I started using "How's things?" with my friends several years ago, and noone seemed to be confused. I am German and have few friends from Ireland, GB and Scotland.
Greg you are my idol! Since I discovered you here on RUclips every night I fall asleep with your videos and every morning I wake up happy to have learned something. I love your way of teaching! Thanks for everything you do for us!
I'm certainly not to the point of getting "advanced English level“ but it's very interseting even for a "French internet user". Thanks for what you're doing!
I'm back, literally , after i break a few weeks ago and bored with english, i start again for today. Sometimes you need rest and also refresh from english lesson.
I agree with you. It seems more common in the States to use How "s it going, What' s up, Hey and etc (words including more personal terms) instead. However, ^How are you?^ is occasionally used for a somewhat formal relationship; then the answer goes ^I'm fine, thanks^, which I' ve found awakward as you explained.
I just chanced upon this video today and instantly fell in love with your accent. It sounded vaguely familiar to my Indian ears. There is something delightful about the way you speak and I was trying to find out why it should be so since I have never been out of India. My exposure to native speech is minimal. The mystery was finally solved when you said you are a Yorkshire man. Geoffrey Boycott. That is the link. We loved him in India as a cricket commentator though we hated him on the pitch. He loved Indian pitches so much that the only way to get him out of it was to pull his stumps out. The meanest run gatherer ever! Off the pitch, he loved everything Indian. That accent of yours will get you lots of fans in India as we understood every word of Boycott's so carefully articulated like the runs he made.
In the same way you say "ayup", in my town we sometimes ay "¡opa!" instead of "hola". I'm from Ferrol, in the northwest of Spain. I really enjoy your lessons, Greg.
It would be awesome if my English teachers have taught me it. Yes: I studied in the two most famous English courses we have in Brazil. Not one even came close to your tips! Cheers from Brazil!
If you want to sound chill and cool you can also say " What's poppin' " I usually say this if I talk with my friends, but in general with everyone I wouldn't recommend it.
Why? Why don't you like 'how are you'. J love it! Do you prefer to say 'hi'? Perhaps hi is more friendly, but it is too fast and cold. When we'll leave, on the contrary, we'll say 'bye': it is fast, cold, definitive, cool.
I do use the examples you gave, but it depends on the situation, or the the person you are saluting. For example to my son, his friends or the kid at the coffee shop I will use them. But I personally think they are not appropriate in more professional environment, or when you meet someone for a job interview.
Actually "how's it hanging" can be inappropriate. In Australia young men may use it to casually greet male friends but also naughtily referring to the anatomy below.
I'm not even australian, im indonesian, and hows it hanging was soooooo down there, i was like mine hanging very well, still attach and work like it should 😂
There are 2 kinds of languages, which is written language and spoken language. Written language we should use formal expressions while spoken language informal expressions....
Good and very helpful video, but I would suggest not using "stop saying" in the titles, as they give the impression that the words or expression are wrong and shouldn't be used. And that is not the case, they are all perfectly good and used all the time by native speakers! Yes, there are alternative ways of saying things, that can enrich a person's vocabulary. But the original word or expression is fine too, so please stop saying, "stop saying"!
This. Funny how they say that there's no problem in having your own accent and not sounding like a native, but at the same time they tell you to stop using perfectly correct words and expressions to sound more like one.
Hello professor Thank you so much for your priceless advice and interesting guidance. I really appreciate your job. I wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity.
1. How've you been? 2. How are you doing? 3. How's it going? 4. How's it hanging? (informal) 5. How are things? 6. How's tricks? (informal) 7. Long time no see 8. What's up? (AmE) 9. Alright? (informal) 10. Ayup! (North British, Yorkshire)
@@ragongon4457 Enjoy your day does not mean "how are you". You say "enjoy your day" instead of "bye" or "have a nice time". An alternative could be "HI! How are things"
Hi Greg, thanks for the useful content. 👍 Want to ask about phrase "Yourself?". I've been surprised when heard this first time. What are your thoughts about it? Is that common for British people?
