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David Crofts - Breaking Bad English
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My channel is about improving your English. Lots of people in the world can speak English to a reasonable level but everyone can still improve. There are many reasons to improve your English from globetrotting to exams and finding a better job, romance, understanding films, music and many more. I aim to make improving your English fun and easy. I am a qulaified English teacher and have taught English in the Czech Republic for about 20 years. I teach at a state grammar school as well as privately. Please subscribe to my channel and write to me if you have any questions, comments or topics you would like me to cover in a video. Keep watching, David : )
Do you dilly-dally? Are you fuddy-duddy? More of this fantastic vocabulary to improve your English !
This is a style of creating informal and sometimes formal nouns, adjectives and verbs in English called 'Reduplication'. Reduplicatives. Fot students taking FCE, CAE, B2 level, C1 level and C2 level English.
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How fast is your English? What is the best speed to speak English?
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In this video I explain how many words per minute is best for accurate pronunciation and ease of understanding for listeners. How to improve English? English for all levels. Learn English quickly and easily.
Haggle, negotiate and barter - Dubai Gold Souk
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Common verbs and nouns when negotiating in English. Business English. Dubai Gold Souk. Music : Ramadan by Alex-Productions | onsound.eu/ Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com
Mistakes in English 1
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Common mistakes I see and hear in English from around the world. No Trolley Allowed
Wide or width, long or length, deep or depth ? Dimensions in English
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An easy to understand explanation of how to say dimensions in English using both nouns and adjectives. For students of English. For all levels of English learners. English pronunciation skills. English vocabulary skills.
IELTS speaking - How to achieve a high grade
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A detailed video about taking this exam and what to say with useful advice and tips. Get a grade 7 or more in IELTS. Qualified native speaker trainer.
The best books to learn English
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Recommendations for which text books are best to learn English from. Useful tips for students of English. For all students who are studying English. Best books for the Cambridge FCE exam, the CAE exam, LanguageCert exams, general English, the best books for learning English vocabulary, the best books for learning business English. The best book for learning English grammar.
How to pass the LanguageCert A2 English (ESOL) speaking exam by a qualified interlocutor
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A complete guide to the LanguageCert A2 speaking exam with example questions, answers and useful tips by a qualified LanguageCert Interlocutor.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT VERBS IN ENGLISH FOR SPORT ?
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When to use play, go and do in sport. For students of English. For all levels of English. How to improve your English quickly. Good pronunciation in English.
Very Important Announcement for students and learners of English
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LanguageCert students and applicants, FCE Students, CAE Students, people who study English, people who want to improve their English. Free new channel.
How to pass the LanguageCert B1- 'Achiever' level speaking exam. B1 Test UK.
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A full explanation of the exam and how to pass it. Lots of useful tips for people taking this exam with sample questions and answers. B1 Test UK. Languagecert speaking exam tips.
How to use conditional sentences in English - an easy guide
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The mystery of conditional sentences in easy terms. For all levels of English students.
How to pass the LanguageCert C2 English Speaking exam
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In this video I tell you what to say to pass the LanguageCert C2 speaking exam in English. Lots of great tips for the exam. For candidates at C2 level in English.
The secret of learning good English
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In this video I explain why building a strong wall is similar to learning a language. This helps you learn more effectively. This video is suitable for all levels of students studying English.
The Credibility Interview for UK Universities - how to pass and the best way to answer questions.
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The Credibility Interview for UK Universities - how to pass and the best way to answer questions.
Which adjectives should you use in English exams for a higher pass mark?
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Which adjectives should you use in English exams for a higher pass mark?
How to pass the LanguageCert C1/Expert Speaking Exam
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How to pass the LanguageCert C1/Expert Speaking Exam
A real English tearoom with mixer taps !
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A real English tearoom with mixer taps !
Can you say these difficult words in English?
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Can you say these difficult words in English?
Wordle - how to win it and improve your English !
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Wordle - how to win it and improve your English !
How to pass the LangaugeCert writing exam
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How to pass the LangaugeCert writing exam
Do not speak like a ROBOT ! How to improve the sound of your English.
