POSH ENGLISH: Old-fashioned British English Expressions

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • In this lesson, I will teach you the kind of posh English that was spoken back in the early 20th century, when the British Empire ruled over nearly a quarter of the world’s land area. “I say, old chap. Wouldn’t it be spiffing to learn some old-fashioned posh words and expressions?” The vocabulary and expressions in this lesson is not in general use anymore, but you still may hear some of the language if you watch period dramas and historic films set in that period of time. If you happen to like the British “stiff upper lip” stereotype from the glory days of the British Empire, then knowing more about the way the upper class Brits spoke during those times will be of interest to you.
    Test your understanding with the quiz: www.engvid.com/posh-english-o...

Комментарии • 217

  • @JoelRudewicz
    @JoelRudewicz 3 года назад +9

    Is it me, or is this lady just the cutest?

  • @MacakPodSIjemom
    @MacakPodSIjemom 4 года назад +102

    Upon my word! Most of those words I've learned from my English language books, or from literature, and I use them online. Never knew I could come across as a posh person. Toodle-pip, old chaps!

  • @videogra5645
    @videogra5645 4 года назад +11

    Never knew that "marvelous" and "splendid" are old words. We use it now regularly

    • @diegoyuiop
      @diegoyuiop 3 года назад +1

      Who is "we"?

    • @videogra5645
      @videogra5645 3 года назад +2

      @@diegoyuiop You don't use "marvelous" and "splendid" in your vocabulary?

  • @raiseyourworld5324
    @raiseyourworld5324 4 года назад +18

    Many above are still used as general daily language today: How do you do?, Cheerio, Chap. Darling, Dear (without the 'my'), Ghastly, frightful, glorious, marvellous, gosh, Heaven forbid (rahter than God forbid), Well I never, chin-chin and hear, hear. Also another way of sayng 'goodbye' would be 'ta-ta for now'. Within sentances: "He was very nice chap", Darling, can also be used between platonic friends "could you be a darling and pass me my coat", "Really darling, that just wont do", "What a ghastly colour", "Frightful weather outside" when torrential rain, snow blizzard etc , "What a glorious day" either beutiful sunny weather or havind.had a lovely day out somewhee that was really enjoyed. "Marvellous" usually when something better than good, used on it's own or in sentance "What a marvellous day we have had", !Gosh!" either used on it's own as an exclamation or in sentance "Gosh! that was good" or !Gosh! that was a bit hairy" (hairy being used as 'frightening', an abbreviation meaning 'hair stand on end', So, not all are "old fashioned" but still in use today :-)

  • @Effaly_
    @Effaly_ 4 года назад +90

    I have a weakness for old posh British English. It just sounds so lovely. 🥰

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 2 года назад +1

      Snob! Come to a poor part of U.K. and say that in a bar!

    • @Gonkawonga
      @Gonkawonga 2 года назад +1

      read P.G.Wodhouse. love his Psmith series

  • @Jeanne7774
    @Jeanne7774 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love this kind of English that people don't speak anymore! It is most charming!

  • @RSkyCar
    @RSkyCar 4 года назад +4

    The 'Downton Abbey' great example and fun to watch.

  • @giovannitabasso2411
    @giovannitabasso2411 Год назад +4

    In some lessons of yours you gave us advice to take somebody's speech and way to talk as our personal model for self-training. Well, I just think you'll be mine: your way of teaching is the best I found out so far. Keep on teaching, please, despite the great efforts the videos require. Cheerio!

  • @ingvarr3016
    @ingvarr3016 4 года назад +7

    So Jade, you're so spiffing when your trying to teach us speak poshy. Luv u )

  • @jeoenriquez7151
    @jeoenriquez7151 4 года назад +14

    Love it. I wish you were my English subject teacher in school.

  • @rafli6966
    @rafli6966 4 года назад +41

    It's been a while.. Glad to see you back..

  • @ForestKicks
    @ForestKicks 4 года назад +6

    My favourite thing about your videos is how you always scoot in from the side

  • @blueline308
    @blueline308 4 года назад +4

    Perhaps your best video yet ! Always look forward to seeing you Jade. 🙂👍

  • @naythitiworada1157
    @naythitiworada1157 4 года назад +5

    FAB lesson! You did great. Thank you Jade.

  • @larsw8776
    @larsw8776 4 года назад +7

    In my part of the world we're taught 2/3 of these expressions as normal English at school.

    • @manni1998
      @manni1998 2 года назад +1

      me too
      (late 70s in Germany)

  • @aidarouselabe23
    @aidarouselabe23 4 года назад +4

    I sounded posh just watching your lessons. Thanks Jade!

