English Expressions: 5 Popular English Proverbs
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- Do you know what a proverb is? Proverbs are wise words of advice. They are also the most common expressions that native English speakers use. In this lesson, I'll teach you five popular English proverbs. By watching this lesson, you'll not only learn to speak and understand English better, you'll also gain the wisdom of these proverbs! Before you start using these expressions, take the quiz to make sure that you know exactly how to use them! www.engvid.com/...
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Hi, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on five popular English proverbs. First, what is a proverb? Well, every culture has proverbs. They are sayings, or wise words, or words of advice that people use in given contexts/situations.
Now, again, I mentioned that every culture has proverbs. They are culturally specific. There are some that, you know, go across various cultures, various languages. And maybe some or perhaps all of the ones I will look at today, you will be familiar with in your own language. But the key is to learn it in English so that you know which verb we use with the proverb or what the correct phrase is. So the important thing is to memorize them, because you will hear them all the time in movies, you'll read them in books, you'll hear them in conversations.
Let's not waste any more time, and let's start with number one. "Actions speak louder than words." So, this is a very common proverb across many languages. Again, in English, it's: "Actions speak louder than words." So the important thing, again, memorize the exact phrasing because if one word is different, some people might not understand what you mean. So this proverb simply means actually doing something means much more than just talking about it. If you have a friend who always talks about doing great things with their life, but they never do anything about it, it doesn't mean anything. Their words are meaningless. So, in this situation, I will only believe you once I see you doing it. Actions speak louder than words.
Let's look at number two. "Laughter is the best medicine." So, this is a proverb which simply means that laughing makes it easier to deal with difficult situations. So if you're having a hard time, you know, in school or you've received some sad news about someone in your family, maybe your friend invites you to watch a comedy movie at the movie theatre, and they say: "Come on. Laughter is the best medicine." If you're in a difficult situation, it helps to remind you that, you know, there are good things in the world and just laugh about it. You will feel a little bit better. So, laughter is the best medicine.
Now, let's move on to number three. "Two wrongs don't make a right." So in this context, we mean that revenge will not fix the problem. If someone does something to you and you want to do something bad to them, that's not going to fix the problem. They're wrong, you're wrong, it doesn't make it right. And it can also mean that morally bad actions-this is a philosophical question; it's up to you to decide what is morally bad-do not justify their results. So if you just keep doing bad things, but you're getting, let's say, a lot of money for these bad things, those bad things don't make it right. Okay? So remember: two wrongs don't make a right.
Now, let's move on to number four. "Better late than never." So, this simply means exactly what it says. It's better to do something, even if it's late, than to never do it at all. So if you have a writing assignment at school, it's better that you finish it, obviously, on time, but if it can't be on time, do it late because it's much better to do it late and lose 20%, 30% than to not do it at all and to get a zero. So, better late than never.
Finally, let's look at number five. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." This simply means that when you are in a new situation or a new place, do your best to follow the expected customs of that situation or of that place. This is a very common expression that people use, especially when they're on vacations. So, if you're in a new place, for example, Paris, France, and let's say that the stereotype is people drink wine, eat baguettes with butter and cheese, maybe that's what you want to do and say: "Okay, well, when in Rome..." Even though you're in Paris, you still say "Rome". "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
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Thank you very much for teaching proverbs in English, sir.
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I loved these popular proverbs and your good explanation, Alex. Thanks for sharing.
+Jorge Luis Huamani Any time, Jorge. Thanks for watching.
Waw.I even know this proverb too.It's also from my book of 1001 ways to happiness.
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Actions speak louder than words / Laughter is the best medicine / Two worng dose not make the right / Better late than never / When in rome, do as romans do !!! thank you teacher :)
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+Cícero Costa Nice to see your comment here, Cicero. Thanks for your support.
Thanks for great expressions
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I like the fact that how you talked about it. Can you please find some more proverbs?
Hi Tejashree, I have another video with five more proverbs/sayings. You can check it out here: czcams.com/video/fHliub2EM_s/video.html
Thank you Mr.Alex, I will find to learn more about phrasal verbs. They seem difficult for me.
+Châu Nguyễn Thị Kim They're definitely not easy. I have a few lessons you can check out to explain some of them.
4 Put Phrasal Verbs: czcams.com/video/CrlJx5o8BhA/video.html
5 Get Phrasal Verbs: czcams.com/video/n1yApOkgy_I/video.html
Good luck. :)
Thank you. I'll use this video in my online lesson today as proverbs are so useful.
+Cleona Patterson (eFluentEnglish) Thanks, Cleona. Feel free to use these for your private lessons.
Such a good lesson! Thanks for sharing this video with us, Alex.
No problem. I enjoyed making this one a lot.
