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Noun → Verb: How to Use -ize, -en, -ify, -ate

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-09-21 | I’ll show you how to turn English NOUNS and ADJECTIVES into VERBS by adding endings (suffixes). You will learn to use the common endings -en, -ize/-ise, -ify, and -ate. You’ll see what each ending’s purpose is, and learn through clear examples: soft → soften, public → publicize, pure → purify, length → lengthen, and more. You can use these verbs when you write and speak. Watch, repeat, and try making one new verb from a noun you know. engvid.com/noun-to-verb-ize-en-ify-ate

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Verbs to Phrasal Verbs youtu.be/5LuIRvQiJ_E
Grammar that you don't need to worry about youtu.be/NTRQJAtII4U

In this lesson:
0:00 How a noun becomes a verb
1:48 -ize/-ise
3:16 -ate
4:17 -en
4:42 -ify/-efy

Transcript:
Hey, guys. It's Ronnie, coming at you with a new, exciting lesson about verbs. So exciting. But it's cool because I'm going to teach you something about a noun. And it's a wonderful journey about a noun becomes a verb. What? And the way that we do this is we take a noun and we put different suffixes. So, "suffix" just means something we add at the end of a word. So, what we do is from a noun to become a verb, we can put "is". Oh, sounds like eyes. We can put "ate", we can put "en", or we can put "ify". What? What are we talking about at the end of the noun? Let me give you an example. So, let's say that I have something that is hard. Ooh, what could be hard? You want to make the thing soft. So, we would say I'm going to soften something. An example would be a sponge. Let's say that you had a sponge. And when the sponge is dry, it's kind of hard, so we add water to it to soften the sponge. So, when we put these endings on it, it means to become something. So, we have "soft", we want to make it softer, it becomes "soften". So, it becomes soft. What other things can become soft that are actually sometimes hard? Can you think of something other than a sponge? I'll let you work on that one.

Let's go through the list. So, like I said, we have "eyes", which is kind of like these things that you're looking at, but that was just a pronunciation. So, again, all of these verbs mean to become or grow into something. So, if we take our noun of "authorize", what's the noun, here? Think about this. "Publicize", to make something public or to become public. So, we have the noun of "public". To make it into a verb, we put the "eyes" in it. So, "publicize" means you make something public. Hold on, this is getting easier. "Commercialize", so you take something and you make it commercial. What does that mean? You're not making an ad; you're making it into a business. So, you commercialize something to make a profit. "Authorize". "Authorize" means you make something legal or you make something proper. That's such a terrible way to do things. So, I can authorize something. I can say, "I'm giving you permission to do it." So, I authorize, I publicize, and I commercialize. I make it happen. We're making it happen. We're taking a verb, we're taking a noun, we're making it happen by making it a verb.

"Ate". "To make", again. So, these kind of all have the same meaning, but the endings are different. And the point of this is, in English, we can't say, like, "Oh, I activized." No, you didn't "activize", you "activated" or "activate". So, "regulate", make something regular. "Activate", make something... What's the noun? "Active". You can activate charcoal or other things. Oh, look at this word, "hyphenate". Do you know what a hyphen is? We hyphenate words, so if there's two words, we want to put them together, but they don't go together, we use a hyphen, it's like a dash. So, some people can hyphenate their name. If you have two last names together, you hyphenate.

So, again, these are changing the noun and making it a verb. It's like magic, I'm telling you. I'm a magician. This is kind of the easiest one, but the most useful, I find. So, "to become" with the end. "Make something soft", "to become soft" is "to soften". "Make something longer", we "lengthen". "Make something stronger", we "strengthen". Those kind of change a little bit, but you're smart, you can do it. I understand. You can understand, you can do it.

And the last one, "if I". If I had what? No, "if I". "To make" or "to cause". So, "purify". What do you think it means? It means "to make" or "become pure". You can purify water. "Identify", so you... Oh, yeah, yeah, I know what that is. You identify something. And this is a good one, "liquify". To make something into a... What do you think? What's the noun? "Liquid". You've got it. My brain's kind of liquefied at the moment, but this is a really fun way that you can see how a noun magically transforms into a verb in English just by adding a suffix or an end to the noun. This will help you a lot in writing, it'll help you a lot in speaking, reading, all the English skills that you need. So, I'm off to go liquefy some mango and make a margarita. I'll talk to you guys later. Bye-bye.

RESPECT & Support LGBTQ+ Students in Your Classroom (for Teachers & Students)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-09-02 | As a teacher or student, you will meet classmates who use different pronouns or who don’t fit traditional gender categories. I’ll give you simple tips on how to respect them. I also explain why it’s important to respect cultural differences – some people may not know much about the way these issues are handled in North America currently, and that’s okay. The key is to be respectful, to focus on learning, and to create a safe, inclusive classroom for everyone. engvid.com/respect-support-lgbtq-students/bweDwrPQ4Ak

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In this lesson:
0:00 LGBTQ+ in the classroom
1:33 Ask what name and pronoun they prefer
2:28 Avoid addressing your group by gender
3:05 Respect cultural differences
4:11 Educate, don't judge

TRANSCRIPT:
Hey there. It's Storytime with Ronnie. But more than storytime, I'm here to teach you
something important. Whether you are an ESL student or an ESL teacher, there's going to
be some things in the classroom that come up that you're not comfortable with, and whether
you are a teacher again or a student, it's going to affect you. So, with my book, The
Magic of Teaching English, the... Your Uncensored Guide to the ESL Classroom, I've given you
some tips about how to understand what your students are going through, understand what
your classmates are going through, particularly in the LGBTQ+ realm. LGBTQ in your classroom,
what are you going to do about it? So, sex, gender, we can't avoid it now. We don't have
to put people into categories. She's a male, he's a female. It's not about that. You're
in a classroom, one, to learn, or two, to teach. So, if you've got a classmate that
isn't normal, cool. That's not going to affect you. Or as a teacher, if you've got kids that
would like to be identified as a "they" pronoun or male or female, let them. It's their choice.
It doesn't have anything to do with you teaching them English.
So, let's go through some pointers, first of all. As a teacher-okay?-it's a struggle.
I know it's hard. It's hard to adjust to teaching. So, I've written this book to help you guys.
Maybe it's your first time starting out. This is awesome. So, easy. When you're doing attendance,
ask them-them, not he or she-ask them what name and pronoun they prefer.
So, when you look at the paper and you see "David",
"Oh, hi. Your name's David. Oh, what would you like to be called? Oh, I'd rather be called
Melissa. Perfect. Okay, what pronoun would you like to have?
They, he, she, it. Perfect. Choose it, write it down, remember it. Also make sure that this is
communicated to substitute teachers so that people don't have to go through this every time there's
a new face in the classroom. Another very important thing as a teacher is avoid addressing your group
by gender. So, a long time ago, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls." Yeah, it's not
working. What I do is like, "Yo, yo, hey, hey, hey. Jump on the table like a monkey."
That'll get their attention. You don't need to call people by gender. You can say, "Hey, guys.
Oh, hey, that's a male thing, isn't it?" But no, it's not. "Hey, students." That's my number one
go-to. "Hey, students." Because they're going to go, "Oh, hey, teacher." Perfect. Students,
non-gender, non-binary. Awesome. Another big, huge, massive thing in North America,
LGBTQ in North America, this is where we're doing it, right? Respect culture and differences.
You could be in a class with people from all over the world. Amazing. So fun. What a great
opportunity to learn about everything. But make sure you respect people's cultures. Some cultures
have never heard of LGBTQ, and they're like, "What is that? Is that an acronym? What's that?"
So, it's your job to educate your students. Your students are also there to learn not only English,
but the culture of where we're living. If you're living in the UK, you got to teach these people,
"Hey, guess what? This person beside you, please call them they, not he, not she. Okay? Yes,
her name, their name is Melissa. Okay, deal with it." And if they have a problem with it,
or if you have a problem with it, talk to your teacher, because there's no sense causing trouble
in the classroom. It doesn't make it great. I cannot say this enough. You are there to educate
the people, not judge them. I don't care what your opinion is on LGBTQ. Everyone has their opinion.
Keep it to yourself. You're there to teach them how to communicate, teach them grammar,
reading, writing, whatever skills. That's your job. […]

Use Animals as VERBS in English! “to parrot”, “to yak”, “to hog”...

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-08-19 | Did you know that some animal names in English can also be verbs?! These are common in everyday English and make your speech sound more natural. In this vocabulary class, I’ll teach you: yak (to talk a lot), parrot (to repeat someone’s words), hog (to take too much), hound, hawk, bat, seal, bug, and tick. Watch and then leave a comment using one or two of these verbs. engvid.com/use-animals-as-verbs-in-english-parrot-yak-hog

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0:00 9 animals used as verbs
1:20 to hawk
2:26 to yak
3:19 to bat
5:03 to parrot
5:53 to hog
6:39 to hound
7:23 to seal
8:09 to bug
8:37 to tick

TRANSCRIPT:
Hey there. It's Ronnie. Now, I'm just going to mess with your head a little bit here, okay? Ready? Ready? Learning English. Okay? I'm going to be a teacher. I am an English teacher. I'm going to blow your mind, because I'm going to give you something that you know is an animal, is a noun, and by the magic of confusing English, it's going to now be a verb. Oh, yes. So, animals, you know what they are, they're animals, but now we're going to use them as a verb. Also, check out my lesson on the next step, using these animals with phrasal verbs, but I digress. Let's start with this one.

I don't know if everyone else knows, but I despise internet. Not full stop there. I despise internet trends. Like all these people using the same words that other people use have some creativity and some originality to you people. Just don't be... Copy what other people say. It's so boring, and you look stupid. That's my rant. And, you know, just to get the attention of everyone out there, this new thing that's maybe not so new, "hawk-tue", mm-hmm, people like to spell it like this, but they're using my first verb here, "hawk", so maybe you know "hawk-tue" to mean "to spit", "horkaloogie". I always said "horkaloogie", but it's "hawkaloogie", and it just means, you know, spitting, so for some unknown reason, "hawk-tue" has become super popular. Okay. Let's hope that trend dies quickly. So "hawk", other than this thing, bye-bye. It means "to sell something". Hmm. Don't know why, but usually at a market, not in a legitimate store most of the time, so people go to markets to "hawk" their wares, mm-hmm. Pop-up markets are really famous these days, farmers' markets, craft markets, go check them out, support your local markets. They're going to "hawk" their wares to you, they're going to sell something, and you're going to buy something. It's going to be great.

Next up, "yak". I love this one. Yakity-yak. Don't talk back. If you were around in the 1950s or '60s and knew that song, amazing. Great tune, by the way. Okay. "Yak" means "to talk", mm-hmm. Too much. Kind of like "rabbit", which you'll learn. So he was yakking all the time. Yak, yak, yak, yak, yak, yak, yak, yak. Shut up. Okay.

The next one is "throw up", which I love. I love throwing up, it's my hobby. So you could say, like, "Oh my god, he yacked all over the bus." It was terrible. Or the guy in the bus was yakking. "Oh, did he throw up or was he talking? What's happening on the bus here? Is this the craziest bus? Is it the vomit comet? What's going on?" So yak, too many things. "Throw up" or "talk too much".

"Bat". You know the bat as the animal, right? Is it an animal? It's an animal. Also, there's a baseball bat, but it also can mean to hit something, so "Oh, one of the things that I hate the most in the world are flies, house flies. I love all animals and insects, I think they're cool, except for flies. I hate flies. So I try to bat at the flies, and they never go away, and I hate flies. So if you guys are looking to send me a gift, please don't send me flies, please just send me money so I can buy some fly swatters. So, "bat", one meaning means to hit something or try to hit it. Now, the other one is... And I'm not good at this. See these things called eyelashes? Yeah, they're... Mine are real. Okay? If you bat your eyelashes, it means you blink a lot to look attractive and flirt with people. Does this look good? Do you think I'm flirting with you now? Because I'm like... Do you have something in your eye? Okay, so "bat" means to flutter like a butterfly, you're sometimes massive. What are you people doing with your eyelashes, man? They're like f—ing caterpillars on your face. Eyelashes. So you've got your massive eyelashes, and the wind's blowing, they're fluttering around, you're on the bus and they're just taking off. Hope that trend dies quickly, too. You know? Massive eyelashes. So, she was batting her eyelashes at him, and he was like, "Whoa, dude, you all right over there?"

Talking About Perimenopause in English (Yes, It’s Real.)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-07-29 | Something we don’t talk about enough – perimenopause. I’m talking about it! It’s the stage before menopause when your body starts changing and things can feel... a little crazy. I’ll teach you real English words and slang to describe symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and sleep problems. I’ll also give you simple advice to feel better – like changing your diet, managing stress, and yes, taking naps! Whether you’re going through this yourself or just want to understand what the women in your life are dealing with, this lesson is for you. engvid.com/talking-about-perimenopause-in-english

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In this lesson:
0:00 What happens during perimenopause?
2:06 Perimenopause: Physical Symptoms
7:34 Perimenopause: Emotional Symptoms
9:28 How to deal with perimenopause symptoms

Transcript:
Oh, the joys of being a lady. Yes, we get beautiful flowers and roses and all the fun stuff, and we also hit this other thing called perimenopause. And ladies, it's not roses and flowers and wonderful things. And it doesn't seem like there's enough information out there, so I'm here to help you. And this isn't just for the ladies. It's for anyone who is a lady or a man or whatever you want to identify as, because you have to understand what the women in your life are going through. And you know, just kind of help them out. So today's lesson is on perimenopause. Wow, what a great topic. Something we've got to talk about.