  • @stevenhuffnagel
    @stevenhuffnagel 4 года назад +16

    Just when you've had enough of those over-edited teaching videos recommended to you by RUclips (oh, sugar!), Jade comes up. Spiffing, my darlings! I need to go and have my morning cup of tea and start my stupendous weekend.

    • @Dawwwg
      @Dawwwg 4 года назад +1

      Hear hear, old chap !

  • @lorettapang
    @lorettapang 4 года назад +6

    Splendid! Jane, I love this lesson!

  • @azaharuddinansari8681
    @azaharuddinansari8681 4 года назад +2

    Old is gold just like old words thanks for sharing knowledge

  • @youcefboxe
    @youcefboxe 4 года назад +1

    I am so happy for your return to us

  • @stefaniechong9640
    @stefaniechong9640 4 года назад +12

    Welcome back Jade.

  • @gkemalb2704
    @gkemalb2704 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Get it easy.

  • @runito75
    @runito75 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are fun Jade. Real spiffing! Jolly good!

  • @onuralpalp890
    @onuralpalp890 4 года назад +3

    I think Ten Minutes is enough a video, in generally im watching old videos for learning. thanks jade for your channel ;-)

  • @eugenebar6646
    @eugenebar6646 2 месяца назад

    Such a marvellous lesson! Quite splendid 🎉

  • @israeldasilvacouto1060
    @israeldasilvacouto1060 4 года назад +2

    Awesome teacher!!!

  • @mehdielharaki7050
    @mehdielharaki7050 4 года назад +4

    Thank you very much for your help . Your student from Morocco 🤗

  • @arsonlover2616
    @arsonlover2616 Год назад +2

    even tho i am not a british myself
    i quite like to use british accent for my formal english

  • @fernandobautista3200
    @fernandobautista3200 4 года назад +1

    Muchas gracias profe, eres única!!!

  • @lgeray1
    @lgeray1 4 года назад +15

    Reminds me of that wonderful sitcom of the nineties called 'Keeping up Appearances', where working-claas lady Hiacynth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouqueeee') aspires to climb the social ladder - this effort is as desperate as it is in vain... Each episode ended in a complete desaster - so funny!

    • @Peter1Europe
      @Peter1Europe 4 года назад +3

      "Lady of the house speaking "

    • @Lat265
      @Lat265 2 года назад

      There’s nothing funny about The British Class System, it’s not as bad as the Indian Caste System, but according to the US couple that have been to Britain for You Tube Tube videos, they said there is much more of a class system in the UK compared to the US. I am from Britain, i hate posh accents, makes me want to punch a posh person!

    • @lgeray1
      @lgeray1 2 года назад

      @@Lat265 You are right, no class system has ever been funny, however, satire can make fun of it.

  • @cvoque
    @cvoque 4 года назад +2

    Upon my word, what a splendid comedy talent!

  • @iuriemilicenco7887
    @iuriemilicenco7887 4 года назад +2

    I´m very impressed.

  • @ambrogiolorenzetti4628
    @ambrogiolorenzetti4628 3 дня назад

    as a posh person, I can confirm that is a great video.

  • @edsoncastro2988
    @edsoncastro2988 3 месяца назад

    Muchas gracias por la lección.

  • @meharnosh
    @meharnosh 4 года назад +2

    Your explanation is marvelous Jade:)

  • @dmitryglushenko2624
    @dmitryglushenko2624 4 года назад +1

    A jolly good one, Jade, thank you

  • @konstantink6764
    @konstantink6764 4 года назад +3

    A funny lesson! Thanks!

  • @aparecidoferreiravais321
    @aparecidoferreiravais321 4 года назад +2

    Hi Jade glad to see you again
    You're awesome I love your videos and you have a lovely accent
    Thanks a lot my dear teacher have a great Sunday 😉🇧🇷

  • @wut9042
    @wut9042 4 года назад +1

    Glorious!!

  • @faisaldeshmukh3653
    @faisaldeshmukh3653 4 года назад +2

    I need. This is so important

  • @arunasimas
    @arunasimas 4 года назад +9

    At scholl weve learned to say how do you do how do you do, but when i first visited the uk it was more like ohrightmate:D lol

  • @user-lp4sn8pd8k
    @user-lp4sn8pd8k 4 года назад +7

    she's so pretty and good teacher ~!!! 앗힝 ~!!

  • @RichardDworkin
    @RichardDworkin 4 года назад +1

    Wonderful!

  • @marksanders2237
    @marksanders2237 4 года назад +2

    Spiffing job "Jeeves" ironing my newspaper!

  • @Blueshot111
    @Blueshot111 4 года назад +2

    All hail my dear. Spiffing lesson. What fun. I haven't laughed that much since I read Macbeth in school.

