• informal ways to say 'how are you?' how are you doing? how have you been? what's going on? what's new (with you)? what's up? what are you up to? how are things going? how are you feeling? how's it going? how is everything? how's things? how's life? how's your day been/going? are you alright? • formal ways to say 'how are you?' how do you do? are you well? how do you fare? how are things coming along? how's everything coming together? how's your health? • funny ways to say 'how are you?' howdy? how's it hanging? how's tricks? what's sizzling?

@chandrasekhar-rd8yu

4 жыл бұрын

Superb baby

@MoviesNGames007uk

4 жыл бұрын

What's happening? Alright mate?

@13nour

4 жыл бұрын

Write the funny form too

@dilo7811

4 жыл бұрын

howdy my turkish friend?

@sugarandpie9123

4 жыл бұрын

It was just the start of the video and as usual I was scrolling down through the comments and I read your comment. And I didn't watch the video anymore cause I already knew what was Lucy gonna tell in the video.......So, Thank u so much😘

It is nice to be taught English in the language of English because where I'm from we get taught English in our native language. Thank you, Lucy.

@alexmunzinda9138

Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏 English is the best of the world

@alexmunzinda9138

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucy

I’m a Native American-English speaker and I ove these. We get in such a rut and start to just automatically have things fly out of our mouths without thinking. I found your videos today and I love how it breaks down that automatic response to give a more thoughtfully worded conversation.

I'm a native speaker of American English, and I REALLY like watching and listening to Lucy describe and define various expressions.

I have been using number 13 for 20 years with all my students. It blends professional, personal and private aspects of life. "How's life?" Is great for establishing further communication. Great videos!!!

@godsblessings953

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@arshdeepkaur11

Жыл бұрын

@@godsblessings953

@isaacsmatibidi963

Жыл бұрын

I love you babie

@Kankae23

Жыл бұрын

"How's life?" I always reply "Short"

@RafiGish

11 ай бұрын

@@Kankae23 Life's a b***, and then you die!

Sitting here at the other end of Europe, listening to this beatuiful voice. Sometimes words goes trought my ears, sometimes not. Thank you for bettering my engliish.

Quite true. I'm a Kenyan teacher, recently retired after teaching English language in a primary school for about 30yrs. We hear, speak, read and finally write. I enjoy your lessons quite a bit.

I'm a Brazilian man. I didn't know this channel. And I have learned a lot. Thanks a million.

I am a native English speaker, but I still love to watch these videos! They make me think about my own personal use of the language. Love it!

@lawalakolade2064

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

@frankgradus9474

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the crack?

@shukriahassan3147

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice.

@azazahmad1730

Жыл бұрын

Hello John, can we start talk

@lilianclement2145

Жыл бұрын

@@shukriahassan3147 can we talk?

As a physician in a small town, I learned to say “Good to see you!” Otherwise I ended up hearing about kidney stones and ear infections at the grocery store.

@windsong1a

3 жыл бұрын

I do NOT blame you!

@tebogochebani7998

3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@SedaB

3 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄

@amyhenningsgard8618

3 жыл бұрын

Great!!😉😁

@violetwilliamson1300

3 жыл бұрын

So true! That's why I usually use the greeting " Hello...It's so nice to see you".... I was a nurse for 30 years so I learned my lesson too!

Now I’m going to memorize the whole lot. Thanks Lucy! 🤗

I like how you've added a bit of humour in that video. Makes it way more fun to watch.

I like that you recognize the person you are speaking to. I try to do that every day I care for my patients. It's respectful, but more importantly, the 51% of my 23&Me report that told me my ancestors are from greater London, and my being a puritanical Yankee, it seems to resonate with me. Keep calm and Carry on! Love your videos.

@islandtat3414

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve enjoyed listening to you with your beautiful face😍

I now understand why we had reading groups in elementary school! Thank you Lucy for explaining why reading and hearing a word at the same time is so important!

