8 Common Slang Phrases in English

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024

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  • @Dev-ry7lw
    @Dev-ry7lw Před 3 lety +425

    If people like him would be my teacher, school would be actually fun.

    • @aminecraftplayer9642
      @aminecraftplayer9642 Před 3 lety

      Tru

    • @RedGallardo
      @RedGallardo Před 3 lety +18

      Well then, become a teacher and be that kind of guy who makes school fun. Nothing's gonna happen if no one does anything.

    • @MeryKeit
      @MeryKeit Před 3 lety +9

      @@RedGallardo good point. Teaching is not as easy as people think. I’m sure lots of teachers who are called “bad” or “boring” were doing their best.

    • @RedGallardo
      @RedGallardo Před 3 lety +7

      @@MeryKeit No-no, I don't mean people should try and see how difficult it is, although it's true. I mean someone has to do it. So why not those who understand that? Good teachers won't just pop up from nowhere. It's people who decide they should devote their lives to making kids smarter and kinder. It's mostly about decision. Anyone can be anyone if they decide they would take it seriously and give their best.

    • @Kalaxian80animations
      @Kalaxian80animations Před 3 lety +1

      @@RedGallardo We should do something RIGHT NOW

  • @LEO-vc6sb
    @LEO-vc6sb Před 3 lety +88

    Found this man randomly now I started watching him daily.

    • @dyrk4907
      @dyrk4907 Před 2 lety

      Same. I was just trying to learn some stuff I didn't fully understand, searched through his videos and got interested.

  • @timothy3777
    @timothy3777 Před 3 lety +202

    Im 21, and just graduated college in the US, but I still find myself watching this guy’s youtube videos. They’re really informative!

    • @posidunforce4844
      @posidunforce4844 Před 3 lety +7

      It is not useful for u I guess.... because you already know English as its your mother tongue.....

    • @timothy3777
      @timothy3777 Před 3 lety +10

      @@posidunforce4844 Its never too late to learn something new :)

    • @ruslan4042
      @ruslan4042 Před 3 lety +2

      Hey, am 21 too and am living in Central Asia(Kyrgyzstan) and for me videos like this are very important, we have never been taught this in school or college. Its kind of sad when you realize that your English is suck and you should learn more than you thought

    • @OfficialToonology
      @OfficialToonology Před 3 lety +1

      @@ruslan4042 It's never sad to improve your skills and learn from an interesting and informative man like James, these videos are not published for Asia or any country specifically. Your english isn't even good, so don't insult others

    • @ruslan4042
      @ruslan4042 Před 3 lety

      @@OfficialToonology Karen

  • @SaphiraDESaphira
    @SaphiraDESaphira Před 3 lety +33

    the moment he said poor, the word he taught us earlier "destitute" came to my mind immediately hahah

  • @santiextreme89
    @santiextreme89 Před 3 lety +14

    I´ve been studying English for 3 years, but looking youtube videos like this one, is one of the best modes to learn. Thanks for being a good teacher!!

  • @Natsukashigame
    @Natsukashigame Před 3 lety +6

    This lesson not only showed how great teacher he is also shows up his greatness as human being, thanks 👍

  • @andredpf
    @andredpf Před 3 lety +154

    My Homework Mr. James:
    I was a nervous wreck because a crook demanded that I hand over my bag.
    I thought i was a goner.
    Thank you for the lesson❤

  • @Haburame
    @Haburame Před 3 lety +9

    Hello from Dominican Republic! Fan #1 over here. Master clases.

  • @Nightcrawler333
    @Nightcrawler333 Před 3 lety +151

    JamesESL: Don't use the word "very"
    Also JamesESL: "very flirty", "very anxious"
    😁

    • @RedGallardo
      @RedGallardo Před 3 lety +4

      Busted! =D

    • @englishchannel3786
      @englishchannel3786 Před 3 lety +5

      They all say this and they all use it anyway lol

    • @MeryKeit
      @MeryKeit Před 3 lety +14

      he does it so that everyone would understand it) obviously 🙃

    • @questionable69
      @questionable69 Před 3 lety +3

      He should use words like rather than (very)
      •exstemely
      •relatively
      •incredibly
      I apologise for being technical with Mr E I'm ashamed for saying that Mr E inverted into a woman who Mr E!

    • @bodietait1555
      @bodietait1555 Před 3 lety

      Schooled

  • @Mohamed_lemin_alyaqoubi
    @Mohamed_lemin_alyaqoubi Před 3 lety +56

    I'm actually learning French but I like him so much....

