Improve your Vocabulary: Stop saying OKAY!

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Pay attention to how many times the average native English speaker says “okay” in normal conversation. TOO MANY TIMES! “Okay” is a good word to use in some situations, but there are a lot of times when you can say something better: stronger, more accurate, and with more emotion. In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll show you how “okay” is used in English, and when and how to replace it with more descriptive words and phrases. We will also cover some situations where non-native English speakers and learners often use “okay” in a way that is confusing or misleading to native speakers. We’ll also talk about the difference between “okay” and “OK”. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get started, okay? www.engvid.com/improve-your-v...
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In this video:
00:00 Why you should stop using "okay" so much
01:52 "Okay" or "OK"?
02:18 Why is "okay" used so much?
04:23 "Okay" lacks strong commitment
05:01 "Okay" lacks emotion
06:17 "Okay" doesn't demonstrate you want authentic permission
06:59 "Okay" doesn't give authentic permission
07:23 "Okay" creates unnecesary concern
08:02 When it's good to respond "I'm okay"
09:48 ~ QUIZ ~
13:02 "That is not okay."
13:34 "Okaaaaaaay"
14:36 "Okay, okay."
14:43 quick okay
15:15 ~ HOMEWORK ~

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@engvidJames 2 года назад

Keep expanding your vocabulary! Check out the other videos in this series: Stop saying SORRY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vf0on6KQP2Y.html Stop saying VERY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PCoyTwltu5g.html Stop saying I KNOW! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FXjvpR02uNg.html Stop saying NICE and BEAUTIFUL! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--C4nJaluO5g.html

@SilverViper1000 2 года назад

I have an issue with the phrase "why not". Especially in the way you used it. Please, never say "why not" if someone is asking you to be his/her boy-/girlfriend. "not" is a word with a negative aspect to it. Don't be negative and use positive phrases like "yes, of course", "yes, I want to" or anything that doesn't implement a word which is usually used to negate something. (please correct my grammar if needed. I'm obviously not a native English speaker, but I'm pretty sure this applies to many languages.)

@MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM0 2 года назад

Not okay

@Sibusiso_Buthelezi Год назад

Can I call you later ? Me: Sure, why not / Absolutely How was your day ? Me: So far so good / Interesting

@the.parks.of.no.return 2 года назад

This man is a treasure

@samuelwilson6795 2 года назад

A national treasure if you will.

@sunmyko 2 года назад

For sure

@nathan2964 2 года назад

Okay

@wesleybarini4212 2 года назад

Absolutely 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@labeeb2022 2 года назад

I agree with you

@daylo117 2 года назад

James: "Stop saying OKAY!' ME: " ok"

@SalmaRakibi Месяц назад

😂

@robertocspinto 2 года назад

This is simply the best RU-vid channel to learn English. Congrats from Brazil!

@whitestone2469 2 года назад

Your videos have helped me reach over $300,000 in trading by age 24! Thanks James. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽

@andrewblack4432 2 года назад

Keep up the great work .

@favourazah1504 2 года назад

I'm convinced that the big investors and analysts are trying to scare us to keep us poor and ignorant to the market.. because its steady doing good after all the jobless and market crash talks

@jamesjude4988 2 года назад

Congrats and wishing you the best

@whitestone2469 2 года назад

@kim sun When I was 21 ,but you need a finance Pro if you don’t want to loose and if you want to be more successful.

@whitestone2469 2 года назад

@kim sun Follow⬇⬇

@luisjimenez8760 2 года назад

I love this kind of classes. Natural and useful

@Herandro_just_Herandro 2 года назад

The problem with "Ok" is it gives non-native English speakers the false idea that it is a generic, "one-size-fits-all" term, when in fact it can take on different meanings depending on the context in which it is used, particularly when speaking directly to a native English speaker. You are an amazing teacher. Congratulations from Brazil!🇧🇷

@vinicius_ATC 2 года назад

É tão fácil de entender a aula do prof 🤩 não junta as palavras, não usa gírias e sempre explica de outra forma o que quer dizer

@pavinivfx 2 года назад

Ok.

@jkiviie 2 года назад

I am an Arab and I do not know English well, but I have improved a lot because of you ♥

@shorenaapriamashvili4335 2 года назад

It wasn't ok, it was brilliant!Thank you😍

@ahmedqusay2118 2 года назад

It’s not ok to start a lecture without saying “ hi James for ingVid”. Thanks a lot for your great effort in this video. Greetings from Iraq Baghdad.

@marshaleechambers273 2 года назад

Your "very" video was great. I stopped using the word, "very," inappropriately. Back then I would have said your video is very good, now I say it's great. Thank you for this "okay" video. It's great!

@vanessarmeira 2 года назад

never heard the expression "ok" so many times in my life. excellent lesson! Thank you, James. you´re the best teacher...

@VictorCarvalhoTavernari 2 года назад

You are the best English teacher who I watched on the internet! Please, keep helping us with your knowledge.