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Do not speak like a ROBOT ! How to improve the sound of your English.
Do you want to learn English quickly? Future plans- What is 'I am going to do' something'?
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Do you want to learn English quickly? Future plans- What is 'I am going to do' something'?
How to correctly use 'forget' and 'leave' in English
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How to correctly use 'forget' and 'leave' in English
Thnkyou david for this information ❤
Today lwill prepare to exam B1 l hope lwill pass😢lam nervous 😬
Just breathe slowly, listen carefully, follow all the instructions and speak with confidence! Good luck, David
Thanks David I got a high pass ,congratulations to me Your videos were indeed helpful….cheers
I really love getting messages like this. Congratulations! Please don’t forget to recommend my channel to your friends and ask them to watch and subscribe too! David
dude, all those books that someone sells with the feature THERE ARE LOTS OF EXERCISES sound so boring to me... my english won't improve through such activities. exposing myself to a lot of content and real English is the point. it's way better than doing some exercises and tests, then going to bed and telling yourself you're improving just because you answered a few questions. SO BORING...
Yes lots of people are like you and they get stuck at one level in English. Do you know how many “boring” exercises a top sportsperson does every day? That’s what makes them different to the others. I can see by all the mistakes in your message that you don’t use books to learn. What a pity !
@@The-English-Professor Oh, I see... for you these comments are like an ESSAY TEST? AHHHHH. That's great! What a joke, hahaha dude, english is my third language, and despite studying it for only ONE year, I've reached a decent intermediate level. I believe that people who struggle so hard to learn english do so because they focus on people LIKE YOU who prioritize GRAMMAR and PERFECTION over COMMUNICATION in the begin. you should read a little bit about the NATURAL APPROACH by Stephen Krashen. that's what helps people really get used to the language, not by ANSWERING QUESTIONS - BS, but just by TRUSTING THEIR BRAINS. that's the thing.
Dear David, I have a query about this certification: in what does it differ from the Cambridge Proficiency exam in terms of prestige and expendability on the job market or for any university career?
Well a specified pass level at B2, C1 or C2 should be equal no matter which organisation administers the exam and certification. Prestige wise you need to assess for yourself. Check what any university you are interested in deems acceptable. Good luck, David
Hello Teacher
hello i need help in reading general
Hi David ,do you need to put your address on the writing
No it is not necessary.
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Hai Sir... hope you are doing well!! Actually I want to thank u for ur guidance through out this video as today was my speaking exam...I passed in my first attempt...I followed all the steps what you have clearly explained in this video...thanks again and will definitely recommend to my friends!!
That is great news. I love hearing about all your success stories. Please write more about your exam experience everyone! David
Hi David Iam From BANGLADESH
how can i speak with you
Hello, please let me know the reason you would like to speak to me. David
@@The-English-Professor I have a teaching project for students through the Zoom program, and I intend the teachers to be native speakers If you have time, let's discuss it, of course we are from Syria.
I got 50 out of 50 in my spoke so happy
Hi Damilola (is that right?), that is exceptional ! Please recommend my videos to your friends and ask them to watch and subscribe too. I hope you continue with your journey in English long into the future. All the best, David
Thank you David for the recommendation of those important books to learn English . All the best
And many thanks for your comment Elmer. David
Please, what is the topic are you discussing?
Thanks for your question. To which part of the exam does your question refer? Part 3 or part 4? If you listen carefully you will hear exactly what each topic is. David
Thank you for recommendation 😊😊… Mr.david
Thank you for your comment. Please don’t forget to recommend my channel to your friends! David
Super-duper👍
Okey-dokey !
Holy-moly you are not fuddy-duddy !
Hunky-dory sir !
Please talk faster. Dad always said those raised in the city spoke faster.