  • @Nightcrawler333
    @Nightcrawler333 Před 3 lety +135

    JamesESL: "hand it over" is not polite
    Me: "please hand it over" 😎

  • @awm865
    @awm865 Před 3 lety +18

    If something is not straight, it's criminal.
    James Charles: I took that personally

  • @Vadur
    @Vadur Před 3 lety +21

    I just realised the more I watch your videos despite being an English native speaker, the more I start to question stuff in the English language because this language is actually pretty confusing

  • @engvidJames
    @engvidJames  Před 3 lety +82

    More of my SLANG lessons to watch:
    British English Slang: What does it mean??? czcams.com/video/5HrydrfNPVc/video.html
    Learn English Vocabulary: 12 ways to use body parts as verbs czcams.com/video/fT-sMGYMB5g/video.html

    • @cayowatan
      @cayowatan Před 3 lety +1

      I was surprised cause a gorgeous girl demanded that I throw my cell phone and my bag to her hands. I Thought I was screwed.

    • @ankitkaushik1794
      @ankitkaushik1794 Před 3 lety +2

      Man i am a big fan of James Sir, He shows that to achieve big you don't need modern equipments..
      All you need is will to work hard, you can achieve big with basic equipments like a simple white board..
      Thanks Sir
      From INDIA

    • @hassankamiinmire9845
      @hassankamiinmire9845 Před 3 lety

      "I was out of the blue because a handed over demanded that i had in my bag, i thought i was a goner"
      This is my understand of the assignment
      Thanks mr james you really make me understand more about English Slangs.

    • @user-sp5uz9rv5n
      @user-sp5uz9rv5n Před 3 lety

      Once, I was walking down the street and met up with my barber. When he saw me I could tell that he was getting a nervous wreck looking at my haircut. He was like:
      - Man, no woman would make a pass at you wearing this haircut. If you want everyone to be tripping around you(i know, It sounds weird), visit me on Monday.
      Monday seemed to come out of nowhere and I got my new haircut.
      Now, looking in the mirror, I see that If I had kept walking around with such a mess on my head, I would be a goner

    • @noobkid394
      @noobkid394 Před 3 lety

      great teacher keep it on

  • @oguzhaneren9418
    @oguzhaneren9418 Před 3 lety +8

    Mr James has a potential of being an actor! An amazing teacher, more than a teacher. Love his lessons. :)

  • @Hootiefish
    @Hootiefish Před 3 lety +5

    Just a few notes on the word ‘goner’
    I’m pretty certain the word ‘goner’ derives from the word ‘gone’ which means to… disappear, no longer exist, or to have been moved or move itself to a different location.
    So, to be a ‘goner’ would mean that you will disappear, or cease to exist.
    However, goner can also be used in different contexts, though rarely. Sometimes, for example in sport, people can say “I thought we were goners in the first half, but somehow we managed to get the win” Meaning they thought they were going to lose in the first half of the game.

  • @M_athilde92
    @M_athilde92 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you so much for teaching us in a such fun way❤️

    • @glen-m
      @glen-m Před 3 lety

      Can you please make a video with tips about ielts exams . I really like the way you explain and teach and this video would be useful for me and i believe for a lot of other followers . Keep up the good work 💪

  • @dennisedoh8083
    @dennisedoh8083 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching your videos is the best way of learning vocabulary , because oftentimes a dictionary distracts us .

  • @Archeryring
    @Archeryring Před 3 lety +43

    I was a nervous wreck because a crook demanded that I hand over my bag. I thought I was a gonner

    • @akshitgaur9719
      @akshitgaur9719 Před 3 lety +2

      goner*

    • @Archeryring
      @Archeryring Před 3 lety +2

      @@akshitgaur9719 Thank you. I thought it originated from the verb go-went-gone

    • @akshitgaur9719
      @akshitgaur9719 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Archeryring I first thought the same though😊🛡️

  • @BizInsightsChina
    @BizInsightsChina Před 3 lety +1

    To be honest I haven’t learned these slangs before but throughout the time of speaking and listening in different environments it has lead me to this stage of understanding and getting the points

  • @iamrockygaming46
    @iamrockygaming46 Před 3 lety +3

    Love you sir you are best teacher ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @iraloiola
    @iraloiola Před 3 lety +4

    After a long time here I am again seeing James teaching another wonderful lesson! Thanks!!!

