Common British English Expressions
Here are 8 common British English expressions. These expressions are used frequently in England and it's really important that you have an understanding of them and you have some knowledge of how to use them; especially if you are planning on visiting England or you are learning British English
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'Gutted' = very disappointed, or sad. The opposite is 'Chuffed' = very pleased, delighted, gratified or excited.
@FlamboyantInsomniac
5 жыл бұрын
Are you takin the piss? = are you pulling my leg? = are you kidding me? = yeah but why tho?
1:02 Alright? 2:03 Cheers! 2:50 Mate 3:39 What are you on about? 4:18 Crapped 4:21 Budge up 4:42 settle on a bus 4:48 throwing up 5:07 stayed up late 5:13 Knackered 5:32 this will score you loads of points with english speakers 5:49 gutted 6:51 rubbish
@BassicVIC
4 жыл бұрын
박상준 Hahahaha. 4:18. It’s cramped! Not crapped 😂😂😂
@erebusagarista8031
4 жыл бұрын
Crapped😆
@yuxiuguo2870
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@areogx
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@mojnumiah3175
4 жыл бұрын
O
I'm Malaysian, watching a lot of US drama & movies. However I like British English the most. Idk why but to me, British English sounds beautiful.
"Shattered" is a UK phrase that comes to mind. It means very tired.
@shefmeisterextraordinaire3717
2 жыл бұрын
Not nearly as frequent in use as "knackered" though
@HenryODonovan
2 жыл бұрын
or drunk!
@happycook6737
2 жыл бұрын
@@HenryODonovan I heard "pissed" used for drunk.
@happycook6737
2 жыл бұрын
@@riverfoers933 In the USA if someone says they're "pissed", it means they are incredibly 😡 angry. It is short for "pissed off".
@happycook6737
2 жыл бұрын
@@riverfoers933 Good luck with your move. Hope everything goes smoothly.
British accent is hot
@cat9448
7 жыл бұрын
also classy and elegance
@HUNdAntae
7 жыл бұрын
which one?
@kimje0108s
7 жыл бұрын
personally i like RP
@HUNdAntae
7 жыл бұрын
Feeling yea rp sounds sophisticated, well articulated and easy to understand.
@whnook
7 жыл бұрын
Isabel Grace I'm from Yorkshire and we sound OK. However if you have a Leeds or Bradford accent (like you sound to be unsure about what you're saying), you would sound like a drip.
I am studying english in the uk but i havent understood why british friends say to me `alright`when we meet. now,, i got it thank youuuu
@darftvaderosw-uk4790
4 жыл бұрын
however if u go up north to yorkshire they will also use the phrase " Now then".
This is amazing. I have never heard of ANY of these phrases. This is an eye opening experience.
Thank you, trying my acting skills wanting to sound English, and I love that you explained the meanings thoroughly
Awesome video! Congrats on getting so many views! Well deserved :)
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
+English with Lucy Thank you Lucy! Love your videos 🙃
@karolwiniarski221
2 жыл бұрын
Honour
@Greenpoloboy3
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it. x
@kimmyalta9898
2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos 😁
@karolwiniarski221
2 жыл бұрын
@@kimmyalta9898 THE EMAIL 📧 the information 👍 in my email address
It is just me or he has a very good diction? omg. It's that or maybe my english is getting better without realizing it. My native language is spanish and in spite of that, I clearly understand ever single word he is saying. Loving this accent so hard.
@lp2395
2 жыл бұрын
I think he's making the effort of speaking very clearly, so English learners can understand him better. Which is very nice from him. (Native Spanish speaker here, too)
1.Alright(hello) 2.Cheers(Thankyou) 3.Mate(friend) 4.What are you on about(What are you talking about)[only with friends] 5.Budge up(to saying someone for maintaining space)[only with friends] 6.Knackered(very tired/really tired) 7.I'm gutted(I'm annoyed/I'm down) 8.Rubbish(somthing bad and horrible)
I love hearing you talking it reminded me of my grandma 👵 she is from England 🇬🇧 ❤
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@eichhornchen8638
7 жыл бұрын
ETJ English cheers, mate! (I just learned with you 😁😀)
@turkialrasheedi8777
7 жыл бұрын
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@dvdgalutube
6 жыл бұрын
ETJ English are all these terms mostly used by males instead of females? Thanks!