Was your dad from Yorkshire? Anyway city inhabitants usually died younger too ! It is true that people under pressure i.e. people who work in cities need to do everything at break-neck speed including talking but if you listen to the best and most accurate English speakers none of them speak very rapidly. My tip is - keep it nice and steady at a medium speed. David
❤ this is really very informative video ❤❤
Thank you sir. Please spread the word and tell your friends and family about my channel and tell them to subscribe and watch my videos too, I would really appreciate it. David
really useful vocabulary thank you please make more of those videos thank you so much
Can you make a video for me , about UWE university,most just university information.My incradibility interview on 1st may.
Hi there my Dear David thanks very much for your videos my little English it’s very slowly but understand perfectly next years fingers crossed 🤞 my Examen B1 for my visa permanent thanks again very happy 😃 for your videos. 🎊
It is my pleasure Isabella. I am glad that my videos are helpful. David
Thank you for your precious videos! 💛
Thanks for your comment Marianna ! I love the adjective 'precious' for my videos 😀, David
Hi David! Just received email test passed B1 UKVI, now can start my new adventure in UK. Thanks to you and your videos very helpful! Bye from Italy!
Many congratulations! David
Congrats 🎉
Very nice video
Thank you very much for your comment @samuelgold9107 ! David
Nice video.
Thank you very much. TotE
Interesting information for teachers too !
Yes it is.
I didn’t get how can we summarise,like in the end of part 3 we will summarise?? Can you please make me clear this.
Yes at the end of part three the candidate (you) should summarise what we have discussed and agreed. So you should say something like “ To summarise we agreed that the best/most effective etc….is….and ……. We also came to the conclusion that the worst/ least effective etc is……and…….
Hi, have you heard about the book English for Everyone series, by DK. Is it good? Thanks in advance.
Let me say that there is no “bad” book for learning English, there are just some which are better than others. DK books have a long and solid reputation so I see no problem with this series even though I have never personally used it. David
I watched one video of this person and i got 50/50. worth watching and it works.
I am very happy for you. Please tell all your friends to subscribe to my channel and watch my videos. David
It is my first time I'm watching your video and i stopped the video to write a comment and appreciate ur way of teaching. It's so incredible ❤
Thank you for your comment. I hope you watch all the videos and I wish you success with your English. David
@@The-English-Professorhello David,in part 4 I made grammar mistakes and one wrong word used,and I gve wrong asnwer at the end.What do you how much marks I deserve and marks criteria please.
@@Catssworlld Well my first reaction is - do not panic ! Was it the B2 exam you took? Anyway, it is quite common for candidates to make some mistakes, even giving the wrong answer to a question sometimes, but this does not necessarily result in a 'fail'. It all depends on the rest of the exam and the overall level of English. So keep your fingers crossed ! David
@@The-English-Professor Yes B2 communicater online exam.
Please what happens if you have been refused a visa but you've forgotten the reason as you were too disappointed to even read the refusal letter
I think your best course of action is to contact the organization ( UK Government Office / University ) that issued the 'Refusal Letter' and ask them to send you another one because you mislaid it. They will probably charge for it. Good luck, David
Hello David! I passed my exam yesterday thanks to you! your tips are key to success 🎉
I love it when I hear that a person has passed an exam with the help of my videos. Well done ! By the way, where are you from? David
@@The-English-Professor I'm from Greece
@@aggelotzeve9194 Wonderful- I have been to Greece many times and I adore Greek food.
@@The-English-Professorhaha Lovely to hear that! 😊
Sir hollo, recently I contact you about my language cert b2 level so ,I have passed exam in speaking 30 and in (LRW) high pass.So just tell me is it good passing level?
All passes are good and a high pass is particulalrly good. Well done ! David
Very helpful !
Thank you !
You are the best.
Thanks for your kind comment. Please try to get your friends and family to watch and subscribe to my videos too. Thanks and good luck with your English. David
Just wacth your channel David and its very helpul my upcoming English test B1 for citizenship on 20th of April this year 2024,Thanks ,keep blogging❤❤❤🎉🎉
Thanks for your comment Maria. I wish you every success in the exam. David
Where can I find the reading materials and past papers?.Thank you so much
Please visit languagecert.org
Good work
Thanks Usama. Please don’t forget to recommend my channel to your family and friends too. All the best, David
@@The-English-Professor have some questions. 1:Do you ban someone if they type quickly and accurately without looking at the keyboard? 2: Do you ban someone if there's a difference in their eye sight angle to the chat box? 3:And from where exactly they notice the student?