  • @archiwapollywood2733
    @archiwapollywood2733 Před 3 lety +62

    You can also say that lady was mean because she said "HAND it over" to a handless worm

  • @_callum__wallum_3642
    @_callum__wallum_3642 Před 2 lety +2

    Man, I know english just fine but I still watch his videos for some reason

  • @a_pngnbn
    @a_pngnbn Před 3 lety +1

    I always like how he puts sound effects to his explanations

  • @adamblaine8540
    @adamblaine8540 Před 3 lety

    I admire this man, uniquely creative in every aspect in utilizing his originality in every performance he developes.

  • @colldaldawood9863
    @colldaldawood9863 Před 2 lety

    one of the best teacher i have ever seen so far...Wish you all the best.

  • @dongerdongson9474
    @dongerdongson9474 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr E is lowkey the best channel on youtube

  • @slexdinero
    @slexdinero Před 3 lety

    These are the teachers that deserve the fucking world man I just want to give this superb human being a big hug. Wish you nothing but the best boss man keep teaching us in more captivating and engaging ways than our old teachers or current teachers at school.

  • @hikafukupikaki2420
    @hikafukupikaki2420 Před 3 lety

    When I was high school student I went to a English learning academy to raise my TOFLE score. The teacher who mostly taught me was a guy from the US and I found his lecture mysteriously soothing. Now I have found out the reason and that is because he got the such great humor just like you and his humor made me relieved during the lecture. Thanks to him and his lecture now I am in Japan as a student of an international university.
    I just found your videos today from my recommendation and I am glad that I finally met a such instructor who motivate me to study English again. Thank you

  • @MusicalSafarwithme
    @MusicalSafarwithme Před 3 lety +2

    We always loves his video bcz it is meticulously made by him..just blows our mind...❤️

  • @TheArcher143
    @TheArcher143 Před 3 lety +65

    Fun fact:
    The majority of people who say "fuck it" don't actually mean it literally.

  • @belalkarimipour
    @belalkarimipour Před 3 lety

    You are really a good teacher, please share more videos. Thanks

  • @luckyluciano6191
    @luckyluciano6191 Před 3 lety

    l'm from Medellin Colombia and l'm studying english since 4 years ago. l just wanna say you that your videoclasses really help me thanks.

  • @dogchronicles3058
    @dogchronicles3058 Před 3 lety +2

    I love your classes, even after 20 years living in the states, I still finding it hard to understand slang. Thank you for your lessons. Have you ever think of making a video to just talk about who you are, what is your background, family etc? It would be nice to know.

  • @jenniferclark9367
    @jenniferclark9367 Před 3 lety +7

    Love the shirt. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @acmewise6848
    @acmewise6848 Před 3 lety +1

    Best English teacher ever!

  • @JS-wb6yi
    @JS-wb6yi Před 3 lety +1

    from Philippines.....i'm learning a lot to all your videos👍❤

  • @mariar9755
    @mariar9755 Před 3 lety +1

    Another good lesson 👍🏻
    You make it easy to learn.
    Thank You.

  • @ggomapaul1200
    @ggomapaul1200 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you. It's really helpful.
    You are the best teacher!

  • @Uthiop
    @Uthiop Před 3 lety +2

    This was as much entertaining as is educational 🤩🤩

  • @hayatojp1249
    @hayatojp1249 Před 3 lety +8

    I learned recently a word shotgun means a passenger seat in a car
    and bus means collecting dishes and plates from a table
    i wanna know more words like these very simple everyday words that have different meanings

    • @seabears_hate_circles
      @seabears_hate_circles Před 3 lety +2

      I'm not sure if this counts, but the word deck is sometimes used to mean hit or punch. Someone might say "I'm going to deck you!" meaning they're going to hit you very hard.

    • @Hootiefish
      @Hootiefish Před 3 lety +1

      Crook also means sick. Not sure if that’s what you were looking for though.

    • @seabears_hate_circles
      @seabears_hate_circles Před 3 lety +1

      Croak, which normally refers to the sound that a frog or toad makes, is also slang for dying or death. I could say "He croaked" to mean he died. It's not something you would say about someone you like or care about. You would say this in a casual conversation with someone you know well when talking about someone you dislike or don't know personally.

  • @somang980
    @somang980 Před 3 lety

    You are the best English teacher I've ever known in my whole life, thanks till the end of this world

  • @gunakantabonia9754
    @gunakantabonia9754 Před 3 lety +1

    What actually makes it interesting is the bit of drama he does...so good

  • @MrAshwin74
    @MrAshwin74 Před 3 lety +4

    The CZcams algorithm sent me this video out of the blue!

