Learn 10 times more vocabulary by using Word Webs!

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • By using this system, you will learn 10-15 times more vocabulary every time you look up the meaning of a word! You'll also remember more of what you study, because you'll be making mental connections and learning in an interesting way. The secret is using 'word webs'. This powerful learning tool will change the way you learn vocabulary and idioms. In this video, I'll explain what a word web is, how to use it to learn English, and finally I'll do an example word web with you.
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    TRANSCRIPT
    Hi. James from engVid. I would like to help you with your vocabulary. I'm sure that you've looked at engVid and seen many lessons on vocabulary, from drinking, vacationing, weddings, all sorts of things. But when you finish the video, how much do you remember? And how much do you really understand? I'm going to teach you today something I call the... A word web to help you not just remember the words, but truly understand them, and expand or go bigger than that. I did a lesson earlier on, on mind maps where I kind of introduced the idea of mind map, but I didn't really... I don't think I got into it as much that would actually show you how to use it so that you can get better with it. So, I'm going to fix that today. All right?
    So what we're looking at is called a word web. And if you notice, poor Mr. E is caught up in the web. Nooooo! And I'm going to do the same with you. I'm going to get you... Because this is a spider, and the spider lives in a web, it catches things and those things can never escape. I want to do that with your memory and your vocabulary, teach you in a way that you're going to catch the words and you won't forget. Okay? So I'm going to explain the method here. So we're going to be clear on the method, then we're going to take a word and use it, and show you how it works. Ready? Let's go to the board.
    All right, so, word web. This is a specific form of mind map which means it's one type. There are many types. Okay? And what they... What they do is they're based on the idea that your brain works a certain way with pictures and colours. So, why don't we use these to help you? And I'm going to do that now. What you will need, you will need a ax... You will need an English to English dictionary. If you really need to get, you know, your language to English, that's fine if you really need it, but English to English dictionary will be preferable because we want to get the definition of the word from an English source, not a translated source. Okay? So maybe we should start with your translating dictionary, and then after take the English word and get an English to English. The translating dictionary will help you understand the ideas, and then the English to English. And sometimes you might notice they don't exactly say the same thing. That'll be interesting for you.
    Next, you're going to need access to the internet or an idioms dictionary. The idioms dictionary will be for later on, and they have them and you can even go online and look for idioms. But the joke of it is I said access to the internet. Well, my friend, if you're not on the internet, you're not watching this video, so I'm assuming you've got access to the internet. Okay.
    The next four steps will be this: We're going to take a word... So, we're going to take one word, whatever the word is, we're going to write out the definition from the dictionary. What the dictionary says, not what you think, not an interpretation or somebody giving you sort of their idea of it. From that, we're going to follow... Okay? We're going to write out the words you think of when you see this word. This is called association. I think: "Cat", I say: "Dog". You say: "Milk", I say: "Cow". I associate. This is the words that come to me. I want you to do that because that is part of a natural human process. You think of something, you think of something else. You think of: "Mother", you think: "Love". You think: "Money", "McDonald's"? Probably not. But you get the idea. Okay? So we're going to start with the dictionary definition, then we're going to work with how your brain works. I want to have your mind incorporated or use your way of thinking in this. So you're going to put down your words. So if it was: "Cow", you might put: "Milk, cheese, and steak". Mmm, steak.
    Then we're going to go out... Back to our dictionary, we're going to look for synonyms. If you open any dictionary usually it will say: "This is the word", and then it will have after it: "Here's a synonym for this word. Here's another one." Synonyms, you know, words that are similar. For instance, height and tall. How tall is the building? What is the building's height? They're not exactly the same, but they can be used in a similar or same fashion sometimes. Okay?

