Using metaphors to speak English more fluently

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @AnuschayRizwan
    @AnuschayRizwan 3 года назад +93

    I can literally go on for hours, non stop listening. Thank you Gill, you're indeed an angel. I'm trying to improve my English and your videos are my favourite way of learning.

  • @nandy7122
    @nandy7122 4 года назад +132

    This lady reminds me of my English teacher. She's very calm and she knows exactly what she is talking about.❤

  • @anthonykot
    @anthonykot 5 лет назад +80

    I am 74 years of age and I am leaning this stuff for the first time...sort of...Love it..Love my language..and love your language...

    • @триплджихе
      @триплджихе 5 лет назад +1

      And say: I love you grandpa😉

    • @pasangtsering8876
      @pasangtsering8876 4 года назад +3

      Learning at age 74 is good encouragement to many lazy youths.

    • @mirjanamilosavljevic4261
      @mirjanamilosavljevic4261 4 года назад +3

      Keep learning ,it’s so good to be young in your hart,my mother was teacher of French and Latin language,was fluent in Russian, and she started learning English at the age of 80 ,she was so young at her hart and mind,always eager to learn new things,don’t stop learning ❤️

    • @anthonykot
      @anthonykot 4 года назад +1

      @@dts8009 I was dyslexic ...and just gave-up ...

    • @OC-bj5de
      @OC-bj5de 4 года назад +1

      What's you language Mr. Anthony?

  • @olgaturkiye
    @olgaturkiye 8 лет назад +639

    Gill, thanks for helping us...you are an angel!

  • @bellatarlo8827
    @bellatarlo8827 3 года назад +6

    As an ESL teacher myself, I adore you, your way of explanation, your manner of teaching, and your positive attitude.

  • @fizzaro4105
    @fizzaro4105 8 лет назад +108

    Such a lovely teacher....!!! Love you Gill

  • @abeerdarwish1503
    @abeerdarwish1503 5 лет назад +41

    My respect for you, you're one of the best instructor ever.

  • @satwiksangannagari8558
    @satwiksangannagari8558 8 лет назад +74

    you're an angel .your way of speaking is so good and it is very useful to us

  • @nitishsaharoy2917
    @nitishsaharoy2917 6 лет назад +25

    Love the way you teach. Live long our angel.

  • @reavidorabarete4738
    @reavidorabarete4738 3 года назад +19

    It is so relaxing to listen to the calming voice of this gracious lady. Rich and knowledge-laden lectures about the peculiarities of the English language! I have learned more from this lovely lady than my English language teachers combined. God bless you Gill! Lots of love from the Philippines! ❤️

  • @BLANCOPROF
    @BLANCOPROF 3 года назад +5

    I am a private English as a second language teacher. I enjoy very much this professor's lessons and I have been learning a lot from her. I can see that she is very passionate about teaching. She is a real example of what a teachers must be. All my blessings to her!

  • @dinazaytseva8152
    @dinazaytseva8152 6 лет назад +19

    What a wonderful, old classic style, "nowhere hastening" lesson.

  • @biranimrecima6430
    @biranimrecima6430 5 лет назад +35

    I've never seen such an interesting and motivated teacher! Thank you so much, lovely Gill!

  • @konradzingerle8975
    @konradzingerle8975 3 года назад +2

    I'am a person from South tyrol in italy and this teacher lady are my favorite from all the other videos in the internet. I'm very very happy with learning english. I have 75 years on my back, but to be happy... also do something. Greetings from Toblach. I speak italian, ladin, german and a little english. Thanks at the teacher. 🌅👍💪🥰🍀

  • @Jegiro
    @Jegiro 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely love Gill. She is such an adorable person, it is so relaxing and enjoyable to experience her method of teaching. That is a skill and ability not matched by the majority of teachers.
    May God Bless you Gill.

  • @hlr3932
    @hlr3932 7 лет назад +1

    I think I can safely say that my grasp of the English language both verbal and written is very good. But the way Ms. Jill carries on with these lessons, it's as if I'm hypnotized and can't stop viewing these videos!!

  • @ghoulachafik7086
    @ghoulachafik7086 8 лет назад +106

    You are just wonderful madam.

  • @asmatanweer1685
    @asmatanweer1685 4 года назад +1

    Unfortunately nowadays we are lacking these type of professional, hardworking and honest teachers.she is so lovely.

  • @lemonsummer7196
    @lemonsummer7196 8 лет назад +24

    Thank you so much for your lovely teaching. This is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @eduardoaltamar1625
    @eduardoaltamar1625 4 года назад +1

    Every time I recieve a new English lesson of you it's wonderful, I can't stop having a good a time about this. I really thank you my Dear Lady, receive my hug with all the respect you deserve. You're the most easy - understandable English coach I have ever met before.