So, perimenopause is basically the women's body stops producing a hormone called estrogen. And I'm not a doctor, obviously, but estrogen is a hormone that women produce, and it's part of our reproductive system. Men, do you have estrogen? I don't know. You probably got a bit of it, but women have a lot of it. And what happens is our body's just like, "Nah, nah, just nah. Done. Done producing it. It's finished. I'm going to take a break. We're going to stop that." This usually happens with women anywhere between ages 30 to 50. So I can't tell you, "Oh, when you turn 42, you're going to begin perimenopause." Perimenopause means the time before menopause. And menopause means when you actually stop having your period, and your baby maker is down for the count. You can no longer have children. Your ovaries are just done, no kids anymore. It's the stopping of our reproductive system. Could be a good thing, but the symptoms, not good. So, we're going to have physical, and this is the thing that we have to watch out for are emotional symptoms.

Let's go through the physical symptoms first. First thing you're going to notice is the changes in your period. I've also done a video, ladies, about your period in English, so you know some slang terms, how to talk about it with your doctor. But it's going to become irregular. Maybe it's going to kind of decrease. Yes. Oh, finally. Yeah. Yeah. Until it's going to stop. Hallelujah. But it isn't that fun. It isn't all beautiful. So your period's going to change. You're probably going to have less. It's not as heavy. And I'll be like, "Oh my god. Sneeze. Achoo. Oh, man. I got to change my tampon."

You're going to get these wonderful things during what they call "hot flashes". You'll just be hanging out, being a normal lady, you know, doing what ladies do, and all of a sudden, it's like you're burning up. Inside usually starts in the chest, and it goes up, and all of a sudden, you can't do enough to rip off all your clothes and go and lie in the snowbank. There's no time to say, "Oh yeah, do you know what? Tuesday at 8.45, I'm going to have a hot flash." We don't know when these are coming, and they usually come at the most inconvenient times. We see this a lot in American Hollywood movies. Ladies will be giving a speech, and all of a sudden, you're just... It's really emphasized in movies like that, and it's kind of true. That's what happens. I know someone that kept a record of their hot flashes, like, "Monday, I'll hot flash at 9 o'clock", and there was no regular pattern, like it wasn't like, "Every Tuesday, I'm going to have five hot flashes between 9 a.m. and 9.35 p.m." There's no regulatory body on that. You're just... Your body's like, "You're going to be hot right now, and you're going to deal with it", and then you just go back to being normal, or you get cold, so hot flashes.

Next one, "Night sweats", oh yeah. I'm lucky because I don't really sweat a lot, or maybe that's a bad thing. Night sweats are when, obviously, sweat at night... Sweat is perspiration. It's the water. Your body's releasing the water from your body, and you're sleeping, everything's great. Dreaming of chocolate and cookies, and all of a sudden, you wake up and you're just drenched in sweat. […]

Improve Your English by Reading (Even if you HATE reading!)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-07-08 | Don’t like reading? I don’t either! And that’s exactly why this lesson is for you. Learn how to improve your English reading skills without getting bored. You’ll get practical tips like choosing materials you actually enjoy, and reading out loud to improve your pronunciation. I’ll also show you how to guess the meaning of new words using context, how learning common prefixes can help with vocabulary, and why taking useful notes (not just highlighting everything) is better for remembering what you read. This lesson will help you build your vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence while learning how to get free cookies. engvid.com/improve-your-english-even-if-you-hate-reading

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In this lesson:
0:00 How to improve your English by reading
0:43 Read something interesting... to YOU!
2:49 Read out loud.
3:55 Improve your vocabulary!
8:02 Take notes.
9:29 Join book clubs!

TRANSCRIPT:
Hey guys. Do you like reading? I don't like reading, but you have to read for a couple
reasons. One, maybe you're studying in a university or college or at school and you're going to
have to read something. Or maybe you actually like reading and you're trying to improve
your English. So, reading tips from Ronnie, someone who doesn't read, but I can still
give you tips because I've read stuff. I've also written stuff. The magic of teaching
English. That's me. By me. So, the first and most important thing about improving your
reading is-hello-might sound a bit silly for me to tell you, but read something interesting.
Okay? This is a book. As I told you, I don't really like books. They're kind of like-oh-and
people say, "Oh, come on, Ronnie, you just haven't read a good book." It's like, I've
read a good book, I still find them extremely boring. But that doesn't mean I don't read.
Okay? What do you read, Ronnie? I read lyrics. Okay? Because I like music. So, when I was
living in Japan, when I was studying Portuguese, when I was studying Spanish, I would grab
some band's lyrics. "Lyrics" means this song. Okay? And I would read them, and like-oh my
god, look at me, I'm learning another language by listening to music, something that I love
to do. Magazines. Do you like to read magazines? Fashion magazines, gamer magazines, I don't
care. Porn magazines, read whatever you want, just make sure you like it. You're actually
improving your reading, maybe some other things, and you're learning English. Do you like comic
books? Hey, comic book's a book, read them. Make sure whatever you're reading you actually
enjoy. Okay? Articles. There's this crazy thing nowadays called the internet, and you
can get millions and thousands and billions of online articles for free that you are
going to read. And it's not a book, there's no commitment, you read it, 10 minutes, learn
some new vocabulary. Perfect.
Rule number one, choose something interesting. As soon as you put something up and it's boring,
your attention goes away. That's what happens to me. "Oh, there's a book. No, keep it away."
Okay. Libraries are my kryptonite, you might say. This is an interesting point, too. I
always tell people, "Hey, guess what? Reading a grammar book and reading an English book,
it's not going to help you speak because speaking is a completely different side of the brain."
But if you begin to read short things like articles out loud, you can really try to focus
on improving your pronunciation. But if there's no one to correct you, that could be a problem,
so I advise you to record yourself. Read something, record it, listen back, like, "Oh, that sounds
a little strange." Read it again, practice. Pretend you're making a speech and you have
to read the article as he gently laid down... Pretend you're actually going to have to make
a speech to someone and practice your pronunciation. Get it crystal clear, as people like to say.
So, reading not only improves your vocabulary, but it'll improve your pronunciation. Did
I mention vocabulary? I did. Okay.
So, the cool thing, or the terrible thing about reading is depending on the level and
the kind of book or article you're reading, you're going to come across some vocabulary
that you're not going to know. Two words of advice, two pieces of advice. One, try to
guess the word. Just be like... Oh, I think this means this. How do you do that? By the
context. The context means the other words around it. So, if you're reading something
and you don't know one of the words, that's okay. Don't give up. Just look at the other
words around it and go, "Oh, do you know what? I think this means that Kyle's mom's a bad
person because of the words around the sentence." […]

SORRY! Why Canadians say “sorry” so much

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-06-26 | The average Canadian says “sorry” 24 times a day.
Why do Canadians use the word “sorry” so much, and in so many situations? I’ll show you how “sorry” in Canada can be used for:
• Apologizing for bumping or interrupting someone
• Asking someone to repeat themselves (“Sorry?”)
• Getting attention politely (“Sorry, where’s the bus stop?”)
• Making a small complaint more polite (“Sorry, my soup is cold.”)
• Defusing a tense moment or showing sympathy
After watching this video, you’ll know when to say “sorry,” how to pronounce it like a Canadian, and how it helps keep conversations friendly and polite. Give it a try and start sounding more Canadian! Or don’t give it a try and you can sound like you’re from the USA! Also, I don’t actually know how many times a day the average Canadian says sorry... but it’s a lot. engvid.com/sorry-why-canadians-say-sorry-so-much

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In this lesson:
0:00 Why do Canadians say "sorry" all the time???
0:17 pronounce "sorry" like a Canadian
1:05 why Canadians say "sorry" so much
3:55 sorry for clarification
5:43 sorry for excuse me
5:56 sorry for social awkwardness
6:14 sorry for invading personal space
6:46 sorry for interrupting a conversation
7:18 sorry for getting attention
7:52 sorry to complain
8:45 sorry to talk about bad situations
9:15 so-rry for sarcasm
9:55 sorry, I can't help you

TRANSCRIPT:
Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Yeah. Hi. I'm Canadian. Did you know that?

Two things I'm going to let you know right away that I'm Canadian. The first one being my accent. The way that Canadians say "sorry", one of our favourite words, and I didn't know this was a thing. We say "sore", like ow, ow, ow, that's sore, sorry, whereas our friends in America say "sari". That's going to depend on what state they're from in America, too, but there is quite the regional differentiation between Canadian "sorry" and American "sari". Are you wearing some native clothes from India over there? Is it a sari? No, it's "sori".

And Canadians are famous for saying this. Apparently, apparently we say this nine times a day, and Olag, this lesson is for you because you're the one that told me about this. Thank you. How are you doing? How are you doing?

Why do we say it? There are circumstances when we definitely shouldn't say it. We should say other words, like "pardon" or "excuse me", but Canadians have this thing of saying "sori".

So, oh, sorry, oh, sorry, it's hot in here, oh, sorry, sorry, sorry.

Why? Why do we say it? We say it because we're super polite. That's... Yeah, apparently Canadians are known to be polite. Maybe that's because we're saying "sori" all the time. But when you look at the roots of it, it's more to defuse conflict.

What does that mean? So... And this happens to me a lot because I'm kind of a person that likes to walk quickly and get things done. If I'm at a supermarket or, god forbid, I'm in a mall-I hate those things-and I'm walking and there's someone in front of me that is in my way, I usually... Usually? I usually... I usually go, "Hey, man, I'm sorry." I usually will just walk because people annoy me. But the funny thing is that if I'm walking this way and I hit the person, not intentionally, the other person will apologize to me and say sorry, and I'm like, "It's your fault for sure." But it was my fault. So, I don't know, defuse conflict. So usually the person who didn't do anything wrong says sorry.

Oh, this is crazy. So you're on a crowded bus or a crowded subway and you have a backpack, and your backpack hits the other person. I've done this, everyone's done this. The other person who got hit by the backpack will apologize to your backpack. "Oh, sorry, backpack." It's wrong. It's wrong. It should be the person that hit you should say, "Oh, I'm sorry." But we do. We both do. Sorry, sorry. Everyone's so sorry about everything. It's just horrible how sorry we are.

There's a law passed, not getting into the details of it, but there was some... Something in some law somewhere saying that sorry does not actually mean that you are at fault for it. It's just acknowledging, which our country is famous for. "Oh, I'm sorry that happened." You're just acknowledging that it happened. You're not saying like, "Oh, I did it, it's my fault", but it's a way to diffuse the situation and say, "Yeah, sorry."

So you've got to watch out for this one. This is a first kind of incident where I noticed this. So, I have a lot of students that obviously I'm teaching them English, and they would say things when they didn't understand, like, "Pardon", I'm like, "Oh, that sounds weird. Why are they saying that?" or "What?" […]

How to Succeed in Work Meetings (Even if English isn’t your first language!)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-06-04 | In this lesson, you’ll learn how to feel more confident in any meeting, online or in person, when English is not your first language. You will learn to:
• Remind yourself that mistakes are okay (“English is not my first language”).
• Ask politely if people understand you (“Excuse me, did that make sense?”).
• Focus on sharing your ideas—you were hired for a reason!
• Ignore distracting people or nervous thoughts and keep going.
• Practice reading your own body language and eye contact by recording yourself.
These simple steps will help you speak up, join discussions, and show your ideas clearly in work or staff meetings. You can do it!
engvid.com/how-to-succeed-in-work-meetings

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More videos like this:
Glow-Up Your English: Improve Fluency and Confidence youtu.be/G0JsFFi8vxg
Body Language: How to tell if someone is bored or interested! youtu.be/3tntO3hZTQY

TRANSCRIPT:
Hi there. I'm Ronnie, and today we're going to talk about something that's kind of boring. Oh, no, don't say that. Important. Yes. Meetings. Yay. So, you can have business meetings, you can have staff meetings, you can have meetings with your... With your friends and... No. That isn't a meeting. That's fun time. So, whether you're doing business or staff or work meetings online or in person, I'm here to help you build your confidence while doing these scary meetings in English.

Now, I know it's difficult. Why? Because English maybe is not your first language. So, through all this, I want you to remind yourself. And this is... If you take anything from this video, take this. English is not my first language, so any mistakes that I make in the meeting, that's cool. It doesn't matter. I don't care. And if people at the meeting are kind of putting you down or dissing you because you don't speak as a natural English speaker, you can quite simply say to them, "Well, excuse me. How many other languages do you speak other than English?" None. Okay. Well, just to let everyone know, again, English is not my first language, and I'm doing this bilingually, so let's go. Let's build this confidence up. In person, online, doesn't matter. You all have the same anxiety. Maybe some more in person, some more online. I don't know. Everyone's different. Everyone's different.

And this idea came to me because I was in a store, and I saw a person that worked in the store, and I said very clearly in English, native speaker to native speaker, "Excuse me. Where's the pet section?" The staff member looked dumbfounded or drew a blank, was like... And it was seriously that long of a pause. And she said, "What?" And I thought, "Okay, Ronnie, relax, relax, relax. This person, maybe they were... I don't know." Again, perfect English, short question, native speaker to native speaker, okay? "Excuse me. Where's the pet section?" She's like, "Oh, it's over there." And I thought to myself, "Dude, the thing that I told you was a very well put together, grammatically sound sentence." I didn't mumble, "My pet section", I made eye contact, I was direct, I was friendly, I had a smile on my face, and she still couldn't respond. She didn't get it. And I thought, "Imagine if I was in the native speaker and I asked someone in a store, 'Excuse me. Where's the pet section?'" And their response was... I would feel like I'm not communicating well. But guess what? Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, it's not you. You probably speak English really, really well. Okay? But you lack some confidence. So maybe you're at the meeting or you're online and you see the other people, the other people out there in human land, and maybe their facial expressions are like... Or whatever people do during a meeting. Their body language is telling you, like, "Well, hey, this is kind of shit. I don't know what's going on." Or they're not making eye contact with you as a presenter. So you're up there, you're doing your best, you've got your nice shirt on, you've done your hair, taking a bath, taking a shower, and your audience are just kind of zombies, not responding. You think it's you, don't you? You think, "Oh my god, this presentation's terrible. What did... I can't do it. No, I'm going to... No." Okay. But guess what? It's not you.