@goldnutter412

2 жыл бұрын

ha clever man, well said

@wangziyang5702

Жыл бұрын

It's a pity that it's difficult to have this condition in China

@rezagrans1296

Жыл бұрын

@Wang Ziyang Gongjinqooowaa nang shim huuuwaaa gonqınhuuuyùuuwaa nan zhianggooowaa🐼㊗🈶 ; )🔴🔴🌟🔴🔴

I’m confident to learn more from you miss 🤴Lucy, God will retain you for entire plethora of world to learn from you it’s not easy to know non-native language but you’re making it much easier for us beautiful queen 👸.

“Familiar-airity” I love the way Brits and Americans accent differences in syllable pentameters. It’s pleasing to the ear to hear where someone is from in their speech and voice, no matter which their accent is, or where their lilt is from. ♥️

You are an extremely-powerful trainer-and-connoisseur of spoken English. You rank, easily, among the world's top-five trainers!

@dstarkspp

2 жыл бұрын

Wtf…

I love the dancing in the end and the music. Thanks for your clear pronunciation, so helpful.

@unattractiveraven8579

3 жыл бұрын

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@juliaholland3069

3 жыл бұрын

@@unattractiveraven8579 ģ

@saavaramathan3552

2 жыл бұрын

you're so loving

The best communication is honest and from the heart. Choose kind words that matter to you and that edifies the hearer.

Stumbled upon your video and decided to give it a listen. And was absolutely floored when you talked about the reading/listening process with an audio book and the written counterpart. I’ve been doing this for years. And when shared people think I am crazy. But I retained more info as well as growing my vocabulary. So glad to know that you recommended this process!!

The expression on your face when saying how are you is BRILLIANT. Love it 😀 😍

@anthonymcknight4323

3 жыл бұрын

Hello my name is Anthony Patrick Antonio hey

Good day. I enjoy watching your content as a native speaker of English - a realm which has taught me to recognize the value of maintaining the mindset of a beginner. Thanks for doing what you do! ☺️

@eternalempire7

2 жыл бұрын

Just answer the question. Lol

@wangziyang5702

Жыл бұрын

English is not my mother tongue，however，I have made much progress with these videos

wonderful - it's so nice to hear your English and joy while learning - I'll hope to improve my English pronounciation with your help ❤

What I love about your approach is the suggested situations and answers to the current phrase/question, it's amazing. Thank you!

"How you doin'?" -- Joey Tribbiani

@kishori5067

4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment.. 😂

@no-lg1xl

4 жыл бұрын

@@kishori5067 same 😂

@_WillCAD_

4 жыл бұрын

No, no, no... it's all in the emphasis. "Hey, how YOU doin'?"

@belindaahedor1767

3 жыл бұрын

You are the man

@sherancp

3 жыл бұрын

@@_WillCAD_ Damn it Carl, go wait in the hall😅😅

"Are you well?" Love it. Glad to have found your KZread. I love all the lessons

@lopezzulema5961

2 жыл бұрын

Me too find it super helpful

I really like to see Lucy's performance. Lucy is also good looking. The way she talks and pronuns every single word is really nice. Good luck Lucy!🎉

I love your advice about reading and listening together. I am an American, who writes fictional HR novels in England's 17th and 18th centuries. I read only British historical novelists, whilst listening to the book on audible. It has genuinely helped me to think in British English. When I read anything, I interpret it with a British accent, it is lovely. I still sound like a Southern Texas American hick. Alas, I have really tried for years to lose it, really, I have. But it appears there is something seriously wrong with my brain-to-ear connection. I have only recently found your channel, but I believe it has already helped a little.

I think the best phrase to say and saying it with meaning is "Hey, good to see you!" followed up by a memory of the last time you hanging out, followed then by a short summary of what you're doing there in the first place. For me, this always works because it puts the acquaintance at ease that you're just there doing your thing and that you acknowledge their presence, especially if it's at a social event with dozens or hundreds of other people.