    • @beeflat4287
      @beeflat4287 2 года назад

      Right, I had many laughs, as well.

  • @mchlwilson1
    @mchlwilson1 Год назад

    I say! Absolutely topping of you!

  • @user-qp2sg6yv3o
    @user-qp2sg6yv3o 4 года назад +4

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ... I love you from Iraq

  • @hassanjim9920
    @hassanjim9920 4 года назад +3

    thanks, you have a wonderful accent...

  • @aikinskonadu3919
    @aikinskonadu3919 4 года назад +1

    wow thank you very much dear

  • @mbachiropractic
    @mbachiropractic 3 года назад

    Absolutely fabulous 🤗😬

  • @robertogerol1200
    @robertogerol1200 3 года назад

    Wow I loved !! Stupendous performance and your smile... have no price

  • @aristodimospapafloratos4852
    @aristodimospapafloratos4852 2 года назад

    Splendid video ☺️☺️. Really we appreciate it very much !!!

  • @Mx25a
    @Mx25a 4 года назад +17

    By Jove, old bean, can I say its marvellous to see you back! without any leeway of doubt it is indeed. Good show, thanks. And... tally bally ho!

  • @SVLOGS1M
    @SVLOGS1M 4 года назад +2

    Happy to see you again, it's been a while

  • @harryshine3381
    @harryshine3381 4 года назад +1

    Doing good job Jade......

  • @aligbeer
    @aligbeer 4 года назад +1

    Hi Jade I love you and I love your videos it’s really useful and I am appreciate your amazing job I love your Way to teaching you are amazing you are my angel sweetheart 🙏

  • @brickbreaker666
    @brickbreaker666 4 года назад +1

    nice to know

  • @brd8764
    @brd8764 3 года назад

    Thanks jade. It has been so. We renovate.

  • @georgethomas7781
    @georgethomas7781 4 года назад +1

    Marvellous

  • @horatiodreamt
    @horatiodreamt 4 года назад +7

    What about "old bean"?

  • @Anwar-Mian
    @Anwar-Mian 2 года назад

    When I was in school we were taught to say “How do you do.” I never knew about the phrase “How are you” till I came to America.

  • @thilakasirispathiranage9981
    @thilakasirispathiranage9981 4 года назад +1

    What a frightful old chum! ........ What a spiffing idea? Happy Thanksgiving to the staff of engvid.

  • @nguyenminhthao9926
    @nguyenminhthao9926 4 года назад +2

    hello teacher. I really love your accent. Please release some more videos about topic-related vocabularies. For example, family,... Thank you

  • @winterahmed1
    @winterahmed1 4 года назад +4

    Yes… Finally, they are called Posh English, and we have them in a lesson. I really needed this long time a go, Thank You Jade, Thumbs Up.

  • @you-know-who9023
    @you-know-who9023 2 года назад

    Spiffing lesson Jade 👍😃

  • @ram31299
    @ram31299 3 года назад

    Good accent... good one to learn better!! Hear hear I say it as loud as I can.
    I like Toodle pip one!

  • @reptoidcommand1060
    @reptoidcommand1060 4 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas and a.......
    Happy New Year !!! .......
    ...Jahhyd dahhling !!

    • @reptoidcommand1060
      @reptoidcommand1060 4 года назад

      Where is my precious little upvote!
      Now you see it...now you don't..bleckkhkk! (I'm not crazy..it was there!)
      Somebody's plaayyhhing gaheeems! (I love it!)

  • @lucindawinehouse2002
    @lucindawinehouse2002 2 года назад +1

    Hi Jade
    I learned all these expressions in my History Classes at secondary school . I attended secondary school from 2013 until 2018
    However I still use these expressions in my English even though I left school 3 years ago I still remember the vocabulary from my history classes
    My History teacher used to greet the class with How do you do ? and the class answered with How do you do ?
    And as the students were leaving the classes we said Cheerio

  • @Worldcitizen2020
    @Worldcitizen2020 4 года назад +1

    Welcome back Jade

  • @beeflat4287
    @beeflat4287 2 года назад

    Hi, splendid lesson, thank You very much. Btw I am sitting here in good old Hamburg listen to Your entertaining expressions and explainations of my beloved second and mother/father language of Yours. Some of these words and sayings I luckily know already from the Pirates Of The Caribbean and My Fair Lady. Surprisingly, there‘re a few we do have in German with the same meaning : Old chum - alter Kumpel or God forbid - Gott behüte and hear, hear ! - Hört, hört ! Well, I do enjoy Your lessons, cheers

  • @Ahmadsyar
    @Ahmadsyar 4 года назад +15

    it's weird to witness english person impersonating an english person at 2:11

  • @CatoRenasci
    @CatoRenasci 2 года назад

    You should listen to the Noel Coward song “I went to a marvelous party”. - very posh, priceless.

