Summary of English Vocabulary Boost: 10 “KEEP” imperatives for daily life

Summary of "English Vocabulary Boost: 10 'KEEP' Imperatives for Daily Life"

The video, presented by Alex, focuses on ten common imperatives using the verb "keep." These expressions are practical for everyday conversations and are often encountered in media such as films and songs. The lesson aims to enhance the viewer's understanding and usage of these phrases in various contexts.

List of "KEEP" Imperatives:

Keep going: Encourages someone to continue moving forward or making progress.
- Example: "Keep going!" during a line or while watching a sports game.
Keep trying: Urges someone to continue making an effort, especially when facing challenges.
- Example: "Keep trying; you'll improve."
Keep at it: Similar to "Keep trying," it means to persist in efforts without giving up.
- Example: "Keep at it; you will get better at English."
Keep quiet: A command to remain silent.
- Example: "Keep quiet; I'm on the phone."
Keep it down: Request to lower the volume or to be quieter.
- Example: "You're too loud; keep it down."
Keep it to yourself: Telling someone to not share information or secrets.
- Example: "Keep it to yourself; it's a secret."
Keep your chin up: Encouragement to stay positive, especially during tough times.
- Example: "Keep your chin up; you can do better."
Keep your distance: A reminder to maintain physical space, often used in health contexts.
- Example: "Keep your distance during the pandemic."
Keep the change: A phrase used when you tell someone to keep the extra money after a transaction.
- Example: "Here’s a dollar; keep the change."
Keep it up: Encouragement to continue doing something well.
- Example: "Keep it up; you're doing great!"

Methodology:

The video encourages viewers to practice pronunciation by repeating the imperatives after Alex, promoting active engagement and reinforcing learning.

Speakers/Sources:

Alex (the primary speaker and instructor)

Notable Quotes

— 07:47 — « Keep the change, you filthy animal. »

— 08:30 — « Just do it; scare people. Maybe you'll... you'll make a friend. »

— 09:55 — « Good job and you keep that up. »