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I studied lots of proverbs' explanations and I love to explain them very much .
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Alex, I've been watching your videos recently and they're really helpful. I'm from Brazil and have been studying English on my own for a decade. It's hard when you do it by yourself, but not impossible. I love English and I'm determined to speak it as well as a native speaker. Thanks for helping me through the process. Keep up your great job!!!
+mysecretplacewithyou Not a problem! I'm glad I can help! Your English sounds quite good based on your comment!
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Thanks for checking out the video, and good luck on your test!
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Thanks a lot Mr. Alex. I really enjoy your videos and your simple way. Could you please do more lessons about common expressions in English such as:it doesn't matter, that's not the point,.....because I don't understand them and when do we use them?
Also the difference between so, therefore, thus & hence.
+nas nas All of these are good suggestions. I'll keep them in mind. I'd like to do more "common English conversation expressions" lessons.
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sir we need more proverbs and expression lessons plz share sir
woa , laughter is the best medicine , i always smile every day though i am sad
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Paris, France, It's where I come from, It's were I live ! \o
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I need more lessons about phrasal verbs.
+Châu Nguyễn Thị Kim There are a lot on my channel, and the other teachers' channels as well. Browse around. :)
Here is one on 4 "Put" phrasal verbs: czcams.com/video/CrlJx5o8BhA/video.html
we have some of them
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Sir,may I ask you a favour ? I hope you can make a video about noun clause and an adjective clause although I knew these lessons already ,but I wanna see how you explain it into ur words.I would appreciate if you could do it sir.
+Manilyn Aguitas I've taught noun clauses in classes before, so this could be a fun lesson to do.
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You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback, Mirelly.
I have a question what is the correct expression in the land or on the land?
+Nestor Atordido If you mean "in the country," it's "in the land." However, if you mean "on the ground/lowland," then it's "on the land."
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You're very welcome. Thanks for checking it out.
thank u for the wonderful Proverbs . What is the easy way can i learn english? :)
+الجنة غايتي Everyone wants the easy way. :) Practice practice practice. Learn pronunciation, learn the tenses, and learn vocabulary. Surround yourself with the language. (news, youtube videos, movies, etc.)
thank you very much. i'll do it :)
We have the same proverbs in our language, with the same sense.
I've been improving my English, however a need your help, please. Someone could explain me if a said the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans DOES". Is it right? Can I use it? Thanks!
Could you explain a proverb "All roads lead to Rome"? I take it, it means "There's many ways to a mark, so we can choose anyone". Am I right, Alex?
+Knightsudd's Cave That's right. You can also play around with this proverb and have it apply to your own personal situation.
All roads lead to the dentist's office.
All roads lead to grandma's house.
Or anything like that.
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+Dolgorsuren B Haha. It's okay. Students confuse us sometimes.
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I know the proverb ,,actions speak louder than words'' from my books of 1001 ways to happiness.
+Eduard Rusu Nice!
In Portuguese we say: Sorrir é o melhor remédio.
Hi,
Can we use this in writing or in speaking, Sir ?
can we use those proverbs in formal essay??
+luo janet It depends on the subject and what you are writing about. Is it an argumentative essay? Expository essay? Research essay? I wouldn't use them in a research essay, for example, but I might use them in an argumentative essay.
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nice vedio alex and nice to see you after long gap:-)
I usually have a new video up every 2 weeks or so. :)
why would anyone dislike this
I guess that they were holding their phones upside down
Rome about sentence can we use in the US?
Absolutely. You can use it in place or situation that is new for you.
nice
Plz give education proverbs
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Great video Alex! (Y)
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better late than never ... thanks your lesson
+tâm phạm Exactly. :) Keep coming back for more. I usually have a new video once every 2 weeks.
When in to rome do as the Romans do mean please again explain ?
It means that when you are in a new place or situation, you should act in the expected way in that place or situation.
If you're at a wedding reception for example, and everyone is dancing, you could say "when in Rome" and start dancing with the others. :)
actions speak louder than words.
+Hermann Muna Agreed.
BY THE WAY THE FIRST THE THIRD AND THE FITH ARE GREEK
I didn't know that. Cool!
WELL PROVERBS MOVE AROUND THE WORLD.THESE ARE ACTUALY ANCIENT GREEK ANECDOTES.CONGRADULATINS FOR YOUR LESSONS!!!!
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Is that you, Vibi? (Bibi?) Thanks for commenting! Nice to see you here! :)
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+Nancy Viviana Luna Bustamante Merci. I try. Really, really hard.
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Thank you to action like ' when you are in Rome, do as the romans do '
Because you try to speak slowly to us.
+bilking002 news I try to speak at a fairly normal speed, but with clarity.