Advanced Expressions (C2) to Build Your Vocabulary
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
- In this lesson, you are going to learn some advanced expressions that you can use to help build your vocabulary. Learning these expressions will develop both your listening comprehension as well as your speaking fluency.
Here are the expressions from the lesson if you'd like to review.
1. having said that
2. wishful thinking
3. to take (something) for granted
4. keep that in mind
5. be that as it may
6. around the clock
7. to toss around some ideas
8. in and of itself
9. lo and behold
10. in hindsight
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/// LESSON CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro to Advanced Expressions
1:09 Expression #1 - having said that
4:03 Expression #2 - wishful thinking
5:35 Expression #3 - to take (something) for granted
7:18 Expression #4 - keep that in mind
9:03 Expression #5 - be that as it may
11:35 Expression #6 - around the clock
12:24 Expression #7 - to toss around some ideas
13:23 Expression #8 - in and of itself
15:34 Expression #9 - lo and behold
17:18 Expression #10 - in hindsight
18:40 Expression Review
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I thought,,you would say mr,Rodgers,,,
Hi, Thanks you appreciating me but reality that I can't speak advance yet
Certainly I'll learn to you but after accomplishment of my project
Thank you teacher , learning is a pleasure with you
Having said that = anyway, whatever
Wishful thinking = be unlikely
Take for granted = to not appreciate
Keep that in mind = to remember
Be that as it may = anyway, whatever, nevertheless
lo and behold = surprisingly
around the clock = 24 hours
Toss around ideas = brainstorm
in and of itself = just, alone
in hindsight = you know what
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Thank you, it had been useful to me 👍. Regards from Colombia South America
And this is working same in British language?
@@HOMAKiNGh7kI ‘m also curious
1) Having said that
Example: You are very passionate about what you do. Having said that, I contacted your previous employers and they said that you were stealing from the company, so you're not going to get the job.
2) Wishful thinking
3) To take something for granted
Example: I was starting to take it for granted.
4) Keep that in mind
5) Be that as it may
6) Around the clock
Example: I'm available around the clock.
7) to toss around some ideas
Example: let's toss around some ideas.
8) in and of itself
Example: the rainy weather, in and of itself, was not the cause of the traffic jam.
9) lo and behold
Example: I looked in the drawer and, lo and behold, I found my wallet.
10) in hindsight
Example: in hindsight, I should have told the truth.
Example 2: In hindsight, I should have left hours before.
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Good job, keep doing so.
Expressions and collocations are a crucial component of language learning. I had heard most of these expressions, but it's critical to know the exact meaning and usage. Your video provided a more profound understanding of these phrases. Keep up the good work.
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As always. I enjoyed your lesson so much!! I have to repeat it..I don t remember all
It's been amazing to learn so many great advanced expressions in one chunk. Having said that I wouldn't know if I would be able to use it all in my daily conversation. My partner would tease me saying that it's wishful thinking to learn and digest it in such a short period of time. However I would definitely use it and internalize it as my English teacher Wes has taught us such an amazing great lesson, I'm not going to take it for granted. I would work harder on it. I always keep that in mind, you reap what you sow. There's no short cut in learning English, to level up our English fluency, be that as it may, I won't slow down my journey of learning English. I would keep on watching the videos around the clock. Meanwhile I could toss around some ideas to my friends who want to learn English. This particular lesson, in and of itself , is free! Come on, we're learning English for free from CZcams! In no time, lo and behold, I would be able to level up my English. In hindsight, I should have started learning real English from CZcams channels especially from Wes. Thank you very much to you Wes. Keep it up your great work🎉 👍💯
I literally just learned so much more with this 20 minute video than I did in a 1 full year at my high-school. Thank you so much for the value provided! ✨
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You may need to change the language school. He didn’t say anything extraordinary
@@Irina.lopez667I don’t quite get the point of your comment. if I’m saying that I’ve learned a lot more with this video than in my high-school, is precisely because the English education was very deficient in my case 🤔, and for sure if I would have had the opportunity to visit a different institution, I’d have probably take it without hesitation 😅. In short words, if the video didn’t surprised or amazed you, is because you definitely had a higher or better education, and that’s great, good for you! ✨
Truth be told that English is totally different from other languages. It's just because of flexibility like 💧. Having said that you are absolutely incredible coach. You make English learners adore the language.
Thanks so much! 😃
You can't say in general that English is very different from other languages. Truly, there are some very different languages. Having said that, others languages are very similar.
As a non-native I'm very thankful for these videos! I'm trying to learn English better to be able to write better books :)
I really enjoyed this lesson. These expressions are helpful to level up my English. Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson.