Sir i have a question my language selt b2 exam are on my head in 2 3 days but i feel some hesitation and not know about tenses so what i can do ?
Thanks for your question because a lot of students have the same question and feeling before the exam. When you answer questions both written and spoken rean and listen carefully to the tense used in the question. Usually you should answer in the same tense as the question. E.g. Tell me about a holiday when you had a funny experience. - This is clearly a past tense question and should be answered using the past. E.g. A holiday when I had a funny experience was when I went to Dubai two years ago .........etc. Good luck, David
Please don't forget to recommend my channel to all your friends and family.
@@The-English-Professor Sir i see your video and answers yours question but when you ask the question my minds only best think not speak properly so give me one tip
@@The-English-Professor why not sir
@@The-English-Professor and sir also i give an ielts exam in past but unfortunately i got 5.5 in speaking now i am very worried about that test i need 33 is it possible
dear david. I am looking for languagecert b1 speaking tests, how do you think I can find them?
You can find them on the languagecert.org website. David
@@The-English-Professor; thank you sir
If i had known about your RUclips channel years ago, i would have learnt a lot ( correct me please if the sentence isnt correct) Thank you
Yes the sentence is correct apart from the "i" s. Remember when we are writing about ourselves it should be a capital I. But well done for the third conditional sentence. David
Thank you very much Mr David.
It's my pleasure LadyKenz. David
Here's the problem: you can read all the books you want and learn all the words, but if you can't pronounce them, it's not good enough. No pronunciation books are mentioned. Why? BECAUSE IT'S HARD! IT'S NOT FUN! You've gotta add 'English Pronunciation in Use' by Jonathan Marks. It's an invaluable teaching aid and pivotal to learning IPA and pronunciation.
Hi Russel ( or is it Scott? ), you are right in saying this however, these days we have the internet, which helps people immensely with pronunciation accuracy, don't you agree? You can google a word and listen to how it should be pronounced both in a British and an American accent. Apart from that most dictionaries and some text books use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for those people who know it. Thanks you comment - you sound like a wise person, David
Yes, there are indeed numerous resources out there, to be sure. I appreciate "Pronunciation in Use" because it not only teaches IPA, but also allows you to work one-on-one with the student to practice all the sounds. I believe it's crucial to engage in this personal, one-on-one pronunciation practice rather than relying solely on online resources. This approach ensures that students not only hear but also understand the mechanics of how sounds are made. A significant issue with many pronunciation exercises is that students may hear the sounds but don't understand the mechanics of how the sounds are made. I specialize in teaching Vietnamese students, who particularly need this resource since many of the sounds in English are not used in Vietnamese. I agree that "Ready for First" and "Ready for Advanced" are excellent books. "Grammar in Use" is great; however, I teach the book in a different order because I feel starting with the present perfect and present continuous is somewhat advanced for my methodology. "Vocabulary in Use" is also excellent. The books you've mentioned are indeed superb.
Hello Mr. David. I want to thank you about your usefull informations after watching this video for Language Cert International ESOL SELT B1 exam. May God Bless you and your familly. Daniel
Thanks for your comment. David 😊
Thank you so much for the amazing resources you make available! I really appreciate them as I am currently studying for the C2 LanguageCert ESOL Exam.
Thanks for your comment Erika. I wish you every success in your exam. If you have any questions before them please write to me. David
English grammar in use is it good for A1 - A2 ?
Yes this book has different levels. In this video I mentioned the intermediate level book , which is blue.There is also a lower level book , which is for elementary and beginner (A1/A2) levels.
This video didn't contain any tips on how to pass the exam. It is just an exam simulation.
Thanks for your feedback and to some extent you are correct. However, the content of the simulation, as you put it, is in fact the information containing the tips on sample questions and activities. I cover other tips in previous videos such as the B2 level video. I hope you appreciate that I do not want to teach people at C2 level how to "suck eggs" !