It's not you. Maybe these people are just, like, I don't know, they're doing other things, their minds are other places. They're like, "Oh shit. What do I need to pick up for dinner tonight? What did I eat for lunch? How many points do I have on my card?" Don't worry about the other people. Worry about yourself. And if you think that people don't understand you, ask them. Don't ever think, "Oh my god, no one understands my English, it's terrible." You come straight up to those people and say, "Hello, are you live?" Yeah. Okay. "Do you need me to explain this more? Did you not understand what I said to you?" In perfect English, by the way, thank you. […]

Speak & Listen: 5 Simple English Communication Tips

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-05-12 | Learn five simple ways to be polite and clear when you talk in English. You’ll learn why and how to:

• Ask for name pronunciation if you forget or don’t know it
• Clarify when you don’t understand a question
• Avoid assuming what someone thinks or feels
• Say “excuse me” instead of pushing past someone
• Use real names instead of “dude” or “buddy”

These tips will help you make friends, avoid misunderstandings, and sound more confident in everyday English conversations. engvid.com/speak-listen-5-simple-english-communication-tips

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More of my videos about social situations:
Body Language: How to tell if someone is bored or interested! youtu.be/3tntO3hZTQY
How to handle uncomfortable situations youtu.be/tw2ZlBO5w60

In this lesson:
0:00 4 Communication Tips
2:05 Never assume someone doesn't want to talk
3:12 Don't nod or laugh when you don't understand
4:48 Don't call people bro/lady/buddy/dude
7:18 Don't push!

TRANSCRIPT:
So, I was at the store the other day, and I was checking out the bananas, and of course
I want the green bananas.
All right?
Because I have this thing about bananas, if they're kind of, like, going brown a little
bit, I don't like them.
Brown spots, I don't like them.
So, I was standing here going through the bananas, and a lady - we'll call her a lady
- comes right up beside me and kind of like...
Kind of tries to move me over and, like, muscle in on my bananas.
And she was quite short, so I stood there, kind of like a wall.
I know that she wants to look at the same bananas that I'm looking at, but she lacked
one thing.
She lacked politeness and communication to say to me, "Hey, hey, could you please move?
Because I would like to look at those bananas, too."
So, here's where communication skills are very important.
And let me tell you that these persons that I'm talking about, they speak English, so
it's not just a "Oh, I don't know how to speak English properly" kind of thing.
It's a...
It's a global...
It's a global problem we have here.
If someone's in your way, like I'm probably in the way of the camera, you have to say,
"Excuse me.
Oh, yeah, okay, I can move."
Or someone is in your way, don't push them, like, push them aside.
Don't do that.
Say, "Excuse me" or "Could you please move?
Trying to look at those delicious bananas down there, lady."
And I would have been like, "Oh, yeah, sure, I'm sorry.
No problem."
But she didn't say that, so I stood there longer just because I could.
And she finally found some other bananas.
But the point is communicate with people, because that's how you're going to make friends
and not enemies in this world.
So let's go through a couple things that I notice people do to show bad communication
skills.
The first one, never assume that someone doesn't want to talk to you.
Now, the word "assume", this might be a new word for you.
"Assume" means you think, so like, "You know what?
I texted my friend, but she didn't text me back.
You know what?
I don't think she wants to hang out with me anymore.
Maybe I said something wrong.
Maybe...
Oh my god, what did I say?"
Don't do that.
Don't do that.
Just...
You text the person, then say, "Hey, what's up?
I haven't heard from you in a while.
Are you okay?
Is everything all right?
You...
Why haven't you been in touch?
There's probably a reason.
Oh, well, I don't know, I'm sick.
You know, I'm not in the country, I'm travelling."
So never assume or think that someone doesn't want to talk to you.
Okay?
Everyone wants to talk to you.
Yeah, you're special.
Okay?
Okay?
This is a really, really common habit that I do, too.
Okay?
Okay, I do it, I do it, I do it.
And you're like, "Whatever, Ronnie", but I do.
Okay.
When you don't understand someone, so someone's talking to you, you nod or laugh nervously.
Nervous laugh, like...
And you hope-okay?-that the person talking didn't ask a question.
So, for example, we say, "Yeah, those are really nice roses.
Do you want them?
Do you want the roses?"
If you don't understand what someone is asking you, it's okay.
You can say to the person, like, "Hey, do you know what?
Sorry, Ronnie, I didn't understand what you asked me, and do you mind...
Can you...
Can you clarify?
Sorry, what?
Ah.
Oh, I'm sorry, I understand.
I asked you if you would like some roses.
Of course you'd like some roses."
So, you might be missing out on something very beautiful and wonderful.
So, if you don't understand something, ask the person.
They're not going to get mad.
If they do get mad, don't talk to them.
They're out of here.
Bye-bye, bad people.
All right, the next one.
Oh, yeah, I do this, too. […]

Feeling bad about your English? 18 solutions!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-04-22 | Do you ever feel you will NEVER learn English? It's okay. It happens. Join me as I share 18 ways to get back into a better mental, physical, and emotional state. You will also learn the vocabulary of sadness, failure, joy, and success! So don't throw in the towel! Instead, watch, laugh, and learn. Then take the quiz here: engvid.com/feeling-bad-about-your-english-18-solutions

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TRANSCRIPT:
Man, that's it, I've had it, thrown in the towel, I quit English, I'm done, nope, I'm
not doing it anymore, I can't, I just can't, I hit a wall, okay?
Have you ever felt this frustration learning English?
I have, not learning English, teaching English, for sure, learning another language.
I've tried to learn Portuguese, I've tried to learn Spanish, I learned Japanese because
I went there to Japan, hung out, sat on the floor, ate some food, but it's going to happen
to all of us, and this lesson is called, oh my god, Ronnie, help me, what to do when you
hit a wall, learning English.
Now, as I said before, when you hit a wall, you're not actually, like, physically, like,
bam, bam, banging your head against a wall, it is a turn of phrase, not literal, it basically
means that, hey, do you know what, you want to quit, you're like, I'm done, no more English
for me, I'm here to help you, I'm here to save you, I will be your saviour, hallelujah,
Ronnie's in the house.
So, here are some phrases that we can use that can describe when we want to quit or
when we hit a wall.
Burn out.
You're going to hear this phrase a lot, people have been working at their jobs, a lot of
teachers, you'll say, oh, what happened to Mrs. McDonald, oh, you know what, she had
a mental breakdown, she burned out, like, is she on fire?
No, nobody's on fire here, you're just...
You just can't go on anymore, you're just like, do you know what, I'm done with this
teaching thing, I'm done with sitting in front of a computer, 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, a
lot of people get burnout, it just means that they can't do it anymore and they have to
change their job or whatever they're doing.
I don't know what you're doing, what are you doing?
So, as I said in the beginning of the lesson, if you throw in the towel, I think that's
more of a sports reference because you're like, oh, doing your sports, you're done,
take a shower, take a shower, throw in the towel, means you're finished.
So, you throw in the towel, you want to quit.
You're going to lose motivation, okay?
Learning a language, especially English, because that's what we're speaking in, it's not
something that you can do for, oh, you know, I'm going to study English for like a year
and then I'm going to be fluent, no.
Learning a language is a lifetime journey.
It's like you're on that choo-choo train, choo-choo, for life.
And each step, you're going to get better and it's going to get worse and it's going
to get better, but keep at it, don't give up.
So, when you lose motivation, what are you going to do?
Hold on and I'll tell you in a second.
This word, I love this word, brain farts.
So, let's say you're having a conversation in English or you're in your English class
and all of a sudden you're like, yeah, so yesterday it was really great, I went to the...
And your brain's like...
You're not going to remember the word, where did you go?
You got it in your language, you're like, yeah...
And your brain just gives up.
This is called a brain fart, just means you completely forget maybe what you were talking
about or the word you want to use.
And we all get these, it doesn't matter what language you're speaking, our brains are just
like...
No.
Okay, next one.
Maybe what you're learning is really fucking boring, okay?
Do you have a textbook?
And the teacher's just like, all right, class, today we're going to learn about the simple
present tense.
Open your books to page number seven.
Of course you're going to lose motivation.
If you're studying someone, hmm, studying something or with someone that doesn't motivate
you, it's boring.
You're like, oh, okay, well, how about I just stare at the floor?
That's more exciting than this English class.
Next one.
You forget vocab.
Kind of like a brain fart. […]

Learn English Phrasal Verbs! Clam up, wolf down, monkey around...

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-04-02 | Are you monkeying around? Do you rabbit on? Do you clam up? In this funny lesson, I’ll teach you 12 common English phrasal verbs, all based on animals! You’ll learn why people rat on others, chicken out at times, and wolf down their food. You’ll learn which phrasal verbs mean to look for something, to talk your way out of a problem, and to save money for the future. Watch now, laugh a little, and enjoy learning English. engvid.com/animal-phrasal-verbs

More of my videos about phrasal verbs:
6 "WHIP" Phrasal Verbs youtu.be/jv9Em3si2O8
VERBS to PHRASAL VERBS: Their meaning changes! youtu.be/5LuIRvQiJ_E

In this lesson:
0:00 13 Animal Phrasal Verbs
1:26 rabbit on
2:08 horse/monkey around
2:47 fish for
3:40 fish out
4:27 chicken out
5:12 clam up
6:10 wolf down
6:32 squirrel away
7:18 rat on
8:00 monkey with
8:52 worm way out of
9:36 duck out of

TRANSCRIPT:
Hey there. I'm Ronnie, and this is supposed to be a rabbit, rabbiting on. So, this is fun.
Okay? My friend and I were walking in the park, and all of a sudden she says, "Oh, you
know what? He was rabbiting on about something." I'm like, "Oh my god, I hate when people rabbit
on. They're so annoying." I was like, "Oh my god, what a great idea for something for
me to teach you", because it's weird. Right? "Animals", okay, got it. You learn some animals.
And then as a phrasal verb, what has happened? Check out the lesson also that I've done on
just the verbs of animals, which are fun, but then we get into more complicated, more
advanced levels of the phrasal verbs with animals. So, again, a phrasal verb has a verb
plus a preposition. So, if you look at the board, and I know you don't think these are
verbs, but if you watch my other lesson, you're going to know that they're verbs. So, "rabbit"
is a verb here, not a noun, and then "on". So, "on" is a preposition. Okay? "Around",
"for", "out", "out", "up", "down", "away", "on", and "with" are all prepositions. These
sneaky buggers have three prepositions. Okay? Sorry, two. "Out of" and "out of", but we'll
get to those later. So, let's start with the first one. The meaning, the definition, and
I love this. "Rabbit on". Now, we don't think of rabbits as talking a lot, do we? But to
"rabbit on" means to talk too much, usually about one topic. So, at a meeting, he was
rabbiting on about the sales, and I kind of get the idea that you've just lost so much
interest in it, and it's just like this big rabbit head going... His teeth. I don't know
how it came about, but that's my imagination. What's yours? So, if someone's rabbiting on,
they're annoying you because they're talking too much about boring shit, which happens
a lot. Okay? You've probably maybe heard this one, "horse around". It's a very old expression,
or "monkey around". So, when I was a kid, you know, my dad would always say, "Ronnie,
stop horsing around." I'm like, "I'm not horsing, Dad", but I was. It basically means for kids,
stop playing. Right? To "horse around" means to play and not do your work properly. Whatever
work I had as a child, you know. People might say, like, "Oh, stop monkeying around and
get back to work", or "Stop horsing around, kids." Again, don't have a horse, Dad, but
thanks.
Next one, "fish for". Oh, I like this. So, you'll hear some people say, like, "She was
fishing for compliments", and you're like, "Huh? Is she catching the compliments?" So
to "fish for" something means to look for. So, let's say I've got new eyeballs or something,
like, "Hey, guys. What's new? Do you notice something different about me?" Yeah, new eyeballs.
"I'm fishing for compliments." Like, "Do you like my new eyeballs?" So, we usually use
"fishing for compliments". It means that person wants you to give them a compliment. You can
fish for other things. "Look for", "fish for compliments", "fish for", well, I don't know,
problems. You want to start problems, you look for them, you find them.
And again, another fish. Thank you. "Find", "fish", "find", what? "Fish out", to find something hidden.
Okay. Do you have a bag or a purse or a backpack or something like a satchel that you carry
stuff in? I do. Here, look, see, see, see, see, see? It's suede. It smells amazing. It's made by a witch.
Anyways, if I try to fish something out, it's like, you know, I'm trying... Oh, I got it.
So, to "fish something out" means to find something that's probably hidden. Could be
anywhere, in your car, in your house. It has nothing to do with fish. […]

How to Support and Empower Women Everywhere

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-03-08 | This lesson is all about empowering women. Around the world, women still face inequality, from their education to the workplace. So how can we change that? It starts with supporting each other, building confidence, and challenging outdated ideas. In this video, I share ways to lift yourself up—and lift up other women—so we can all create a more equal world. engvid.com/how-to-support-and-empower-women-everywhere #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

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In this lesson:
0:00 Empower Women!
3:34 Start with yourself.
6:02 Empower your family.
7:07 Support education for women.
7:51 Self-confidence is important.
8:33 Get help from others.
9:23 Choose the right role models.
10:11 Financial independence
10:53 Make your own decisions.

