Advanced English Phrases 7 - English Fluency Bits - Speak English Naturally Click here to get your free guide so you can start sounding more native! - http://www.englishanyone.com/advanced-english-learning-practice-get-the-speak-naturally-guide/ 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.

• published: 22 Jan 2016
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