Funny. Long time ago when I moved to England I asked my friend: why do you ask me how are you if you don't really interesting how am I? It is just a formal question said. Once in a sugar factory when I worked I answered in my language ( which is Hungarian) , I said " asztal" - mean table and my college didn't realised . That was funny 😂 in Hungary if you ask someone how are you, it's mean I really would like to know and I wait for the answer. 😀 I like long time no see 🤭😀
Thanks a bunch Greg, awesome greetings. Have never heard Ayup! But I’ll keep that one in mind :) So what do you respond to “What’s up” when it’s its in the context of greeting not in the context of “you seem upset”? When someone asks me “ what’s up”, I look around theatrically and say “nothing, how are You going?” 😂😂
So... I lived in London for 6 years, watch tons of movies and series in English as well as books, podcasts (etc...) ; my English's rusty when it comes to talking (or writing...) but I like to think my level is still "advanced". A long introduction to ask : can someone tell how common is "how's trick", cause I've literally never heard or read it?
Thank you!
I am from Russia and I learn english and you help me very well!
I started using "How's things?" with my friends several years ago, and noone seemed to be confused. I am German and have few friends from Ireland, GB and Scotland.
Hi, i‘m also german lol, we would say: Hallo wie geht‘s dir?
Hi I'm also french lol, we would say:
Wsh mon reuf ça dit quoi ?
Sweet, accidently ,iam learnin Deutsch too,
Viel spass,
Hi, I'm from Russia. Привет!
Hi, I'm also russian lol, we would say: здарова заебал?
Greg you are my idol! Since I discovered you here on RUclips every night I fall asleep with your videos and every morning I wake up happy to have learned something. I love your way of teaching! Thanks for everything you do for us!
So are learning english miss nice to meet you i hope you are doing well
...what an intimate virtuality...sleeping with him this way.....I gues it's gonna take 9 months getting your new english knowledge level born....
Where are you coming from?
Du te la naiba!
Who else is watching these videos not for English but instead for the strikingly captivating beautiful eyes of this gentleman? 😃👀
I'm certainly not to the point of getting "advanced English level“ but it's very interseting even for a "French internet user".
Thanks for what you're doing!
I'm back, literally , after i break a few weeks ago and bored with english, i start again for today. Sometimes you need rest and also refresh from english lesson.
What a lovely lesson! Thanks a lot 👍
I agree with you. It seems more common in the States to use How "s it going, What' s up, Hey and etc (words including more personal terms) instead. However, ^How are you?^ is occasionally used for a somewhat formal relationship; then the answer goes ^I'm fine, thanks^, which I' ve found awakward as you explained.
People usually say yea im good thanks and yourself
Thanks a lot for videos. I live in the Crimea. And I'm an English teacher. Your channel is definitely useful for everyone
I just chanced upon this video today and instantly fell in love with your accent. It sounded vaguely familiar to my Indian ears. There is something delightful about the way you speak and I was trying to find out why it should be so since I have never been out of India. My exposure to native speech is minimal. The mystery was finally solved when you said you are a Yorkshire man. Geoffrey Boycott. That is the link. We loved him in India as a cricket commentator though we hated him on the pitch. He loved Indian pitches so much that the only way to get him out of it was to pull his stumps out. The meanest run gatherer ever! Off the pitch, he loved everything Indian. That accent of yours will get you lots of fans in India as we understood every word of Boycott's so carefully articulated like the runs he made.
Great 👍
You are considered as best English Teacher on Google
I also searched and then found your channel
😊
Wow, thanks!! 😀
endeed, he is.... The best is thing is that, he trying to bring the different way and different expression
In the same way you say "ayup", in my town we sometimes ay "¡opa!" instead of "hola". I'm from Ferrol, in the northwest of Spain. I really enjoy your lessons, Greg.
It would be awesome if my English teachers have taught me it. Yes: I studied in the two most famous English courses we have in Brazil. Not one even came close to your tips! Cheers from Brazil!
Great. Memories from Brazil.
If you want to sound chill and cool you can also say " What's poppin' " I usually say this if I talk with my friends, but in general with everyone I wouldn't recommend it.
Why? Why don't you like 'how are you'. J love it! Do you prefer to say 'hi'? Perhaps hi is more friendly, but it is too fast and cold. When we'll leave, on the contrary, we'll say 'bye': it is fast, cold, definitive, cool.