@ETJEnglish
6 жыл бұрын
+dvdgalutube no
@kulinerkendarienak
6 жыл бұрын
HI, sir , I am really glad to learn British English through this channel. I have problems in IELTS writing. I don't know whether is it polite or no, I just want to ask: could you share some tips for it? or may I have you correct my writing? Thank you sir
cheers, mate
@Miguel-yc7qp
7 жыл бұрын
huy nguyenluong cheers moite.
@TheMortda2022
6 жыл бұрын
When someone tell me alright. What is the best answer for native speaker
@paulagreen8386
5 жыл бұрын
no problem my old china
@capricornweddingsphotograp6823
5 жыл бұрын
@@paulagreen8386 don' t ask me what "huy" means in Russian! :)
@mixaellamarinova8368
3 жыл бұрын
@@capricornweddingsphotograp6823 😂😂😂 it means the same thing in Bulgarian
I've recently seen your videos. You explain the expressions in a superb way. Thanks a lot for doing them. I am going to follow you.
Essentially, alright means “hey, how are you” and they just cut to the chase. Summing it up straightaway. Less talking, love it.
I was living in England for 6 months, where I learnt my English, and I use a lot the expression “I’m knackered”, and of course, British words and British pronunciation, and when I moved to Dubai they didn’t understand that expression 😅 or other words. And now after another 3 months between different accents, I get confused sometimes, mixing british, american, and another kind of english words in the same sentence 😅
@hharrystyles8482
5 жыл бұрын
OMG. We're really similar. I live in Egypt so my first language is Arabic. I learned English and I love talking the most in British because I really love it and my Idols are British but listening to music that have a random accent in it makes my tongue heavier.
@yuxiuguo2870
4 жыл бұрын
Cris RC Same here.
@rismasrirahayu4076
4 жыл бұрын
Me, too mate. I mixed British and America and sometimes Australia.
@qaisjamal
3 жыл бұрын
Ouit mate it happened to me as well
@blueberry_cake01
2 жыл бұрын
You're not alone here. It's very confusing to learn British and listen to American songs at the same time. Sometimes I just forget and mix British & American words together. But I think I have time to fix it, because I've not been abroad yet and I've not met anyone from England yet who might notice that 😁
The first one confused me for such a long time when I first started working in UK. My seniors use it in the office and I used to think they were asking for a progress report.
Love your accent ,I'm trying to use this words ,thanks
Omg I'm really in love with your accent
Really good work! So helpful and mindful for all of us trying to speak ENGLISH in a more fluent way! Thank you.
You have a beautiful voice. I don’t know, I just feel that I could hear you talking all day, it’s mesmerising
Teacher I've been living in Bournemouth since 2013 so when I arrived here I didn't speak anything in English. I wasted much time avoind to learn the language,I know I am a stupid. I am not sure I started to understand and do the things myself around 3 years ago. I am studying a course in the college called ESOl it means English as second language and 1 week ago I figured your channel out I am simply eating it up every day. I would like to say that I am so grateful about your job made with much love to us students in special we immigrat who are living in England. My apologies if I make some mistakes but it was from my bottom of heart. Thanks dear Teacher You are the best ever.
Thanks a lot! This video is really beneficial as I'm teaching British English. Please do more videos like that! I'm afraid of mixing British and American expressions.
I found your channel when I was looking for material for IELTS to have a higher score ( I need to take it on Dec) and I think you are doing a great job ! . I really loved your lessons, not just for the test, as you have a fresh way to teach idioms and phrasal verbs or any other piece of information that could be helpful for those who are learning. I would suggest to included more about British culture as differences between English from UK and USA. Another topic could be to learn vocabulary and at the same time show how are the British supermarkets or maybe how are British houses (quite different from America as power outlet is different and vocabulary of the house as well) or a conversation in a pub. Thanks for share all the piece of advices that you give on your channel. All the best , you have one more follower
Great lesson and really useful! Hope you'll keep on sharing these lessons with us. Thank you so much :)
Great British phrases to learn to sound more natural. Thanks for sharing!
ETJ! I'm a WebNovel author and I always love to write about gothic horror books regarding to England as my favorite setting. I've always wanted to speak like my own protagonist's British Accent and thinking of making an audiobook of it. Back then when I first tried to learn it was impossible from every video on KZread. But after I watched one short video from your channel, I instantly learned and became fluent with the accent overnight! THANKS SO MUCH! CHEERS MATE! :D
Cheers! I've watched all your lessons and hope to see more of them. Incredibly good job . You were born to teach.
