What's it like to move to the UK?
What's it like to move to and live in London? In this video, I interview Kamila, one of my students, who moved to the UK from Poland. You will hear about Kamila's experiences of coming to the UK to live, study, and work. Kamila talks about her first impressions, the weather, the food, and the differences between her life in Poland and in London. And of course, we talk about her experience of learning English and adapting to life and work in an English-speaking country!
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Gill: Hello. I'm Gill at www.engvid.com and today's lesson is not really a lesson because we're doing something a little bit different. We're having an interview with someone I know who has come to the UK from another country and is living and working here. So, I'd like to introduce Camilla, and we're going to ask her some questions about her experience of coming to the UK and living here. So, let's get started. So, Camilla, thank you for coming.
Kamila: Thank you for having me.
Gill: It's lovely to see you. You're very welcome. Thank you. And so, would you like to tell us a little bit about yourself, where you're from, how you came to decide to come to the UK?
Kamila: Yes, so my name is Camilla. I come from Poland. So my first language is Polish. Before I arrived in the UK I have lived in Warsaw for a couple of years. And so I worked there for a bank for over seven years in corporate banking as Product Manager. And here in London I work for a fintech startup. I'm a credit analyst of small companies. I really like my job. I enjoy it. There is a lot of going on there. My company is still developing, so I also have opportunities to develop in diverse areas.
Gill: Okay.
Kamila: So yeah, I'm really happy to be part of it.
Gill: Oh, that's good. So, lovely. So, "fintech", that means financial...?
Kamila: Financial and technology.
Gill: Finance and technology.
Kamila: Yes, exactly.
Gill: Used together for...
Kamila: Yes, exactly.
Gill: Financial, for funding.
Kamila: Yeah, because... Yeah, exactly. Because we lent money for small companies, but making our credit decisions we use a lot of technology. We use some algorithms and so on, so that's why fintech.
Gill: Okay, lovely. So, have you always spoken English? When did you first start to learn English in your life?
Kamila: Yeah, so I learned English in high school and during my studies. Also after I finished my education I attended some English lessons in Poland where I was working there. And so I felt that I understood quite a lot, but I had a fear of speaking because I think that in my opinion teachers put a lot of pressure on drama, which is good of course, but there is... Because of that there is a little time for practicing speaking, so a lot of people fear of speaking. They don't feel confident enough to speak. Yeah, and that was also my case.
Gill: Yes. I think I experienced the same when I was at school. It was... A lot of it was based on written, and reading and writing.
Kamila: Yes, exactly.
Gill: And exams, writing exams and the tests.
Kamila: Yes, exactly.
Gill: So... So... So since then, do you feel that you...? Was it when you came to the UK that you started getting more practice at speaking?
Kamila: Yes, exactly. So, I feel that since I arrived here in the UK my English language skills have improved. I feel more confident. So, yeah, I decided that first couple month I would work on my English, so I read lots of newspapers, I watched some TV programs, I watched some TV series with subtitles, and I also attended private English lessons with great teacher.
Gill: Oh. [Laughter]
Kamila: Who has also helped me not only to improve my spoken English, but also to... It gave me some insight into English culture and politics sometimes, and everyday life, and things to see in London, so I really enjoyed that and I would recommend it to everyone who...
Gill: Yeah.
Kamila: Is thinking about moving to UK, for example.
Gill: Yeah, so I remember we... We've had a lot of very interesting conversations about English politics.
Kamila: Yeah.
Gill: And about the culture and different types of food.
Kamila: Yeah, yeah.
Gill: And all of that.
Kamila: Yes, exactly.
Gill: So... So, did you ever come to the UK for a holiday before you came to live here?
Kamila: Yeah, so it's a funny story because the first school trip abroad I took part in was to London, I was 11 years old, but I can still recall some memories from this trip. For example, my first impression was that there were lots of people walking along the pavement, so it was really crowded. And also I saw a lot of people very smart dressed and it was a really big surprise for me because then I lived in small city, so you know, that smart clothes were designed for some special occasions, like wedding or something, and here I saw a lot of people so smart, like dressed up, so...
Gill: Yes, being the capital city.
Kamila: Yeah.
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She is the most honest teacher i have ever seen she is trying her best to make her followers understand english
Why do I understand everytging Mrs Gill said?Because She is perfect!
@HOSTAKA
4 жыл бұрын
@petar krapic Is her accent perfect as British or slow to be understood by foreign learners?