I do use the examples you gave, but it depends on the situation, or the the person you are saluting. For example to my son, his friends or the kid at the coffee shop I will use them. But I personally think they are not appropriate in more professional environment, or when you meet someone for a job interview.
İt was a good leson. 👍Thanks, There are a o lot of saying things. Greetings from Diyarbakır/ Türkiye 👋👋
Excellent explanation for an English learner. Thanks a lot teacher. I am ángel from Panamá.
You got very clear accent I liked I understood 100
I love to watch your videoes. I enjoyed a lot Greg to learn how to speak British English..
Prominent teacher.
I admired your teaching!!!
Actually "how's it hanging" can be inappropriate. In Australia young men may use it to casually greet male friends but also naughtily referring to the anatomy below.
I'm not even australian, im indonesian, and hows it hanging was soooooo down there, i was like mine hanging very well, still attach and work like it should 😂
Greg is 10! 😅Look for, look at, look after, look up, get on, get off, pick up, etc... Phrasal verbs drive me crazy.
Am interested lot on your simple and clear English teaching it's great job Really.
Thank a lot for the video…you’re a great teacher
Ayup Greg! Thank you for the lesson!
so simple and clear !!!!!I really like it.
Your accent is great for me. It’s the first Time I understand each word pronounced. Where do You come from please ?
Ayup! I just subscribed, I'm looking forward to more phrases to tell my friend in London, that I found a great teacher 😀.
4:27 The sky, the ceiling, flies,...
Wow, what a Great teacher i just found :)
Simplified and comprehensive.
Great education Greg👍
‘How’s tricks’ is so ultra rare it’s a stretch to even suggest it’s a thing.
Thanks, Grag ! Really interesting and useful 👍
Love this kind of videos
Thank you a lot🙇♀️
You’re welcome 😊 This seems to be a popular type of video, so I'll be planning more for the near future!!
There are 2 kinds of languages, which is written language and spoken language. Written language we should use formal expressions while spoken language informal expressions....
Good and very helpful video, but I would suggest not using "stop saying" in the titles, as they give the impression that the words or expression are wrong and shouldn't be used. And that is not the case, they are all perfectly good and used all the time by native speakers! Yes, there are alternative ways of saying things, that can enrich a person's vocabulary. But the original word or expression is fine too, so please stop saying, "stop saying"!
This. Funny how they say that there's no problem in having your own accent and not sounding like a native, but at the same time they tell you to stop using perfectly correct words and expressions to sound more like one.
@@matheusmelo5769 Agree with you, they shouldn't do that. These are words and expressions that are used all the time!
Thanks Greg, British english most clear in my ears as my second language...
Hi Greg!
I adore your lessons. My question is: can I ask someone: "All alright?" -instead of "How are you"?
Greetings & all the best!
“Everything alright?” is a more common way of asking that 🙂
Hello nice to meet you mr greg ..my question .what do you think about accent speaking
thank you from Turkmenistan !!!
Ay Up? That's a new one for me, and I've been living in the UK for 16 years. It's always something new to learn 🙂
I understand all the words that you speak up. Thanks teacher. :-)
I wish you had been my english teacher!
Hello professor
Thank you so much for your priceless advice and interesting guidance.
I really appreciate your job.
I wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity.
So perfeck said very importan learning english
i learned more instantly. great!
thank you!
1. How've you been?
2. How are you doing?
3. How's it going?
4. How's it hanging? (informal)
5. How are things?
6. How's tricks? (informal)
7. Long time no see
8. What's up? (AmE)
9. Alright? (informal)
10. Ayup! (North British, Yorkshire)
First one should be, how have you been/how've you been.
@@rubyrose49 Thank you:) edited
How about you ..so how you been
I sometimes use "Hey, how you holdin' up?" within friend circle.
Great day for me to learn news words
So surprised to learn the expressions. Thanks Prof. Looking forward to watching other videos
Keep up the good work, man! You're a great teacher. For sure, your channel deserves more subscribers. #fromBrazil
Awesome, thank you for the nice comment, Suzane!
Hi suzana how about you
Your thoughts 💬💭
That's it, Ayup! Is my thing now
Thanks darling
Hi sir ! Your pronunciation is very understandable I apppreciate it
So nice of you! Thanks
Great understandable
From Philippines .🇵🇭🇵🇭
- Alright?