Subscribed. I found only american english channel here on you tube. I really needed this
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting a British English channel! :D
@ratniyasmine4748
7 жыл бұрын
Mattia Mercury yeah me too I'm really happy to find this 😀
@BrunoGardolinvlog
7 жыл бұрын
Mattia Mercury There are another channels like *English With Lucy* ! She's as good as ETJ! I love the both channels 😊❤️
Wow! These British expressions are really interesting and helpful, too! I took note all and will practice them with my British mates! Cheers! Btw, your accent is so nice, I didn't miss any words! 😆
British accent is soo intimidating!!😣 That makes you sound 100× smarter!
Hallo : Alright?, Thank you : Cheers!, My Friend : Mate, I am not understanding friends talking : What are you on about, Move up for space : Budge up, Tired/need to sleep : Knackered, For something annoyed : Gutted, Trush/boring : Rubbish/rubbish bin : That was rubbish
@cassiezhao8558
5 жыл бұрын
Good summary, good job
@FlamboyantInsomniac
5 жыл бұрын
Shut it you yanky danky doodle shitter
@riazmorshed7687
4 жыл бұрын
rizal nurdiana thnx
@mosesflood3716
4 жыл бұрын
It should be trash ig
@hov11.02
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you "mate")))
Crystal clear explanation~ Very useful! Cheers
Love, love, love England and everything about it.
Great video ! Very well explained as usual !! Busuu, LingBodie, etc ... are also very useful web resources for language learning. Elliot ... You're awesome! ❤️
Very useful! I'd love more vids about British English)
Hi Elliot, i'm from Mauritius, i like your english accent, cheers mate.
You are so wonderfully effective. Thank you.
Love the way you taught. It’s so clear. Million thx.
Please keep making videos like this mate. Many videos just tell formal conversation which is not really helpful in everyday life.. Cheers!
Cheers. This is the first time I've learnt about these ones. Very simple but really helpful. Once more, cheers:-)
@stanzinnamgail8515
6 жыл бұрын
Hello teacher I love British accent. I love your way of teaching n want to learn more.i m from ladakh n want to communicate you. I'm your new subscriber. Have u been in Kazakh? If no then plz come
I love the way you teach, thank you for your advice!
I'm really interested in learning British English. I learn so many things from your channel. Thank you for these lessons.
Thank you so much!!!!! I really like british accent
@gabic.5523
7 жыл бұрын
남궁희 I really like korean 😊
@vandaalmeida3777
7 жыл бұрын
남궁희 ....I love British accent. .it is the best English accent.
@Harvey_Anderson17
6 жыл бұрын
Gabi c. I’m korean too .. hehehe
@goodbye7236
5 жыл бұрын
남궁캐슈 which one
I want to change my language to be British English. I love it so much. 😭💖
Thanks very much! I'm brazilian and already a advanced english speaker, but now i'm trying to learn more about british english and this was very useful
Awesome lesson, so helpful for me as my son-in-law (and soon to be Dad) is from the UK. I have picked up a few phrases here and there but you are most helpful😉
A lot of thanks. I like how you explain the material. I think this is methodically correct. Could you, if possible, give synonyms to new expressions?
Really love this video! Your accent is amazing! And so easy to understand! Thank you very much for bringing us so much! You are abso-bloody-lutely great! ;)
I'm from Thailand, I want to learn British English and I have a lot of things to learn from you. Thank you so much!
Hi Eliott, Cheers for giving us the real British Things, British Expressions & Idioms I need more of them please
As someone who has lived in the UK (England) and the USA, this is quite informative to those who may not be familiar with the vernacular of the country. Unlike other commenters, I agree that these are used quite often by both people with whom you are familiar and those that you aren't. For example, asking someone "you alright" is quite common. It's a way of saying "Hi, how are you." This is a brilliant channel for those who want to learn about common greetings and phrases in the UK. As for me, I'm quite knackered and am going to rest... ;)
I've always loved the brit accent...I really need this,spendin holidays in the UK soon...cheers!
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
+Angela Jasmine Canlas Have a good trip!
@angelajasminecanlas8915
7 жыл бұрын
ETJ English cheers mate😉👍😘xx
@rrasgar
6 жыл бұрын
looking forward to see you ..cheers
@initrogennitrogion891
6 жыл бұрын
Angela Jasmine Canlas posh british english is the best out of all of'em
I'm Brazilian, and I like to see your videos. I feel the motivation when I do it.
I am a teacher of English at the university in Algeria. I want to tell you that I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much.
