Improve your Vocabulary: Stop saying OKAY!
Pay attention to how many times the average native English speaker says “okay” in normal conversation. TOO MANY TIMES! “Okay” is a good word to use in some situations, but there are a lot of times when you can say something better: stronger, more accurate, and with more emotion. In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll show you how “okay” is used in English, and when and how to replace it with more descriptive words and phrases. We will also cover some situations where non-native English speakers and learners often use “okay” in a way that is confusing or misleading to native speakers. We’ll also talk about the difference between “okay” and “OK”. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get started, okay? www.engvid.com...
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Stop saying I KNOW! • Improve your Vocabular...
Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! • Improve your Vocabular...
In this video:
00:00 Why you should stop using "okay" so much
01:52 "Okay" or "OK"?
02:18 Why is "okay" used so much?
04:23 "Okay" lacks strong commitment
05:01 "Okay" lacks emotion
06:17 "Okay" doesn't demonstrate you want authentic permission
06:59 "Okay" doesn't give authentic permission
07:23 "Okay" creates unnecesary concern
08:02 When it's good to respond "I'm okay"
09:48 ~ QUIZ ~
13:02 "That is not okay."
13:34 "Okaaaaaaay"
14:36 "Okay, okay."
14:43 quick okay
15:15 ~ HOMEWORK ~
Пікірлер: 469
Keep expanding your vocabulary! Check out the other videos in this series: Stop saying SORRY! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJpk0dBve7S2Yrw.html Stop saying VERY! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnej27awnNfbZco.html Stop saying I KNOW! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIye2NKLYJXbfso.html Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3do0KyanNi1Zco.html
@SilverViper1000
2 жыл бұрын
I have an issue with the phrase "why not". Especially in the way you used it. Please, never say "why not" if someone is asking you to be his/her boy-/girlfriend. "not" is a word with a negative aspect to it. Don't be negative and use positive phrases like "yes, of course", "yes, I want to" or anything that doesn't implement a word which is usually used to negate something. (please correct my grammar if needed. I'm obviously not a native English speaker, but I'm pretty sure this applies to many languages.)
@MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM0
2 жыл бұрын
Not okay
@Sibusiso_Buthelezi
Жыл бұрын
Can I call you later ? Me: Sure, why not / Absolutely How was your day ? Me: So far so good / Interesting
This man is a treasure
@samuelwilson6795
2 жыл бұрын
A national treasure if you will.
@sunmyko
2 жыл бұрын
For sure
@nathan2964
2 жыл бұрын
Okay
@wesleybarini4212
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@labeeb2022
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you
James: "Stop saying OKAY!' ME: " ok"
@SalmaRakibi
2 ай бұрын
😂
@deem5697
5 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
This is simply the best KZread channel to learn English. Congrats from Brazil!
The problem with "Ok" is it gives non-native English speakers the false idea that it is a generic, "one-size-fits-all" term, when in fact it can take on different meanings depending on the context in which it is used, particularly when speaking directly to a native English speaker. You are an amazing teacher. Congratulations from Brazil!🇧🇷
@vinicius_ATC
2 жыл бұрын
É tão fácil de entender a aula do prof 🤩 não junta as palavras, não usa gírias e sempre explica de outra forma o que quer dizer
@pavinivfx
2 жыл бұрын
Ok.
Your videos have helped me reach over $300,000 in trading by age 24! Thanks James. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽
@andrewblack4432
2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work .
@favourazah1504
2 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced that the big investors and analysts are trying to scare us to keep us poor and ignorant to the market.. because its steady doing good after all the jobless and market crash talks
@jamesjude4988
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats and wishing you the best
@whitestone2469
2 жыл бұрын
@kim sun When I was 21 ,but you need a finance Pro if you don’t want to loose and if you want to be more successful.
@whitestone2469
2 жыл бұрын
@kim sun Follow⬇⬇
I love this kind of classes. Natural and useful
I am an Arab and I do not know English well, but I have improved a lot because of you ♥
Your "very" video was great. I stopped using the word, "very," inappropriately. Back then I would have said your video is very good, now I say it's great. Thank you for this "okay" video. It's great!
It’s not ok to start a lecture without saying “ hi James for ingVid”. Thanks a lot for your great effort in this video. Greetings from Iraq Baghdad.
Hahaha love this guy! Born in Greece, ill have to admit , my English improved thanks to you! I appreciate you😁
It wasn't ok, it was brilliant!Thank you😍
You are a fantastic teacher! And great energy dude. Thanks so much for making this.
