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James, What about “YO”? I hear a lot of people on tv say it: yo, brother… yo, man. and like that. Is it ok english?

Saturday, October 18th 2008Reply to this comment

    The word (not a true word ) is down grading and reckless.
    Widely seen in Street people movies of America, acting as less educated people.
    Using this as a greeting is unquestionably not going to win any merit with people, indeed it will down grade any status you may have.

    Sunday, March 7th 2010Reply to this comment

    thank you so much James ♥♥♥

    Thursday, February 28th 2013Reply to this comment

thank you James. I hope you will put many 100′s of lesson videos on the web site. See ya!

Saturday, October 18th 2008Reply to this comment

Thanks guys. I will be putting out a new lesson every week… so come check them out.

Yo Jonas, we do use ‘yo’ in a very informal way with friends and also with people who we don’t know (we don’t know their names and we want their attention). Hope that helped clarify.

Saturday, November 8th 2008Reply to this comment

    thank you so much .can you send to me your email
    please i wanna ask you some questions

    Thursday, February 18th 2010Reply to this comment

    Hi James,
    So is that like the word ‘dude’?

    P.S. Thanks for your great job on engvid.com! I always enjoy it =)

    Thursday, December 23rd 2010Reply to this comment

    Every english school needs a teacher like you James! do you know why??? Well, you’re an amazing teacher!!! You can teach english very well because you love what you do. You do your best.

    Saturday, December 10th 2011Reply to this comment

    what does it mean check it out or check me out or check them out

    Sunday, March 10th 2013Reply to this comment

What’s the respond for “what’s up”, and “how are you doing” ? thank you

Sunday, November 16th 2008Reply to this comment

    Hi Sebastian,

    The proper response to “what’s up” is to tell the person one of two things:

    1. If they are with you at the time and looking around the area TELL THEM WHAT YOU’RE DOING. They are probably thinking something interesting is going on and want you to inform them. (Note: They may also be asking if there is a problem — listen to the tone)

    2. If they are looking at you they want to know how you are. SO TELL THEM… lol!

    The proper response to “How are you doing?” is

    Formal:

    “I’m well, thank you, and yourself?”

    Informal:

    “I’m good, and you?”

    I hope that helps.

    James

    Sunday, January 11th 2009Reply to this comment

HI JAMES, THIS IS RAHMAN

REALLY THANKS ALOT

I AM GOING TO STUDY MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( MBA )

AND THE COLLEGE ASKED ME TO HAVE AT LEAST A SCORE OF 550 OF TOEFL

AND BY SEARCHING IN THE INTERNET, I HAVE SEEN YOUR VIDEOS.

IT WAS REALLY USEFUL AND THE WAY YOU ARE EXPLANING AND TEACHING IS SIMPLE AND FANTASTIC

FIRST: THANK YOU VERY MUCH
SECOND: WOULD YOU TELL ME THE STEPS TO PREPARE MYSELF TO THE TOEFL

Saturday, January 3rd 2009Reply to this comment

Hi James,
I heard the following expressions.
Say hello: How’s it going? – All right./ I’m doing good.
Hi guys!(A professor says this in class ).
Say good bye: See you soon.
I’ll catch you later.
Is it OK?
Thanks.

Monday, April 20th 2009Reply to this comment

see you later alligator! ehehehe

Thursday, April 30th 2009Reply to this comment

see you around.

Tuesday, July 7th 2009Reply to this comment

thank you very much to you
really i am happy when i listen to your teaching english

Friday, July 17th 2009Reply to this comment

To be polite with people we greet, we can use: Good morning, good afternoon, good night.

Monday, July 27th 2009Reply to this comment

There’s another funny expression:

Cya, wouldn’t wanna be ya ;)

Tuesday, August 4th 2009Reply to this comment

Really I am very happy to listen your training video.

Tuesday, August 18th 2009Reply to this comment

As i am preparing for my ielts exam i find your videos the best thanks very much just want to have some tips regarding ielts exam.i want to discuss something from you i have already given toefl exam and i have secured 83 out of 120 i got 15 marks in reading section and in other sections i got above 20. as i am planning to go to canada for education the university is demanding ielts exam can you please give me some tips regarding ielts as i want to get my score between 7 to 8. i would be very glad if you help me out i would be thankfull and your videos are the best and best way to learn english thanks take care

Thursday, August 27th 2009Reply to this comment

Hello teacher James.
At my work is a lady wich she is very-very correct or very-very formal in our work relations. Some times ,this very-very correct relations, it scares me.
Any way, at the end of the day before she leaves she will say:
“I’m going home, I’LL SEE YOU TOMORROW , or, on Friday for weekend,
“Bye, I”LL SEE YOU MONDAY….

My response to her was and allways is “THANK YOU” and now is more easy for me to say or to answer with just “THANK YOU” to everybody which ,at the end of the day, will say to me, bye Gimmi or see you tommorrow Gimmi.

I do not know how to answer the greetings “I’ll see you tomorrow” in a very formal way.

Your answer, dear teacher James, will be very helpful for me.