Alright mate? I’m really knackered I just want to sleep right now but I couldn’t so I’m so freaking gutted. The place that I’m currently living is rubbish. Holy moly this is the worst that I’ve ever seen. I want everyone budge up from my place. I don’t know what am I on about Cheers
@pramesetyarizkiramadhani2455
5 жыл бұрын
Usefull Cheers :)
@0v0a0n0e0
4 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@patriziafallini6123
4 жыл бұрын
Now this sounds cool
@kevinthorp6982
4 жыл бұрын
Change the "freaking" for bloody and it's perfect!
@loiclabonne5708
4 жыл бұрын
British Overlord
"Alright mate!" Reminds me of my mad fat diary :") that tv series has taught me so much about life and also about British slang
Love it! As a confirmed anglophile, I'm always on the lookout for new words or expressions to add to my ever-growing storehouse of knowledge.
@hardtohandleweddingbandent8653
2 жыл бұрын
There are 781 English expressions for being drunk.
Thanks a ton, mate. I watch your videos regularly dunno how did I miss this one. Great stuff! Cheers 🍾🥂💖👍
I like the way you make your lessons so clear. Could you please explain the difference between "smart", "clever" and "intelligent in your next video? I know there's a difference between British and American English about these three words?
Hey Elliot! Please Make some videos for day to day conversations with different situations and places in order to make us practicing with sentences and talks. And if possible then create a platform where we can have a conversation with native speakers and have some real-time practice sessions. This video is a good dose for our casual routine. Thanks so much for this one!
You really tried to speak as clearly as you could. Thanks so much.
You are absolutely stunning mate. Cheers from Turkey from Mo , an English teacher here who adores the decent British accent :)
I am from India nd I luv British accent. U r just amazing with ur accent. learnt a lot from ur videos. all the best nd keep going. :)
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
+Mitali Ray thank you so much for watching
@thaysvieitas2254
6 жыл бұрын
My dear friend, avoid using abbreviations. I've learned from a mate, who's a native English speaker. Not something to worry about, but that's an informal gap, and may disturb your writing and general communication in English. :)
Hi Elliot, I like the British language . Among all the teachers I've listened to you are one of the best . You articulate very well which is of greatest importance when you learn a foreign language. The delivery of your speech is neither too fast nor slow and your voice is clear . You also present very useful everyday English in such a pleasant and easy way . Thank you .
Wowwwww... I'm from Philippines .. and I have a lot of things to learn from you.... Thank you...
Thanks for this info.Just loved it...
You forgot "Init" 😂😂 that's a common word in the UK
@jasminatef4707
5 жыл бұрын
what does this mean ?
@edwardtamas6067
5 жыл бұрын
This means basically "isn't it?"
@jasminatef4707
5 жыл бұрын
@@edwardtamas6067 thanks
@sambalbalado2704
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahha yes....
@FlamboyantInsomniac
5 жыл бұрын
@einniB retxeD pack it in you fukin doilem
That's brilliant! Thank you very much!
@justafangirl5471
7 жыл бұрын
Newton Artemis Fido Scamander mr.scamander!!!
Some of my favs... skint - (informal) out of money (US: broke) bits and bobs - sundry items to purchase, pick up, etc. (e.g. whilst grocery shopping); Britain and US: odds and ends fairy lights - Christmas lights
Just hearing a fellow brit saying "knackered", followed by "gutted", makes my heart sing! I'm "buzzing" listening to your list.
I want to learn Bringlish......mate.
@nr8547
5 жыл бұрын
U wanna eat pringles ? Wha'?
@TP-mv6en
3 жыл бұрын
You mean English?
@qaisjamal
3 жыл бұрын
Hahhah that was bloody funny. Cheers mate
@Naruto-pp4re
2 жыл бұрын
Haha that's bloody hell johk innit 🤣
@Naruto-pp4re
2 жыл бұрын
Haha that's bloody hell johk innit 🤣
That was really useful,mate.Thanks for making videos like this,for me as a Ukrainian girl it’s really hard to sound like a British person,but I’m trying to do my best and your videos are reaaaally helping😁🤗
@ktkee7161
2 жыл бұрын
Trying to sound like a native is a mistake, it often sounds silly. Using "mate" for example like you just did is not natural, you often sound silly if you try and use slang unless you're incredibly fluent.
@mufuliramark
2 жыл бұрын
Try not to sound like British person because inevitably it sounds fake, but speaking English well, with your natural accent, is classy and sexy.