  • @realwarriorscholar
    @realwarriorscholar Год назад

    Your lesson was marvelous darling! Toodle pip!

  • @bogdancristea9270
    @bogdancristea9270 2 года назад +2

    When I came to Cambridge to start my PhD, I thought I would impress my supervisor with such outdated language (of course, I had no idea it was outdated, I just thought it was nice and posh). But he wasn’t impressed at all: he spent the next couple of years trying to make my work sound like a researcher’s from the 21st century instead of one from the Victorian age.

    • @fanusbiru8902
      @fanusbiru8902 2 года назад

      Lol but the old language is the best

    • @lucindawinehouse2002
      @lucindawinehouse2002 2 года назад

      I use all this language even though i was born in the 2000’s (2002)

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 2 года назад

    Old-school posh folk are so OTT. :)
    I've seen too much Jeeves and Wooster, because chin-chin was the only phrase I didn't know.

  • @boriswilliams6217
    @boriswilliams6217 4 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @Ankit3933
    @Ankit3933 3 года назад

    My parents used refer their old friends when I was child like he was my school/class fellow or something like that

  • @Albion89
    @Albion89 Год назад

    Could you make video about Scottish-English ?

  • @user-ep9fv1fo6f
    @user-ep9fv1fo6f 4 года назад +1

    nice

  • @puturro
    @puturro Год назад

    you're just lovely explaining all this.
    I have a question: how do British people use the word "love" to address someone who's not close? how does that work?

  • @user-is623zizo
    @user-is623zizo 6 месяцев назад

    78٪
    I got 7/9
    thank you Jade

  • @misadate8688
    @misadate8688 4 года назад +1

    i actually use bugger quite a lot

  • @LIHUI-MOTORS
    @LIHUI-MOTORS 4 года назад +1

    Welcome back.

  • @strafrag1
    @strafrag1 2 года назад

    Scarlette O'Hara said "Oh, fiddlesticks" in Gone With The Wind.

  • @stobbi38
    @stobbi38 4 года назад +2

    8:53
    Her: "when they can be bothered to show uo there, because there's not a lot of... "
    Me: "Space."

    • @islamadam8502
      @islamadam8502 4 года назад

      "because there's not a lot of things they need to debate these days."

  • @amberwren
    @amberwren 4 года назад +6

    I still speak like this lol

  • @cleitonmendes4376
    @cleitonmendes4376 4 года назад +1

    Top✔

  • @kangkinkang
    @kangkinkang 2 года назад +1

    In Singapore, instead of saying WTF, we say What The Fish 😀

  • @JulioLeonFandinho
    @JulioLeonFandinho 4 года назад +2

    You could say also 'tata and farewell!' If you're leaving some place...
    Don't ask from who I listened this expression

    • @DJ-gl8rw
      @DJ-gl8rw 4 года назад

      Viejotrueno
      I bid you

  • @user-mu2sk1qk3x
    @user-mu2sk1qk3x 4 года назад +1

    Hello, my name is abdel.please what mean. this words prefixes and suffixes?

  • @PanrutiMubarak
    @PanrutiMubarak 4 года назад +1

    Welcome Back Madam

  • @diehardAMD
    @diehardAMD 4 года назад +2

    The "how do you do" is like Japanese "genki desu ka" -> answer "genki desu" where ka means ?

  • @stankormy5717
    @stankormy5717 4 года назад +1

    The English language sure has changed!

  • @meenki347
    @meenki347 4 года назад +5

    You're adorable. You're my Liza Dolittle. ♥️

  • @redeye--2753
    @redeye--2753 4 года назад +6

    If you talked like this no wonder this pakistani shop owner thought you where from a posh region (as you mentioned in the lesson about town names) 😂

  • @jejeijaa2234
    @jejeijaa2234 4 года назад +2

    How do you do?and how are you Both I really have a class in199x hong Kong,But no one used it at the time@@Just say how are you?

  • @paulsmith8474
    @paulsmith8474 4 года назад +1

    You wear this top 20 years

  • @natn41r
    @natn41r 10 месяцев назад

    Used to use "bugger" a lot without knowing what it actually meant, lol.

  • @jonathandavidcaceres6897
    @jonathandavidcaceres6897 4 года назад +5

    You look stunning beauty!

  • @cyrax1700
    @cyrax1700 3 года назад

    This is the accent of the better people.
    Even though, some of them were, pirates!