@user-gu9rs5gi2l
4 жыл бұрын
@peter i wouldn't say so...it depends on your persistent and willing to practice
@user-gu9rs5gi2l
4 жыл бұрын
@peter by putting enough efforts everything becomes possible
@user-gu9rs5gi2l
4 жыл бұрын
@peter true
@manuelalejandrorodriguezja8578
4 жыл бұрын
'cause she speaks slowly
Trust me, here in England, we are diverse, we are not all from London, we don't all work in banking, and we don't all sound like the Queen
@thomasedisn33
4 жыл бұрын
Where are you in England I think that you are from Manchester youuuuu
@PepitoGrilloCanarias
4 жыл бұрын
II agree with what you say. I’ve been twice in England and the second time was really nice to see how people in general even the locals were really friendly, supported. I am looking forward to going back next year.
@philipwilliams5808
3 жыл бұрын
And we aren't all called Philip Williams ... :-)
She's our grandma of English. She's so cute, I loved this conversation, many useful for us. Thank you.
Thank you very much, it's quite easy to understand the whole of this conversation. Thank you Gill, because you speak slowly and clearly, this is really great for a beginner like me.
Gill youre fantastic teacher,I love your lessons!!!!!
@ThuyNguyen-rl8rp
6 жыл бұрын
Gill means
@ThuyNguyen-rl8rp
6 жыл бұрын
Gill means...
This two girls are so nice. Especially the elder one. It's so relaxing to watch them talking calmly.
GILL, I LOVE YOUR ACCENT.
@user-se3zq6ww4n
4 жыл бұрын
I think she hasn't really any accent. She has just a correct and good type of English.
@chocolatepoodle6028
4 жыл бұрын
@@user-se3zq6ww4n She does actually have a bit of an East Midlands accent, but it's a bit hard to pick up on unless you know what to listen for. I only recognised it because I'm from the East Midlands myself (Derby, specifically), but Gill's accent is a lot softer than most and has been mixed with a southern accent over time. If you're interested, some people with a similar (though stronger) accent include Isy Suttie (actress and comedian), Joe Dempsie (actor, was in Game of Thrones), and Vicky McClure (another actress, best known for Line of Duty). Compared to other regional accents in England it's a lot softer, but there are still some major giveaways when compared to southern accents, e.g. the pronunciation of bath, castle, up, cup, etc.
@chocolatepoodle6028
4 жыл бұрын
@@user-se3zq6ww4n Also sorry for writing an essay, but I always feel the need to speak up when it concerns my own accent. XD
@user-se3zq6ww4n
4 жыл бұрын
@@chocolatepoodle6028 thanks for information. Of course I'm not able to identify slight accents, haven't ever been to any English speaking country and English isn't my native language. It is interesting how there are so many and so different types of English (dialects, accents) exist on a comparatively small island.
@chocolatepoodle6028
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-se3zq6ww4n You're welcome. 😊 Is this not the case where you are from? I assumed this was common in most 'old' (i.e. non-colonial) nations. For most of history, British people (including Welsh and Scottish) would have stayed in their own small villages and settlements without ever traveling much during their lives. This would have allowed each of these areas to evolve their own, isolated accents which became more distinctive with time. Added to that, there are accents (such as the Scouse accent, in Liverpool) which have been influenced by more recent migrations, particularly from the Irish. :)
What a lovely interview! Thanks for bringing this up Gill!
What a lovely interview !!! Thanks a lot to give us the opportunity to enjoy this moment because it's deeply Interesting and helpful . Best regards from Spain.
Very nice interview. I especially like the Gill's conversational skills. Thank you Gill, you do a fantastic job ! :)
My advice for foreigners coming to England: go for it, we English don't bite, accept our sense of humour and irony
@sherrylee4420
5 жыл бұрын
Philip Williams Hahaha, your comment sounds so funny. I would like to travel to the U.K.if I have a chance.
@user-gu9rs5gi2l
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds really alluring))actually my godfather's been living in England for 16 years he's at the the same point)..despite he originates from UK..raine!)
@tommasovasta8323
4 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, people polite, educated in speaking, evoluted and respectful like Gill are less than half in England and most of them are concentrated in some places of London, in Oxford (where I live) and in Cambridge. That's it.
@missmikaylajaynemarriott5546
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Philip Williams
@Stirlingshirecastle
3 жыл бұрын
@@tommasovasta8323 that's not accurate. Britain has a lot of polite and well mannered people. Try to travel in all four corners of the UK you'll see what I'm talking about. In most places I go in Britain I met with sorry mate, thank you, please, can I etc. I am a foreigner who has been living here in the UK for the past 15yrs & I've fallen in love with this Island.🇬🇧
Was a really good interview and the advices from Kamila were very helpful for me. Thank you! :)
Gill, the best teacher for me. I can understand everything that she says. Great interview. I love her!!