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You're close. It's more natural to say "increase the level" or even "up the level" of my English. "Up the level" is used in the US, but I don't know about Britain. It's often used in sports to talk about a player who needs to "up his level" of play. It's a bit informal, but used ALL THE TIME.
Good for you, Wes! That kind of exercises are the ones we need for really improve our English knowledge. Congratulations form Cuba for this class!
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Fixed expressions are challenging to most English leaners. They are less commonly taught at school and often not the focus of the lesson. I find 'in and of itself' rare but interesting because of its position in a sentence. Hope to see more advanced expressions.
I'm not a fluent English speaker,be that as it may, I love to learn more and more advance vocabulary and expression like these.
For the first time I could remember all the expressions at the end of the video. I thought that was wishful thinking of me. This is the most effective vocabulary video I have ever seen, I appreciate teacher🙏
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Thanks for allocating a part of your time to meticulously teach us about important expressions used in the English language.
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I like the way you structure your explanations, especially using visual aids to make explanations clearer. Keep up the good work. Saudações de Portugal.
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Nothing says grammar expert like the proper use of the word "may". May you have a blessed day, Sir.
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You are a good teacher, having said that, you take forever to get your point across.
Hi Wes! I really enjoyed the lesson and learned bunch of new expressions. These are definitely advanced for me but your good explanations have made them easy to understand. Thank you!!
That's great Takayo! Glad you learned some new expressions. 😃
This is helpful...we need more formal C2 phrases to embrace.
Having lived in US for 30 yrs, as an ESL learner, I still feel my English vocabulary is limited. Watching your videos definitely helps me improve that. Thanks Wes for your hard work ❤
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Great lesson, as usual. I have learnt a couple of new espressions I had never come across before. Thanks!
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Thanks a bunch for the precise chose of these expressions, their potential in usage is so broad
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Great lesson as always. Thx. Keep watching English videos like this one, and lo and behold, you will master English sooner or later. We need to spend a little of our precious time to hit the English books and use the language in real context. Thx a million.
I expected that sooner or later you would describe an expression without encompassing it's entire scope of usage, perhaps overlooking that it could be used in a completely opposite context from that which You had touched upon. LO AND BEHOLD, You left out that this very expression can be used to point out that something COMPLETELY expected, did in fact, come to pass! It drove Me nuts as a "Thesaurus Rex" that it wasn't given due credit..Lol. Other than that, an enjoyable video! Carry On!
I do!! Specially since English is my second language!! I love to learn more every day! Thank you for the classes ! I really appreciate you tons !!
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I just found your channel randomly here on CZcams as I’m subscribed to other English lesson channels. I’ve found yours more exciting. I’m glad I’ve found this channel. I’m really learning from your lessons “you toss a lot of ideas “ Lo and behold” that I’m going to be confident in my speaking confidence. English my second language until now im still improving my speaking skills , and also my writing. You’re awesome! I love how you talk so clear and concise. It’s like I could mimic your sound , my favorite part is how you enunciate and stress the word as you talk. ❤️❤️❤️
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I love your editing examples from film that you put between every phrase. It helps me remember these words better.
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I have known almost all these expressions for a long time, but my English is not as good as I would like. Come what may, I continue to do my best to achieve my goal. Be that as it may, practice makes us perfect. Thanks a lot!
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That's because you probably don't practise English everyday.As a result,you know those expressions passively.I'd suggest that you write them down and consciously start using them to a point that you can easily retrieve them spontaneously.
@@Mseleku1 Thanks for the good advice, but I assure you, there is hardly a person who devotes more time to English than I do. It's just that not everything happens as quickly as we would like. Learning English is really an everyday thing for me. Thank you very much again!
I get you. I have employed the strategies that I've shared with you,even worse I studied English on my own,but I was able to learn.Most people think I'm lying when I tell them that I learned this language on my own.I guess you should contemplate your studying method and try to make adjustments.
I’ve been trying to work on my vocabulary and how to express myself better I’m so thankful I’ve found your channel. You’re literally god sent
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You are one of the best teachers, very different, everything pretty useful, clear words and an easy system to keep everything you teach us. I feel so grateful to found you.
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Hello from France!
Thank you for teaching us these useful English expressions 👍
Glad you like them Lolly! I hope some of the expressions were new. 😊
These advanced expressions are very useful and gives me an edge in my professional conversations. Thanks a lot!
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Thank you, Wes. I always enjoy your English lessons.
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I love to listen to your explanations.That's the way, giving examples in the target language.No doubt the content will stick to the students' mind! Love it!
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Wow! What an amazing lesson👏👏 Thanks a lot Wes..very useful. And the review is awesome as always😍👏
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It's an incredible lesson! Thank you for sharing!😊
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@@InteractiveEng someone asked a question that I'm interested in getting the answer
She if there's a nuance between nevertheless, however and having said that.