@Bonita.ch1 2 года назад

Hahaha love this guy! Born in Greece, ill have to admit , my English improved thanks to you! I appreciate you😁

@sua-liz1013 2 года назад

Excellent explanation, I wish everyone could really understand the meaning and messages of this and other words, thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂

@mcmerry2846 2 года назад

Best teacher ever, I'm a C1-C2 but I just come because this also helps me to teach my native tongue to foreigners. 💕

@Engbrazer 2 года назад

Amazing teacher! Great explanation! Very useful expressions to know!

@JohnnyMcCaffery Год назад

Your technique is fantastic! I've watched three of your videos back-to-back, and I still want more!

@globalhealth4 2 года назад

It’s his witty personality that made me subscribe! Great channel!!! Thanks

@freeman35423gs 2 года назад

Love how James explains any concept!

@katiecousineau2412 Год назад

English is my first language and Spanish my second. In Spanish we use the word "ok" a LOT too. Your video challenged me to stop using it when I am speaking Spanish as well as when I am speaking English. This is going to force me to expand my vocabulary in both languages. Thank you!

@TeacherLadyC Год назад

Great lesson, and thanks much for sharing your knowledge on this subject.

@charisma_english 2 года назад

Gretting from Egypt

@mwathani1 2 года назад

Greetings from England.

@HerballyTwisted 2 года назад

@sanyalifts 2 года назад

*Greatthings from Russia*

@carloshenrikk 2 года назад

Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷

@samia5498 2 года назад

Greetings from Algeria🇩🇿

@tinachinyuka126 Год назад

Am improving my English because of you sir God bless you abundantly for the good work you are doing to us🙏💕💕💕💕

@mingxu8116 Год назад

I love your style, man, you did great job for English learners! Thank you !

@camboschool7908 2 года назад

Hi professor I really appreciate your job. Thank you so much for this interesting conversation.

@mrbotgaming4167 2 года назад

Love the way you teaches… Is it Okay? Absolutely ❤️

@delsings 2 года назад

You are a fantastic teacher! And great energy dude. Thanks so much for making this.

@nagaratharmstar 2 года назад

Is he dude to you..?

@delsings 2 года назад

@@nagaratharmstar I dunno, I say dude a lot lol

@nagaratharmstar 2 года назад

@@delsings don't mistake.. you may call many as dude but as he being a teacher and elder it won't be the appropriate way .. a proper respect has to be given. ( Just my opinion bro not accusing! )

@delsings 2 года назад

@@nagaratharmstar oh I get you, and thank you. I just meant it as a friendly affirmation. I absolutely appreciate a teacher's dedication to their craft.

@nagaratharmstar 2 года назад

@@delsings I appreciate it, thank you.

@khan_dev 2 года назад

as always, awesome class with much of useful information and funny jokes and quick monologs!

@marcelk6934 Год назад

It's good to have you back James! :)

@kimcherry6829 Год назад

Thank You for this kind of lessons. They give me a deeper knowledge of the language itself. You’re the best. Ciao from Milano Italy.

@yankoyankov2752 2 года назад

OMG man . You make it so much fun to learn . I can't stop loughting . I'm ok ... lol

@amraref8910 2 месяца назад

what a lesson...what an explanation....thank you so much Mr James for these brilliant videos ❤💯💯💯

@Tanishqbruhhh.08 Год назад

Absolutely a truly magnificient Teacher you're Mr. James.

@rorantruong 2 года назад

Oh hey Long time no see James Keep up the good work You're a great teacher I mean it Been watching your videos for a long time

@giovannacavo3262 2 года назад

Ciao da Italia 🇮🇹 Great job James! 😚 I would definitely add 'awesome' and 'amazing'....two words that Canadian native speakers say all the time 😂

@reemalaa5871 2 года назад

Wooow, that is a great lesson 🙏😍 thank you🌹

@mohalidinadat7661 Год назад

I love the way you teach us like we're at the classroom.

@jonassilvapereira7045 2 года назад

This lesson is very okey! Thank very much, sir.

@vincentpiacentino5326 2 года назад

Thx bro for your lessons, I'm French and that help a lot to make my English better than I had before, I know about "ok" but now I will understand more people when they should to use ok with me haha.... Thx u, and waiting for new lesson 😊😊

@jan100410 2 года назад

Best English-Teacher, thanks a lot!

@Creek_Hunter 2 года назад

Well explained, sir! Thank you!

@LionClowny 2 года назад

You’re a wonderful english teacher .! Thank you so much

@robgoodman6453 2 года назад

"Go ahead" as a response to " How is the weather?" shows the person is not interested in a converstion beyond what is necessary. Hats off to the instructor. He presentation is brilliant!