  • @luismazdamarin
    @luismazdamarin 7 лет назад +6

    Gill I saw one of your videos talking about phrasal verbs and finally I could understand the deep meaning of this part of English grammar. Thank you for your patience. You're a great player in this stage.

  • @nadezhdakalashnikova6181
    @nadezhdakalashnikova6181 5 месяцев назад

    I love the way she is explaining things. Metaphorical thinking is characteristic of human beings, we sometimes use them automatically, though it is amazing to reveal this beauty of the language

  • @user-rn1ix9or3f
    @user-rn1ix9or3f 5 лет назад +3

    Really love this kind of women. It makes me feel comfortable and peaceful

  • @Mrmrsmiddleton1
    @Mrmrsmiddleton1 2 года назад

    I just literally found Gill and I am in love with the way she explains things. She makes things so interesting.

  • @mozeey1496
    @mozeey1496 4 года назад +6

    Thanks so much for presenting your precious time and experience to us. I really miss having such experienced teachers. Thank you for bringing back those fun days of learning English.❤

  • @simoneric8183
    @simoneric8183 6 лет назад +2

    - Thank you ever so much Gill. May I suggest a hint to get more efficiently into English learning : those who lack motivation to learn lessons, do just like I do, go to bed with Gill's voice and wait for sleep to come after having done that.

  • @55Stamp
    @55Stamp 8 лет назад +16

    Thank you very much! I absolutely agree with those who say that you're an angel!

  • @y.j.howler6168
    @y.j.howler6168 2 года назад

    a good teacher is a spiritual gift .

  • @sheilaborges4404
    @sheilaborges4404 8 лет назад +15

    Simply loved it, best teacher on EngVid!

  • @غازيحسنمحمد
    @غازيحسنمحمد 4 года назад

    Gill I have never seen a teacher like you,you are an angel .

  • @aquilestescarineto8043
    @aquilestescarineto8043 4 года назад +4

    Thanks, Gill! I love to hear your voice! You're an angel! Definitely!

  • @peterarinze9855
    @peterarinze9855 2 года назад +1

    I really appreciate your effort in helping us to understand metaphors. I must admit that your explanation is as clear as mud and also you're such an angel with a golden heart.

  • @bayarmazhambalova2901
    @bayarmazhambalova2901 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you, you are a real angel!
    I love your lessons very much, it's a real pleasure to listen to you. I wish all people spoke British English.
    One more phylosophic metaphor is that all these men and women have their births and deaths, i.e. endless rebirth in the wheel of samsara (exits and entrances)
    All the best, with love from Russia.

  • @СолнышкоСветит-х8н
    @СолнышкоСветит-х8н 3 года назад

    This teacher sounds like my school teacher from USSR! She is calm, intelligent and knows how to present the topic!
    Thank you dear Gill :)

  • @NguyenDuy-ot8ux
    @NguyenDuy-ot8ux 9 лет назад +174

    British accent! Sounds good :)

    • @bouchtaab8281
      @bouchtaab8281 5 лет назад +2

      Sounds musical...

    • @slayer123fred
      @slayer123fred 4 года назад

      -_-

    • @w01fk
      @w01fk 4 года назад +4

      My accent too I am British. thanks😂

    • @w01fk
      @w01fk 4 года назад

      Where's my British gang at

    • @shio9517
      @shio9517 4 года назад +1

      @@w01fk lad lad lad

  • @786humaira1
    @786humaira1 4 года назад

    What a wonderful English teacher and equally wonderful Human being.
    Helping people learn a language for free.

  • @FrancescoZannino
    @FrancescoZannino 5 лет назад +3

    I think this is very common in all languages, especially in Italian. it is interesting to understand how it is used by English people

  • @sajeevsamuelrose9486
    @sajeevsamuelrose9486 2 года назад

    Gill teaches English effectively, she represents the analysis that is best with the language.

  • @felixlora8696
    @felixlora8696 8 лет назад +40

    Gill you are very sweet,you have helped me a lot.

  • @rizanulrizanul6980
    @rizanulrizanul6980 6 лет назад +2

    Gill , thank u so much ..its really really help me much...i just came back from Uk ( visit Edenburgh/london ) for two weeks where I can comunicate and understand their accent...Ur an angel..

  • @arissetiawan7037
    @arissetiawan7037 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you ' Mother' for being teach us with great topics .

  • @tanveerkhan9430
    @tanveerkhan9430 6 лет назад

    English was taught to me as a very tough languages since childhood but you have made it easier than I thought.
    I am in India and helping my 7 year old daughter to be good in English.
    You have made my life easier.
    Thanks a lot.☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @aiba1028
    @aiba1028 9 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the illustration. I love your quote of Shakespeare.