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  • @olexandrvovchok2384
    @olexandrvovchok2384 Před 7 lety +274

    "Understanding is greater than knowing. When you understand you'll never forget" this is just brilliantly

    • @artinheart-rq5gp
      @artinheart-rq5gp Před 5 lety +3

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    • @aiminli8396
      @aiminli8396 Před 5 lety +2

      great

    • @karlarsch1627
      @karlarsch1627 Před 4 lety +4

      I understand almost every single word he is sayin, but im not able to do a single conversation in english myself. im always sayin, my english is good enough not to hunger. :D kind of speech blockade mixed with sloth i guess

    • @kagan2712
      @kagan2712 Před 4 lety +3

      @@karlarsch1627 like babies, u learn to listen first

    • @fvwiehlu19mittelrheinligas99
      @fvwiehlu19mittelrheinligas99 Před 3 lety +2

      this is just brilliant. Understood?

  • @karankhurana4
    @karankhurana4 Před 7 lety +499

    You are the best teacher I have ever come across on youtube.........

    • @liefort7249
      @liefort7249 Před 7 lety +10

      that's true

    • @spelling55bee38
      @spelling55bee38 Před 7 lety +13

      Karan khurana like for real i wonder how he would teach math if he was a math teacher cuz i suck horribly at it

    • @donnymurph
      @donnymurph Před 5 lety +20

      I am an English teacher and I watch all his videos. He is amazing. I use all his ideas in my classes.

    • @Alex-Gka
      @Alex-Gka Před 3 lety +3

      I want to be rapper and this guy can help me easily and my main language is not English

    • @OrderMeetsChaos
      @OrderMeetsChaos Před 3 lety

      All respect to James... But try Jordan B Peterson, I think he is the best one to be honest

  • @ihunter6238
    @ihunter6238 Před 6 lety +139

    Im russian
    I like your lessons and I love Brasil !!!

    • @yilmazpashabeyli3639
      @yilmazpashabeyli3639 Před 4 lety +7

      and I like vodka ahahah

    • @torres3232
      @torres3232 Před 3 lety +3

      Well buddy Brazil is not a such a good country like you from other nations think it is

    • @MaxMobile2019
      @MaxMobile2019 Před 3 lety

      @@yilmazpashabeyli3639 and u like erdogan)

  • @DF-lg1tm
    @DF-lg1tm Před 7 lety +578

    I am from Brazil and I liked your T-shirt buddy....

    • @vagnerpereiradasilva2833
      @vagnerpereiradasilva2833 Před 7 lety +7

      IM FROM BRAZIL TOO LETS SPEAKE IN INGLIS ADD ME IN WHATS
      I NEED LEARN INGLIS TALK WITH PEOPLES WHO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE

    • @FerreiraVitor
      @FerreiraVitor Před 7 lety

      eDiversity PH And where are you from?

    • @user-yx4dz3vh2e
      @user-yx4dz3vh2e Před 7 lety +2

      ขอบคุณมากนะครับขอบคุณครับที่มีการใช้บริการได้แล้วที่นี่เลยครับผมจะได้

    • @jonfake2163
      @jonfake2163 Před 7 lety +9

      i'm from brasil , e pq eu to falando em ingles isso? ... não sei , mas , sou do brasil , e i like his tshirt , did i say i'm brazilian yet?

    • @willpm31
      @willpm31 Před 7 lety +1

      Você já disse... Yes, you already said!

  • @miyuden4118
    @miyuden4118 Před 5 lety +4

    "Understanding is better than learning, because If you understand you never forget"
    If every Teacher would be like you, the world would be more educated. You are what I think a teacher should be! You obviously love to teach people and make them understand the topic instead of just fireing it into the student's heads.

  • @lonestar2453
    @lonestar2453 Před 5 lety +45

    "Understanding is better than knowing when you understand you never forget." Great lesson, Sir.

  • @Eu.Dion.
    @Eu.Dion. Před rokem +1

    My favorite youtuber. My favorite teacher of all time.
    You cant imagine how I feel blessed watching you with a t-shirt of my nation.
    Thank you, big James. You're the best!

  • @piercelogan4004
    @piercelogan4004 Před 7 lety +8

    I teach ESL as well and word webs are personally (for study of languages on my own time) and professionally (studying with my students) a huge favorite! They are fun, useful for teaching more than just vocabulary, and workable for almost any level. I enjoyed learning about your organized version of the word web!