I'm half welsh(british) I use to have the accent but it faded and I want it back, alot of this I've heard from my mum! Love these videos! Thank you!
Thank you for this video🙂 Cheers!
🇧🇷🇧🇷 I really love the British accent,the elegance,classy and I’d like to visit UK one day ♥️ 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
@avnikaushal6971
3 жыл бұрын
So would I,,,,
@janel342
2 жыл бұрын
No- We don’t have the accent!- YOU have the accent. We talk it natural like geddit?
I used knackered to my teacher to day he gave me some points really he amazed,. Please more videos about british expressions
@lucasm4299
6 жыл бұрын
said cooper *today
Wow his accent sounds so clear I can’t catch every single words when hearing English but this one is really nice!!
Amazing videos, very helpful as usual.
british accent makes a guy 10000000000000000000000x hotter!!!!!
@MaryJane-bk9vj
7 жыл бұрын
luhan's wife you are 1000000% right!!!!! Just watch Clive Owen, Daniel Craig, Andrew Lincoln before the walking dead and Superman Henry Cavill and and.
@blackswan9645
6 жыл бұрын
Mary Jane and lucifer
@angelinao.501
6 жыл бұрын
luhan's wife true ! 😍
@sahabpalla8187
6 жыл бұрын
Your contact
@sohaylaemad6869
6 жыл бұрын
Yeaaaah
Seems I came across another amazing KZread channel.
Wonderful , thank you
Cool video mate, pleasure to meet you and your channel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Marry me 😂💙 just for the accent
@angelinacrystalmip
4 жыл бұрын
:((
@sweetiepie7539
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂❤️
@mavi6068
4 жыл бұрын
@Hazard Hawk hhhhh hhhhh. Okay I agree
Americans love British accents. I never saw the appeal. But this guy 😍
Love it❤️ Cheers mate!
word cant express British accent Just wanted to say thank you from Iran we like your tradition and especially your accent
That was wonderful lesson.. and I like your Brisish accent!!
@hyunjinki1995
5 жыл бұрын
Actually there's no British accent Cus there's a bunch of British accent Like Cockney, Welsh, Scottish, estuary English, Scouse, Northern irish
you are so beautifull 🌿❤
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you very much for the compliment 🌹
@larahkay112
7 жыл бұрын
ETJ English my pleasure😍💙
@gigiotoni5381
7 жыл бұрын
Hey, pay attention to the class!!
@gigiotoni5381
7 жыл бұрын
can you imagine if was a girl teaching and we speak like that?? Will be loads of bad comments
@kristinakaraivanova1705
6 жыл бұрын
Yes you are very handsome ;) Do you have girlfriend? I am hundred percent sure you have but...
I love your voice Elliott so soothing.
Thanks for sharing it.
I like british accent but it is hard to learn
@ETJEnglish
7 жыл бұрын
It is, but the most important thing is repetition! Keep trying.
@lisenokk131
7 жыл бұрын
ETJ English cheers! it was a helpful video. it would be great if you gave antonyms to adjectives sometimes. gutted is opposite to....I mean if there is an informal word to it. you speak very clearly. you look nice . I like watching you. good luck, mate!
@valaititarka3318
7 жыл бұрын
ETJ English It's hard to understand English accent 😰😰😰
@streetbandito8426
6 жыл бұрын
bloody hell our accent can't be that hard
@danielarodriguez1066
6 жыл бұрын
benmbarek imen same
With the exception of greeting someone with "Alright", this well could've been an Aussie language video.
@sandravalero6979
6 жыл бұрын
Dee Kennedy I agree
@ETJEnglish
6 жыл бұрын
+San Fearless We are very similar countries because of the British colonising Australia many years ago. Because of this, there is a lot of influence from the U.K. In Australia
I just found your video😊 The best one so far, I like the way how you pronounce the words. I am a non British with British husband living in th Uk in the last 9 years. This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much🙏🙏
Amazing, I really appreciate this video
When I was in Australia, they said thank you as “ta” ( I had no idea what it meant). I think that’s the word for British to say thank you as well, isn’t it ?
@gutsjoestar7450
4 жыл бұрын
innit ?
@starcade90
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@janiscarter5879
2 жыл бұрын
I think you hear ta a lot in the Newcastle area also.
😭😭😭😭😭 i love British , ohh my god You are just like Eddie redmayne❤❤😭 i love British because of him i have loved it after watching his movies❤❤
very useful as always!
Cheers! I really learnt a new words or slangs vary excited if you upload more videos