凄く分かりやすく、楽しく学べますね。
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As a non native speaker of the english language I can say that watching movies is the best way to learn and stay up to date with the most current expressions and words in common usage. As a teacher of the english language, likewise, I always encourage students to watch the news for example, in english, as it is much easier to understand and the people who give the news speak so crystal clear using very formal and appropiate vocabulary. For more advanced learners who like challenges the best way is movies, where they speak ultra fast, sometimes it's incomphrensible what they're saying, specially modern movies, old movies from the 90's and 80's are too easy, they speak super slow by comparison to today's way of speaking, lol. I am happy to see that all the expressions presented here I had learned previously not in an english classroom, but watching movies, lol. I just like to come here to prove to myself I know this stuff, as an English instructor I just can't afford to fall behind in my knowledge,.... it's what puts the bread on the table!! 🤣🤣
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@@InteractiveEng Thank you for your videos sir! 👍
1:51 Does that "Having said that" necessarily have to switch to an opposite statement? I don't think so. Could it be also for just changing the subject? Great work, though!
I thought so.
Wow!! Awesome!!
I’ve never seen such a helpful and unique video for English learners.
It’s kind of regrettable that I hadn’t known your channels before. I’m already a fan of yours. Thank you.
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Thank you wes; the the explanations and examples improved my understanding of the advanced English phrases.
I've been watching your videos and I learn more from you about Advanced English.
Don't stop, keep up the good work!
I will try to watch all of your videos because this is something I need nowadays
You are a really inspirational teacher. You grab such a good and small part of English and toss around some ideas which are intriguing but your lesson is not standing in and of itself hence you got many similar lessons
Or would it have been better: ... But your lesson is not standing in and of itself. Having said that you have so many lessons, this can easily can get lost. Right?
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@@InteractiveEng yw
You always come up with the lessons I've been looking for thank you so much
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I needed this lesson immensely.......take for granted....you explained extremely well, but in the dialogues....
I couldn't understand it...."You take this place for granted"...."You take this country for granted."....🙏🙏🙏!
I really love this channel because it's all about AMERICAN ENGLISH. This is what I need. Most of the channels that teach you English are based on British English. BUT THIS ONE IS TREASURE.
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I was looking for some interesting advanced expressions in english, when lo and behold I came across this lesson
Great use of the expression! 👍
@@InteractiveEng Thanks
That's a no Brainer a incredible lesson keep doing such a lesson like that West , thank you
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Brother, you nail it!! By far the best English teaching channel I’ve found for advanced students!
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Good practical use of English expressions would enhance better communication presicely.Thank you
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Wonderful lesson , as always 🙏🏻✨
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I have a question: I just searched the idiom "having said that' in oxford language and I found that words are 'informal' . So is it ok to add the 'having said that in my IELTS speaking test ?
Wow, what an effective lesson! Most of these expressions are completely new for me but your explanation really help to understand and use them. Thanks a lot!
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Thank you again for these invaluable English lessons.
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Thank you so much. I can enrich my knowledge of English according to your lessons. Respect from Vietnam 🇻🇳
So can you evaluate this example for correcting my mistakes on grammar usage, sir?
A: I will speak Chinese fluently for 2 days.
B: Well, that's wishful thinking.
In 2 days *
@@daveacademico6902 tks a lot
thought this channel may be unhelpful , having said that interactive English is actually great and more useful for me
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Your pronunciation is excellent. I love to hear You.
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"Keep in mind"
I heard more the alternative
"Bear in mind" throughout my life".
"Be that it may"
If you want to be fluent in (good) Portuguese (wishful thinking, I take for granted), keep the expression "Seja como for" in mind. It's so cool and tricky for non native (and even contemporary native Brazilians) for it combines two different subjuntictive tenses of the verb "ser" (to be) in the same expression: "seja" (present subjunctive) and "for" (future subjunctive). "Seja como for" (literally "be it as it may be") means precisely "be that it may".
"in and of itself ": there's a simple Latin expression for that: "per se".
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Another great video, as expected from Interactive English! However the expression No8 is totally awkward and unnecessary as it can be substituted by much simpler and better phrases, such as "by itself", or "considered alone" , not to mention more advanced "intrinsically" and "per se".
Thank you man, i think the worst struggle when we learn english is that we lose the thread because of this things and it's very important to acquire them
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Enjoyable ! İ am looking forward to watching the videos of this serie
Quite informative and advanced explanations for me. I am so grateful for your hard work.
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Thank you for this vocabulary lesson!
Isn’t it also possible to say “(Please) keep in mind that…”? For instance: “Keep in mind that language learning is a long term process and that there is no magic formula for making fast progress.”
Let me know if this example sentence is correct.