TRANSCRIPT:
We got an email from Afghanistan, and I'd like to read it to you just to let you know
what's happening everywhere, and it's not just Afghanistan.
I live in Afghanistan.
I am a girl.
I want to study, I want to improve, but it's not possible in our country.
Please help me.
Please.
It's stuff like this that breaks my heart.
So, women, band together, whatever country you're in, lift up this little girl, lift
up everyone.
Ha-ha, Super Ronnie coming at you, do-do-do-do-do-do.
Now why am I Super Ronnie?
Ladies, I'm here to empower you and empower myself.
Today's lesson is all about, ba-ba-ba-bom, empowering women.
And it really made me angry when I was researching about this lesson, because...
Not that everything makes me angry these days.
We still have a lot of inequality around the world with men and women.
I don't care what country you live in, doesn't matter, I'm not picking out countries here,
the amount of inequality between men and women is astonishing.
That means it's really bad.
Men and women are still not paid equally for the same f—ing job they're doing.
Hello?
So, instead of b—ing about it and complaining about it, let's change it.
Super Ronnie's here to help you.
How to do it?
Okay.
First of all, let's take you on a little mind journey.
Okay?
I want you to have a look at this riddle on the board.
I'll read it to you.
Now, you think about this.
Okay?
A father and a son were in a car crash.
They went to the hospital.
They were rushed to the hospital, it was a pretty bad accident.
And the doctor said, "I cannot operate on this patient.
He is my son."
So, this is the thing, you have to figure out how is this...
How is this even a riddle?
What are you talking about, Ronnie?
Father and son, driving car, crash.
Doctor said, "Nope, son."
Why?
I'm going to give you 100 points if you said that the doctor's a woman, and I'm going to
give you 42 points if you said that the father and the doctor were in a gay marriage, because
you can do whatever you want nowadays.
So, this is a very old riddle, but the thing about it is...
And this is my challenge to you.
Did you just think, "Oh my god, well, it's a father driving, and then a boy, and the
doctor's obviously a man"?
Oh, it's an impossible conundrum, but it's not, because, hey, guess what?
Doctors can be women, and women can be doctors.
Not doctoresses, but just doctors.
So, empowering women starts with changing ideas.
And I don't think it's going to happen in my generation, unfortunately.
We have made some progress, but it's not even what it should be.
So, how do you empower women?
Start with yourself.
Are you a woman?
Do you want to be a woman?
Are you transitioning to a woman?
Whatever, I don't care.
I do care.
I think it's great.
But what I'm saying to you is it starts with you.
You have to think...
Look at me.
I'm a woman.
My women bits.
I'm amazing.
I can do anything.
Don't compare yourself with other men.
Don't compare yourself with other women.
And this is one thing that really pisses me off, and it happens all the time, and it's
even women-to-women, or woman-to-woman.
Other women will look at another lady and go, "Oh my god.
Like, what's wrong with her hair?
Like, what is she wearing?
Hey, dude, relax.
Stop judging other women based on what they're wearing, how their nails are, what their makeup's
like, what their hair's like.
Who cares?
Are they good people?"
That's what you should be focusing on.
So, putting other women down is something that must stop, especially amongst us, us
ladies, ladies of the night.
So, I'm not even talking about the men view of women; I'm talking about our own view of
women. […]

Why English is Weird: Many Meanings of “BEAR” & “BARE”

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-02-17 | “Bear” is not just an animal! It can also be a verb and even an adjective! In this lesson, I’ll teach you different meanings of “bear,” including how it can mean “carry,” “endure,” “change direction,” and more. You’ll also learn about the homonym “bare.” After watching, go have a bear steak. engvid.com/why-english-is-weird-bear-bare

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More of my vocabulary lessons:
Learn 7 ways to use "OFF" in English youtu.be/vkk1VvPhzcU
12 Confusing English Words youtu.be/_W6uKj9MrZ8

In this lesson:
0:00 BEAR? BARE? 5 Meanings
1:17 bear = carry
2:39 bear = support
3:16 bear = endure
3:55 bear = change direction
4:43 bare = no clothes

TRANSCRIPT:
This is ridiculous, oh yes it is.
I have a poem for you.
It's one that I learned as a child.
I'm a bear, by the way, and let me share this poem with you.
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.
Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.
Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't very fuzzy.
Wuzzy.
Okay, so let's get back to the basics here.
I'm here to teach you about the word "bear", so that's why I'm dressed up like a bear.
Everyone knows, well, some people know that a bear is an animal, right?
Like "rawr, I'm going to eat you", or some people eat bears, let's not go there.
So, we know bear is a noun, it's an animal, "rawr, look at me".
But the funny thing is, too, that "bear" is also a verb.
What?
And an adjective.
But the verb part is, you know, where things get funny, and how we have a sense of humour.
Do you know what one of those are?
A sense of humour?
Do you know what one of those "are" is?
Is "are", "are"?
To have a sense of humour?
Well, let me walk you through it, right?
It's playing with words so that the meanings become different.
First example.
So, "bear" as one verb means to carry, so I'm going to carry something, or we can say
- oh man, this is very, I think, our friends south of the border, American.
You have the right to bear arms.
So, in my brain, I think it's an arm, I think it's a person with bear arms, "rawr", but
actually no, it doesn't mean that in this sentence.
You have the right to carry arms, and again, arms, but arms are these things.
Guess what?
"Arms" in this sentence means things like firearms, like guns, or ammunition, all the
bad things in the world.
Guns are bad.
Don't let anyone tell you differently.
So, you have the right to bear arms.
You have the right to carry weapons.
Canada, we can't do this.
Yes.
You can still have arms of a bear if you wanted to, you could paint them up and, you know,
it's almost Halloween where I am.
So, "bear" means carry.
Another example.
"I had to bear my backpack."
I have to carry my backpack.
This doesn't sound as cool, does it?
Next one, very common phrase is "support", I don't know, engineering things.
"The bridge", you know what a bridge is?
Okay.
"The bridge can't bear the weight of cars."
Okay, but not the animal, right?
It means support.
So, I could say, "The bear can't support the weight of cars", or "The bridge can't bear
the weight of cars".
Fun.
See?
Why is it a bear?
Why can't it be, like, a giraffe?
That'd be more fun.
"The bridge can't giraffe", now it just doesn't sound as good anymore, okay, "endure", oh,
this one's great.
"I can't bear the pain", so dramatic.
Isn't as effective as "I can't giraffe the pain", so, "I can't bear the pain" means I
can't endure the pain, right?
"I had to bear seven minutes of talking to someone", oh my god.
So, "endure" means to have to do something that you don't like, like studying.
Oh man, now I had to endure English class.
No, don't even think that.
Change direction.
So, do you have a car or not, or whatever?
And sometimes in the voice that speaks to me in my car, also known as my phone, I didn't
know it had this option that it talked.
It's crazy.
Anyways, sometimes on, like, whatever map thing you're using, it'll say "bear left",
and you're like, "There's a bear on the left, what's going on?"
There's no bear, because you're driving on the highway, and it basically means change
direction or just go, go left.
But just to make things complicated and make accidents, they're going to say "bear", "bear
left", "bear left", "bear right", "bear", no bear, just change direction and go.
Okay.
Yeah, this is just weird, isn't it?
But again, better than giraffe.
Next up, "naked", "nude", "without clothes or", in Fuzzy Wuzzy's case, "without fur".
Okay?
So, if you're nude or naked, it means you're not wearing any clothes.
[…]

Whip Up Your English: Learn These 6 Expressions!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-01-25 | Learn six common phrasal verbs with the word “whip” that native speakers use all the time. You’ll learn phrases like “whip up,” “whip out,” and “whip through,” and I’ll explain how to use them in fun and simple ways. Whether you’re whipping up breakfast or whipping through a magazine, these expressions will help you sound more natural in English. Watch and learn how to add these to your conversations! engvid.com/whip-up-your-english-learn-these-6-expressions

More of my videos about phrasal verbs:
VERBS to PHRASAL VERBS: Their meaning changes! youtu.be/5LuIRvQiJ_E
LEARN PHRASAL VERBS (the funny way) youtu.be/x9o0q2u_Kqo

In this lesson:
0:00 Learn 6 Phrasal Verbs: whip out, whip off...
2:00 whip out
2:41 whip off
3:30 whip out of
4:11 whip into
4:29 whip up
5:27 whip through

TRANSCRIPT:
Hello, people out there. I have a question for you. What is your daily Tuesday evening
routine? Uh-huh. What do you do Tuesday after you finish working, or whatever you do on
a Tuesday? I'll tell you mine. Okay? So, every Tuesday, I come home, I whip off my clothes,
and I'm like, "I don't need these clothes anymore. It's Tuesday." And maybe I whip up
a nice meal, or some cream. I whip up some cream. I love whipped cream. And then maybe
I'll be like, "Oh, shit. You know what? I don't have any corn chips to go with my whipped
cream, so I'm just going to whip out to the store and grab some corn chips." And... Oh,
I remember one time I was driving Tuesday night because I was whipping out to the store,
and this guy just came and whipped right in front of me, whipped right into the parking lot,
and was smashed into him. It's like, "Use your signal, buddy. What's going on?" So he, like,
whipped right in front of me. I had to slam on the brakes. I was like... So, it wasn't a good
Tuesday. I go home, and I see that in the mail my magazine from a bulk superstore that I like
to go to with my membership card has arrived. I'm like, "Yes, the magazine's here." So I whip
through the magazine. I thought, "Meh. I don't really need any of this stuff, but it looks cool,
and it's a good price." And then watch TV. I don't watch TV. I'm such a liar. I don't know.
I just kind of stare at the sky for a little bit, and then it's time to go to sleep. That's
my Tuesday afternoon and evening. How about you? What do you do on a Tuesday night? I'm here to
teach you some phrasal verbs. I've used all of them in the sentences that I've just said,
and explained to them... Explained to you what they are. So, "whip out". Let's say that you're
in a restaurant, and everyone's arguing to pay the bill. I'm just like, "Does someone else want
to pay?" Your friend whips out his credit card, or her credit card, and says, "I'll pay for
everything." So, if you whip something out-it's usually in your pocket or in your pants-it means
you show something quickly. So, you hear in movies, like, "The guy whipped out his credit
card." Or, "She just whipped out a $100 bill." It means you show or release something quickly.
Yeah, I know what you're thinking. "Whip" or "whipped off", okay? We have to be careful with
the past tense pronunciation-pronunciation of "pronunciation", pronunciation of this as well,
because we don't want to say "whipped". We're going to spell it with an "ed", but it's going
to be sounded like a "t". So, "whipped off". What I said to you is when I get home, I whip off my
clothes. It means you remove them slowly-quickly, not slowly. You can whip off your shoes, right?
Clothes are so uncomfortable. So, "to whip off" means to take off, phrasal verb, or remove
something, but it's got to be quickly. That's the whole thing about this. "Glad I had a coffee
before I did this lesson." Because you got to be fast, okay? "Whip out of", so I said, "The guy
whipped into the parking lot", means he entered quickly. The opposite would be "to whip out of".
So, I was driving, I whipped out of the parking lot like a crazy woman behind the wheel. Just
basically mean I left it really fast, in a hurry. A lot of these phrasal verbs here,
this is what we're doing, you're going to hear these in movies. This is slang,
and you're thinking, "Why are they talking about a whip?" Because whips move fast. So,
"whip out of" is leave, "whip into" is you enter quickly. You say, "Oh, I just got to whip into"
or "zip into" the store and get some barbecue corn chips. It means you're not there for a
long time, you're just going to go in, get your corn chips, and go. Whip in, whip out.
I like this one. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. "I'm going to whip up some breakfast." […]

“Glow-Up” Your English: Improve Fluency & Confidence

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2025-01-05 | Build your self-confidence, improve your fluency, and become a better English speaker. You’ll get my tips on how you can do all of this by watching new shows, talking to new people, and finding fun ways to grow your vocabulary. This isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about real self-improvement that helps you feel more confident in any English-speaking situation. It’s like a beauty treatment for the inside of you. engvid.com/glow-up-your-english-improve-fluency-confidence

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More of my videos about ways to improve your English:
25+ Ways to Make Friends in English youtu.be/lAFsq7oGIxI
Play games and improve your English?! YES!! youtu.be/VyfLNPJPSWc

In this lesson:
0:00 What's an English glow-up?
4:15 Improve your English learning with new activities

TRANSCRIPT:
Hi there. I'm Ronnie, and I'm going to teach you a new phrase. It's called a "glow-up". A "glow-up" means you become more - and this is the word I want you to focus on - attractive, positive, successful. You boost your self-confidence. You cultivate, which means make, a positive self-image. So important. You progress as a human. It's a general self-improvement.

But, you know, as this thing called social media goes, people take phrases and words, and they kind of put them out of context and make a new word to make something very simple seem - oh, it's luxuriously wonderful. I'm going to have a glow-up. I'm going to get some new beauty products here, you know. I'm going to drink some new fruit juices, you know, just apply this here. Don't I look beautiful now? No, you don't. It's all bullshit, but there is one thing that I can help you with, and it's not a gimmick. These things are gimmicks. How to boost your self-confidence, because this is something that's essential for you. I don't care how old you are. I don't care what stage of your life you're in. If you're a teenager, a child... Hi. If you're an older lady or an older man, I don't care how old you are; it's not important. But what's important is that I help you become a better English speaker. So, how do you do this? Short answer is me and you, private lessons, englishwithronnie.com, and I'll help you do this. But let's get back to the glow-up and I'll give you that information again.

So, having a positive self-image is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. And I know there's so much that's written about it and so much bullshit out there, and people basically just want you to buy their beauty products, but this has to come from within. And having self-confidence to be a good speaker in English, to be fluent, it has to come from within, and you're going to have to have some coaches help you along the way. Okay? So, if we look at, like, from an internal point of view, it's the same. It's always the same. Drink more water. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Exercise and sleep enough. So, basically, just be a human. Somehow that isn't working for me yet, but it's important. Don't eat junk food, don't eat shit. Try and walk around and exercise, you know, just try and be a little healthier. This is where the propaganda of the beauty industry comes in. Do you know what? If you get a new hairstyle, if you buy the latest fashion of clothes, and if you buy my wonderful beauty product, you are going to have a glow-up. You're going to be more confident. You're going to be a better person. You're going to be more successful. Absolute bullshit, isn't that? So, buy your beauty products, but they're not going to help you from within.

When you're learning English, it's hard. It's a struggle. It's not easy to speak in a whole new language in front of a weird people that you don't know. It's very challenging, but you can do it. You can. You can do anything you put your mind to, and I really believe that. I've tried to speak, like, Japanese, and Portuguese, and Spanish, and I can speak English really well. That's good. But I tried. I can get by. I can do stuff.