  • @marcoaucancela5419
    @marcoaucancela5419 7 лет назад +2

    Gill congratulations, your accent is England definitively. Thanks for the the subject metaphors it in fact improve our learning the english as a second language.

  • @mohammedhassan5665
    @mohammedhassan5665 9 лет назад +385

    Thanks .
    You're an angel ☺

  • @thestoicfella
    @thestoicfella 3 года назад

    Precisely, she is the kind of teacher I would have loved to be taught. I felt an instant connect. Thank you ma'am for your endearing service. 🌻🙏

  • @juangalban2715
    @juangalban2715 5 лет назад +3

    Love the way you explain all topics and the examples you give🥰 you’re so kind☺️

  • @igorkorjukov3308
    @igorkorjukov3308 8 лет назад

    You have got a talent to present seriously jokes or maybe, to say it correctly, joking with seriousness for such a measure, as if you not even realising it. I appreciate such a method of approach.

  • @mohamedmoharm1819
    @mohamedmoharm1819 4 года назад +3

    Thanks ma'amfor your great efforts! I also passed the quiz with 100% degree.

  • @vunguyen5512
    @vunguyen5512 3 года назад

    Standard of British pronunciation she speaks ......so clear...and easy to catch up.....appreciated this lesson....many thanks for your lesson

  • @ghitalah3218
    @ghitalah3218 7 лет назад +23

    Thank you so much for this lesson

  • @Thiagolina
    @Thiagolina 8 лет назад

    this is definitely one of the best and most useful channels on youtube i have started following. in many senses: entertainment, knowledge, linguistics, english learning/teaching, language aprehension and acquasition, pragmatics_as a realm of linguistics_ it's just awesome! regards from a Brazilian linguist! thank you so much for so much "handyness" it is just so handy for foreigner english as a foreign language teachers!

  • @amirsaleev960
    @amirsaleev960 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you for amazing lesson. Using as an example a part of verse from Shakespeare is just adorably!!

  • @ravindelhiheaven
    @ravindelhiheaven 3 года назад

    Gill ... Stay healthy...This world needs an angel like you 😘

  • @e_costa
    @e_costa 6 лет назад +6

    Thanks a lot to share your knowledge with us! You are an Angel!
    This class was wonderful!

  • @garibaldikhan9595
    @garibaldikhan9595 7 лет назад

    One thing I like most about your Vid is you have such a legibly clear handwriting which I believe is tremendously encouraging others to keep listening to what you are saying. Thank U for sharing.

  • @demnotmem
    @demnotmem 9 лет назад +57

    I love your accent

  • @specialforces888
    @specialforces888 2 года назад

    I’m from Greece 🇬🇷,but for the moment i live London.And i watch all your videos.
    You are perfect 👌 teacher.
    Thanks a lot what are you for us.
    I wish all the best for you....🙏

  • @annasadkowska9409
    @annasadkowska9409 8 лет назад +24

    Gill, you are fabulous!

  • @MauAs76
    @MauAs76 6 лет назад

    I adore this lady. Her english is so clear...

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 8 лет назад +20

    Nice one Gill! I just started learning this stuff only last week aged 48! I may check out some of your other tutorials . . .

  • @chongthammuhindrosingh4907
    @chongthammuhindrosingh4907 4 года назад

    I'm late, but lucky. Now I've found the best english teacher. Wish you a long, sound life! Because I wish a lot of learnings on every day from the best instructor of english language. Thanks lots ma'm.

  • @LeszczuNico
    @LeszczuNico 6 лет назад +5

    I'm new to your channel and I'm enjoying every single one of your videos.
    Thank you for your hard work. You are brilliant! :)

  • @carlosmeirasgomez6841
    @carlosmeirasgomez6841 Год назад +1

    You are the most natural teacher I've ever meet
    Thanks a lot
    ❤❤

  • @AndreLima-sk2dz
    @AndreLima-sk2dz 9 лет назад +9

    Wonderful class from an excellent teacher, thank you!

  • @bethoverton-
    @bethoverton- 4 года назад

    Your way of speaking and teaching is wonderful. You are a blessing to the World.

  • @bashirahamed2799
    @bashirahamed2799 8 лет назад +7

    AT LAST I FOUND A GOOD TEACHER

  • @handeb8847
    @handeb8847 4 года назад

    Gill ,you are so productive and successful all the time.You broaden our horizone during your lessons .

  • @جاسمالعنزي-ز4ك
    @جاسمالعنزي-ز4ك 8 лет назад +8

    Gill you are such a busy bee 🐝⚘
    thank you

  • @gracecui5741
    @gracecui5741 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. You are an Angel. Your warm style is like my grandma. I say this as a compliment.