Many thanks!
Anna
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@@InteractiveEng Thank you for your answer! 😊
I've been watching a lot of series with english subtitles, and these expressions are very common! Thank you for explain them and give some examples, very helpful!
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Expression In hindi/Urdu 👌👌❤
Having said that = Yeh saari batain kehte huwe mai kehta hun, mujhe force na karo.
Wishful thinking = Yeh tumhara 'Khaam Khiyaal' hai, bhol jao!
Take for granted = Usne tumhain bas yehi khayal kia hai ,halanke tum is say kahin ziyada ache ho
Keep that in mind = 'yad rakho', aesa kabhi nehi hone wala!
Be that as it may = 'Jo bhi ho' mgr mai to ye kabhi accept nehi karunga
lo and behold = main tumahin aasman mai dhond raha tha, ye lo tum yahan milgaye (surprisingly)
around the clock = Ham hamesha availible hote hain ( all the time)
Toss around ideas = Mujhe sochne do (brainstorming)
in and of itself = Haan sirif yehi iski wajah hai or kuch nehi (just, alone)
in hindsight = 'hona ye chahiye tha k' tum pehle hi bata detay
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Of course, I understand whatever is being taught by you here, as your teaching is crystal clear and illustrative with the examples.Having said the one to one virtual conversion could have improved the communication skill still better .
You are doing such a superb job! I teach English online and I am from Serbia. I will continue to follow your channel. Keep up the good work! :)
I am glad to know new expressions. It is very informative channel.
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Great lesson! Subscribed. Thank you so much!
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The lesson is really useful! Thanks a lot 😊
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I enjoyed the lesson very much. I found out the article printed it and glued it on my notebook. I wrote down all (in fact almost all!) the extra information you gave. Thank you so much! I am a 70 year old brazilian still learning English!
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Great lesson! Is "despite of this" the formal version of Having said that?
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Your teaching method is excellent and easy to remember. Thank you
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Thank you so much! Your video has a really high quality.
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I really really appreciate and love your teaching videos, a bunch of thank you for helping me know more English ❤️
Your videos have a fantastic style! Combining the expressions with real cuts from movies a masterpiece idea!
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Thank you so much for the lesson! I find it really helpful!
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Thank you! Loved this video! Big hug from Brazil!
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Great! Enriched ! Thank You.
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Thanks. These videos are useful and helpful.
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To so much effort that has been put in this video - Salute Mr. Tutor !
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Really?
Like always, Sir, it's perfectly commented bouquet of expressions to make one step up. It will be rather for oral and reading comprehension than for active usage, but "petit à petit l'oiseau fait son nid". Thank you very much and stay healthy.
This is awesome and wonderfully useful.................thank you and appreciate your tireless efforts..................!!!
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Wonderful Lessons on Formal ways of idiomatic Expressions, used by the Speaker of English , around the world.
Having Listening this Interactive Lesson of Yours, I found myself better to Comprehend now.
I Being a Senior Educator of English based in PATNA , INDIA , I Can enjoy your Lessons a lot .👍 BRAVO!
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They are very useful expressions having said that is how to use them in the right context whilst speaking . I can not take them for granted to be used correctly . I will try to do my best to keep them in my mind . Teacher Wes thank so much for this amazing presentation .
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I just pushed play for a youtube video, and, lo and behold, I was watching a very intertaining video.
In hindsight, I think that video was great, take it for granted and keep that in mind!
Nice use of the expressions. 👍
'Suit yourself' is a good one too
Hello from Boston and a fellow English teacher on CZcams 😊
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Starting from the last video, your audio has tremendously improved even when you don't use the big mic. It means that you probably bought a new lav microphone. Congrats and THANK YOU! 😍🍀
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Expressions toss around some ideas, in and of itself, lo and behold are new to me
More difficult ones (more C2 vocabulary or any C2 grammatical rules) in your future videos would be appreciated)
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Very useful lesson. It helps me to level up my English. Thanks 😊.
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Hello teacher, your lessons are really helpful to me. I've been watching several English learning on CZcams and it was all worth to watch and I'm grateful to their sincere effort as my english becomes better. Having said that, I was still searching for a more deeper lessons. Fortunately, I found your channel. This is the channel I needed now to excel my english level.
Thank you teacher for being here. Please continue the excellent job. Have a great day.
THANKS, GREAT INFORMACION. WILL PUT THEM IN PRACTICE..👍🏼
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Thank you for your lesson. It very useful and interesting.
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These expressions came in handy. Thank you so much.
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Thank you so much Wes! I really appreciate
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Great lesson. Thanks.
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really appreciate that you use all the expressions in your closing speech :) thank you
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Thanks a million for the valuable lessons. You are the best brother.
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