  • @JulioCarvalho698
    @JulioCarvalho698 Před 7 lety +22

    I'm brazilian and I appreciate that english class! Please don't stop with your job you're great!

  • @user-fh2jw6qx5q
    @user-fh2jw6qx5q Před 5 lety +8

    I consider this lesson one of the most important for me! Thank you, James for your lessons and also for your optimism.

  • @daibm5392
    @daibm5392 Před 5 lety +10

    You can tell this guy has a calling for teaching..I watched him for a few minutes and I am already inspired by his gift. Thank you for your dedication sir!

  • @petersonfernandopepe840
    @petersonfernandopepe840 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm Brazilian, and until today I haven't seen anything like this simple fun teaching method and it makes us want to stay until the end.

  • @icaroferracini
    @icaroferracini Před 7 lety +127

    Another great class and a great shirt. Greetings from Brazil! o/

  • @agnesscordeiro
    @agnesscordeiro Před 7 lety +402

    Amazing! My fav Channel ❤ I'm from Brasil... Love your shirt

  • @vehement.
    @vehement. Před 3 lety +1

    A teacher as cool as him can only be on CZcams. I never had any teacher so nice :(

  • @nastyalebedeva4909
    @nastyalebedeva4909 Před 7 lety +1

    I used this method when learned English at university. I just enjoyed traveling through the dictionary. This works, as a proof - I won a contest in vocabulary knowledge in the last year of learning there.

  • @ericalves1804
    @ericalves1804 Před 4 lety +13

    Eu estou tentando aprender inglês, estou fazendo o máximo para aprender, boa aula 😎

  • @sebastiangarcia9986
    @sebastiangarcia9986 Před 7 lety +14

    I have just begun watching your videos and I've found it quite interesting. You're very cool teaching, so that, I'm so grateful, keep on man!!

  • @ambrocioalvarez3663
    @ambrocioalvarez3663 Před 4 lety +2

    I'll never stop to repeat saying that you're a really nice teacher, you're superb and you can explain from a way I've never seen before, your lessons/class aren't boring.
    I love your method to explain all the important matters, thank you so much.
    (I'm not a native speaker but someday I'll get it)

  • @bshayeralkhalifa3149
    @bshayeralkhalifa3149 Před 7 lety

    i swear it is the most effective and efficient methodology to recall vocabularies.. this is rly open me a new horizon on learn the language

  • @salycsonmilhomemrocha7370

    Melhor professor do mundo!!! Do Brazil 🙏

  • @brunoalves3958
    @brunoalves3958 Před 7 lety +59

    I'm Brazilian and it's so flattering to see you wearing that t-shirt!

  • @henriquetomio
    @henriquetomio Před 3 lety +1

    That's genius, it makes you think about what you are doing, instead of just copying lists.
    It really sticks.
    Thank you for the lesson

  • @linglauv6196
    @linglauv6196 Před 7 lety

    You're the best english teacher for me.active,energetic,humorous,and smart.Thank you so much.

  • @adrianoabellan5283
    @adrianoabellan5283 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank´s James for your excellent class, every day that passes I learn more with you ...I hope one day our politicians will enjoy it as much as we do in Brazil.

  • @ejvandalen
    @ejvandalen Před 6 lety +3

    I love how this guy presents his material.

  • @theeffectdopplera
    @theeffectdopplera Před 4 lety

    I've been watching your videos for years, but never left a comment. Well, you are the best! Thank you! That's it.

  • @claudiacaggiani
    @claudiacaggiani Před 7 lety +1

    Big hugs from Brazil James!! Your classes are amazing!!!

  • @samaelcastanedamesa3098
    @samaelcastanedamesa3098 Před 7 lety +3

    You're a great teacher! I'm a College professor, and I love this channel. Thanks a lot. I will teach my students this. :)

  • @Redl16
    @Redl16 Před 7 lety +3

    I'm so happy I found your chanel today. You're such an excellent teacher.I plan to watch ALL your videos.

  • @marisamiya
    @marisamiya Před 7 lety +1

    Hi James! I am from Brazil and I love your videos with many wise tips for life! Thank you!