    • @Jellyjonas
      @Jellyjonas Před 3 lety

      now that's a superb slang phrases

  • @gustavop.r.6684
    @gustavop.r.6684 Před 3 lety +3

    Excelente.the best teacher

  • @Matveev1812
    @Matveev1812 Před rokem

    Thank you James you're a perfect teacher

  • @ashtonmartin8664
    @ashtonmartin8664 Před 3 lety

    This guys humor is entertaining, lol

  • @rasha2599
    @rasha2599 Před 3 lety

    Always feel great to watch and study your lessons . Salam from Egypt

  • @bebetterEnglishSpeeches
    @bebetterEnglishSpeeches Před 3 lety +2

    Good lesson, I liked that you used a whiteboard, it reminds me of my school days. Thanks

  • @bettyntvmbabazi9188
    @bettyntvmbabazi9188 Před 3 lety

    Wow ,I'm really enjoying your lessons .thanks so much may God bless you bro.

  • @justcallmedevil267
    @justcallmedevil267 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video, but I think tripin is very rarely used to indicate somebody is mentally ill. The slang comes more from the actual "Drug Trip" so it means more confused, or when you argue with somebody: "you tripin" that they're wrong , because they're not in the right state of mind

  • @lourdesrangel5836
    @lourdesrangel5836 Před 3 lety

    I saw all your videos. I have learned so much. Thanks 😊

  • @slaei
    @slaei Před 3 lety

    Sir, thank you for uploading all your videos

  • @rentedmus7332
    @rentedmus7332 Před 3 lety

    OMG, About 10 freaking years ago I was watching this dude for learning some words, And still he is the best of all!!))))

  • @gregoryross9770
    @gregoryross9770 Před 3 lety +3

    You should narrate audio books man you have a gifted smooth voice💯

  • @albarsalan4173
    @albarsalan4173 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Mr. James

  • @Scavenger82
    @Scavenger82 Před 2 lety

    “Out of the blue” is the evolved form of an old saying "a bolt out of the blue," meaning something unexpected. Like the occurrence of a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sunny sky.

  • @phyllisbirks
    @phyllisbirks Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @Yoonhiu
    @Yoonhiu Před 3 lety +1

    NICE ACTING OF THE HEART ATTACK SCENE!!!😂😂

  • @kerinachikupo643
    @kerinachikupo643 Před 3 lety

    Aye-yeh!
    I'm writing english home language paper 3 on Friday,many thanks to Mr James coz i managed to pick up one,two things there.
    Good job Mr 👏👍👌

  • @maalban12
    @maalban12 Před 3 lety

    This is what I need to improve my skills when speaking in English, Thank You!!!!

  • @nickinsiliconvalley1777

    I like his explanation, clear and easy to remember

  • @tothetop7459
    @tothetop7459 Před 3 lety

    I don’t even watch this for English. I just watch it cause it’s highly entertaining!

  • @teenroaster9527
    @teenroaster9527 Před 3 lety +1

    I never imagined of boby lashley teaching me english

  • @anhduynguyen6050
    @anhduynguyen6050 Před 3 lety +10

    I was a nervous wreck because a crook demanded that i handed over my bag. I thought i was a goner.

  • @KaKa-en8bv
    @KaKa-en8bv Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this video, 🙏
    I needed the meaning of those phrases.
    Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤

  • @landofmusic3680
    @landofmusic3680 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much, sir !!!
    Don't give up

  • @cristinagonzalez8289
    @cristinagonzalez8289 Před 3 lety

    wow!! I love the way you teach english I learn much better with this videos rather than in my english classes at school, I wish I can see U f2f it would be awesome so If come day come to México I could take u some nice place, hopefully the pandemic ends so u can come yeiiii.

  • @marlenlove2303
    @marlenlove2303 Před 3 lety

    Thank you James! ❤❤❤🌞🌻

  • @sanaebenali821
    @sanaebenali821 Před 3 lety +2

    I missed you, my great prof! 💎💐

  • @AliN-bb4rt
    @AliN-bb4rt Před 3 lety +15

    I was a nervous wreck because Portugal almost lost to France. I thought Ronaldo was a goner.

  • @madalinaaanita3449
    @madalinaaanita3449 Před 3 lety

    You are an amazing teacher

  • @user-bf7iz2tz1i
    @user-bf7iz2tz1i Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the lesson. You are awesome!