  • @marriamadnan4813
    @marriamadnan4813 8 лет назад +5

    Thanks a bunch for such good lessons...much appreciated

  • @deshiaushadhi6730
    @deshiaushadhi6730 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Gill 🤗🤗 I got many more assistance by your teaching in the video

  • @Mayitaruto
    @Mayitaruto 9 лет назад +72

    You're so cute!. My respects. Very much thanks. God bless you.

  • @francelibre26
    @francelibre26 2 года назад

    You're a Real English Teacher. You're The Best. Thank you very much

  • @joecotom2181
    @joecotom2181 9 лет назад +9

    It´s been very helpful. That´s for sure.

  • @sergeyyarmak7797
    @sergeyyarmak7797 9 лет назад +3

    Thank you, Gill! Special thanks for Shakespeare.

  • @Mirelly
    @Mirelly 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you teacher, you are an angel, I love your lessons!

  • @Cachitoclips
    @Cachitoclips 9 лет назад +13

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @anaszigeti9617
    @anaszigeti9617 3 года назад

    Gill,I love how you are eplaining the lesson, You are a big angel!

  • @filomenaclaudio3777
    @filomenaclaudio3777 8 лет назад +4

    Hi, Gill! Excellent lesson about metaphors! Thank you very much.
    Filomena

  • @elenabeatrizdadalt9860
    @elenabeatrizdadalt9860 4 года назад

    it is so easy to understand!!!That means Jill is an excellent teacher!!!

  • @abdiomar1989
    @abdiomar1989 8 лет назад +6

    thanks alot you really amazing teacher

  • @nandinidebroy7219
    @nandinidebroy7219 3 года назад

    Perhaps....one of the best English teachers in the world....

  • @SirenoftheVoid
    @SirenoftheVoid 8 лет назад +6

    it's made me realize i may have used metaphors more commonly than i was aware. Thank you :)

    • @chrisnorman336
      @chrisnorman336 4 года назад

      Her teaching has more importance than I imagined. She's is amazing.

  • @thomastsang4459
    @thomastsang4459 7 лет назад

    I'm an adult English learner from China. It was really helpful. Thank you very much.

  • @qusayhussein4485
    @qusayhussein4485 8 лет назад +7

    GILL, You are just great.

  • @inayatali415
    @inayatali415 2 года назад

    i'have never seen such an interesting and motivated teacher.

  • @haas99
    @haas99 7 лет назад +3

    Thanks for tutorial.🌷

  • @keedkun3910
    @keedkun3910 4 года назад +2

    Thx, T.Gill you make me understand more!❤️

  • @khalidhassan7339
    @khalidhassan7339 9 лет назад +12

    I appreciate you, you are a reference . I' interesting with your lesson more

    • @viktorostein6065
      @viktorostein6065 8 лет назад +4

      Just to correct you there friend. I'm interested in your lesson, or I find your lesson interesting are the things you could that could be said to replace what you've written, have a good day Khalid.

    • @mikami9921
      @mikami9921 6 лет назад

      @@viktorostein6065 are the things that could you could?!?!?! Let me correct you we said are the things that could... without the you . Have a good day Viktor

  • @joycedsouza2004
    @joycedsouza2004 3 года назад

    Gill Ma'am ,remind of my English Teacher, studied in an Irish Missionary School ! Taught accent in a very cool and calm way ! When I would speak people would say she thinks she is a foreigner ! Changed my accent !

  • @aidensgames1419
    @aidensgames1419 7 лет назад +3

    Is 'playing with your heart stings' and 'your broken heart' a metaphor ?

  • @wolgainuk
    @wolgainuk 3 года назад

    So endearing, it's funny how she so vividly explains how these metaphors are not literally true.

  • @ahmedazzam3807
    @ahmedazzam3807 6 лет назад +7

    extremely lovely and pretty teacher
    you're really great . ❤❤😗😗😍

  • @sabeennawaz1001
    @sabeennawaz1001 3 года назад

    I love this lady. Never found a learning experience this sweet

  • @olenafomina
    @olenafomina 9 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much! Great knowledge! God Bless!

    • @chrisnorman336
      @chrisnorman336 4 года назад

      Gill deserves some accolade for work well done.

  • @khankhanan6411
    @khankhanan6411 4 года назад +1

    Teacher joe you are fantastic i do not remember enough words that deserves to compliment you for the nice way you theach and explain english properely

  • @mariaestefaniaalcaraz9292
    @mariaestefaniaalcaraz9292 8 лет назад +3

    Thanks ! Your videos are very useful and interesting !

  • @thilakasirispathiranage9981
    @thilakasirispathiranage9981 6 лет назад

    The finest pedagogy. You are an angel! Thank you for assisting me in learning English.

  • @jacquiecounsel9004
    @jacquiecounsel9004 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you, great lessons.