@marianl3447

2 жыл бұрын

i like that ..thanks for contributing

@Pebblesmas

Жыл бұрын

So true

@timothyfuhrman

Жыл бұрын

fwafwa123

@DMDvideo10

Жыл бұрын

But what if it isn't good to see you? You're at a funeral... Hey good to see you... Yea that's a great way to greet someone...

@ellabella7071

Жыл бұрын

Surly you don't do this with everyone?

This is helping me with some of my writing. Most times my writings between the characters speaking is boring and kind of repetitive. Thanks this helps to spice it up.

Thank you so much Lucy, I have been having a whale of a time with this. This is incredible and highly classified information. Thanks

Well done, Lucy! Such a simple subject but explained so masterfully! Enjoyed watching this video!

@charlesherrmann5894

Жыл бұрын

Kiss ass

@saimaji6656

8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤yeah

If I have so beautiful English teacher in my class, I won’t failed my English subject!

A common greeting from the 1970s was, "what's happening?" It was okay when coming from acquaintances, but felt intrusive when approached by strangers with a "What's happening?". Thank goodness it fell out of favor decades ago.

@zelljubovic9390

3 жыл бұрын

I still use it

@onlineenglishadventures7190

3 жыл бұрын

..and around where I lived it morphed into 'what the haps' - only cool people can say that... ' it can be modernized for these days with 'what's happening, yo'

@andrewjohnston4811

3 жыл бұрын

what's happening? now?

I think a nice alternative when greeting someone you know is simply "How nice to see you".

I often try to come up with a funny or clever response to being asked how I am. One of my favorites is "I'm not sure I want to know how I'm doing." or "I haven't figured that out yet."

Thank you Abelardo. Nice to learn that people further down the list and back in time (in terms of posts/date) are still kept informed. A word to all of you in this 'community' I love this forum and Lucy's commit/ment (even though it seems to be carrying a commercial interest - Audible announcement). My presence here is to enjoy and learn, plus offer any complementary point of view or experience = knowledge. By the way, I am British .... just to be clear on what version of the English language is native to me.... British English is supposed to represent the English language as it is used in the U.K : in England, Scotland Wales, Ireland. We should be aware though that each member country of the U.K has its own idioms, expressions, and language-grammar variants. Each member country can be broken down into regional English language usage. Getting a bit complicated right ???? But that's how it is. No worries, if you're not living in the U.K or corresponding with people resident in the U.K from abroad, you don't have to worry about such details. Just use the English language as best you know and be happy when people understand you rapidly. Cheers ( a very English sign off meaning = All the Best to You)

@rianariana446

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian, I've tremendously enjoyed your comment!

@bigdestiny6212

Жыл бұрын

Hello dear

@bigdestiny6212

Жыл бұрын

Have you heard about cpyto trader this is my 7 years with this cpyto intvest

Thank you, Lucy. Very useful and helpful. Your comments on the nuances of each of those phrases make it even more informative. You are a brilliant teacher.

@tyyepes935

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one , actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating ,Needed someone to talk to

@debrarobinson1892

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I learned a new thing from her today

@goldnutter412

2 жыл бұрын

NEW ONTCED ? :) very.. words matter ! Imp or tant

@leeyan8392

5 ай бұрын

She's brilliant and she's beautiful.❤

I like the reactions I get when I greet people with: Greetings and felicitations. So much fun

Great lessons Lucy. Thank you.

I just started to lern English with Lucy wish me good luck guys .

@immortalsovereign9096

3 жыл бұрын

G.L. G.L. = get lost

That was an impeccable lesson for today. Thank you for your work. I wish you grandiose luck to the next videos.

So much of this depends on how you ask. There is no way to avoid appearing dismissive when you ask dismissively. However, my favorite is specific to type of day. So, 'how is your evening?' or 'how is your morning going?'

Thank you teacher for these helpful lessons 🥰

“How do you fare” I find this one very amusing, didn’t expect it, I’ve never heard it before, well maybe because I’m not an English native speaker, but I so want to give it a try, for fun, here in Australia, to see if people actually understand it and how they will react, LOL.