Wow! What an extraordinary pronunciation this lady has. It's a pleasure to listen to her no matter what she says. 🌸🌺
What a lovely heart-warming conversation between both of you so kind and polite persons. :)
my favourite teacher Gill, I love you so much, your lessons and explanation is so clear and understandable !!!
I should straightaway say this is an amazing interview. Not only does it teach us English, but it also shows how a discussion like this reveals the good qualities of some people. Specifically the teacher
God bless you gill many thanks for share your time with us, my english improve 95% from 35%
Gill, thank you very much for such a good conversation. This is the best channel to study English)
very nice and really inspiring interview ! in particular the way Gill communicate. Just amazing ! I love it ! I'd love to see much more interviews with Gill. That could serve as a textbook interview really useful, not only for English learning but also as an example of a very positive, and interesting conversation. Thank you Gill !
I've found the Gill's videos on KZread and I'm really happy because I can to practice my English and understand all that Gill says. Thanks Gill, you are a wonderful teacher
Miss Gill seems to be a very humble person. One of the best, for me.
Thank you Mrs.Gill! You’re one of the best teacher who can really teach! Very nice interview!
@user-xv5xf1ni2s
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mrs.Gill !!!
Gill, I simply loved this interview!! You are a brilliant teacher!
Hello Gill, I discovered you a not long time ago but I wanna mention if was a Nobel Prize in teaching you deserve all of them. God bless you
Thank you Gill and your guest. You are humble and doing well dialogue.
Very nice teacher and wonderful conversation. thank you, both of you.
Fantastic interview teacher, congratulations for the idea. In fact, as Camila said, living in a country which the main language is the one that you are trying to learn helps the development. In my case, I haven't that possibility, then I'm using videos like this one in order to surround myself with English and get the improvements that I need. Thanks a lot for your support!
Ms. Gil. Here I want to comment on my great satisfaction in seeing and listening to you. It's a huge pleasure to see your videos. I would spend hours listening to your interviews which are very pleasant. She is a true British woman, with a lot of kindness and affection in receiving her guests. I'm Brazilian, I live in Brazil, I live in São Paulo. I'm learning the English language, and your teachings are wonderful. Thank you very much.
Very nice conversation. Thank you Gill
Yes , I understand Mrs Gill perfectly, she speaks incredible!!! Like watching her videos!! I'm from Argentina , I'm studying English and when I discovered her videos was amazing for me!
All you do, Gill, is a gift for my ears. It's my first time writing something and this one's for you
Great conversation! God bless you both.
Interesting conversation . Thanks a lot ,Gill! ❤
Najlepsza nauczycielka w Internecie. Greets from Poland :)
@sebastianmarkiewicz7021
2 жыл бұрын
:-D
that is wonderful conversation , love it. thanks!
very nice interview Gill! thanks a lot!! since I would like to visit England and to know British culture and thanks to Camila to tell us her experience there as well ✌😉
Congrats Gill, Great Video with another perspective.
I feeel super motivated, just this morning I´m thinking about the possibility to move to London for 3 weeks and practice my english, many times I feel scared to talk ... and today find this!!!! Gill thank you for the love that you have for teaching!
Two lovely ladies... Thank you from Italy!
I love your classes, you speak very clear, thanks for your videos!
Gill is so great teacher. I enjoy learning english and love her accent.
Thank!!so much Gill!! I really loved your English class....
Dear Gill. You are THE best teacher ever. You are focused to be clear - your English is perfect to understand - Thanks God send you to this planet - you are a gifted person. Congratulations! You make English easier! Unbelievable! Best Regards!
Gill you are a real angel! You absolutely won heaven. Such a good teacher but an Amazing human being with a big heart!
Gill you are a wonderful teacher! I love your lessons! Thank you.
Dear Gill, thank You for your lessons! You are the best teacher in the world. I understand You perfectly well!
Mrs Grill is the most adorable and lovely teacher in KZread!😄very clear pronunciation and explanations and also teach us kindness and good maners. Thank you so much. Love you Mrs Grill.😘
Great interview, thanks for sharing
Mrs Gill. When I first heard you speaking I've got a very pleasant way to understand. Your english is totally clear and beautiful. I wish I had a teacher like you. I used to live in London. But it was a long time ago. I miss London. I used to watch The Bill, Coronation street and other programs that the accent are strongly british. Really nice.
You and Canguro English are my favourite English lesson channels. Thank you. Your lessons are too enjoyables.
Thank you Mrs. Gill for the lesson, you are a great teacher, you speak slowly, clearly so I understand as a bigginer to learn English.
