Advanced English Phrases 7 - English Fluency Bits - Speak English Naturally

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In this video, learn a bunch of useful, conversational English words and phrases:

aim – a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
angst – a feeling of deep anxiety or dread
animated – full of life or excitement; lively
anxious – experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness
apology – an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret
aspiring – to have a great ambition or ultimate goal
confidence – a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
creative – involving the imagination or original ideas
creative outlet – an activity like painting, music, etc., that allows a person to relieve stress and frustration
effort – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
emotional content – things that you have strong feelings about
energy – the power and ability to be physically and mentally active
exclamation – something which is suddenly expressed; used to show significance, interest, or contrast
fashion – the prevailing style of dress during a particular time
for hours on end – a native and conversational way to say “for a long time”
full on – there’s a lot of that thing
goal – an aim or desired result
greenback – dollar
I’m no authority on X – to say that you aren’t very knowledgeable about something
impressive – something that’s very good
inspiring – to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
international – between or among nations; involving two or more nations
jaded – worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse
killer – slang for really cool or great
looks good on a résumé – some activity or experience you’ve had that when it’s on a résumé people will find that impressive
looks good on paper – a phrase often used to describe something that has good credentials or qualifications, but that thing may not be actually as good as it appears
make time for X – find an occasion when time is available to do something
max – to the greatest or furthest degree
maximum – as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted
melancholy – feeling, showing, or expressing depression of the spirits; sad or dejected
monotonous – dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
more bang for your buck – more value for your money spent
no worries – a native way of saying it’s okay or it’s not a problem
not your thing – you don’t really like to do it
odds – likelihood of something happening
opportunity – a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
outlet – a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape
particular – individual member of a specified group
prefix – added in front of a word and often changes the meaning of it
pro and con – positives and negatives
proficient – skilled in doing or using something
relationship – the way in which two people are connected
situation – a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
suffix – added at the end of a word to form a derivative
sweet – slang for very cool, very exciting
Thanks for taking the time to do X. – A way to recognize that people are busy, and that you appreciate that they took some time for you.
That’s what I do. – phrase to identify something that you do regularly
this and that – various unspecified things
to be over with X – to be emotionally finished with something
to be skilled – to be good at something
to be tired of X – phrasal verb meaning to be bored or impatient with something because of overuse
to dribble – to bounce a basketball
to get a grip on X – keep or recover one's self-control
to get a handle on X – to find a way to understand a situation in order to control it
to get out – phrasal verb meaning to do something outside literally or figuratively outside your comfort zone
to get the hang of X – to learn to handle something with some skill, through practice
to grip – to hold something
to make the most of X – to do your best; use to the best advantage
to motivate – to provide with an incentive or a reason for doing something
to move around – phrasal verb meaning to not stay in one place
to panic – to feel sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
to pick someone up – phrasal verb meaning to get someone by car and take them somewhere
to stick with X – phrasal verb meaning to be persistent; don’t give up
to synchronize – to occur at the same time or rate
trend – general direction in which something is developing or changing
What are the odds? – Phrase used to mean what are the chances of something like that happening? This is used for unexpected or unlikely results.