People are stunned when I actually answer the question of “How are you?” Well, I actually have a booming headache right now. Or: I just came from the gym and I am full of energy! I can see that they are stunned that I actually answered the question and that I answered honestly. If you don’t want an answer to the question, don’t ask the question.

@jhiesnowal8284

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ur right!

@Scion141

4 жыл бұрын

😂 They don't want your life story. Just a simple, "Good. And You?"

@alandavidson2840

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@janiece8439

15 күн бұрын

Yes the question shows disinterest or a lack of imagination I say "good to see you" (again)

I've always had a hard time with the "Social Contract," but when I actually want to know about someone, I say, "What's been keeping you busy these days?" because it could be anything -- work, kids, recreation, etc, and then I'm not assuming one thing or another.

Thank you, Lucy. Very useful and helpful.

Normal people: How are you? My friends, whom I didn't talk for days, months and years: Oh? You're still alive?

@jpk1893

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@saimonislam7240

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpk1893 I can relate as an introvert

@daffaiqbal4436

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

@yukir.9156

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😆 Totaly true! 😂😂😂

@garumandai1806

3 жыл бұрын

i,m weak english please improve me

Honestly, I had no idea there were so many ways to say "How are you?". Thank you so much. I liked your video and your jokes 😁. ¡Saludos desde Colombia! 🇨🇴

@user-iw8lu8ov7t

12 күн бұрын

Really 😊 . Same with me. I found it interesting learning more ways. All thanks our tutor

This video Is like A breath of fresh air. I like the idea of reading and listening in tandem. It's good to hear and see 👀 quality content. Thank you, Keep up the good work 🙂

Thank you. I do use several of these. And yes I am one of those who says " Have a good day". I sometimes say "Great day". I don't mean to sound trite. I really do wish people a Good, Great, or Nice day. But I guess we say it a lot. Thanks for the video.🌹

Most beautiful teacher I can imagine❤️

@Auth_user

3 жыл бұрын

Brother she is beautiful have any problem 🤔🤔🤔

@creaticx4063

3 жыл бұрын

Yo do you even know if he is a guy or a girl 😂😂

@creaticx4063

3 жыл бұрын

But my dad makes me go to Germany 😂😂😂

@alitaa1154

3 жыл бұрын

SIMP

@notdeadbuthappy5614

3 жыл бұрын

I am the 100 like yay

The best thing I have ever found on KZread is the channel English with Lucy

@tatelelalelapro3745

3 жыл бұрын

That's mine

Thanks Lucy for the awesome English lesson ❤

Thanks Lucy for your videos, their help me a lot the rules advices and pronuntiation. I've studied English for long time but you makes me easier the English accent, I'm from Barcelona

SHE IS QUITE SIMPLY.... STUNNING AND BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.

@tyrontimothy516

3 жыл бұрын

Okay

@marylinafernandes5614

3 жыл бұрын

Can u send tebook

@vinayakrao8519

2 жыл бұрын

You kept looking at her all the way in the video and did not listen to her! am I right?

@englishchannel3786

2 жыл бұрын

you summed it up properly

@marlontan5708

2 жыл бұрын

@@vinayakrao8519 uyvh

Here are my notes : •How are u doing? I'm doing good ❌ I'm doin well / i'm good✅ •how have u been? I've been great I've not been so good •what's going on? Nth much / not much •what's new / what's new w u •what's up? •what are u up to? •how are things going? •how's it going? It' doing great / everything is good •how's everything? •how's life? •how's ur day been / how's ur day going? V FRIENDLY: •how's it hanging?

@evanthan8312

4 жыл бұрын

Someone What are you up to? I solemnly swear that I am up to no good

@nicgunner6805

4 жыл бұрын

Mine's hanging to the right

@nataliakurylina7124

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ImanIman-qs6ib

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ThatGirlJD

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicgunner6805 Lmao, I'm sure your tailor would like to have that information before taking your measurements!