  • @enzoakaenzo
    @enzoakaenzo Před rokem +1

    I will come back here once I become an interpreter. Thanks for the help, great video!

  • @sparsh_karki
    @sparsh_karki Před 7 lety +54

    I started watching your videos to prepare for TOEFL . I have completed test but still watch all your vids 😁👍

  • @samkumar2206
    @samkumar2206 Před 3 lety +9

    When I heard for the first time "Boss fired him"
    Literally I thought Boss burnt him with petrol. 🤣

  • @prosto5392
    @prosto5392 Před 7 lety

    You are the best english teacher ever. I'm very glad found your channel.
    Smart, easy , funny, interesting, active, fast, clear - it is all about your videos.
    With good wishes from Russia!

  • @QueirozNG
    @QueirozNG Před 5 lety +1

    I'm from Brazil and I love your channel and your explanation. I'm beginner but I understand something words and other sentences, it's very funny and cool. I hope to meet you soon, you and other teachers are important to me.

  • @artemis4995
    @artemis4995 Před 3 lety +5

    This guy knows what he's doing.

  • @malikawan1127
    @malikawan1127 Před 5 lety +4

    Sir, you have superb experience to teach us. ✅

  • @fatimaahmad5734
    @fatimaahmad5734 Před 3 lety +2

    Every word that comes out of his mouth is so informative

  • @navelliettoo2777
    @navelliettoo2777 Před 7 lety

    i would get distinction if i had an English teacher like you. Great Job! you got the right techniques.

  • @kronnoscadao
    @kronnoscadao Před 7 lety +13

    brazzzziillll !!!!... the best teacher on CZcams

  • @karinamartins8431
    @karinamartins8431 Před 7 lety +11

    You are the best! I have learning a lot with you.
    thank you so much!

  • @Mossabmackaveli101
    @Mossabmackaveli101 Před 7 lety +2

    I like your sense of humor. Thank you for the lesson. Really helps!

  • @ahmedabdall1670
    @ahmedabdall1670 Před 3 lety

    I owe you one james keep up you are so brilliant at explaining 99.9% understood you are one of my favorite teacher Wish you all the best.

  • @user-ke5jf9pz8e
    @user-ke5jf9pz8e Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you james
    Iam new subscriber .Ithink your style of explanation is great and effective
    Iam from kurdistan

  • @chadandrews98
    @chadandrews98 Před 7 lety +9

    Thanks James. Also shoot: to aim or intend. "Shoot for the stars!" Maybe not used too commonly but don't shoot me down. -) .

  • @ozgurturkmen06
    @ozgurturkmen06 Před 4 lety +2

    The best way i learned about vocabulary. Ty so much!

  • @titamir18
    @titamir18 Před 2 lety

    he is the best English teacher ever, isn't he??

  • @emersoms
    @emersoms Před 7 lety +65

    Wow, wonderful t-shirt! Thanks for the very handy video and just do it Brazil!

  • @_rusvel_
    @_rusvel_ Před 4 lety +16

    "hah you should use protection on a date and I leave it alone" 😂😂

  • @hakimakhellaf
    @hakimakhellaf Před 5 lety

    That's why I adore english because each time i knew amazing teachers like you for exemple 🤩

  • @stephaniezamalloa7971
    @stephaniezamalloa7971 Před 3 lety

    You are the best teacher I have ever seen.

  • @EspinmcBlogspotMN
    @EspinmcBlogspotMN Před 7 lety +25

    We need bunch of Word Web videos like this because when we learn vocabulary we need these kind of sounds and pictures, not the dictionaries, letters, notebooks something like paper things. So I want you to make more Word Web videos, and I wish you would deal with a little bit more high level words.

  • @secrettx6
    @secrettx6 Před 7 lety +3

    Your energy and great acting helps me learn the language and of course remember the vocabulary. Thx J.

  • @rominahevia3629
    @rominahevia3629 Před rokem

    You are an amazing teacher, the way you explain is so clear. Thanks for the video!

