If you know these 15 Words, your English is AMAZING!

Summary

In this video, Lucy guides students through testing and expanding their English vocabulary with 15 beautiful words, ranging from common to super-advanced. She provides definitions, examples, and pronunciation tips for words like 'reckon,' 'core,' 'deliberate,' and 'nomophobia.' Lucy emphasizes the importance of vocabulary in effective communication and offers a free PDF with 30 words and interactive exercises to boost learning. She also highlights her Beautiful British English C1 Programme for advanced learners. Viewers are encouraged to join her mailing list for weekly PDFs and updates.

Takeaways

• 📚 The video is an educational English lesson aimed at testing and expanding students' vocabulary with 15 advanced words.
• 📈 The vocabulary scale ranges from 1 (knowing nearly nothing) to 10 (extensive knowledge, metaphorically 'eating a dictionary for breakfast').
• 📘 A free PDF is offered, including the 15 words from the video plus 15 bonus words, to enhance vocabulary learning.
• 🔗 Interactive exercises and additional tips for memorizing new words are available through a link provided in the video description.
• 💻 To access the PDF and exercises, viewers can click a link, type in a provided URL, or scan a QR code and submit their name and email.
• 📝 The script introduces words starting with common ones and progresses to more advanced terms, including words that proficient speakers might not know.
• 🗣️ Pronunciation and usage of each word are discussed, with examples provided in complete sentences.
• 📑 Heteronyms, words that have different meanings and pronunciations despite having the same spelling, are highlighted, with 'deliberate' as an example.
• 🎶 The word 'gig' is explained with its use in popular music concerts and as slang for a one-off job.
• 📉 The term 'gaslight' is introduced, relating to psychological manipulation, with its origin from a 1930s British play.
• 👻 The word 'ghost' as a verb is discussed, which means to suddenly cut off all communication with someone without explanation.
• 📉 The lesson concludes with advanced words like 'finicky', 'situationship', 'ableism', and 'nomophobia', each with specific contexts and explanations.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video 'English with Lucy'?

The purpose of the video is to help viewers test and expand their English vocabulary knowledge with 15 beautiful words, starting from common words and progressing to super-advanced words.

How can viewers enhance their vocabulary with the help of Lucy's video?

Viewers can enhance their vocabulary by downloading the free PDF that comes with the video, which includes the 15 words discussed, 15 bonus words, interactive exercises, and top tips for memorizing new words.

What does the word 'reckon' mean in British English?

'Reckon' is an informal verb in British English that means 'think' or 'believe'.

What is the difference between the pronunciation of 'core' and the word 'r'?

In the word 'core', the 'r' is not pronounced, and it has a long vowel sound /ɔː/.

What does 'deliberate' mean and how is it used in a sentence?

A 'deliberate' action is intentional. It can be used in a sentence like 'The teacher made a deliberate mistake to check if the students were still paying attention.'

What is the difference between the pronunciation of 'deliberate' as an adjective and as a verb?

As an adjective, 'deliberate' is pronounced with a schwa sound at the end, /dɪˈlɪbərət/, while as a verb, it is pronounced with an /eɪ/ at the end, /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/.

What does the word 'elsewhere' mean and how is it used in context?

'Elsewhere' means 'somewhere else' and is used after a verb to indicate going to a different place, as in 'The restaurant is fully booked — we'll have to go elsewhere.'

What is the meaning of 'grab' and how can it be used in casual conversation?

'Grab' literally means to take hold of something very quickly, often using force. In casual conversation, it can mean to get something to eat or drink quickly, as in 'Should we go and grab a coffee?'

What does 'urge' mean and how is it similar to the word 'urgent'?

'Urge' means to recommend something strongly, similar to 'recommend' but with a stronger connotation. It shares the same root or origin as 'urgent'.

How is the word 'gig' used in the context of music and employment?

'Gig' is used to refer to a concert, typically for popular music genres like pop, rock, or jazz. It can also be used as slang to mean a job, especially a one-off job like a children's party entertainer.

What does 'cling' mean and what is the adjective form of this word?

'Cling' means to hold something very tightly, usually because you're afraid. The adjective form 'clingy' describes someone who depends on another person too much and lacks independence.

What is the meaning of 'gaslight' and where does the term originate from?

'Gaslight' means to manipulate someone's memory of an event by making them believe things that aren't true, often as an attempt to control them. The term originates from the 1930's British play 'Gas Light'.

How is the verb 'ghost' used in the context of relationships?

As a verb, 'ghost' means to suddenly stop all communication with someone without explanation, often used in the context of online relationships or friendships.

What are the two meanings of the word 'finicky' and how are they used?

'Finicky' can mean 'fussy', indicating someone who worries too much about certain things, or it can refer to something that requires a lot of attention to detail, like assembling furniture.

What is a 'situationship' and how does it differ from a formal relationship?

A 'situationship' is a term used when you're more than friends with someone but not officially dating or in a serious relationship. It's a blend of 'situation' and 'relationship'.

What is 'ableism' and why is it important to recognize?

'Ableism' refers to discrimination against disabled people. It is important to recognize to draw attention to unacceptable attitudes and behaviors towards people with mental and physical disabilities.

What is 'nomophobia' and how does it relate to mobile phone usage?

'Nomophobia' is a fear of not having your mobile phone. It relates to mobile phone usage as it describes an anxiety or discomfort felt when one is without their phone or unable to use it.