Summary of VOCABULARY THAT NATIVE SPEAKERS USE IN ENGLISH

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Overuse of "Very":

  The speaker discusses the common mistake of overusing the word "very" in English, which does not add significant meaning to sentences and can make speech sound less professional.

• Improving Vocabulary:

  The speaker encourages learners to replace "very" with stronger adjectives to enhance their vocabulary and expressiveness. This not only makes speech more engaging but also helps in writing more concise essays.

• Examples of Replacement:
  • Very cold → freezing, chilly, frosty
  • Very good → splendid, terrific, great
  • Very cute → adorable, lovely, admirable
  • Very tired → exhausted, sleepy, drained
  • Very clean → spotless
• Practice and Application:

  The speaker emphasizes the importance of practicing pronunciation and encourages viewers to replace "very" in their own sentences as a learning exercise.

• Accent Training:

  The speaker mentions their experience with an American pronunciation course, highlighting its benefits for improving accent and pronunciation.

• Homework Assignment:

  Viewers are tasked with writing a comment replacing "very" with a stronger adjective to reinforce learning.

Methodology/Instructions

• Identify Overused Words: Recognize when "very" is used in speech or writing.
• Find Stronger Synonyms: Replace "very" with more impactful adjectives (e.g., "very cold" → "freezing").
• Practice Pronunciation: Focus on pronouncing the new adjectives correctly, especially in the context of training for an American accent.
• Engage with the Content: Write down sentences using "very" and replace it with a stronger word as a form of active learning.

Speakers/Sources Featured

• Marina (the main speaker)
• Mention of a friend who co-created the American accent course.

Notable Quotes

— 00:34 — « Very itself is a very weak word because it doesn't add any extra sense. »

— 01:04 — « If you use very in every single sentence then you're taking a lot of space out of your essay and it doesn't make your speech to look too professional. »

— 02:56 — « I think the city has more dogs than children. »

— 03:11 — « This is like a really limited vocabulary and there are so many words that I can use instead. »

— 06:12 — « This can be both negative and positive. »

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Educational

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