  • @MrSev2010
    @MrSev2010 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi. My name is Jose, and I am from Brazil. I like your t-shirt.
    I am learning a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much.

  • @wallie8045
    @wallie8045 Před 7 lety +58

    Às vezes eu olho para o James e penso que ele é uma fusão do Seedorf com Pedro Manso...

    • @EduardoFisrt
      @EduardoFisrt Před 3 lety +1

      Parente próximo do Pedro Manso...kkkkk

    • @uiltec
      @uiltec Před 3 lety

      Lembra mesmo

  • @Vefa091
    @Vefa091 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you. This is a great lesson❤️

  • @chefJansenvia
    @chefJansenvia Před 2 lety

    English with James is a great educator

  • @rosicardoso1858
    @rosicardoso1858 Před rokem

    Hi Mr. James. You are the best teacher ever; I really enjoy learning from videos. You make learning fun and enjoyable. Loved your shirt !!

  • @fatfinish5927
    @fatfinish5927 Před 7 lety +24

    Im Brasilian thank you .

  • @AaronKLok
    @AaronKLok Před 7 lety +8

    Thanks for your hard work, man. I'll keep your advice in mind. By the way, nice t-shirt 😎, tchau👋

  • @admin4311
    @admin4311 Před 7 lety +2

    First time when I saw one of his videos I said, Omg! He speaks very fast, I don't understand haha, but now with all these tips I can understand him in a better way, this is my favorite teacher from youtube!! thanks :D

  • @damimllyyjd8613
    @damimllyyjd8613 Před 4 lety +2

    i really really love this man...♡

  • @talitanogueira2555
    @talitanogueira2555 Před 7 lety +5

    I'm from Brazil and it was so nice to see you wearing our T-shirt. 😍
    Thank you very much for giving us these very useful tips!

  • @hilinful
    @hilinful Před 7 lety +3

    Your gesture for explain word is very hilarious! 😁 I started English study again in this month, your video will be help me to word memorize . Thank you!!!!

  • @iryna1722
    @iryna1722 Před 6 lety +1

    it's a good way to learn some hard-to-remember words, but definitely it'll take a lot of time to make these associations, look up the definitions for each of them in both languages, sort them in the groups and polish with the idioms. such process will eat up a huge part of motivation even for zealous learners. a context method is less time-consuming.

    • @a1k131
      @a1k131 Před 2 lety

      If you see this, could you tell what's a context method ?

    • @a1k131
      @a1k131 Před 2 lety

      I've been reading and listening in German for three years. I can understand the Arabian Nights in German. Many a times a read words like "bow" and "arrow". But during this presentation I could not remember them in German. I live in the US so my practice is not there, I depend on reading and listening. I strongly believe this method of web building will make these and many other words memorable for me. Because this way I'm not merely a passive learner. I'm going to try this.

  • @monuthakur-by1ix
    @monuthakur-by1ix Před 3 lety +2

    You are a wonderful teacher. Your teaching skills are outstanding 👍

  • @zurig.5614
    @zurig.5614 Před 7 lety +6

    Thank you!!

  • @pedrobelmont4517
    @pedrobelmont4517 Před 7 lety +6

    hey teacher what's up?i liked of your t shirt.you have good taste congratulations!!!
    hugs from Brazil

  • @unknowncraft8431
    @unknowncraft8431 Před 3 lety +1

    You are a best teacher, im following you because your english is sooow perfect, and i love it. Thank you sir

  • @hazimshahin326
    @hazimshahin326 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude EngVid is going insane ....thx guys ya really helped me out

  • @ccesar1997
    @ccesar1997 Před 7 lety +54

    Do the urro

  • @slendi9623
    @slendi9623 Před 3 lety +7

    "Money?"
    Me: "Greed"
    Him: "McDonald's"

    • @mr.t242
      @mr.t242 Před 3 lety

      I said Bills lol I thought I was trippin’ when I heard him say McDonald’s

  • @loanlethihong2969
    @loanlethihong2969 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you very much! I' m appreciate what you've doing. Have nice everyday!

