeing well anymore
Surprised he didn't mention the use of "brilliant" as an all-purpose exclamation; also, the use of "cheers" for "good-bye."
In Canada, a "geezer" is a derogatory word for an old guy.
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I wish I could live in London to make my dream come true😞
yer 'avin a giraffe with that spelling of oi!
Pretty accurate video, I rather say "Restroom" instead of toilet though
Cheeky Nando’s