Improve your Vocabulary: Stop saying OKAY!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- Pay attention to how many times the average native English speaker says “okay” in normal conversation. TOO MANY TIMES! “Okay” is a good word to use in some situations, but there are a lot of times when you can say something better: stronger, more accurate, and with more emotion. In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll show you how “okay” is used in English, and when and how to replace it with more descriptive words and phrases. We will also cover some situations where non-native English speakers and learners often use “okay” in a way that is confusing or misleading to native speakers. We’ll also talk about the difference between “okay” and “OK”. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get started, okay? www.engvid.com/improve-your-v...
More videos in this series:
Stop saying SORRY! • Improve your Vocabular...
Stop saying VERY! • Improve your Vocabular...
Stop saying I KNOW! • Improve your Vocabular...
Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! • Improve your Vocabular...
In this video:
00:00 Why you should stop using "okay" so much
01:52 "Okay" or "OK"?
02:18 Why is "okay" used so much?
04:23 "Okay" lacks strong commitment
05:01 "Okay" lacks emotion
06:17 "Okay" doesn't demonstrate you want authentic permission
06:59 "Okay" doesn't give authentic permission
07:23 "Okay" creates unnecesary concern
08:02 When it's good to respond "I'm okay"
09:48 ~ QUIZ ~
13:02 "That is not okay."
13:34 "Okaaaaaaay"
14:36 "Okay, okay."
14:43 quick okay
15:15 ~ HOMEWORK ~
![A Day To Remember: Feedback [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/iXVnysmQ4e0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Eminem - Houdini [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/22tVWwmTie8/mqdefault.jpg)
Keep expanding your vocabulary! Check out the other videos in this series:
Stop saying SORRY! ruclips.net/video/Vf0on6KQP2Y/видео.html
Stop saying VERY! ruclips.net/video/PCoyTwltu5g/видео.html
Stop saying I KNOW! ruclips.net/video/FXjvpR02uNg/видео.html
Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! ruclips.net/video/-C4nJaluO5g/видео.html
I have an issue with the phrase "why not". Especially in the way you used it.
Please, never say "why not" if someone is asking you to be his/her boy-/girlfriend. "not" is a word with a negative aspect to it. Don't be negative and use positive phrases like "yes, of course", "yes, I want to" or anything that doesn't implement a word which is usually used to negate something.
(please correct my grammar if needed. I'm obviously not a native English speaker, but I'm pretty sure this applies to many languages.)
Not okay
Can I call you later ?
Me: Sure, why not / Absolutely
How was your day ?
Me: So far so good / Interesting
This man is a treasure
A national treasure if you will.
For sure
Okay
Absolutely 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I agree with you
James: "Stop saying OKAY!'
ME: " ok"
Your videos have helped me reach over $300,000 in trading by age 24! Thanks James. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽
Keep up the great work .
I'm convinced that the big investors and analysts are trying to scare us to keep us poor and ignorant to the market.. because its steady doing good after all the jobless and market crash talks
Congrats and wishing you the best
@kim sun When I was 21 ,but you need a finance Pro if you don’t want to loose and if you want to be more successful.
@kim sun Follow⬇⬇
This is simply the best RUclips channel to learn English. Congrats from Brazil!
The problem with "Ok" is it gives non-native English speakers the false idea that it is a generic, "one-size-fits-all" term, when in fact it can take on different meanings depending on the context in which it is used, particularly when speaking directly to a native English speaker.
You are an amazing teacher.
Congratulations from Brazil!🇧🇷
É tão fácil de entender a aula do prof 🤩 não junta as palavras, não usa gírias e sempre explica de outra forma o que quer dizer
Ok.
I love this kind of classes. Natural and useful
I am an Arab and I do not know English well, but I have improved a lot because of you ♥
It wasn't ok, it was brilliant!Thank you😍
It’s not ok to start a lecture without saying “ hi James for ingVid”.
Thanks a lot for your great effort in this video.
Greetings from Iraq Baghdad.
Gretting from Egypt
Greetings from England.
Ok
*Greatthings from Russia*
Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷
Greetings from Algeria🇩🇿
Your "very" video was great. I stopped using the word, "very," inappropriately.
Back then I would have said your video is very good, now I say it's great.
Thank you for this "okay" video. It's great!
Hahaha love this guy! Born in Greece, ill have to admit , my English improved thanks to you! I appreciate you😁
Love how James explains any concept!
English is my first language and Spanish my second. In Spanish we use the word "ok" a LOT too. Your video challenged me to stop using it when I am speaking Spanish as well as when I am speaking English. This is going to force me to expand my vocabulary in both languages. Thank you!
Excellent explanation, I wish everyone could really understand the meaning and messages of this and other words, thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂
You are a fantastic teacher! And great energy dude. Thanks so much for making this.
Is he dude to you..?
@@nagaratharmstar I dunno, I say dude a lot lol
@@delsings don't mistake.. you may call many as dude but as he being a teacher and elder it won't be the appropriate way .. a proper respect has to be given. ( Just my opinion bro not accusing! )
@@nagaratharmstar oh I get you, and thank you. I just meant it as a friendly affirmation. I absolutely appreciate a teacher's dedication to their craft.
@@delsings I appreciate it, thank you.
Love the way you teaches…
Is it Okay?
Absolutely ❤️
Amazing teacher! Great explanation! Very useful expressions to know!
never heard the expression "ok" so many times in my life. excellent lesson! Thank you, James. you´re the best teacher...
You are the best English teacher who I watched on the internet! Please, keep helping us with your knowledge.