@nagaratharmstar
2 жыл бұрын
Is he dude to you..?
@delsings
2 жыл бұрын
@@nagaratharmstar I dunno, I say dude a lot lol
@nagaratharmstar
2 жыл бұрын
@@delsings don't mistake.. you may call many as dude but as he being a teacher and elder it won't be the appropriate way .. a proper respect has to be given. ( Just my opinion bro not accusing! )
@delsings
2 жыл бұрын
@@nagaratharmstar oh I get you, and thank you. I just meant it as a friendly affirmation. I absolutely appreciate a teacher's dedication to their craft.
@nagaratharmstar
2 жыл бұрын
@@delsings I appreciate it, thank you.
never heard the expression "ok" so many times in my life. excellent lesson! Thank you, James. you´re the best teacher...
Am improving my English because of you sir God bless you abundantly for the good work you are doing to us🙏💕💕💕💕
Gretting from Egypt
@mwathani1
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from England.
@HerballyTwisted
2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@sanyalifts
2 жыл бұрын
*Greatthings from Russia*
@carloshenrikk
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷
@samia5498
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Algeria🇩🇿
OMG man . You make it so much fun to learn . I can't stop loughting . I'm ok ... lol
Excellent explanation, I wish everyone could really understand the meaning and messages of this and other words, thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂
English is my first language and Spanish my second. In Spanish we use the word "ok" a LOT too. Your video challenged me to stop using it when I am speaking Spanish as well as when I am speaking English. This is going to force me to expand my vocabulary in both languages. Thank you!
Best teacher ever, I'm a C1-C2 but I just come because this also helps me to teach my native tongue to foreigners. 💕
Thanks teacher I'm becoming brilliant in English language now. 👍
Love the way you teaches… Is it Okay? Absolutely ❤️
Amazing teacher! Great explanation! Very useful expressions to know!
You are the best English teacher who I watched on the internet! Please, keep helping us with your knowledge.
Love how James explains any concept!
It’s his witty personality that made me subscribe! Great channel!!! Thanks
Ciao da Italia 🇮🇹 Great job James! 😚 I would definitely add 'awesome' and 'amazing'....two words that Canadian native speakers say all the time 😂
The true story at the beginning of your video; Are you sure that your friend was from Spain!? Because "Baleh" is OK in Persian language! BTW, love your informative videos!
English is not my native language, I'm learning and still not fluently using English (listening & speaking), but amazingly I can understand all your teaching, without captions. You are a best English teacher
@medalofonur2027
Жыл бұрын
Where are you from?
"Go ahead" as a response to " How is the weather?" shows the person is not interested in a converstion beyond what is necessary. Hats off to the instructor. He presentation is brilliant!
I know you might not see this but i finally started too get serious about changing my life I live with my parents I’m 22 years old going nowhere with my life so I’m I’m trying hard so I can become wealthy and move out so what I should say is thank you this is my first step too my 5 year plan for myself people like you will change this world
Oh hey Long time no see James Keep up the good work You're a great teacher I mean it Been watching your videos for a long time
Thanks Alot James❤ I start to improve my english until the end of the year (for 4months) and i'll come back to this comment after 4 months
wow!!!! you are my favourit teacher love you sir from core of my heart❤️❤️
I have been watching your videos lately starting with gaining more vocabularies after I watch your videos about steps on how to learn English. Here's my take on the 2 questions 1. Can I call you later? 1.a. Sure, anytime around 7-9:30pm 1.b. Absolutely, but text me first. 2. How was your day? (This one is from my experience as an ESL teacher & we ask this questions to our young students & now I know why the company wants us to sing a nursery rhyme to it.) 2.a. I'm good 2.b. I'm great 2.c. (bonus, because its part of the lyrics) I'm wonderful. question number 2 is so great & you're right, these answers could help people to be open up in a conversations, much alone for a young learner of English Language. Thank you so much for this & stay safe.
Absolutely a truly magnificient Teacher you're Mr. James.
i got it from now on its fantastic i pretend like natives. thank you teacher for this lesso. 1. no problem you can call me any time 2. my day was brilliant
what a lesson...what an explanation....thank you so much Mr James for these brilliant videos ❤💯💯💯
I love the way you teach us like we're at the classroom.
Greeting from Brasil🇧🇷🙏
Hi Teacher:Stop saying "okey" ok! Me:Okey,lol
Okay opens more convasation or rather communication. Okay is formal but Ok doesn't well come formal socialisation it discourages a go ahead. Okay, is brilliant. I GOT IT. IS AMAISING TO HAVE A GREAT TEACHER JAMES.