Now, as far as something I can really help you with and something that's actually useful, you need to improve your English. So, let's do something different. Okay? Let's... Hey, you like watching TV series or series on whatever streaming you have? Watch a new series. The more things that you watch and the more things that you're exposed to, your vocabulary's going to increase, and you're just going to get a different outlook or a different perspective on something. So, if you like watching TV, you like watching movies, series, do it, but do it differently. Watch something different. Don't stick to the same old... I don't know why people like Friends. They're like, "I've watched Friends season one through eight, seven times." It's like, nice, watch something different.

Hmm. This is a big one, too. Talk. Yeah, yeah. Actually speak to different people. We get in a rut […]

Live, Work, or Study in Canada: IELTS or CELPIP?

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-12-17 | Do you want to move to Canada? You’ll need to pass an English test, and you have two main options: CELPIP and IELTS. In this video, I explain the differences between these tests, including the speaking sections, question types, and difficulty levels. You probably just want to know which one’s easier! Well, I’ll tell you what I think. Whether you need the test for permanent residency, express entry, university, or citizenship, this video will help you decide which one is best for you. Watch now to prepare for your journey to Canada! engvid.com/live-work-or-study-in-canada-ielts-or-celpip

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If you liked this lesson, check out these videos:
What to put on your resume (and what NOT to) youtu.be/R5CEiuJPI3Q
Job Interview Discrimination in North America youtu.be/WDnNDjJGjZI

In this lesson:
0:00 IELTS or CELPIP for Canadian Immigration?
1:57 IELTS & CELPIP Similarities
4:07 IELTS & CELPIP Speaking Differences
6:24 CELPIP Speaking
11:05 IELTS Speaking

TRANSCRIPT:

So, do you want to come to Canada, like, live here, like, for real, forever? Do you want to migrate to Canada? Welcome. Bienvenido. No, that's Spanish. Bien... something. Welcome to Canada in French. Yes, that's it. Not a French teacher, English teacher.

So, a lot of people want to come to Canada, and it's a beautiful country. We have so many unicorns and dragons here. You're going to love it. Waterfalls, it's fantastic. But there's this huge, terrible thing called immigration. And to say it's a process, that's not an understatement, because it is a huge process. It takes a lot of time, it takes a lot of money, it takes a lot of paperwork. But you also have to do a test. Yeah. They're going to test your English ability, and there are two tests that you can take in English. You can take one in French. If you speak French, take that one. Again, not a French teacher.

So, I'm going to tell you about the two tests that you need, you have to take to get either your PR, permanent residence. To be cool, we just call it PR, we're like, "Hey, you got your PR?" To get an express entry visa, coming here as a skilled worker. And then also your citizenship. If you want the passport, you get to become a citizen. So, good luck. If you need help with any of this, please hit me up on my website, I offer classes in both CELPIP and IELTS, and I'm here to help you. So, which one do you do? Which test do you do? Do you do CELPIP or do you do IELTS? I'm here to tell you.

Okay, so the similarities between the two exams are they both have four sections. They have a reading section, a writing section, a speaking section, and a listening section. There's always the debate, "Which one's more difficult? Which one's easier? Which one should I do?" And once you kind of research a little bit after learning this video, after listening to this video and watching it, I hope that you can make a more of an educated guess at which one's better for you. Everyone's different. I can't say to you, "Hey, John, you should definitely do CELPIP, and hey, Larry, you should definitely do IELTS because it depends on you and your abilities."

Also, with the IELTS test, there's actually two different tests that you can take. And be careful, please. If you take the IELTS general test, this is for immigrating and working in Canada. If you take the academic test, it's a lot harder, and this is for going to university exclusively. Okay? So, the only thing that differs in these tests, the speaking part's the same, the listening part's the same, but the writing part is different. So, be careful and choose the correct test in the IELTS department, because if you're set down to do the academic test and your writing skills aren't university level, you're going to fail, you're going to waste your money. So both of these have them. The CELPIP has one that's LS, it's listening and speaking only, but for immigration, you need to do the full four-part CELPIP test. Again, the differences between the two, you're going to do the test, you're going to get your results, and depending on your grade and your score, it'll determine if you have enough points to apply for one of these beautiful things that you can get into Canada to immigrate.

All right. My expertise-I'm an expert-my expertise in this area is, of course, the speaking component of the exam. So, I'm going to run through the differences of the speaking components with these two tests. And again, which one's easier? This will help you decide. The CELPIP one is all done in a computer. There's no humans there. So, if you like computers, if you're comfortable speaking to a computer on a screen for your speaking test, CELPIP's the way to go. The IELTS one, on the other hand, it's done by real humans, and I believe that you might be able to do a computer-generated one, but as it stands now, it's done human to human. […]

9 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-11-26 | Practical tips to help you feel comfortable in group settings, even if you’re shy or nervous. Learn how to introduce yourself, connect with others, and make everyone feel included. These techniques work in classrooms, social groups, and even at work. If speaking English is not your first language, these tips will also help you practice and improve your communication skills. engvid.com/9-ways-to-feel-more-comfortable-in-groups

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Check out more of my lessons about communication skills:
How to introduce yourself in a group youtu.be/3PE3e0rXSPw
Body Language: How to tell if someone is bored or interested! youtu.be/3tntO3hZTQY

In this lesson:
0:00 Introduction
3:18 Be the connector.
4:39 Include people who know about a topic.
5:46 Speak the same language.
6:23 Talk about general topics.
7:19 Ice breakers → drinking games!
8:54 Latch onto one person.
10:48 Drink!
11:32 Think of a compliment for each person.

Transcript:

Hey there. I have a confession. I hate groups. I hate being in a group, I hate having to hang out in a group. Anything to do with groups, I'm like done, hate it, get me out of here, Ronnie, no. Maybe I'm socially awkward, I don't know. But this is actually a lesson for me, and you, okay?

And the back story of this is I recently joined the gardening community, and it was the first time the group was meeting. So I was on my bike, I get off my bike, and I see all these people, and I'm like, humans, what do I say? And the person who's the leader of the group says, "Hey, what's your name?" I'm like, "I'm Ronnie." "Okay, cool." So I'm like, and, like, hello.

So I remember what my friend told me, and she's not shy like I am. She says, "Ronnie, when you go in a group, first thing you do, introduce yourself to everyone." Oh man, okay, I can do that. So, first person I see sitting down, "Hey, I'm Ronnie, nice to meet you." Huh, no response, okay. Next person, "Hey, I'm Ronnie, nice to meet you." "Oh, hey, my name's..." Oh, okay, this person talks, good, okay, good. Next, I'm like, I'm not going to remember anyone's names, but hold on. I went to every single person in that group, I think there were seven people, could be six, I don't know, don't remember. And this works like a charm. Why? Because when you're in a situation where there's a whole group of people that don't know each other, everyone feels uncomfortable, because a simple thing like of knowing the person's name, it makes you go, oh, okay, I know that person's name now. If you make the effort to introduce yourself, then the people feel more comfortable with you. They know your name, and this is the best technique, you can suss people out.

Now, this might be a new word for you. To suss people out or sniff them out, you can kind of determine if the people, you see what people you like or dislike. So, I give everyone I meet a chance, I'm like, cool, everyone's weird, everyone's awesome. But some people, when I introduce myself to them, they're like, oh, this person's boring. Next person. So I can determine what people I think are cool, what people I want to hang out with in the group. And everyone has their own opinion, so, you know, this person thinks this person's cool, I don't, that's fine. You don't have to like everyone, remember that. And you don't have to think everyone's boring, but if they are, that's cool. So, I do this, and I'm like, hey, this is a group, but I notice that nobody else does this. More people come and join the group, I rock up, hey, I'm Ronnie, nice to meet you, blah, blah, blah. Remember, people, I'm shy, okay? So don't give me the excuse, like, I'm shy, it's like, me too, but make the effort, especially if English, if you're in a group of people that English is not your first language, okay?

Second one, be the connector. So, I already told you to introduce yourself. Now, what you're going to do, and what I should have done is I should have been like, "Hey, Julie, have you met Trevor?" No, you haven't. Julie, meet Trevor. And by introducing people, you know, okay, so Julie, here's Kevin, blah, blah, blah, people are shy. They need you to be the connector, because you've already come in the group and been like, hey, I'm Ronnie, blah, blah, and people go, oh, okay, Ronnie knows people, yeah. So they're shy, they're like, oh, I really want to meet... I really want to meet Kevin. So I'm like, hey, Julie, come here, come and meet Kevin. Oh, hey, what's up? So you connect people together, and that helps them. It helps the group become better.

Now, you might think, well, Ronnie, like, what... Where would I ever use this? I don't... I don't go out drinking, I don't go to pubs, I'm not really a group situation. Are you a teacher? Hello. Or do you want to be a teacher? This is important classroom stuff, too. You're in a classroom, you've got a group of people, they're nervous, they're shy […]

Body Language: How to tell if someone is bored or interested!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-11-02 | Are they interested, confused, or bored? Learn how to read body language when you are speaking in front of people for a presentation or at a meeting. You can also use these cues to read someone’s body language in general conversation. It will also help you to be a better listener… or at least appear to be one. You will learn to notice things like eye contact, head movements, and posture. This will help you communicate better and keep people engaged. Test your understanding of this lesson with the quiz: engvid.com/reading-body-language-interested-or-bored

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How to introduce yourself in a group youtu.be/3PE3e0rXSPw
Speak & Listen: 5 Simple English Communication Tips youtu.be/9yJWo7jafv4

In this lesson:
0:00 Understand body language to understand your audience
4:31 Do they agree/disagree? Surprised? Angry?
5:47 How to tell if someone is interested
8:37 How to tell if someone is bored
11:47 How to get attention from a bored person
13:46 Are they confused?

Transcript:
Hi. I'm here to teach you some English, more some life skills, I think. One thing that's really intimidating or uncomfortable as someone who's trying to speak another language is when you're speaking to someone and they're listening to you, sometimes you're not too sure what they're feeling inside because they're not talking. They're like, "Oh my god, are you listening to me? Do you like this?" You can't just stop your presentation or stop what you're doing and ask them, like, "Hey, are you listening?" If you have to ask, they're probably not. But one thing that's really intimidating is let's say that you're speaking English and the person that is listening to you is not paying attention. What do you think? You think, "Oh my god, my English is terrible, I can't speak English, the person doesn't like what I'm saying, I can't... My English is bad."

Hey, it's not you. You are probably doing a really good job. English is difficult. It's hard to get all the verbs in the right tenses and the right order and pronounce our crazy words in English correctly, especially, like, pronounce. It's hard, it can be very intimidating, but I'm here to let you know that it's not you. It could be your audience or the person that you are listening to or is listening to you.

How to read your audience. So, if you read your audience, it means that you understand what your audience is thinking without asking them, "Huh? Can you read minds?" No. We're going to get these clues through body language. So, there are certain things you have to look at when you're talking to people, and also this is going to help you be a good listener. If you follow these tips, you're going to know what to do if you actually enjoy what the person's saying or if you're really bored.

So, first one, eye contact. If you're looking directly at the person, this means good things. It means you're interested, it means you're having a good time, you want them to keep talking. If you're looking around the room and not looking at them, it shows you're not interested. Head movements. I used to teach English in Japan, and Japanese people, as soon as they didn't understand something would do this, complete 45-degree rotation of the head. They didn't say they didn't understand, but I know from this movement that they don't understand. But be careful. This can mean two things. One, it can mean that I'm kind of processing something if I tilt my head, or depending on what way I tilt my head. Oh, sleeping. It can mean that I'm bored, but don't worry, we'll go through that.

Is the person smiling? The opposite of smile is frown. If someone's smiling, that's usually a good thing. If someone's frowning, it's never cool. It's never cool. It might mean that they disagree with you, or that they're absolutely maybe even mad about what you're talking about. So be careful of the frowns, or they're bored. Right? Eyebrows. These things, here, these are your eyebrows. If they're raised, one raised, I can't do that. Can you do that? One raised, one not? I can't. If the eyebrows are raised like this, it means... Oh, they're surprised, they're interested in what you're saying. If one eyebrow's raised and the other isn't, like this, probably a bad thing, they'll probably disagree with you. And their body position, which we'll get into later. But basically, if they're leaning towards you, this is good. But if they're back from you, or they're actually... Not a good thing. Okay?

So let's go through the different emotions that we can have, or we can see. We will understand if the person agrees with us, usually because they smile, and they nod their head. "Nod" is a weird word in English, spelled N-O-D, and it basically means you put your head up and down, like, "Yes, mm-hmm", and they smile. If people disagree, they move their head from side to side. […]

ONLY, ONLY, ONLY: So many meanings!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-10-11 | Just when you thought English couldn’t get worse, we introduce “only” to ruin your day... and possibly destroy Bob’s life! You won’t believe what happens when you move “only” around in a sentence. It’s like a game of emotional chess for poor Bob. In this lesson, you’ll discover how one tiny word can change the meaning of everything! From heartbreaking friend zones to “secret” crushes, this word’s got it all. Prepare for a wild ride of confusing English grammar! Sorry, Bob! engvid.com/only-only-only-so-many-meanings

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English Grammar: Fix your double negatives! youtu.be/cqcEEFiZFfU

In this lesson:
0:00 Where to put "only" in a sentence
0:49 Only she told Bob that she liked him.
1:20 She only told Bob that she liked him.
2:12 She told only Bob that she liked him.
2:53 She told Bob only that she liked him.
3:30 She told Bob that only she liked him.
4:06 She told Bob that she only liked him.
5:48 She told Bob that she liked only him.
6:04 She told Bob that she liked him only.

TRANSCRIPT

Hi. It's only Ronnie giving you this lesson. That's it. Just me. This lesson is hard for me to explain to you, and I'm sure you just get, like, "What?" Really confused with this... Without my lesson. So, the focus today is on the word "only". So, bear with me here. We can put "only" in between, and at the beginning, and at the end of each of these words, but the meaning of the sentence changes.

So, the first one, "Only she told Bob that she liked him." If I put "only" at the beginning of the sentence, this is going to emphasize the fact that nobody else gave Bob information; only she gave Bob the information. She was the only person that spoke to Bob, so only she did it. Okay. We've got the first one down.