- Alright?
Best conversation ever, haha 😆
Thanks Greg, loved this lesson!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😀
That's great and it's teach us more
AYUP
Thank u so much! It was really helpful
how are you is the best way to ask people if she or he is fine or not it is easy to understand
Fantastic professor your amazing topic really really.
Thanks Tr. Greg it's a simple lesson,but amazing ..l like your language it is clear 👍👍👍
I say learing English very importan .i like language it is clear
Learning alot! I appreciate this kind of content. Thanks! Hoping to watch every videos in my spare time.
Some of them used Than.
Example: I prefer choose Blue than Red. instead of I prefer choose Blue Over/to Red
The last one sounded me like another language 🤔😅 so cool by the way
Nice video. Thanks!
Great bro , thank you from Jakarta
Thanks my best teacher
Thanks
I realy love your video brother. My English is not very good, this is best way to improve. Thank you for this video.
Thanks my dear teacher
I am delighted to know more ways to ask rather than "How are you?? "
You are A amazing teacher 👍👍
An amazing 😉
Thank you, Savita! 😃
Hello how about you
Cool examples the last is quite cool « Ayup »
I have to admit that I get confused when my fb friends ask what are you up to???!!! But I am okay with what's up 💖💖💖💖
This is about the twentieth video with the same theme, but everyone still says How are you.
Mybe how about you
@@ragongon4457 Always depends on the situation but most common is "How are you". Everybody says that.
So i say keep going on my brothher enjoy your day
@@ragongon4457 Enjoy your day does not mean "how are you". You say "enjoy your day" instead of "bye" or "have a nice time".
An alternative could be "HI! How are things"
Howdy? is my fave one although American English. The next one is Alright? and How am ya? Greetings from Serbia
Yes thank you for the information 😊, Sr take care 💕❣️
AY UP - I live in Yorkshire and i love the Yorkshire accent hahaha
Im new in ur channel bcz i found good teacher with my Yorkshire accent
Thank you for your sharing
It’s so interesting, Thank you !!
Hi Greg, thanks for the useful content. 👍
Want to ask about phrase "Yourself?". I've been surprised when heard this first time.
What are your thoughts about it? Is that common for British people?
Why Perfect here? When the second part of the phrase just Past Simple?!
Funny. Long time ago when I moved to England I asked my friend: why do you ask me how are you if you don't really interesting how am I? It is just a formal question said. Once in a sugar factory when I worked I answered in my language ( which is Hungarian) , I said " asztal" - mean table and my college didn't realised . That was funny 😂 in Hungary if you ask someone how are you, it's mean I really would like to know and I wait for the answer. 😀 I like long time no see 🤭😀
How are you is the most common. That is a formal way,but there others that are informal like whats up
I owe you one for making English easy to learn! Love from India ❤
Thank you
I'm glad to watching to your's videos.
you are right. Why not say "Wat a gwaan?" "Wad up?" Wey u a say?" or "wa a gwaan?"
thank you so much sir. Its really helpful & informative 🥰
It'd be useful to repeat all phrases you gave in the video at the end one more for better memorize! Cool videos anyway!
Thank you very much
Thanks a bunch Greg, awesome greetings. Have never heard Ayup! But I’ll keep that one in mind :)
So what do you respond to “What’s up” when it’s its in the context of greeting not in the context of “you seem upset”? When someone asks me “ what’s up”, I look around theatrically and say “nothing, how are You going?” 😂😂
Му name is Natalia, I am fromRussia, I live in Ekaterinburg city. I am learning English 2 month, thank you.
Very easy👌👌
how you doin that's my expression
So... I lived in London for 6 years, watch tons of movies and series in English as well as books, podcasts (etc...) ; my English's rusty when it comes to talking (or writing...) but I like to think my level is still "advanced".
A long introduction to ask : can someone tell how common is "how's trick", cause I've literally never heard or read it?
I Love your videos can you make a video about two people saying English
😊😊😊
That s awesome miss how about you i like it learning english
So that's what Freddie had been playing the crowd with all those times! AYUP!
Thanks 🙏
You're amazing teacher.