Simple English for Everyone | Yukiko Nakayama | TEDxKyotoUniversity
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- "Ideas worth spreading" shouldn't be limited by the belief that we must
all speak complicated, high-level English. Simple English can sometimes
be the most powerful. Ms. Yukiko Nakayama will show you how confident,
simple English opens up many more opportunities of communication than
uncertain, advanced English.
Ms. Yukiko Nakayama is the representative director of U-ENGLISH
corporation. She also works as a full-time lecturer at Japan Society for
Technical Communication (JSTC), and as a part-time lecturer in the
engineering departments of various universities in Japan, including
Kyoto University. She has passed the Grade-1 EIKEN Test in Practical
English Proficiency and the Level-1 English Technical Writing Test,
including an honorable mention award from the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Her job focuses on the revision
and translation of technical manuscripts as well as patents. She also
teaches technical English at various companies, universities, and
technical colleges, and has written textbooks on the subject.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
I have been teaching English to UN staff for over 25 years and the biggest challenge has been convincing my students that simple language is far more effective than using jargon and complicated structures. This is true for both speaking and writing.
Exactly ! It is so hard to find people sharing this point of view. A lot of people think that if you want to seem pro, you need to use complicated structures. That is crazy.
Even native speakers love complicated structures. They give bad examples to the learners.
I am a native English speaker and I had no problem understanding anything she said. I hope that one day my Japanese will be as good as her English.
one of them best thing about her presentation is that she speaks one word at a time.
It's wonderful when people love what they do. We can see how she loves her profession.
Simple english is the best!. The final goal is to communicate you ideas in order to people can understand you, no matter if you use easy or complicated words.
とてもわかりやすいお話で、良かったです。試験のための難しい英語ばかり（コミュニケーションのためではなく、机上だけ）をやらされてきた世代なので、Nakayama様のプレゼンで安心しました。「そうか、こんな風に簡潔にわかりやすく話せばいいんだ」と。毎日、英語の欠かせない生活なので、この考え方が役立ちそうです。
I really appreciate the simplicity of manner this beautiful lady talked in, and how she was capable to get her toughts across in an easiest way that she was understood even by English learners.
お疲れ様です。面白い講演ありがとうございます。私も、日本で英語を、教えてるので、いつも、みんなが話せる方法を探してる。
What a beautiful explanation about simple English. Thank you for your excellent advice, Ms. Yukiko.
it was tedious
and her english accent was annoying
she'd be ok in a japanese restaurant serving sushi, not giving a presentation
you must be a simp to praise it so highly
Your speech made me more confident to speak English in front of the people..tq Ms. Yukiko
I'm learning how to use plain English for business. Just simply keep it plain, easy to understand, concise, brief, precise and to the point.
wow
I like this women’s method. It seems that make everybody have a spirit to study English. Again, Thank you so much 👍🏼
Thank you,Yokito,for telling your feeling about learning English language.Its very useful for many people
Asuncion Diez Arce *yukiko*
This cute japanese english teacher have good and precise english language!!!!!!Very clear to understand!!!!! I am brazilan and english is not my first language but I get it!!!!!Tank you for this video!!!!
Anderson Nobre
Brasil football lover?
So do I
@@Claudineibispo2 THANK YOU!!!!
Super mam
Very nice presentation. Many people talk in a long and winding manner. I think you teach everybody to talk any thing straight to the point. It revolutionizes communication.
I love this woman so much, what a relatable young life on depressed and confused with her life after studying English but cannot speak English very well. I feel like I was being slapped so hard right now.
Thanks to Yukiko. I get confidence of my English speaking skill!
I don't have to make difficult sentence to communicate with.
absolutly. if they speak english using diffucult sentences and words than we can not understand anytihing
by the way. l wrote it just for practices
Most people like speaking simple English , but we should never lose the ability to make long sentences to convey complex meanings , that’s where the beauty of English lies too. Most drivers
prefer to drive on flat and smooth roads, but they should never lose the ability to drive on bumpy roads. Cause one day they will have to conquer bumpy roads to get their destination.
You New era of simple English
May God bless you
Kemio recommended this in his video!
I came from him now ✌️
@@apricotty4592 me too 😊
haha, Me too😆
who is kemio?
@@danishroom6495 he is a very famous celebrity in Japan
This is very true. Wise words and a great speaker she is. Simple is always better.
世界でも一番と言われる程、私も含め英語に弱い日本人に少しでも英語学習のやる気を鼓舞したスピーチだと思いました
The english is no a gift. Is full of idioms, expression, exceptions, etc. Writing. reading, listening are all differents. Only native english person can drive this language.
Thank you, Ms. Yukiko Nakayama.
It is very useful for me. I learned a lot from you today.
I like this idea. I wanted to hide my bad English by using difficult words or structures, and it made me harder. Thank you for sharing.
I do agree..
Actually English is very difficult to understand,there are many obstacle to learn it..