  • @NormaReginaPereiradeMedeiros

    Best teacher ever! By the way, you look fantastic James, as always. 😘

  • @hxvideo
    @hxvideo Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you !! however, we have to spend 30mins for each new word, 1 hour for more difficult word, is this sustainable?

    • @neoli8289
      @neoli8289 Před 7 lety

      exactly, don't trust anyone telling you about how to remember everything.

  • @UlyssesAlexandreAlves
    @UlyssesAlexandreAlves Před 7 lety +16

    Brasil, meu Brasil brasileiro hehe

  • @aryang5668
    @aryang5668 Před 3 lety

    As best English teacher names go . James is right at up there at the top .

  • @learnenglish3310
    @learnenglish3310 Před 7 lety

    The way you broke things down was great! Very easy to understand.

  • @Thfebro
    @Thfebro Před 7 lety +26

    sensacional!

  • @JoaoPaulo-et7ds
    @JoaoPaulo-et7ds Před 7 lety +21

    Ele falou "tchau" no final ?

    • @samjroficial
      @samjroficial Před 7 lety +1

      João Paulo é o que parece mano

    • @EvertonDAlho
      @EvertonDAlho Před 7 lety +8

      Na verdade, ele falou "Ciao", que é o mesmo que "Tchau" em português, só que na real é em italiano.

    • @CostaDigo
      @CostaDigo Před 7 lety +7

      Everton Lima ciao significa "oi" eu acredito que ele tenha falado tchau mesmo!

    • @ValterJuniordalpogetto
      @ValterJuniordalpogetto Před 7 lety +2

      Rodrigo Costa ciao significa oi e tchau em italiano.

  • @akimji1
    @akimji1 Před 5 lety

    I'm greeting from Thai. I like the way you are teaching. Thank you so much.

  • @destinyeke5224
    @destinyeke5224 Před 4 lety +1

    You The best teacher ever

  • @bananacatura
    @bananacatura Před 7 lety +10

    Brazilian guys like here !

  • @ArthurSilva-mb5fq
    @ArthurSilva-mb5fq Před 7 lety +3

    Vocês ouviram ele dá um tchau alí?

  • @D3.bloging
    @D3.bloging Před 4 lety +1

    Keep it up, your sound looks very clear understanding. I love it.

  • @Victory888x
    @Victory888x Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks sir, you teached so clearly, I heard with excitement to learn english.

  • @jamesfx7227
    @jamesfx7227 Před 7 lety +3

    Construir vocabulário é muito trabalhoso.

  • @lordmono9986
    @lordmono9986 Před 6 lety +20

    I didn't know Usher was an English teacher.

  • @amritpalsingh1999
    @amritpalsingh1999 Před 6 lety

    Mr James my name is amritpal your new student. today is my first day in your class thank you so much for helping me to learn English specially how you teach it’s very helpful and thanks

  • @Rabih-2024
    @Rabih-2024 Před 3 lety

    I've been Flowing you since 2 months and i really like your way you teach coz your'e the best one i have ever seen thank you.

  • @RapinaFire
    @RapinaFire Před 3 lety +3

    Camisa do Brasil, aí sim

  • @Carlos.hpbarbosa
    @Carlos.hpbarbosa Před 7 lety +4

    vai brazilian

  • @Arktid
    @Arktid Před 7 lety

    Best of the best teacher!!! A real strategist!

  • @bigmathato8131
    @bigmathato8131 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi, I'm arminian. You are the best teacher. Thank you for your lessons.

  • @ka10k
    @ka10k Před 7 lety +4

    if you fire blanks you probably can't have a baby lol

  • @tramontinaldo2176
    @tramontinaldo2176 Před 7 lety +9

    Brasiilll

  • @towhidskynet
    @towhidskynet Před 6 lety

    Best advice ever to learn vocabulary.

  • @benoitdel6864
    @benoitdel6864 Před 6 lety

    hi james, I'm franch and i learn a lot whithat you. I would like to thank's you for you'r job and the time you spend for we.
    you are an amazing teacher and if you have students they are lucky.
    Sorry for the mistakes and thank's a lot