It's good to have you back James! :)
Your technique is fantastic! I've watched three of your videos back-to-back, and I still want more!
I luv the way he mimics; it's interesting.
I love your style, man, you did great job for English learners! Thank you !
this man is so great at teaching i remember my english teacher to you
Interesting that word Ok became international. And i can repeat all this lesson in my own language, and it will be still right in most of parts.
@robertocspinto
2 жыл бұрын
That's true. My native language is Portuguese and we use "Ok" a lot in all these situations. Regards.
@SilverViper1000
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Germany. All he said is true to me aswell.
@user-dq3vp2wt4d
2 жыл бұрын
Russian too
@Raffonso
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertocspinto Nao tem tanto em portugues... aqui usamos mais pra concordar com algo ou demonstrar entendimento , mas nao pra responder "como voce ta?", que falamos mais "to bem".
Hi professor I really appreciate your job. Thank you so much for this interesting conversation.
Thank You for this kind of lessons. They give me a deeper knowledge of the language itself. You’re the best. Ciao from Milano Italy.
Now iam ok with ok . James you are a piece of work . Love you bro
Thx bro for your lessons, I'm French and that help a lot to make my English better than I had before, I know about "ok" but now I will understand more people when they should to use ok with me haha.... Thx u, and waiting for new lesson 😊😊
You are gold man. I mean it. Really improved my english and confidence skills chatting with native speakers. Plz never leave us lol. By the way i´m from Argentina, South America. Greetings
This lesson is very okey! Thank very much, sir.
Wooow, that is a great lesson 🙏😍 thank you🌹
You are not just okay sir, you are brilliant mate!!!
The way teacher to teaching was good thanks for explain
Great lesson, and thanks much for sharing your knowledge on this subject.
4:12 I’m dying 😂 😂 😂
I Love this teaching Thank You.
Vale or bale? in Persian language "Bale" means Yes or some times means OK
Thank you teacher. You are great
Your "stop saying" series is superb ;)
Thanks James! Don’t know why are everybody can’t speak like you so that they could be understood?) I literally understand every single word you are saying, although I'm Russian speaking.
I'm in love with your teaching sir, God bless you
it's not only okay to learn from this channel .I am jubiliant . I am ravenous for more content. love From india.
James: are you ____with my handwriting Me:it's okay not to be okay😆😆
Nice and good skills thanks sir
الدرس مره ممتع
I was tempted to say “OK” when you asked to subscribe, but then I decided to answer why not?.Thank you
He is brilliant.❤
Thank you Very Much Mr James Love you
Okay 👌
Somebody: How are you !? Me: Better then yesterday !
Always a pleasure see you James, nice forms of use Okay, jejeje ok?? =)
as always, awesome class with much of useful information and funny jokes and quick monologs!
Your the best teacher in KZread history for sure 👑
It was a funny class! 🤣Thanks! From Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Best English-Teacher, thanks a lot!
OH you're brilliant ✨💖
Como é bom continuar tendo aulas de você, professor 😃
@maurorosario9977
2 жыл бұрын
Okay
I really ❤️ your classes! 😁
You are so kind... thanks a million teacher
Watching James reminds me of the main character from "The Green Mile" movie which I really loved.
Thanks James
Well explained, sir! Thank you!
The most perfectly explanation. 🥰
The Best One. Thank you
The lesson was superd ,,thanks for helping us😊
I really enjoy your teaching. Thank you, sir.
I missed to watch your videos. You make me feel good again. Thank you.
😹 is the Im dying for me. In love with classes. 🙏🏾
You’re a wonderful english teacher .! Thank you so much
1: yes/go ahead 2: brilliant/ great
I love you bro! Lots of love frm India
Happy and simple !😊
« OK, OK, OK, OK, OK !!! » 😅 Joe Pesci in LETHAL WEAPON. 😉 In case you ever wondered how many times Joe Pesci says OK in Lethal Weapon 2 - JUST LETHAL WEAPON 2 - it's 105 times. If you break it down for Lethal Weapon 3, Pesci said OK a total of 88 times and for the less-than-average Lethal Weapon 4, Pesci said OK a total of 82 times - making for a grand total of...276 times across three films. So that's 276 times that Joe Pesci has uttered the words OK on film with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover nearby. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍
Stop saying "okay"! Me: Okay.
You are great teacher 👌 & you can be great actor. 🙂
Okay James.