How to express opposing ideas in English: despite, although, nevertheless, in spite of...
Want to know a simple trick that will help you sound more academic in your speaking? This tip can also help you begin writing the introduction to your TOEFL and IELTS essays. In this video, I will teach you the importance of showing the opposing viewpoint in writing and speech. You will learn how to use words like "although", "even though", "despite", "in spite of", and "nevertheless". These words help you effectively introduce opposing ideas or facts in speech and writing. Despite it sounding complicated and fancy, it is quite easy to learn! You can practice your new English skills by doing our quiz at the end of the lesson. www.engvid.com/how-to-express...
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Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's video, I am going to teach you a very good and useful trick on how to write essays, how to sound better when you speak, how to do better in presentations. This tip is very useful if you are taking the TOEFL or the IELTS, or if you are studying in college, university, or high school. Okay? So it's a very, very useful trick. This trick is called... Well, I'm calling it: "How to Start Right". Okay? So I'm going to teach you a great way to start, either in your essays or in your speech.
Oftentimes, if you're taking the TOEFL or the IELTS, you're going to be asked to give your opinion on something. Okay? In general life, you might have to give your opinion on something. Maybe somebody wants to know: what do you prefer? Do you prefer going to a restaurant, or do you prefer eating at home? What's better? Okay?
When you give your opinion, it's a very good idea to start by saying what is good about the opposite opinion. Okay? So, example: if I love restaurants, I want to eat at a restaurant, instead of just saying: "I love restaurants." A better way to start this is by saying the opposite, the good part of the opposite. So, how can I do this? Well, I can say something like: "Although some people love eating at home, I prefer eating at a restaurant." Okay?
Another example. Imagine somebody wants to know if I like cats better or dogs better. What is the better animal? Well, maybe if I like dogs better, I would say: "Although some people prefer cats, I prefer dogs.", "Although some people prefer to live in cold countries, I prefer warm countries." So, you can use this in essays, in speaking, in so many different ways. It's always a good idea to start with the opposite of what you believe, a good point of the opposite, and then to say your opinion. Okay?
So, I want you to try this. Okay? I'm going to give you a question, and I want you to use this formula. What do you prefer, waking up early or waking up late? Okay? So: "Although some people prefer waking up..., I prefer waking up..." and here you would say either "early" or "late". Okay?
So, I've used this word "although". "Although" is to show this contrast. Okay? It's a very, very great word, useful word when you're writing essays or speaking in a formal setting. Something that has the same meaning as "although" is "even though". Okay? So very similar. "Even though". And we can use the same formula. Okay? If I ask you: "Would you rather go to a beach or go skiing?" You can say: "Even though some people love going to beaches, I prefer skiing.", "Even though skiing is a lot of fun, I'd rather go to the beach." Okay? So, again, you're offering the opposite idea first, and then your idea. Great for TOEFL and IELTS speaking.
Okay, so let's look at these sentence structures a little bit closer. So, I have here my words: "Although", "even though". What follows is a subject. A subject can be words like: "some people", can be "he", "she", "we", "the teacher". Okay? So, the subject is pretty much a noun. "Although Canada", okay? "Although Canada", "Even though Canada..." Now you need a verb. "Even though Canada", can use the verb "is". "Even though Canada is a good country", okay, if I was writing now, I would put a comma. "Even though Canada is a good country, Canada has problems."
So what I'm trying to get at here is that if you use "although", you will have two parts of a sentence. You will have part one before the comma, which has a subject and a verb; and then you will have a second part, part two with a subject and a verb. Okay? So let me give you one more example. "Although learning English is fun, many students find it difficult." Okay? "Although some people like learning English, I prefer learning French." Okay? Just some examples of these types of ideas.
So let's look at a couple more expressions to help you show the opposite view. Okay, so let's look at some more words that you can use to show the opposing side. Okay? We can use the word "despite". "Despite" is very similar to "although" and "even though".
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Next, learn important words to describe CAUSE AND EFFECT in English! Watch my new video on words like "so", "because of", "since", and "thus": kzread.info/dash/bejne/e52iw9RsmbCefqg.html
@avneeshyadav3157
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video
@willymarte2602
2 жыл бұрын
Nevertheless I don’t care
@nourdeana6779
2 жыл бұрын
🔥
@Dr-zaam
2 жыл бұрын
I want to know one thing :- do i always use (nevertheless and however)in the position that you used in the video or sometimes we can put at the beginning of the sentence?
@danieliwuala4093
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Emma, I appreciate your work! Your videos really helped me. God bless
Despite the COVID-19, I'm still being productive by learning English with Emma.
@unknownpro9947
3 жыл бұрын
So,
@sub_zerotv3877
3 жыл бұрын
I love your comment.
@mustafaeminadak936
3 жыл бұрын
So am I.
@unknownpro9947
3 жыл бұрын
@@mustafaeminadak936 good !