@sebasuazo2704 2 года назад

You are gold man. I mean it. Really improved my english and confidence skills chatting with native speakers. Plz never leave us lol. By the way i´m from Argentina, South America. Greetings

@igalia12 Год назад

Your "stop saying" series is superb ;)

@abdelmalekboudib2601 2 года назад

Now iam ok with ok . James you are a piece of work . Love you bro

@antoniostoyanov308 2 года назад

Mate, you are doing a great job, keep going!

@MarcoSync 2 года назад

I really ❤️ your classes! 😁

@ndeshukurwakaaya4385 2 года назад

Thanks teacher I'm becoming brilliant in English language now. 👍

@aparnacreative6921 2 года назад

wow!!!! you are my favourit teacher love you sir from core of my heart❤️❤️

@FrazyCrog 2 года назад

Brilliant lesson as always

@user-lg4ni1uc8j 2 года назад

Thank you Very Much Mr James Love you

@ankhangcn 2 года назад

I really enjoy your teaching. Thank you, sir.

@davidguerrero1783 2 года назад

You are not just okay sir, you are brilliant mate!!!

@blessingdamilola9580 Год назад

I'm in love with your teaching sir, God bless you

@theannkdramalover 2 года назад

English is not my native language, I'm learning and still not fluently using English (listening & speaking), but amazingly I can understand all your teaching, without captions. You are a best English teacher

@medalofonur2027 Год назад

Where are you from?

@kkk-cg2kx Год назад

很喜欢老师的课~

@yolandasession8158 Год назад

Thank you for this

@leeheeseung9444 2 года назад

This lesson help me alot. Thanks alot sir .

@bluemoon4273 2 года назад

I missed to watch your videos. You make me feel good again. Thank you.

@user-zw2sy5pj7q 11 месяцев назад

The lesson was superd ,,thanks for helping us😊

@borookosolking1663 2 года назад

Your the best teacher in RU-vid history for sure 👑

@ResgatandoAfrica 2 года назад

The Best One. Thank you

@VassiliySmith 2 года назад

So funny and so simple! Thank to you.

@kinglion7251 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for your lessons

@miladsalimi4438 Месяц назад

Thank you teacher. You are great

@emmanuelsherman3066 2 года назад

I luv the way he mimics; it's interesting.

@wonderfulworld9006 2 года назад

this man is so great at teaching i remember my english teacher to you

@williambrim8608 Год назад

I Love this teaching Thank You.

@jonathananaya5775 Год назад

Thanks James

@elenaduranvite7305 2 года назад

You are so kind... thanks a million teacher

@erikmagneto8277 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you very much!

@omegarugal27 2 года назад

great teacher...thanks for the classes

@sylvie702 Год назад

A great lesson! Thank you Sir 😊

@andreacahuazacastaneda1471 2 года назад

Damn! Worked like a charm! Thank you soooo much!

@aPeJLbKa 2 года назад

Nice shirt btw👍👍 Thanks for the lesson!

@BENNcrypt 2 года назад

Really great video. Goes a long way.

@MostafaMahmoud-tc4jn 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Alot James❤ I start to improve my english until the end of the year (for 4months) and i'll come back to this comment after 4 months

@andriylazurkevych1341 Год назад

That was really useful.

@sanchez85vlogztv62 2 года назад

New subscriber here from Philippines thank you for giving an idea on how and when to use the word okay.😃

@eliacruz6381 Год назад

Thanks so much ...I really love to learn from you ❤

@susanyik3715 Год назад

He is brilliant.❤

@alekz8bits736 2 года назад

Wow, this was very useful for me, thank you

@pizzaplanetalien5079 2 года назад

Love your videos!

@laylaswift7948 2 года назад

You're really a superb teacher!

@christiandavidruedafloresp7480 Год назад

Always a pleasure see you James, nice forms of use Okay, jejeje ok?? =)

@noname4011 Год назад

OH you're brilliant ✨💖

@Westyyy 2 года назад

Thanks James! Don’t know why are everybody can’t speak like you so that they could be understood?) I literally understand every single word you are saying, although I'm Russian speaking.

@rehanbabri5871 2 года назад

Nice and good skills thanks sir

@Lucie_R. 2 года назад

James you're awesome man !

@darkdustlve5153 2 года назад

this video was soooooo okay. ;) great job buddy !

@user-ni2cx3jg2h 2 года назад

The way teacher to teaching was good thanks for explain

@soniafiallos8326 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing !! 🥸🤩

@excellentjustexcellent1725 2 года назад

Brilliant 👏 👏 loved this. 😊

@English_withAli Год назад

Very good video , I like it so much thanks ❤

@raphaeldavid54 Год назад

It was a funny class! 🤣Thanks! From Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

@karlar745 2 года назад

The most perfectly explanation. 🥰

@vannystocker5941 2 года назад

I know you might not see this but i finally started too get serious about changing my life I live with my parents I’m 22 years old going nowhere with my life so I’m I’m trying hard so I can become wealthy and move out so what I should say is thank you this is my first step too my 5 year plan for myself people like you will change this world