We must promote these videos, cause the more English speakers in the world, the less we need to learn another language just to communicate. Everyone in the world speaks English, and if they don't they ought to. To quote Elizabeth Hurley from Bedazzled lol.

I'm sri lankan I'm Senashi And student Very helpful to this viedio for talking with others .so thanks a lot. So god bless you!

Lucie, At least half the world has no idea how to answer "How do you do?" I just adore you. Continue teaching! "I do well thank you, and how do YOU do???"

@Cu3oid

3 жыл бұрын

There is no answer to "How do you do?" except to respond with "How do you do?" It's another way of saying "Pleased to meet you." I disagree with Lucy on this one.

I don’t like “How are you?” Because I have to lie and say, “Fine, thank you.”

@carmelorodriguez6898

3 жыл бұрын

Hola, si no tienes confianza con esa persona, puedes mentir y decir que bien, que le importa como me encuentro, pero si es un amigo, un familiar, entonces si puedes decir la verdad. Yo al menos eso es lo que hago.

@nealgrey6485

3 жыл бұрын

carmelo rodriguez I am sure that this is a helpful reply, unfortunately, I do not understand it.

@mikehopkins4040

3 жыл бұрын

No you dont have to lie. Just say ,not too good not bad I feel shit ,I'm ok didnt sleep a wink last night,I feel terrible, could be better . It's not hard is it dont make life complicated.If I ever meet the lady who made this video I would say how are you just to piss her off.

@ashfaqjuna

3 жыл бұрын

Or you can use the most annoying way to reply Not tooooo bad!

@1anonymous_moon

3 жыл бұрын

relatable😭

In South Africa we say "howsit" #howsit is actually spelled and said as if it's one word. Our national tourism agency uses this greeting and hashtag to promote our country as a tourist destination 😊

I was skeptical at first until I decided to try and now am glad i did, It’s huge returns is awesome! I can’t say much. thanks mrs michelle howard.

Thank you lucy for enlightening us about this alternatives. I'm also getting bored using this casual words. But now after watching this video I got some tricks to make conversation more interesting.

I have been saying these thing for 83 years, I am not about to change now

@luisalonso959

3 жыл бұрын

@@nice2behere808 That's not ok. She's going to confuse a lot of foreigners.

@claudinetshimbiye4810

3 жыл бұрын

@@nice2behere808 I know right, I am an English learner. Or english as a second language so she is telling me to do not say what they teach me in school. No way I'll fallow het

In Ireland we say “well, what’s the craic” which is very informal but used very often

We need this lesson, thank you Lucy.

Lucy, I find you so funny 😁. Such a good teacher.

@tyyepes935

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one ,actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating , Needed someone to talk to

The fact you rinsed this to over the ten minute mark is amazing.

I am a learner and I love to watch this video, thanks for sharing your talent and your knowledge

We have been swept along by your self - confidence

I've watched your "YOU'RE WELCOME" video. First, I want to know why I should not say "YOU"RE WELCOME. While watching you, I forgot my reason why I want to watch your video. 😁😂😂😂 Because you are very funny and so lovely to watch. 😍😍😍 you are so unique, sincere and beautiful. Thank you so much for this.

It's really helpful , love from India . Hope I'll be extremely fluent someday

@stakeoutrockhound523

4 жыл бұрын

Your name in German almost means rubber (der Kautshuk). In Spanish it is 'caucho.'

@74.asmalveerahman84

4 жыл бұрын

Realy..

Dear Lucy, I love your videos. Can you recommend someone who does the same for kids learning English?

Been using almost all the opening remarks you brought about Lucy, they were fun to hear them out so beautifully by you. One such that can be added is 'Hello!, what the Hells' been going on".😅

Well, to be honest, thought that this video would be super stupid. But you got great and numerous alternatives. Thumbs up and keep helping us👍👍👍

Love your videos, Lucy!!! Keep it up!