@harleyquinnzel9328
2 жыл бұрын
@@elephantintheroom5678 rip English mate
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Even though many people read grammar books for learning English, I feel more comfortable watching your amazing videos 📕📗📘 🎓 Thanks a lot ❤
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@us.marcosausa
7 жыл бұрын
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@jeff-rg3px
7 жыл бұрын
Notwithstanding that English is hard to learn, it is a very widely used language that is worth learning
@muhammedrishadasrishad3107
6 жыл бұрын
right
@hieveryoneiiiwatchingyou2221
6 жыл бұрын
madGuy despite learning english on the school a lot more fun Nevertheless there's a lot of mistakes that probably your teachers make Although the quiet town in the country side have a low crime rate I prefer live in the big city Even though my mother cook me a eggs I prefer eat the hamburgers
@inwaves2002
6 жыл бұрын
However and nevertheless can be used in beggining of sentence??
Even though learning english is difficult, you make it sounds easier. Thank you, Emma.
@irwincrook567
6 жыл бұрын
Marcos Ferreira sound*
@inwaves2002
6 жыл бұрын
However and nevertheless can be used in beggining of sentence??
@reehbrown1832
5 жыл бұрын
A p
@gregoryalbertofabiangarcia6920
3 жыл бұрын
True
Although most my friend take english class for study English,I prefer study English by online. Thank so much for your lesson Emma, You are trully English teacher.
@estebangarcia4384
7 жыл бұрын
Although most OF my friendS take english classES TO study, I prefer TO study english by online. You are A trully English teacher. :)
@chrissidoetschmagic
6 жыл бұрын
you could also use studying for variety :)
@theformullyfamilly6049
6 жыл бұрын
thank you very useful.
@NUSORCA
6 жыл бұрын
Online is an adverb....drop ur BY
@t-kayna185
5 жыл бұрын
Although most of my friends prefer tradionally method of learning to learn english, I prefer to learn online
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Despite other English teachers, you are really the best. Thanks Emma and I wish you the best.
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Emma, I would like to say thank you for your disposition to be teaching us so well. I would like to propose a suggestion of class. There are some words that for the Portuguese speakers mean a true nightmare. I would like to ask you to record a video, like the "Accent Tag" but explaining the pronounce of the following words: 1 - Though 2 - Tough 3 - Thorough 4 - Through 5 - Throughout 6 - Throughput 7 - Thought 8 - Trough It could be said starting firstly with the number and then repeating each word 3 times, like: "Number one: Though... though... though. Number two: Tough... tough..." Be sure that this video will be very helpful for many English students around the world. Thank you in advance!!
@muhammadnabil3390
6 жыл бұрын
Some people even have issues in pronouncing "W" or "V" in a word/sentence.
@mosesreza510
4 жыл бұрын
...Suggestion for Class ????
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Thank you, Emma. Even though I studied that a long time ago, revising is good.
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Emma enjoy teaching, nevertheless I love watching her displays and gesticulations
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Despite the availability of shoddy quality materials available on KZread, I would prefer to learn from it only because of the hope of getting a good video like this. Thank you for teaching us the critical connector words, which are the valuable resources required in writing.
Hello Emma Thank you for your video . Your way of teaching brings a lot of motivation to us and strengthens our confidence for learning. your lessons are essential for us.
Thanks a lot. That was a very useful one.
although some people not good in english, I prefer to watch emma's video to improve writing an essay.
I am Indian and learned basic English by watching your channel first time with grammar. Lots of people in our vicinity and family believed that you can't learn and speak fluent in English because of making mistakes when you were sitting in-front of an interviewer's panel. Few months back i attempted five interviews and i have attended one more as so far despite doing hard work. Unfortunately, i couldn't selected just because of less experience but can't work consistently in corporate sector almost i worked in between three - six months. Your way of teaching boost my confidence for learning and brings lot of motivation to us. Now i am a new beginner to join our session. Thanks you, Emma
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@estebangarcia4384
7 жыл бұрын
although people like learnING IN different ways, I prefer Emma . you must be very sweet in your colloquial life
@RB-jb5vs
7 жыл бұрын
Esteban García thanks
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7 жыл бұрын
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@Xanadu23-
6 жыл бұрын
Esteban García welcome, one l.
@perpetuandiweda882
5 жыл бұрын
I love you mama Emma. Keep teaching me.
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@murtadah6327
4 жыл бұрын
NASRUDIN GUIAMALUDIN: I am sorry to point out, you didn't get it right.
@mudasirutaoheed5180
3 жыл бұрын
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@aamirrahxxxim7348
7 жыл бұрын
yes
@khansaab786saab5
7 жыл бұрын
Shane Zahra ...
@praveengautam100
5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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@technicalescola
5 жыл бұрын
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i thank you so much although there is many English teacher in on yotube, i always prefer watching your video
Brava! Una spiegazione molto chiara!
@thychanny9704
6 жыл бұрын
Great teacher I learn a lot from you.
you deserve a big round of applause, very useful lesson, it really came in handy.
Your channel is great, you should consider doing a video or playlist on writing for the GAMSAT/MCAT. I think that would be huge as so many people are looking for ways to improve there section 2 and that section seems to have the least resources for.
Although some people prefer waking up late, I prefer waking up early.
I must start using nevertheless more often x)
@deathbysvent
8 жыл бұрын
Helena Gouveia Nevertheless, will you?