The next one. If we put "only" before "told", we say, "She only told Bob that she liked him." This has two meanings. It can mean the first... The same as the first one. She only told Bob that she liked him. Nobody else has this information. Okay? Nobody else gave Bob the information. The second meaning is this is the only information that Bob got. So, she only told Bob what? She only told Bob that she liked him. She didn't tell Bob any extra information. And Bob's like, "Uh-uh." And? She's like, "No, that's it. That's it. That's it. That's it. It's just that. Nothing else, Bob." Okay? Okay?

If we put "only" here, "She told only Bob that she liked him." This means she didn't tell anyone else. It's a secret. Okay? Let's write that down. It's important. So, this is a big secret, except I don't know how to spell "secret". No. S-E... Can you help me out? S-E-C-R-E-T. Good. Yes, we did it. Okay. So, it's a secret. She only told Bob. She didn't tell anyone else.

The next one, "She told Bob only that she liked him." This one is the same as this one. So, she didn't tell Bob more information. These guys are the same. So, if we say, "She only told Bob that she liked him" or "She told Bob only that she liked him", Bob is just like, "Oh, you like me?" Ends? No. Nothing else. That's it. That's all you get, Bob. Ask some questions, Bob. See what your answer is.

Next one. If we put here, "She told Bob that only she liked him", uh-oh, hmm, Bob's kind of a bit of a loser because no one else likes Bob. Okay? This girl is the only girl that likes Bob, so she's like, "Bob, I'm the only girl that likes you. This is your... It's just me. You got it. It's your choice." Poor Bob.

So, now we get to another tricky one, and this is, "What is going on here, Ronnie?" I give up. She told Bob that she only liked him. If I emphasize the word "liked" here, it means that she doesn't love him, she doesn't hate him, she just... She just doesn't love him. She kind of likes him. So, in slang, we say, like, "Bob's in the friend zone." Okay? If you're in the friend zone, right here, friend zone, it means that this girl, yeah, she's not going to be your girlfriend; she will be your friend. And that's cool sometimes, too. Bob, don't worry about it. But... Oops, I'm just kicking things. So, if I said, "She told Bob that she only liked him." I only like you; I don't love you. But if I put the emphasis on "him", like this, "She told Bob that she only liked him", that changes the meaning to a very positive meaning. English is so confusing. Saying that she doesn't like anyone else, only Bob. So, be careful on the emphasis. Okay? So, one more time. "She told Bob that she only liked him." I don't love you, Bob; I just like you. Bad for Bob. "She told Bob that she only liked him." Good for Bob. Bob's in there. Mm-hmm. All right.

So, these two, these three can have the same meaning as well. "Bob, you're a lucky guy. She told Bob that she liked only him." I could be a little psycho at the same time. […]

LEARN PHRASAL VERBS (the funny way)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-09-25 | Do you think phrasal verbs SUCK? Yeah, they usually do. But in this lesson, I’ll show teach you phrasal verbs like “come back,” “bring up,” and “look down on” — with a few bad jokes thrown in. Scientists say that if you laugh while learning, you will retain more knowledge. But they also say the planet will melt within 50 years, so maybe retaining knowledge shouldn’t be your priority? But anyway, in this video you’ll get some laughs (maybe), and by the end, you might actually know more phrasal verbs than you started with. Impress your friends with your new language skills... or at least confuse them, because maybe your friends don’t speak English. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/learn-phrasal-verbs-the-funny-way

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1 English Phrasal Verb with 10 Meanings youtu.be/zYZZkx4Mv0A
PHRASAL VERBS for hanging out with friends youtu.be/p80B9jT-kuU

In this lesson:
0:00 Learn Phrasal Verbs the FUN way
0:27 come back
1:43 bring up
2:41 put on
3:51 look down on
5:10 gave up
6:08 run into
8:17 go out

TRANSCRIPT:
Hi. Let's have some fun, shall we? We're going to do fun phrasal verbs. Yeah. No, no, no,
I know. I know your face, I know you think, "Ronnie, how are phrasal verbs fun?" Nothing
is fun with phrasal verbs, but you know, it'll be fun because I'm going to tell you some jokes,
and then you can tell your friends some jokes, and you guys can all laugh, and it'll be a great
time. Yeah, I promise, I promise. Just hear me out. Okay, so first one. Okay, ready? On the board.
That's an interesting get-up you're wearing. Get-up means clothes. Do you think that style
will ever come back? Okay, so think about it. What does it mean? Is it... Is it funny? Ronnie,
that's not funny. Okay, hold on, let me explain. So, you... If you look at this phrasal verb,
"come back", it means "return". So now if I say, "Hey, that's an interesting get-up you're wearing.
Do you think that style will come back into fashion?" Because right now it's terribly not
in fashion. So, "come back" as a phrasal verb here means "return". So this is an insult,
really. So your friend rocks up with this, like, crazy outfit maybe from, well, the 80s have come
back into style or something, maybe from the 90s, and you're like, "Whoa, hey, nice ripped jeans,
buddy. Oh, no, that's in style again." Do you think that fashion will return and become stylish
again? Backhanded compliment, number one. Funny as well, number two. "Oh, no, that kid just fell
down a hole." Yeah. We need to give his parents a book on how to "bring up" children. "Bring up"
children, two meanings. One, you can physically bring something up, like, raise it. And number
two, if you bring up a kid or children, it means you teach them manners. A lot of
people aren't taught manners these days, I think. So, this is funny because it has a double meaning.
One, you're physically bringing the kid up out of the hole, and two, you're teaching the parents,
like, hey, don't let your kid run around a construction site where there's holes and
they can fall down. Super funny, I know. I know, I know. Number three, "Hey, should I put on the lamp?"
Nah. "I like that outfit you have on now." Huh? How's that funny? Okay, okay. So, if you put on something,
like a light, it means you turn it on or give power to something. So, in English, we can say,
I'm going to turn on the light or put on the lamp. The second meaning is we mean it to wear clothes.
So, it's like the person saying, like, hey, hey, should I wear this lamp? The person's like,
nah, nah, nah, don't change your outfit, it's already cool. So, "put on" in this case has
two meanings. One is wear, and the other one is turn on. Turn me on. Funny? Is it funny yet?
I'll do it again. "Hey, should I put on the lamp?" Nah. "The outfit you have on is great."
Yeah, I know. Come on, they're phrasal verbs, you've got to make them fun.
Number four, is it true that tall people look down on short people?
So, maybe you know this phrasal verb "to look down" on something is you're physically taller
than someone and you, "Oh, hello down there. Hello, Mr. Snake. Hello, down there." So,
I'm taller than Mr. Snake. Right? But in this case, "to look down on someone"
means you think they are less than you. Maybe socially, economically, intelligently, I don't
know. So, "to look down on someone" means to think they are less than you. So, this works in a double
way. You decide, are these jokes funny? A way that you can learn phrasal verbs
is make jokes from them. Once you understand that phrasal verbs have more than one meaning,
then your brain begins to go, "Oh, hey, Ronnie, I could be a stand-up comedian and tell all these
wonderful jokes with phrasal verbs." I'm going to be right back with some more of these so you can
continue your laughing spree. And I'm back with more horrible jokes. They are horrible. […]

ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS: 12 Confusing Words

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-09-05 | “Famous” or “popular”? “Latest” or “last”? Learn the difference between 6 pairs of words in English that learners often find confusing. In this English vocabulary class, you’ll learn when exactly to use each word, so you don’t get them mixed up any more. I’ll teach you the difference between: “older” & “bigger”, “younger” & “smaller”, “last” & “latest”, “lost” & “missed”, “high” & “tall”, “famous” & “popular”, and “younger” & “bigger”. After watching, take the quiz to make sure you’ve got it! engvid.com/english-for-beginners-12-confusing-words

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"Yes...No...Yeah...Sure." WHAT??? youtu.be/wIlO_LMfktg
"She" or "her"? "He" or "his"? Subjective & Objective Pronouns youtu.be/eR16ju68eRk

In this lesson:
0:00 12 Confusing Words in English
0:27 "older" or "bigger"?
1:32 "younger" or "smaller"?
2:27 "high" or "tall"
5:48 "famous" or "popular"
6:52 "last" or "latest"?
7:37 "lost" or "missed"?

TRANSCRIPT:
Let's play a game. Let's play the game of confusing adjectives, shall we? It'll be fun,
it'll be great. It's like a game show. Okay? So, my name's Ronnie, I'm the host of the game show.
Let me get my microphone. Ah, ah, ah. Hello. Check, check, one, two.
We're coming to you live over the internet, and we're going to play the game of...
Which adjective do I choose in this sentence? Because they're really confusing, and I don't
know, so let's do it. First one, the difference... I don't need the mic. The difference between
"older" and "bigger". So, I hear people say "my bigger brother" or "my bigger sister", and I'm
like, is your sister, like, physically a lot larger than you are, or is your brother or sister older?
So, this is confusing in English, because in a lot of different languages, you have one word
to describe someone who's not as young as you are, but in English, it can get confusing. So,
when we talk about someone being older, it's always about age. And when we talk about something
being bigger, it's a size. So, if I say my brother is taller than me, and I want to tell you that
I'm not as old as he is, I would say "my brother is older than me". We don't want to say "bigger",
because usually we don't talk about the size. Maybe we can, but it's kind of unusual. It's the
same with "younger" and "smaller". So, I have an older brother and a younger brother. It gets
confusing because you hear people say "I have a big brother". Okay, that's okay, but not "bigger".
So, if you say "my big brother", it's kind of childish, but that's okay. We don't say "my
small sister". Yeah, my big brother, my small sister. So, again, when we talk about someone
being younger, it's their age, and again, smaller is always size. You're not going to go to McDonald's
and get a younger fries. You're going to want smaller fries. Okay? Or small fries, not smaller.
So, my sister is probably younger than you. She can be smaller, but that's not what we're talking
about right now. This one hurts my brain sometimes, and if it hurts my brain, can't imagine what it's
doing to yours out there. So, the difference between "high" and "tall". So, you can go someplace and go
"Wow, building. Yep. Mm-hmm. Up there. Yeah. Uh-huh. Uh-huh." Is it a high building or is it a tall building?
Shit. What's the difference? I've researched this. So, "high" is the distance above the ground.
So, if you measure something, you go, like... How high is it? Okay? These are things like shelves.
A shelf is a thing on a wall where you put some books on, or bongs, whatever you're putting on
your shelves. So, if we... Let's say that this is our house. This is the ceiling, and this is the floor.
Okay? How high something is means how far above the ground it is. So the shelves are high.
Walls can be very high. "Oh, look it. We've got very high walls or high ceilings." And ladies...
And men. Sorry to exclude you there for a second. You can also have high heels, which are shoes.
I'm not really good at drawing shoes, but I'll try. I'm actually not going to draw anything,
let alone shoes. Oh, I can... I can rock a high heel, here, too. There you go. Yeah.
So, this is the heel of the shoe. So, if you have high heels, we don't say they're tall,
we say they're high because you're physically above the ground.
"Oh, I'm such a bad person, aren't I?" I'm trying to confuse you. Humans,
most of the time when we're talking about this thing, how... "Hi, there." We say that they're
tall. But humans can be high, it's slang, and it means that they've taken some drugs.
Okay? So, very bad. You'll hear music. "She's so high." You're like, "Oh, is she tall?" No.
She's on drugs, people. I'm not on drugs. So, when we talk about something that's tall […]

FLUENT ENGLISH: Understand & Use Contractions like a Native Speaker

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-08-19 | Having difficulty understanding native English speakers? That’s because they use strange contractions! Watch and learn about How’d, Why’d, Who’d, When’d, What’d and more. Understand the meaning of “Why’dya buy that?” and “Who’dja you go with?” Review conditionals and perfect tenses and learn to figure out when “I’d” means “I had” or “I would”. Join me to speak and understand more natural English! Then, take the quiz here: engvid.com/fluent-english-contractions

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Watch my video about "had" in English: youtu.be/itZ3NryDmoU
Learn more about spoken English with my lesson about word stress: youtu.be/Z8DyhrauPUE

In this lesson:
0:00 Natural English: DID, WOULD, HAD become 'd!
1:24 shortened forms of 'did'
4:53 shortened forms of 'had' & 'would'
7:20 Does the 'd' represent 'would' or 'had'?