But,by using ur way,i begin to understand a
Bit of English..
This is a perfect method for beginners and people with no confidence I will also recommend it, but sadly it's not enough for working in some companies where people especially native speakers expect you to bring some more detailed and structured ideas to the table and it's not enough to fully understand English because even if you can communicate you may no be able to understand them.
My one of big pleasure is listening my cute Japanese friends s speaking English. Their accent is very cute and humble...when they speak english I wanna hug them all.much love from Korea.ganbatte kudasai♡♡♡
Thank you.
You light up my brave to speak (simple) English. I has no confident to use English.
I have no confident
praying for you all as you continue to learn grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore amen And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God. philippians 1:9-11 amen
I am not feel confident to use English.
Keep trying. Do not give up!
@@codig895 I am not feeling confident to use English. 👍
I remembered my english teacher from my secondary school to write simple sentences when writing our essays.we had a fun learning english everyday...
In my opinion, not only speaking but grammar should be simple. Because English is nothing more than a means as conveying
our thinking. It should never be a complicated skill for non-native speakers.
- an English teacher who has been teaching English in South Korea.
今回、講演を聞かせて頂きました。
私も海外赴任時に、全く同じ様な感覚を持ちました。
(今後も益々の御活躍を願っております。)
essentially she is making english function as japanese. efficient and very interesting!
♥ 고맙습니다~ 잘 보는중입니다~~ 나카야마 유키코 '3단어로 끝내는 영어' 화이팅!~~~
Me gusto mucho esta charla del ingles facil y sencillo creo que el inglés de las escuelas es muy complicado para muchas personas que se complican porque los ven muy dificultoso en verdad me gusta su forma de pensar y creo que fue una buena charla
Great Ted Talk! I was inspired by the simple principle of active and passive verbs. Thanks so much!!!
rewrite: The principle of active and passive verbs inspired me.
@@unkobeliever2329 ohh .. Great !!you tried well 😄😄
@@unkobeliever2329 😄😄 My bad, I guess I didn't listen well enough.
This lady explain more than my lecturer in english subject.
I learned to pronounce the word "direct" in this talk. Thank you!
You must be super good at English to be able to simplify your English, especially talking about a scientific topic in plain English - Subject + Verb + Object.
True, but a lot of Asians tend to use both static verbs and abstract nouns to describe relationships. Getting them to use more active verbs and avoid jargon would be a huge step forward.
I teach Spanish, and I tell my students the same all the time, subject, verb, object if there is one, and the rest. In Romance languages it requires consciousness of the conjugations, and their relationship to English, in order to start building their own English site in their brains. I teach to English speaking students.
I liked this talk.
She's helpful the learners to improve their english. I'll start use this ideas in my practice and study in english.
Vinícius Oliveira you’re doing great man 👍🏻.
She helps the learners to improve their English. I’ll start practicing these ideas in my journey of English learning. 👍🏻
Correction
@@legendlegend5929 Thank's Legend.
笑顔とか手ぶりとかもあって、すごいいいですね、勉強になります。
She is so elegant and humble.
YES!!! SHE IS VERY ELEGANT!!!THANK YOU!!!
Anderson Nobre Think about if a man has such a elegant, humble and caring wife(in Japanese 優しい) like her, which is the most enjoyable life i could think of. Haha
Simple is the best! I love your idea. Thank you!
Don't go into her words if you are smart enough but her talk is suitable for me to improve my slow thought process. She is good speaker
Thank you! I'm a native English speaker, but I struggle with writing. Your talk was helpful.
Awesome !, Thank you! From now on I will start using your advice, you are great!, it would be amazing if you create a CZcams channel to give your advice to the community of English learners.
It like an idiom "keep it simple"
I am using this simple way when I speak English, but Korean companies hire employees who can speak fluently like native speakers. So we are suffering to get high scores from speaking test.
Your talk made English simple! Now I feel "English is for everyone"!
It was cheerful. I was glad to see this video. I learning english and i love watch a video "how learn english is correct" in english.
What a beautiful English she speaks, and what a beautiful lady she is.
I would like to thank you for this amazing explanation in fact , simple english helps us to be master in english in addition to your talk was great when talk about passive and active again thnx my teacher hope you to share another lesson like this one I'm proud of you.......good luck
Woow.... amazing this simple English teaching method. I will follow this method. God bless you mem , love you
shameer kb b
Is there any sources for simple English?
Your speech motivates me!
I love your ideas, thanks for sharing and explaining!
Proud of you from 🇯🇵
She speaks very softly
Calm and beautiful expressions and explanation. Loved it - From India.
I would say thank you so much for these explanation it's a great idea to be fluent and confident when you speak English
Good way to say reality about foreign language
Simple but effective.
I am very enjoying watch your explanation about simple english. You motivated me to learn more
Oh !
good inspirational lecture
Am non-native speaker also
it's gives me alot confident to speak in front many people
Thanks
Native English speakers should pay attention to this too.