Emma I love your lessons, thank you!
This video is gold for me, helped me with my test Cambridge, evertheless I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you very much
Although most of my friends like going out on weekends, I'd rather stay home relaxing!
@frankpastrana602
7 жыл бұрын
me too man and with a hot girl next to me.
I love when she says "okay?"
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3 жыл бұрын
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@sachanamit3234
6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Cano like listening
@MaGGotsable
5 жыл бұрын
It can be either ''to listen to'' or ''listening to'' however, it's easier to remember if you use, Listening to. I mean, grammatically speaking, there is nothing wrong in daniel's comment.
@marianiebauer3734
5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, some people rather to watch movies in spanish, nevertheless I prefer watch them in english
@gr8ofnetwork289
4 жыл бұрын
Although I am here to learn English from Emma but......
@pindzpindz5070
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha😁 On the serious note,she is good🤞🏽
madguy is crazy, nevertheless I like him :)
Although some people think that learning English online isn't good, I like this way to learn because of many good teachers like you. Can you make my sentence the better expression? Thank you so much.
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My greetings from Egypt
@maybrad5260
6 жыл бұрын
Adel Mohamed #BanIslam
Could you shoot video for Business presentation common phrases ?
Thanks, now I know how to use these words. You really good at this, keep doing it.
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You don't mention in spite of,
@erzikebrahim2098
5 жыл бұрын
Even though i can not speak engsh, can write paragraphy proberly
@sultanspeed2628
4 жыл бұрын
Kk
Although some people prefer to eat meat, I prefer to eat vegetables. Even though some people prefer skiing, I would rather go to the beach
For the fluency of English, you have this feeling like, wow, I just learned something new!
Although most of my friends watching KZread just for entertainment, I prefer studying English Even though money is valuable, the healthy is more valuable Despite the covid-19, I'm still being productive by studying English Many people would like going to the mall, nevertheless I'm not I prefer a Beach A lot of my friends playing PUBG MOBILE, however I'm not I prefer FREE FIRE AM I RIGHT 😁
Despite Obama is the president of the strongest country on earth , Putin is the boss ! :D
@lareina78
5 жыл бұрын
I think your sentence is incorrect...you should have used Although
Thank you for helping me learn Emma
I have a crush on your presentation skill ma'am! Your tutorials are so interactive, easy and enjoyable! Thanks a bunch! :)
@AbbasKhan-bl4ck
5 жыл бұрын
Good thoughts dear...you may live long...
Teacher Emma,you're a quite efficient teacher.Thank you so much!
Thanks thousand times! I love the way you teach! Very useful lessons!
Even though I'm not a native English speaker, I can actually speak good English! thanks to you! best teacher
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Thank you!Emma you're great teacher.
Thank you Emma , you have no idea how important is this lession, was very helpful
● I'm trying to learn english although it is difficult ● Even though i playing football, i playing tennis. ●Despite our good health, we don't thanks our lord for this grace . ● some children like watching tv;nevertheless, my son don't , he prefer playing with his car . ●some peolpe prefer live in warm city however i don't , i prefer living in cold city. *thank you teacher Emma for your great effort* ❤❤.
Emma has an incredible spirit she gives a great lessons I would like to meet her vey good teacher 👩🏫
Even though there are many English teachers, I prefer Emma, she is the best one. Despite her beauty, I can focus on the class. Thank you very much.
this is the first time that i can understand the lesson from the first moment thanks a lot Emma :)
Very good explanations! Now it's just apply. Thank you Emma.
I had difficulties using these phrases. thank you for your explanation.
Teacher Emma I wanna thank you God for the opportunity to meet you because your pronunciation is so good when I watch your videos I can understand you very well . how do you do it . I think you have magic.
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@ashiqullahmg
2 жыл бұрын
Although I miss English classes on weekends at HCC of Houston Texax, I learn and enjoy the online English classes by Emma. She explains a variety of topics to let us understand this language. Thank you, for your help, teacher. We appreciate your efforts. Just rewrote what you have written. Your correction will also be appreciated.
@oswaldogalindo9549
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashiqullahmg Hi Ashiq, that you very much for the importance. I think that if you eat to improve you learning method, you need to start with kid grammar. It isn't so hard to understand and is funny .
@ashiqullahmg
2 жыл бұрын
@@oswaldogalindo9549 you are welcome. Didn't get what you have written: "I think that if..... and is funny".
@oswaldogalindo9549
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashiqullahmg HI Ashiq; What I really want to said is, if you need more help you need working with grammar. Sometimes I wrote my messages without any help of Google translate and I writing my real level English language. Sorry if you see some mistakes, but I do what I want and what I can do. Maybe some day I'll going to be a real expert on it.
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Thank you so much that will help me to increase my Score in TOEFL Speaking and writing section.
Thanks teacher , I watch many videos of others for learning English however your videos are more detailed and valuable.
Although some people dislike this video, I prefer to "liked it", because it really is very interesting and well done. In fact the numbers don't lie. There 're about 38 thousand people who like this video too.
Emma is an amazing teacher...Really useful information
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3 жыл бұрын
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Great, great teacher ever. Thank you so much, Emma.
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