TRANSCRIPT

Where'd you go?
What are you doing?
Do you have problems understanding people's questions in English?
I do.
And the reason is because we just kind of squish all the words together.
We omit or don't say words when we ask questions, and it can be very confusing.
I've narrowed it down to one super amazing example that I ran into.
I was running over the weekend.
My friend said, "Ronnie, why'd you buy that?"
And I thought, "Oh, because I wanted to."
And I thought, "Why'd?
Oh, why'd? Homophone.
Why did you?"
So, in normal conversation, no one's going to say to you, "Excuse me, Ronnie, why did
you buy that?"
We would say, "Why'd?
Why'd ya?"
We'd change "you" to "ya".
"Why'd ya buy that?"
It works with our WH questions, which are who, what, when, where, why, and how.
How'd ya?
How'd ya?
How'd ya?
So, this is only for speaking.
So, when you're writing beautiful tests or when you're doing things in your classroom,
you have to know that this is grammatically wrong.
You actually have to write the whole sentence.
So, this lesson is called Apostrophe D.
This is an apostrophe.
It's a little squiggle at the top.
If you want to call it a different name, that's fine.
You can call it, like, a dancing worm in the sky, D, that's fine.
But in proper English grammar, it's called Apostrophe D.
Usually, apostrophes are saying, like, "Hey, we took some words out here just to make it difficult."
And if they're grammatically correct, like these ones, they're called contractions.
But this is actually not a contraction; this is just how we confuse you when we speak English.
So, let's get to it.
"Why'd".
It's...
As I said, it's a homophone for something that is not thin; it's wide.
So, I would say, "Why'd ya?"
"Why did you?"
"Why'd ya?"
"Why'd you buy that?"
"How'd".
"How'd you do that?"
We don't say, "How did you do that?"
We say, "How'd ya?"
"How did ya?"
"How did you do that?"
"When'd".
"When'd you want to go?"
"When did you want to go?"
"When did", "when did".
We don't say, "When did", we say, "When'd".
"When'd ya come here?"
"When'd ya leave?"
And the D is so fast that you might not even realize that people are saying it, and they
say, "When'd go?"
"Huh?
What language are you guys speaking?"
That's not in my grammar book.
So, "Who'd", "Who'd you go with?"
"Who did you go with?"
"Uh-uh.
Who'd you go with?"
"Oh, I went with my friend."
Be careful.
Practice it, practice it, practice it, and then you can try and say it.
But remember, with these things, it's more of your listening and understanding fast English
than you actually producing it at the moment if you're a beginner.
If you're more of an advanced speaker, let her rip.
Try these.
"What did", "What did", "What did", "What did you do?"
"What did you do yesterday?"
"What did you do?"
"Uh-uh.
What did", "What did you do yesterday?"
And the last one, "Where'd", "Where'd you go?"
"What?
Where'd you go?"
"Where did you go?"
"Where'd you go?"
So, let's try again.
"How'd", "Why'd", "When'd", "Who'd", "Who'd", "Who'd", "What'd", that one's hard, "What'd",
"What did you say?"
I said "What'd", and "Where'd", "Where'd".
So, you can practice these.
But more importantly, listen when people speak.
Watch these amazing things called television and streaming services.
Anything you watch on whatever social media you're banging at the time.
Listen to when native people speak, and you're going to hear this and go, "Oh my god, Ronnie's
right.
They didn't say 'did', they said 'duh'."
Check that out.
Now, the other one, as I said before, it's more grammar-based, I know.
But it can be confusing, because we had...
We have "I'd", "They'd", "You'd", "She'd", "He'd", and "We'd".
Oh, "We'd", hello.
But this doesn't mean "did" in this situation.
When we put it with a subject, it can be one of two options.
It can either be "would" or "had".
And how are you supposed to know which one?
Well, I'll tell you.
That's why I'm here. […]

How to introduce yourself in a group

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-08-07 | I HATE BEING IN GROUPS. And I hate introducing myself in front of a group even more. Why do they make us do this?!? Well, “they” do make us do it, and sometimes you have to do it. It’s even worse if you have to do it in English if that’s not your first language. And even worse if you’re shy... what about if you’re shy AND English isn’t your first language... double trouble. Okay, enough negativity. Watch this video to get my tips on what to do and what not to do when that dreaded time comes around that it comes to your turn in the circle and everyone’s looking at you. engvid.com/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-a-group

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9 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups youtu.be/eAQIiDCZ4w8
How to make a good first impression youtu.be/4yBk1xoX3BE
How to handle uncomfortable situations youtu.be/tw2ZlBO5w60

In this lesson:
0:00 How to introduce yourself in a group
2:35 Don't say you don't speak English.
3:58 Don't say stupid... stuff.
5:18 Don't talk quietly!
6:09 Don't talk too much.
6:18 Say something positive/fun.
6:46 Don't brag or boast.
7:42 Don't look at the floor.

Take the PIG Personality Test: Learn about yourself in English

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-07-26 | Take Ronnie’s famous PIG Personality Test and have fun while learning about yourself in English! Try it by yourself or with your friends. This simple exercise can help you discover if you’re an introvert, extrovert, or realist, a good or bad listener, happy or unhappy, traditional or innovative, analytical or emotional, and more. Improve your vocabulary easily and joyfully by combining psychology and English. Grab a pen and paper and get started now! engvid.com/take-the-pig-personality-test

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The ANIMAL personality test youtu.be/zY6bMOmsApM
Test your personality, improve your English! youtu.be/uNpTKVsRZmY

In this lesson:
0:00 Draw a pig!
1:52 What does your pig drawing say about you?

Play games and improve your English?! YES!!!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-07-12 | Are you a gamer? Why not learn English while you play video games? It’s easy to learn English passively while also chilling with your PlayStation or Steam Deck. You can be more active with your learning too. It’s up to you. Learning while having fun actually helps you remember more. Tell your mom or boyfriend that next time they complain about you gaming too much. Video games can help you learn vocabulary, real dialogue, natural speech, slang, and more. Lae’zel told you to do what? Roach said what to Geralt? Note: all the games I mention in this class are old, I know! But that means they are also cheap and you can play them on cheap systems. You can totally also use these learning methods with the newest PC and PS8 games! engvid.com/play-games-and-improve-your-english

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Take the animal personality test! youtu.be/zY6bMOmsApM
Improve your English vocabulary with astrology! youtu.be/DnEaxWUQD8E

In this lesson:
0:00 Play video games to improve your English
1:19 Why learning English from games works
4:45 How do you learn English with games?
9:07 Video game addiction can help you learn!

Learn the BEST Canadian Slang

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-06-29 | Want to be have some fun? Learn some cool Canadian slang with me! You’ll learn verbs like “chug” and “deke”, nouns like “hydro”, “klick”, “snowbirds”, and “champagne birthday”, and places like “up north”, “out east”, and “kitty corner”. Do you know what “hang a Larry” means? I’ll also show you how slang varies based on your region, identity, age, job, and social position, so you’ll know when to use slang and when to avoid it. Watch and start speaking like a Canadian today. engvid.com/learn-the-best-canadian-slang

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Watch my NEW video about why Canadians say "sorry" so much: youtu.be/1MoBQhu9M88

In this lesson:
0:00 My favourite Canadian slang
1:39 Think about this before using slang!
4:02 Canadian SLANG!
4:15 beaut
4:40 give'er
5:33 out west & out east
6:39 housecoat, bathrobe, robe, dressing gown
7:53 gitch
8:19 deke
9:10 kitty corner
9:59 snowbird
11:10 hydro
11:53 klick
12:43 hang a Larry, hang a Roger
13:42 champagne birthday

1 English Phrasal Verb with 10 meanings: PUT OUT!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-06-10 | Did you know one English phrasal verb can have ten different meanings? Watch and learn how *“put out”* can mean to be broadcast, readied, sedated, extinguished, dislocated, eliminated, inconvenienced, ejected, and more. I’ll explain the different meanings with lots of clear examples so you can learn to use this extremely common English expression easily and correctly yourself, in no time. engvid.com/english-phrasal-verb-put-out

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The 7 Meanings of "DROP" in English youtu.be/_Z-j-sJvf34
English Vocabulary & Slang: POP! youtu.be/uJ_djdUAbl0

In this lesson:
0:00 8 meanings of "put out" in English
1:26 put out = extinguish
2:08 put out = got something ready
2:40 put out = broadcast information
3:03 put out = cause trouble
3:29 put out = become unconscious
4:04 put out = thrown out
4:25 put out = not allowed to continue playing
5:06 put out = dislocate a joint
5:55 put out = have sex

LEARN ENGLISH: How to talk about people & events in the past

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-05-14 | How do you talk about people and events in your past? I’ll show you three ways to do that, using “to be”, “would”, and “used to”. You’ll learn how these each are used in English in different situations or to convey a particular meaning or mood. You’ll also learn both polite and informal ways to say that someone died: “pass away”, “no longer with us”, “croaked”, “dropped dead”, and more. Life has its ups and downs. It’s good to have the words to describe those times. After the lesson, take the quiz at engvid.com/learn-english-how-to-talk-about-people-events-in-the-past

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English for Beginners: "TO BE" in Past Tense youtu.be/lLqS8PK_pYs
Simple Past Negative (English Tenses for Beginners) youtu.be/1UFbbr84-VE

In this video:
0:00 Talking about people in the past tense
1:06 "He was such a..."
1:57 "We would always..."
3:27 "She was an..."
5:25 "We used to..."
7:02 Polite ways to say someone is dead

25+ Ways to Make Friends in English

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-04-20 | Do you want more friends, more joy, and more meaning in your life? In this video, I share 25+ fun ideas to improve your English and your life. You don’t need to feel lonely! I’ll show you how to connect with neighbours, on social media, and in local groups. You can be happier, help others, build communities – all while practicing your English! Find out how to organize a yard sale, start a craft group, join a book club, help with gardening, have a block party, and more. Watch, learn, and expand your life! Or don’t watch and die alone. Test your knowledge with the quiz: engvid.com/25-ways-to-make-friends-in-english

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How to Make a Good First Impression youtu.be/4yBk1xoX3BE
How to be CONFIDENT! youtu.be/IMfpQT1FN0U

In this lesson:
0:00 How to make friends in a new country
0:41 Connect with your neighbours
4:00 Connect with locals on social media
6:08 Fun ideas to build connections

“Yes... No... Yeah... Sure.” WHAT???

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-03-30 | It’s hard to understand simple answers these days! That’s because people are saying both “yes, no” or “no, yeah” or even “yeah, no, sure”. What does all this mean? What’s the real answer? WHY CAN’T PEOPLE TALK STRAIGHT? In this class, I’ll explain why this is happening and also how to figure out the true answer. This is so important at the office, at a party, or just about anywhere! engvid.com/yes-no-yeah-sure-what

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More of my lessons about spoken English:
Have natural and DRAMATIC conversations with HYPERBOLE! youtu.be/1gsy3jJdQIo
8 better ways to say "I don't know" youtu.be/3RiGJenEfOY

In this lesson:
0:00 Yeah, no, yeah, for sure, yeah...???
0:47 No, yeah.
1:22 Yeah, no.
1:51 Yeah, no, for sure.
2:13 Yeah, no, yeah.
2:26 No, yeah, no.
2:45 Sure.
3:18 WHY? WHY DO YOU DO THIS???

Upgrade Your English: “AS LONG AS” & “AS FAR AS”

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-03-08 | What’s the difference between “as long as” and “as far as”? Watch and learn how to use these two advanced expressions to communicate more fluently in English. With real life examples, I’ll explain how “as long as” refers to time and length, and can be substituted for “if” and “since”. I’ll show you how “as far as” refers to distance, and can also express what you think and how much you know. Using these two useful expressions can make you sound smarter in your social and professional life. engvid.com/as-long-as-as-far-as

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More expressions to expand your vocabulary:
How to Give Bad News: 6 Easy English Expressions youtu.be/NU-x2FNVcNM
Talk about the past with "I used to" & "I would" youtu.be/tN35Lqcpsuk

In this lesson:
0:00 English Grammar: "as long as" or "as far as"?
1:13 "as long as" uses
4:34 "as far as" uses

Test Your Personality, Improve Your English!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-02-14 | Take this fun psychology test to improve your English while learning more about yourself! Close your eyes, take an imaginary walk, and describe a person, animal, house, table, cup, and body of water. Then, learn what these symbols mean in terms of your personality. This is a fun, educational activity you can do with friends, too. Join me now and listen, think, imagine, analyze, and speak in English! engvid.com/test-your-personality-improve-your-english

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Learn English with another fun personality test! youtu.be/zY6bMOmsApM

In this lesson:
0:00 Take the HOUSE Personality Test
8:53 What do your answers mean?

VERBS to PHRASAL VERBS: Their meaning changes!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-01-24 | What happens when 5 common verbs become phrasal verbs? Their meaning changes! Learn the difference between ‘clean’ and ‘clean up’; ‘find’ and ‘find out’; ‘pick’ and ‘pick up’; ‘bring’ and ‘bring up’; ‘show’ and ‘show up’. Phrasal verbs are everywhere! Knowing how to use them will help you speak and write more easily, naturally, and fluently in English.

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More of my phrasal verb videos:
Animal Phrasal Verbs! "Clam up", "wolf down', "monkey around"... youtu.be/GFO93NJZ2ac
PHRASAL VERBS for hanging out with friends! youtu.be/p80B9jT-kuU

In this lesson:
0:00 Regular Verbs & Phrasal Verbs: Different Meanings!
1:44 clean & clean up
3:53 find & find out
4:54 pick & pick up
6:38 bring & bring up
8:48 show & show up

How to Make a Good First Impression

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2024-01-02 | Do you want people to like you? Watch and learn the ABCs of good first impressions. Find out how your appearance, behavior, and communication can make or break a connection – in just 3 seconds! Understand the importance of cleanliness and clothes; the meaning of body language, smiles, and eye contact; the effect of words, voice, and confidence. You’ll also learn what to means to “hit it off”, “give someone good vibes”, or “rub someone the wrong way”. These cultural tips can make all the difference! engvid.com/how-to-make-a-good-first-impression

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More of my videos about social situations:
How to introduce yourself in a group youtu.be/3PE3e0rXSPw
What to say in uncomfortable situations youtu.be/SN_IVomNCFs

In this lesson:
0:00 How to make a good first impression
1:10 hit it off
1:44 good vibes
2:41 She rubbed me the wrong way.
3:25 to warm up to someone
4:22 Don't be negative!
5:21 It's not what you know, it's how you say it.
6:41 appearance
8:47 behaviour
13:06 communication

The 7 Meanings of “DROP” in English

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-12-07 | Do you know the many meanings of the simple word “drop”? English speakers use this verb in at least 6 different ways, most of which are slang! It can mean to lose a phone connection, spend a lot of money, release a product, or knock someone over. “Drop” also refers to something falling down by mistake, and to things we are not allowed to write about here anymore. Join me now and learn to use and understand the many meanings of this common English verb. engvid.com/the-7-meanings-of-drop-in-english

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Learn more common words and expressions with many meanings:
1 English Phrasal Verb with 10 meanings: PUT OUT! youtu.be/zYZZkx4Mv0A
Learn 7 ways to use OFF in English youtu.be/vkk1VvPhzcU

In this video:
0:00 Learn 6 meanings of "drop"
1:29 drop = release
3:26 drop = knock someone over
3:53 drop = spend a lot of money
6:03 drop = take drugs
6:49 drop = end relationship
7:44 drop = lose connection