I came from kemio's CZcams channel.(I don't understand this sentense right or different.)
Your speech is very good. My positive grow up!!
シンプルさは英語だけではなく日本語や日常的な会話や文章を書く時にも重要ですよ。
いかにシンプルに話し書くか？
それが出来たら会話上手、分かりやすい文章になるのでしょうね。
Her voice is so fascinating.....
It helped me. You delivered a nice talk. I liked the way you have expressed your ideas.
Thanks Ms. Yukiko, I like your idea. I get new notes for my English learning.
I like simple Einglish，Thank you
English may not be elegant but it is practical.
i like the way she speaks; it reminds me of the ‘yamato nadeshiko’ characters i often see in japanese media. kinda rare to see people in real life talk like that nowadays, i miss it (i’m certain she may use the word 「○○かしら」 in some situations)
Amazing idea. I also want to become a fluent English speaker. That's why I practice my English hours in a day. Since today I use this spectacular idea of simple English.
Why no one told me this before? Thank you for this great idea. It is so simple but practical.
now. you will better
It is not just about simple english !! It is about simple speaking !!! Many people speak "complicated" , to look like educated persons , even if they are not !! Just listen to politicians to understand my point !!!
Simple english is very usefull when you speaking or writing in your own words....
But, when you listening the expert english speaker, you have to understand more and more vocabulary and allusions sometimes
I Iike your talk. Simple English helps me to make some scientific sentence. I think Korean students need to know easy tips to make simple sentences.
You know what, you must have what it takes to be able to talk or write about technical subjects in plain English!
Crime lassaline
Crimelassaline
you are luck cause this teacher belon to your country we need one :)
Thank you for sharing your feelings and i like your ideas that's increase my confidence in English.
See if my a channel and podcast can help you. Click on the blue icon 😀
Thank you so much for your explanation. I hope to speak English too. I think we have to self-confident people for speak foreign language also we should start anywhere. But Where we should start? The answer is that: NOW START QUICKLY... Actually, I say MYSELF all these. The time shows everything. Be determined, be patient, like like like
Now I am feel free and relax I don't have any tension about English and than thank you
I like your idea, easy and simple method, I I love English
This is the most useful TEDx Talk.
Great...
English the Universal Language.
wow, what a presentation in her body language.excellent ! with lots of smiles.
Best video on internet.. hats off to you ma'am
I love her speech. Thanks!
I like your idea. This video always motivates me. Thank you very much.
Hi thanks for sharing your idea. I think it is very useful to the Korean English learners.
it is can encourage many of people to do the brave thing to change the world tho keep practicing and I will appreciate the thing you do.
by Simple English: You inspired me.. Thank you.
Very simple English & clear
thank you Yokito your idea interest me and i can speak english confidently. May this good knowledge always i remember
Thanks for your advice simple english i love thé idea ihave been learning english since 1years but i stil cannot speak good but when watching your vidéo im sûre that i Can Do it im from Tunisia
Thank you for sharing your experience, viewer from algeria, by the way you have a very captivating british accent
Thank you ms,yukiko is very clear your beautiful explanation.i am peruvian greetins from lima, peru.
if you are a classroom person, you'd better learn English or any other language from a person who learned it by him/herself. Only after getting to a certain level go and pick a native teacher. In Korea, a lot of people from the USA, UK, Canada (the most preferred among Korean mothers) the language academies brag having native teachers. But 90% of students will not be able to have a decent communication even a simple one in the end. Being a native and being able to teach are different things. One who leanred a language by him/herself can help others to learn it much faster and more effectively than a native speaker. Native speakers are good for practicing with but not learning from.
That's so true. I totally agree with you as I'm the one who taught myself English and achieved an advanced level. All my friends from the US, Canada, the UK always give me very nice complements on my knowledge of English. And yes, I teach my students now how to learn it and speak fluently, naturally, spontaneously!
I'm agree. People often think a native speaker can teach you better than any other person. But in fact, native speakers don't know how to teach their own language, because the learning process they had was completely different from the one they use to teach someone else.
Totally agree with you dude. I’m french and the best English teacher I have ever had was a Chinese women in my engineering school.
Thibault T whoa, that's cool
Completely agree with you!))
Native speakers are really great for speaking and improving your language skills. But for the beginner it's often easier to study with some non-natives.))
there is an appeal to the heart as opposed to the intellect
Es justo lo que necesitaba escuchar gracias por el maravilloso consejo.
A veces nos encanta complicarnos por todo.
Si pero es muy importante aprenderlo y hablarlo con fluidez. Soy una mujer italiana que estudia el inglés hace 3 años y español desde un año. Quisiera ser poliglota 😅
Thank you so much, dear Yukiko! Great method! I'll try to follow your advice.
The excellent class then clear speech,easy to understand, thanks.