A great conversation , very nice interview
Really good .Very useful thanks so much gill for making this video and please please make more videos like this .Because these are very helpful it gives us listening practise of how natives talk.thankeww once again
Engvid changed me! Thanks Engvid, Thanks for all teachers... They're amazing teachers...!!
"Take your chance". Thank you, Camila. 😁
Hey my favourite teacher.I really so much love your videos and your ascent. You are intelligent so please don't late to come back. You know what half my English is from you so thank you so much from here to the sky God bless you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I wish i had a language teacher like you mrs. Gill ... God bless you
God bless you, Gill. What a wonderful human being you are!
Mrs Gill is very diligent person. I have mostly finished watching her tutorials xx
Hi, I´m brazilian from Recife. Thanks! This class´s episode was the best for a learner in english language. I wish view the next interview.
Thank you very much,. Thank you Gill, because you speak slowly and clearly, this is really great me.
You are welcome to interview me Gill :) I have traveled to 49 countries and counting !!!!! I love your videos. Hugs and kisses from sunny California! I love England and have lost count of how many trips I just have made since I was 17. Now enrolled in the 290 Tefl ONLINE program from Ireland. I cant wait to start traveling and teaching all over the world after the pandemic is over !
This Lady is a patrimony of the humanity 😊 i found her channel a bit time ago and I’m already addicted in her videos.
I'd come to the UK but just to meet you teacher! You're the sweetest teacher on earth really!
Omg I can understand!!!... I know it's easy to do it in this conversation, but I'm exited for that. I love Mrs Gill.
It was a very nice conversation. i lke to it and it could help me to improve my listerning comprihansion. Thank you Mrs. Gill.
Hello Teacher Gill This my first follow up to this video, in fact I found it more than wonderful, amazing, and very useful indeed, contains simplicity , useful information . I will be a follower in the future. It’s Great job . Best Wishes.
As you said Gill ,someone is watching this program,I am one of the audience who is watching now,I haven,t been to London before but I feel very interesting about it, it is a great pleasure to follow your programme which enrich my English a lot,I am actually live in Australian for nearly forty five years ,I still like to learn better English,English is a good language to learn for.
Great idea to make this video.Thank you Gil!
Gill, i love the interview and I could understand everything
Gill, I Love your lessons! Thank you Camila , too!
Thx Teacher Gil!!Very nice conversation!! I learnt to love your videos Mrs. Teacher Gil!!See you soon!
Wow you must be a fantastic teacher! The student's vocabulary is extensive and she uses many higher level words very easily. Impressive!
It was really nice to listen to both of them! Thanks Gill for your useful and practical videos. I´m a Psychologist by profession, and It´s my dream to live in the UK. Regards from Chile!
I improve my English every day with you. Thank you for your help really.
I admire you, Gill! you're so patient, and adorable!
very nice the videos i liked it your classes are great Gill Im learning much because its good that no translate ,,,and to understand only the explanation in English... thank you very much you are a great teacher......
Great conversation. .Thank you both
Mrs Gill , you are my angel...I am improving my English thanks to you.
That's great Interview Gill!
Thank you Gill!!!!
Dear Mrs Gill, you're.amazing, because you The idea of interviewer someone like this Poland pretty girl and listen them, to me is very usefull, on the other hand I dindn't put The English subtitles on the screen. To me it's challenge, it's my goal try understanding a whole video without subtitles.I understood on 90% both.. Thanks a Lot.Blessing.
You are very smart and lovely . And your pursuading , guiding and giving confidence to your guest is fantastic. I admire & appreciate you . Choosing different type of essay make it more absorbing to watch. Thank you for your effort. I’m an Iranian in US
Gill! You are a great teacher !!👏🏼
What interesting things in this interview, thanks Gill for this video. I would love live in the UK.
Love you Gill, thanks!!!
It's a pretty nice interview with foreign people in English. I understand about 80% words in this conversation. Thanks a lot for helpful video dear Teacher.We are love you and have respect to you. Great greetings from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿🇬🇧🤝
I LOVE your accent, Gil! It's very clear to undertand for me!!!!
Nice , this is helped to second language learners. Thank you very much to both
I agree, she is a great teacher!!!
Two darlings ..Mizz..Gill..brings out the best in all of us..
Great interview! Thank you, both. :-)
I loved this video thanks!!!..🤗
Thanks, it was a great interview.
Gill is the best teacher thank you for all and congratulation for you classes i am learn a lot , thaks again from New York
Thanks so much for yours videos. I want learnig English in my 60' and I think with theirs are posible. You´re a great teacher.
I love Gill as you teach and your pronunciation.💕⚘
Please, can you put more videos like this? I enjoyed listening you both