It’s his witty personality that made me subscribe! Great channel!!! Thanks
Best teacher ever, I'm a C1-C2 but I just come because this also helps me to teach my native tongue to foreigners. 💕
Your technique is fantastic! I've watched three of your videos back-to-back, and I still want more!
Absolutely a truly magnificient Teacher you're Mr. James.
I love your style, man, you did great job for English learners! Thank you !
Am improving my English because of you sir God bless you abundantly for the good work you are doing to us🙏💕💕💕💕
OMG man . You make it so much fun to learn . I can't stop loughting . I'm ok ... lol
Great lesson, and thanks much for sharing your knowledge on this subject.
Best English-Teacher, thanks a lot!
Thank You for this kind of lessons. They give me a deeper knowledge of the language itself.
You’re the best. Ciao from Milano Italy.
Hi professor
I really appreciate your job.
Thank you so much for this interesting conversation.
as always, awesome class with much of useful information and funny jokes and quick monologs!
Thx bro for your lessons, I'm French and that help a lot to make my English better than I had before, I know about "ok" but now I will understand more people when they should to use ok with me haha.... Thx u, and waiting for new lesson 😊😊
Oh hey Long time no see James
Keep up the good work
You're a great teacher
I mean it Been watching your videos for a long time
This lesson is very okey! Thank very much, sir.
You’re a wonderful english teacher .! Thank you so much
I love the way you teach us like we're at the classroom.
You are so kind... thanks a million teacher
wow!!!! you are my favourit teacher
love you sir from core of my heart❤️❤️
Thanks teacher I'm becoming brilliant in English language now. 👍
what a lesson...what an explanation....thank you so much Mr James for these brilliant videos ❤💯💯💯
Well explained, sir! Thank you!
You are gold man. I mean it. Really improved my english and confidence skills chatting with native speakers. Plz never leave us lol. By the way i´m from Argentina, South America. Greetings
You are not just okay sir, you are brilliant mate!!!
Wooow, that is a great lesson 🙏😍 thank you🌹
Always good to practice and refine.
I really ❤️ your classes! 😁
Brilliant lesson as always
Ciao da Italia 🇮🇹
Great job James!
😚
I would definitely add 'awesome' and 'amazing'....two words that Canadian native speakers say all the time
😂
"Go ahead" as a response to " How is the weather?" shows the person is not interested in a converstion beyond what is necessary. Hats off to the instructor. He presentation is brilliant!
Greeting from Brasil🇧🇷🙏
Your the best teacher in RUclips history for sure 👑
Thanks a lot for your lessons
Now iam ok with ok . James you are a piece of work . Love you bro
Thanks James
I really enjoy your teaching. Thank you, sir.
Thanks James! Don’t know why are everybody can’t speak like you so that they could be understood?) I literally understand every single word you are saying, although I'm Russian speaking.
I'm in love with your teaching sir, God bless you
很喜欢老师的课~
This lesson help me alot. Thanks alot sir .
I Love this teaching
Thank You.
You're really a superb teacher!
great teacher...thanks for the classes
Awesome, thank you very much!
Nice and good skills thanks sir
this man is so great at teaching i remember my english teacher to you
Mate, you are doing a great job, keep going!
Thanks Alot James❤
I start to improve my english until the end of the year (for 4months) and i'll come back to this comment after 4 months
The most perfectly explanation. 🥰
Thank you Very Much Mr James Love you
It's good to have you back James! :)
The Best One.
Thank you
I missed to watch your videos. You make me feel good again. Thank you.
Thanks Mr.James ✌🏽
A great lesson! Thank you Sir 😊
So funny and so simple! Thank to you.
Your "stop saying" series is superb ;)
Thank you for this
I know you might not see this but i finally started too get serious about changing my life I live with my parents I’m 22 years old going nowhere with my life so I’m I’m trying hard so I can become wealthy and move out so what I should say is thank you this is my first step too my 5 year plan for myself people like you will change this world
I luv the way he mimics; it's interesting.
He is brilliant.❤
Thanks so much ...I really love to learn from you ❤
Thanks for sharing !! 🥸🤩
Damn! Worked like a charm! Thank you soooo much!
Really great video.
Goes a long way.
Many thanks as always 👍
James you're awesome man !
Okay opens more convasation or rather communication. Okay is formal but Ok doesn't well come formal socialisation it discourages a go ahead. Okay, is brilliant. I GOT IT. IS AMAISING TO HAVE A GREAT TEACHER JAMES.
New subscriber here from Philippines thank you for giving an idea on how and when to use the word okay.😃
I have been watching your videos lately starting with gaining more vocabularies after I watch your videos about steps on how to learn English.
Here's my take on the 2 questions
1. Can I call you later?
1.a. Sure, anytime around 7-9:30pm
1.b. Absolutely, but text me first.
2. How was your day? (This one is from my experience as an ESL teacher & we ask this questions to our young students & now I know why the company wants us to sing a nursery rhyme to it.)
2.a. I'm good
2.b. I'm great
2.c. (bonus, because its part of the lyrics) I'm wonderful.
question number 2 is so great & you're right, these answers could help people to be open up in a conversations, much alone for a young learner of English Language.
Thank you so much for this & stay safe.
OH you're brilliant ✨💖
English is not my native language, I'm learning and still not fluently using English (listening & speaking), but amazingly I can understand all your teaching, without captions. You are a best English teacher
Where are you from?
Happy and simple !😊
Great! I love this.
thank you james
Wow, this was very useful for me, thank you
Amazing class!
i got it from now on its fantastic i pretend like natives. thank you teacher for this lesso.
1. no problem you can call me any time
2. my day was brilliant
The true story at the beginning of your video; Are you sure that your friend was from Spain!? Because "Baleh" is OK in Persian language! BTW, love your informative videos!