  • @NaelsonJr
    @NaelsonJr Před 3 lety

    You are so great, teacher! Congratz from Brazil!!!

  • @darkskinwhite
    @darkskinwhite Před 3 lety

    I'm american I know english but I still watch these videos for some reason cause the guy is cool and its interesting

  • @simek945
    @simek945 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi, I’m your new viewer I think you should try do these lessons in podcast, like I can go to a practice and I probablly would listen to these lessons while going on the streets, it would be so helpfull.

  • @moneymaker-xg2oz
    @moneymaker-xg2oz Před 3 lety

    thanks. I was waiting for this video. I've learned something today.

  • @sanaebenali821
    @sanaebenali821 Před 3 lety +4

    Would u make a conversations examples btw ppl in daily life. I wanna develop mu skill in communication, If u don't mind plz make videos like this♡

    • @Smile_Jojo
      @Smile_Jojo Před 3 lety

      he have already made on that dear😊

    • @Hootiefish
      @Hootiefish Před 3 lety

      I think you’re trying to use ‘btw’ as ‘between’?
      This will be confusing to most English speakers because btw usually means By The Way.
      “By the way” means something like, for your information, or as a side note sort of thing.

  • @user-pj2nx8vp2m
    @user-pj2nx8vp2m Před 3 lety +3

    I was a nervous wreck, because a crook demanded that I had to hand over my bag.I thought I was a goner.I really like you! Your lessons are really informative and useful!;) I

  • @0711gauravjoshi
    @0711gauravjoshi Před 3 lety +21

    I was a NERVOUS WREK because a CROOK demanded that i HAND OVER my bag. I thought I was a GONER

  • @yazoua4029
    @yazoua4029 Před 3 lety

    i like your vidéos a lot ,your are good teacher .from algeria

  • @fatmaadan1408
    @fatmaadan1408 Před 3 lety

    Thanks my best teacher

  • @eleonorelemonnier9277
    @eleonorelemonnier9277 Před 3 lety

    Good lesson, good teacher, usefull expressions, I like your light Canadian accent. Thank you.

  • @aureajefferson3880
    @aureajefferson3880 Před 3 lety

    Best teacher ever ❤️🥳

  • @howdydo7320
    @howdydo7320 Před 3 lety +1

    U are a very very good teacher. lol

  • @juniorqindes8335
    @juniorqindes8335 Před 3 lety

    I grew up speaking English, did you? I ask because you are more clear and have more fluid sentences then me. Please say yes, it will help my confidence.

  • @JoseA_CT
    @JoseA_CT Před 3 lety +1

    I was a nervous wreck because a crook demanded that I hand over my bag. I thought I was a goner.
    Thank you so much for the lesson!!!

  • @user-kp9yk4ly5g
    @user-kp9yk4ly5g Před 3 lety

    Best youtube channel ever. 👍👍👍👍

  • @kensi8076
    @kensi8076 Před 3 lety

    Hi, James I want to ask if you can make a video about how to use linking words and maybe one with more synonyms for for example. I love your videos they help me a lot.

  • @risetoprominence1800
    @risetoprominence1800 Před 3 lety +2

    Him: not straight is a criminal
    Me: ... or gay

  • @СнимайНаКамеру

    Thank U for the lesson! 👍👍👍

  • @madalinaaanita3449
    @madalinaaanita3449 Před 3 lety

    I discovered you yesterday and I have to recognise I did not meet a teacher like you never in all my life spent in school/ university in UK. I wish to see more videos or to study with you private- online. Are tou doing private teaching? Or upload more videos please 🙏 🙂

  • @1900serpente
    @1900serpente Před 3 lety

    Great teacher!

  • @ginhazanotto
    @ginhazanotto Před 3 lety

    Man, you are an amazing professor!!!

  • @petersjeanpaul9071
    @petersjeanpaul9071 Před 3 lety

    Your classes are golden stuff 👌

  • @chhuonjones921
    @chhuonjones921 Před 2 lety

    អរគុណលោកគ្រូ

  • @rahulkumar-ef6ft
    @rahulkumar-ef6ft Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this Precious Lesson.

  • @liubov7823
    @liubov7823 Před 3 lety

    I adore the way you explain things 😀

  • @Nomaan16
    @Nomaan16 Před 2 lety

    please make videos or series on corporate/office conversation. humble request to you