A caution about “How’s it hangin’?” I have always heard that it refers to a part of the male anatomy, and the expected reply is usually “On the left.”, “On the right.”, or something else potentially more graphic. So I recommend not using this phrase, unless in somewhat rauncy company and you want to indulge in the raunch.

(I’m a “grandma “ and just had to say) I love your little dance at the end; youre so cute! You remind me of my daughter.❤

I never heard this before your great I love the way you do it's nice to know it sounds like a passitive part to improvise mystery perfection

Hey Lucy! I'm a new subsciber of yours! ;) Thank you for sharing these lessons with us. This helped us communicate better and convey our thoughts in a creative and appropriate way.

@fremuznetsere5320

Жыл бұрын

Ayo

@nalwangadorcus6234

Жыл бұрын

wow grt

Thank you so much, Lucy, for your great lessons.

In the southern US we have a question greeting that’s pretty common amongst people who know each other well. "How's your mom and them?" I like to have fun with my friends. "What's up buttercup?" or "What's new tennis shoe?" or even, "What do you know, Henry David Thoreau?" 😊 Put some flavor on your greetings.

There's only one answer to "How are you up to?" "I solemnly swear that i am up to no good."

@sabrinaaziz9613

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking 😂😂😂 #potterheads 🙌

@olivia-ol7ie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely

@sherridangelmici5644

3 жыл бұрын

How are you up to? Makes no sense what ever in the English language.

@sherridangelmici5644

3 жыл бұрын

I think this is mostly bunk, someone has way too much time on their hands. There is nothing wrong with “how are you?”. It expresses interest in the persons well being.

@dickon728

2 жыл бұрын

Boy, did you miss the point.

Thank you! I have always been searching for ways of improving my vocabulary and these tips are very useful for sounding better in English. 🤗

I'm from the Netherlands and read the Kingkiller trilogy books written by Patrick Rothfuss. I have always had a knack for languages, and even on advanced levels. Reading his books really made me feel tiny and that I have yet to learn so much more. If I can ever recommend a good book with advanced English I would mention The name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear.

Loving the humor in this video throughout! 😅

"how's tricks", I learned that when watching the A-Team. :)

@hydrolito

3 жыл бұрын

That expression was around long before the A-Team.

i would broadcast Lucy's courses in hospitals for the the Covid patients to get well soon. she is such a sight for sore eyes.

Thank you. I've been learning, a self taught correct pronunciation of English because my language isn't English.

I don’t know how I stumbled on your videos, but I’m delighted!

I love your way of teaching us you're so funny😂💛

Thank you so much Lucy . i really love love love your last moment of the every class. so thanks a lots .

When someone tells me to have a great day I respond with “ don’t tell me what to do” with a very serious face and then laugh. It always works wonders for letting people know I have a sense of humor.

@CooLin1stPlace

Жыл бұрын

😅😂

@jessilee138

Жыл бұрын

Working in sales i learned not to say have a great day. I say I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, it’s more suggesting not demanding and then I don’t have to deal with sarcasm like yours 😃

@sapphirelane1714

Жыл бұрын

@@jessilee138 I wish I would have thought of that! I always dreaded customers like OP (no offense, OP, I’m just socially anxious).

hey Lucy thank you for sharing this video and learned a lot. I have been following you quiet a while.

"What's up?" is fairly recent, even in America. I remember first hearing it in 1995 and it sounded a bit odd at the time. Somebody from Austria told me an American said it to him in 1994 and asked me what it meant. It was likely regional at the time. In California they had, "What's happening?" in the 1970's, maybe from American Spanish.

@enkianunnaki2967

4 жыл бұрын

Wazzup originated from afro-americans only

I like saying “how is your day going so far?“ Sometimes people had a hard day and just being able to talk about it makes their day a bit brighter. 😺

@sailorconan

Жыл бұрын

Heard it a lot over the phone!

@streaming5332

Жыл бұрын

So nosy. Perhaps you should mind your own business.

Also very common in South Africa, Australia and I think I heard it's used in Hawaii is "Howzit?"

You have a gorgeous smile Lucy! it's so enticing