Word Stress: 1 Sentence, 7 Different Meanings!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-11-14 | What did you say? What did you mean? Learn how emphasizing different words in a sentence can totally change the meaning. I’ll show you how a sentence with 7 words can produce 7 different meanings. You’ll understand why word stress makes such a difference to your speaking skills in English. Watch, repeat, and practice with me to make sure you’re communicating what you really mean. engvid.com/word-stress-1-sentence-7-different-meanings

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Next, watch more of my lessons about speaking English!
Sound more natural in English: CHA, CHA, CHA! youtu.be/q1mcBgn2O4I
My secret English vowel pronunciation trick! youtu.be/eub0Q2KzV-I

In this lesson:
0:00 How word stress changes meaning

Learn about Yourself + Learn Vocabulary: The Animal Personality Test

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-10-21 | Learn English adjectives while learning about your personality and about what’s important to you by taking this fun test. You’re in the jungle with five animals: a tiger, a peacock, a dog, an elephant, and a monkey. Which animals do you keep with you and which do you get rid of? Your answers can reveal your personal values. Or maybe they reveal nothing at all, but you can still use the exercise to learn plenty of useful vocabulary, particularly adjectives. engvid.com/personality-vocabulary-animal-personality-test

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Learn more about yourself with these videos:
Test your personality, improve your English! youtu.be/uNpTKVsRZmY
What does your sleep position say about you? youtu.be/l_L9yjGT_Nk

In this video:
0:00 Do the jungle animal personality test!
5:58 How to interpret your animal personality test

What to say in uncomfortable situations

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-09-30 | Do you forget all your English when it’s time to speak in uncomfortable or awkward situations? Watch this video! I’ll give you my tips on how to stay calm and speak in these situations. Whether it’s small talk with strangers in the elevator or talking with your boss and coworkers, this video will give you general strategies as well as specific topics you can talk about. Let me know how it goes! engvid.com/what-to-say-in-uncomfortable-situations

For private classes and more English resources, visit my site: https://www.EnglishWithRonnie.com
More of my English conversation videos:
How to give bad news: 6 easy English expressions youtu.be/NU-x2FNVcNM
How I get out of awkward conversations youtu.be/1q_bXcA-Hco

In this lesson:
0:00 Small talk in uncomfortable situations
0:39 How to speak to strangers
1:43 Weather talk...?
2:18 Pet talk
3:01 Give compliments
3:42 How to know if someone wants to talk
5:04 Don't get too personal
5:15 How to start conversations with strangers
6:53 How to make small talk at work

Update your resume and get a job!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-09-12 | Looking for a job? Have an old resume? I’ll show you how to update your resume for greater success. You’ll learn what to add and what to remove to make your resume more professional. For example, your email address and LinkedIn profile are needed; your marital status, religion, hobbies, and photos are not. I’ll also explain about Facebook, Instagram, the objective statement, reason for leaving, and first-person pronouns. Most important, I’ll share the one critical step that could make you get or lose a job. A must-see video for all job seekers! engvid.com/update-your-resume-and-get-a-job

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More of my videos to help you get a job:
Job interview skills - Questions & Answers youtu.be/iqeghm8Uut8
Use the STAR method for job interview success youtu.be/zjIEEKrA4XQ

Learn English: Say & spell -CH and -TCH words easily

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-08-18 | Learn easy ways to spell and pronounce English words with CH and TCH. I’ll show you how to master words with short vowel sounds like match, stitch, fetch, and scotch, as well as words with no short vowels like beach, peach, reach, and more. This short and fun lesson can upgrade your English speaking and writing right away! engvid.com/learn-english-say-spell-ch-tch-words-easily

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Learn more about long and short vowels:
Long & Short Vowels Pronunciation Trick youtu.be/eub0Q2KzV-I
How to Pronounce "U" (uh/oo) in English youtu.be/21b69Q-9S6c

In this lesson:
0:00 '-tch' & '-ch' words in English
0:35 How to pronounce '-tch' words in English
4:44 Spelling: words with '-tch' & '-ch'

PHRASAL VERBS for hanging out with friends

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-07-18 | “Drop in” or “drop by”? “Pop in” or “swing by”? Learn phrasal verbs and expressions for talking about spending time with friends in this social English lesson. We’ll also talk about how to get rid of people when the party’s over! Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/phrasal-verbs-hanging-out-with-friends

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Next, check out these videos of mine:
English Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs for strange things we do youtu.be/1-UpOyrCnf4
How to get out of uncomfortable situations youtu.be/tw2ZlBO5w60

In this video:
00:00 Phrasal verbs for spending time with people
01:23 drop in
01:54 drop by
02:03 drop off
02:52 swing by
03:29 pop in
03:47 hang out
04:52 past tense usage
06:01 visit
06:38 play
07:14 expressions for staying too long
09:32 How to get rid of guests

How to Give Bad News: 6 Easy English Expressions

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-06-24 | Learn to handle challenging conversations. In this class, you’ll learn how to fluently use 6 English expressions for giving people bad news softly. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or even in healthcare, knowing how to deliver bad news with empathy and clarity is essential. We’ll cover the expressions: “I gotta be honest with you”, “this is hard for me to tell you”, “I’m not gonna lie”, “I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news”, and more. Join me as I guide you through practical examples, so you’re prepared the next time you have to talk about a difficult situation. Then take the quiz at engvid.com/how-to-give-bad-news-6-easy-english-expressions

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Learn what to say when people ask why you don't have kids: youtu.be/KqTXc5grgBg
Or watch my on how to leave awkward conversations! youtu.be/1q_bXcA-Hco

In this lesson:
00:00 6 expressions for giving bad news
01:48 soften the blow
02:23 I "gotta" be honest with you
03:15 This is hard for me to tell you
03:39 I'm not gonna lie/sugarcoat it
04:38 I'm sorry to have to tell you this
05:01 There is no easy way to say this
05:13 I'm afraid I've got some bad news

How you say words matters!

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-05-27 | Even simple words like “hello”, “really”, “yes” and “no” can have different meanings and show different emotions depending on HOW you say them. In this video, I’ll give you examples of ways you can say these words that show excitement, boredom, anger, annoyance, and more. Listen and then practice with me. Just learning different ways to use the same word is like getting new vocabulary without having to learn new English words! engvid.com/how-you-say-words-matters

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More spoken English you can use:
How to fake a conversation youtu.be/TcrfYuIUhT8
8 better ways to say "I don't know" youtu.be/3RiGJenEfOY

In this video:
00:00 How you say words matters!
01:04 "hello"
03:59 "really"
06:58 "..."
08:18 "yes"
09:21 "no"

Practical English Vocabulary: Riding & fixing your bike

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-05-02 | Learn English nouns, verbs, and expressions about your bike and how to fix it in this practical English vocabulary lesson. I love riding my bike around, but I don’t love when my chain falls off or when it starts to get rusted and squeaky. In this lesson, we’ll talk about each of the major parts of the bike, and what verbs and expressions we use to talk about them being broken and getting them fixed. Pump it up! engvid.com/practical-english-vocabulary-riding-fixing-your-bike

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Transportation Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs youtu.be/qhQ1_Y5l2Qk
English Vocabulary: Tools & hardware youtu.be/x9TM-WhyT7c

In this lesson:
00:00: Learn bicycle vocabulary and expressions in English
01:04: – Bicycle Vocabulary –
01:13: frame
01:24: seat
01:44: chain
01:51: tires
01:54: pedal
02:06: handlebars
02:18: brakes
02:24: gears
02:39: – Bike Problems & Fixes: Vocabulary –
02:46: chain/pedal fell off – put it back on
04:17: got a flat tire – pump it up
05:33: bike was stolen – get a better lock
07:19: gears jump – take it to a repair shop
07:59: brake pads rub against the wheel – adjust the brakes
08:50: have a squeaky chain – oil the chain
10:02: seat is too high/low – adjust the seat

English for Beginners: TO BE in Past Tense

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-04-14 | I _______ sad. They ______ working. Learn how to make basic “to be” sentences in English in the past tense. I’ll teach you how to form past tense positive and negative sentences and questions that use the verb “to be”. We will talk about past simple and past continuous. Learn how to make sentences such as “I am happy.” and “He wasn’t sleeping.” I’ll also show you when we use past simple and when we use past continuous. Test your understanding with the quiz! engvid.com/english-for-beginners-to-be-past-tense

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More of my basic English grammar lessons:
Talk about the past with "I used to..." and "I would..." youtu.be/tN35Lqcpsuk
English Grammar: Auxiliary Verbs - be, do, have youtu.be/HHt52kFa2ow

In this lesson:
00:00 Introduction
00:51 "To be" in Simple Past
02:13 Example sentences with "was"
03:34 Negative form of "was": "wasn't"
04:54 Example sentences with "were"
06:41 Question form of "to be" in the past
10:41 "To be" in Past Continuous
13:10 "To be" in Past Continuous: Negative form
15:03 "To be" in Past Continuous: Question form

Use the STAR METHOD for success in your JOB INTERVIEW

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-03-24 | Situation, Task, Action, Result: Learn to answer job interview questions in an organized way that shows off your strengths. The S.T.A.R. method is a way for you to answer questions following a system. If you follow this system, you will be giving the interviewer the information they’re looking for, and you’re also a lot less likely to forget what you’re saying or get mixed up. Remember that when you use the S.T.A.R. method, you should do it in a way that sounds natural. Don’t force it and sound like a robot. Just keep it mind as a formula you can use to structure your answers...and get that job. engvid.com/star-method-success-job-interview

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More of my job hunting videos:
How to prepare for your online job interview youtu.be/Kq5rm3KJWPg
Job Interview Discrimination in North America youtu.be/WDnNDjJGjZI

00:00 The STAR Job Interview Method
01:48 What is the STAR Job Interview method?
05:07 STAR Method: Situation
06:10 STAR Method: Task
06:42 STAR Method: Action
07:20 STAR Method: Result

Learn 7 ways to use “OFF” in English

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-03-02 | "Ronnie's a little... off." What does that mean? In this class, you will learn 7 different ways we use "off" in English. We talk about our day off, what time we're off, the milk being off, and more. After watching, test your understanding with the quiz. All right, I'm off with the faeries! engvid.com/learn-7-ways-to-use-off-in-english

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More of my lessons like this:
The Many Meanings of "BEAR" & "BARE" youtu.be/J9bhCS8L6Ls
The 7 meanings of "DROP" in English youtu.be/_Z-j-sJvf34

In this video:
00:00 Many ways to use 'off'
01:11 Where are you off to today?
03:16 off = going
03:43 off = not working
04:51 off = spoiled/bad
06:21 off = wrong measurement
07:49 off = crazy or sick

Ronnie’s #1 Tip for Teachers

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-02-06 | I’ve been teaching for 25 years – this is my best teaching advice! In this video for teachers, and anyone who wants to be a teacher or finds themselves in a position of teaching (like a parent), I will give you advice on handling mistakes. Changing how you handle mistakes is one of the most important ways you can become a better teacher and provide a more positive experience for your students. If you want ALL my advice for teachers, read my new book: engvid.com/to/ronnieteachingbook

In this video:
00:00 My experience as a teacher
01:45 READ MY BOOK!
02:42 How to deal with mistakes as a teacher
03:47 Don't single students out
04:45 Don't get angry
05:48 Don't ask the person who made a mistake to correct it
06:48 What teachers SHOULD do with students' mistakes

“Do” Questions & Negatives – DO, DOES, DON’T, DOESN’T

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-01-18 | DO you know how to use “do” & “does” correctly in English questions and negative sentences? Or DOES it make you confused? Many, many English learners get into trouble with all these different forms of “do” – do, does, don’t, doesn’t, do not, does not…ahhhh! Watch this lesson and erase your confusion forever, then take the quiz to make sure you’ve got it 100%.

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More beginner grammar lessons:
"Have", "has", "don't have", "doesn't have" youtu.be/7kwRSIIMRXk
Auxiliary verbs - "be", "do", "have" youtu.be/HHt52kFa2ow

In this lesson:
00:00 DO & DOES: Negative & Question Forms
00:54 The basic function of DO
01:15 Question Form: DO or DOES?
04:40 DO & DOES: Example Questions
07:23 Negative Form: DO NOT, DON'T, DOES NOT, DOESN'T

Can you guess the verb?

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2023-01-12 | Learn how to use this single verb in 12 different English expressions and phrasal verbs. These are all short and easy expressions to learn, and they are satisfying to say. Learn these expressions and start using them with friends, colleagues, your grandmother, diplomats, and baristas today. engvid.com/can-you-guess-the-verb-f

More videos like this:
How not to swear! youtu.be/cWDcM_3li9I
Phrasal verbs of physical intimacy: youtu.be/40ztSkf2zEA

In this lesson:
00:00 Can you guess the verb?
00:31 ______ off
01:06 ______ around/about
01:56 ______ with someone
02:41 _______ (it) up
03:22 ________ her/him
03:51 ________ that
04:23 ________ someone over
04:51 ________ it
05:16 ________ you
05:36 _________ me
06:06 __________ the dog
06:35 Let's guess the verb, everyone!

“She” or “her”? “He” or “his”? Subjective & Objective Pronouns

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid 2022-11-26 | Learn basic English grammar that many learners find confusing. In some languages, the same word is used for subjective and objective pronouns, but in English we have different words. This means you need to know when we use each, or your sentences will be incorrect. Does she play with his dog or does him play with she cat? In this grammar lesson for beginners, you will learn what objective and subjective pronouns are, and I will also give you some tricks to help you know when to use each. After watching, take the quiz to test yourself. engvid.com/subjective-and-objective-pronouns

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More of my basic grammar lessons:
Learn English Grammar: NOUN, VERB, ADVERB, ADJECTIVE youtu.be/6TwBXmf-xdU
Basic English Grammar: HAVE, HAS, DON'T HAVE, DOESN'T HAVE youtu.be/7kwRSIIMRXk

In this lesson:
00:00 She or Her? He or Him?
01:40 What is a subjective pronoun?
03:13 What is an objective pronoun?
04:18 She or her – the easy way!
07:34 – Review –