Thank you, Gimmi ( ^__^ )

Monday, September 7th 2009Reply to this comment

Hey James!!! what about saying bye-bye instate of Goodbye?

Thursday, November 19th 2009Reply to this comment

Thank you very much!
This lesson is very helpful.

Sunday, November 22nd 2009Reply to this comment

your lessons are always interesting~ thanks a lot~
See ya~

Wednesday, January 6th 2010Reply to this comment

Thank you very much and see you next class !

Tuesday, January 26th 2010Reply to this comment

hello james if some one say to me that how’s it hangin’ how i respond to him?

Wednesday, January 27th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi!James, I really like you the way you discuss. But, my prOblems is I don’t know how to organize my thoughts..Would you help me?

Monday, April 26th 2010Reply to this comment

I’m very shy when I’m going to Speak Because I’m confused what word should I use… Please Help me!

Monday, April 26th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi James ,I think everybody wants a teacher like u.You`re awesome.I`m here because I want to improve my english.I`m living In Ireland since 2 years and at first,,when I came here I wasn`t able talk but after I`ve got the hang of it and now I want to improve untill I will speak like a native speaker..and I love the american accent and today I was lookig on You Tube to finde something about the flap t and that brings me here.Actually u did,I mean you have a such a funny way to teach ..I love it..I really do!see ya!

Wednesday, April 28th 2010Reply to this comment

its my ist comment
its wonderful site
i love it
may it progress a lot

Thursday, May 13th 2010Reply to this comment

thank’s the first good see you ,

Tuesday, June 8th 2010Reply to this comment

thank you, James. Oh i get a question, sometimes i hear my friends said something like “what’s up fu” and i dont know what it’s mean. May you help me??? Thanks a lot

Tuesday, June 15th 2010Reply to this comment

i’m really very gratful u are so kind people thanks a lots to give us good learning english

Tuesday, July 13th 2010Reply to this comment

hey james this lesson can help me when you are said hello to a new person is better to say hello my name is fulanito nice to meet you and the other person said nice to meet you or is possible to say good morning nice to meet you

Tuesday, July 13th 2010Reply to this comment

great job, many thanks

Tuesday, July 20th 2010Reply to this comment

can I ask your number phone?

Thursday, July 29th 2010Reply to this comment

I am shy, and can’t speak aloudly, cause I am afraid what I said is not standard and can’t be understood by others.

Tuesday, August 10th 2010Reply to this comment

good~ good~

Monday, August 16th 2010Reply to this comment

see you~~ later~~ james~^^

Friday, August 20th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi, james, you are a excelente teacher, i like your class….

Thursday, September 2nd 2010Reply to this comment

Hi, James !!! Your lessons are very useful !!! Thanks a lot

Sunday, September 12th 2010Reply to this comment

hi james your english readin g is very useful and very intresting bu i am not speak englis’ why i am not english speaking english
plz he3lp us i am mamgain from uttrakhand india
nice to met me
i reading is very fast
regards mamgain

Monday, September 27th 2010Reply to this comment

hi im 24 i love this site and i wish i be able to speak english but now i can not speak very well please help me bye

Saturday, October 16th 2010Reply to this comment

james great lesson!i have a doubt, I didn’t relly understand how’s it hang in? how do I respond to that question? is it informal?
thank you in advance

Friday, October 29th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi Teacher James, can you tell me if it’s correct to say that the topic when you say hello, is “GREETINGS, and when saying goodbye, would be :DISMISSALS, FEREWELLS….i’m not sure…thanks!

Monday, November 1st 2010Reply to this comment

I really loved this site AWEsome

Friday, November 12th 2010Reply to this comment

How speak english fluently and fastly?

THANKYOU ALOT FOR YOUR “CLAUSE”

Friday, November 26th 2010Reply to this comment

HOW to use news paper before starting class?

Friday, November 26th 2010Reply to this comment

hi how are you everybadi

Tuesday, November 30th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi James. I’m an English teacher from Iran…this site is incredibly good. I, wholeheartedly appreciate your taking care of teaching English in the best way possible.

Monday, December 6th 2010Reply to this comment

could you tell me the difference between “hi” and “hi there”?

merci boucoup

Monday, December 6th 2010Reply to this comment

Anybody wanna make friend with me
Yahoo contact: ukunbu
Thx James

Thursday, December 23rd 2010Reply to this comment

thank you for everythink….

Tuesday, January 4th 2011Reply to this comment

Happy New Year to you Teacher may God Bless u and protect u 4 the rest of ur life.

Wednesday, January 5th 2011Reply to this comment

Hi James how are you? I am Sabira .your teaching was simply superb and I gained many benefits from your teaching .may god bless you to continue this great job forever .

Friday, January 7th 2011Reply to this comment

saying greeting in english

Friday, January 28th 2011Reply to this comment

thnx your lessons techer bye

Tuesday, February 8th 2011Reply to this comment

HI,
EVERY ONE

Tuesday, February 8th 2011Reply to this comment

HI,
Guys please add one more lesson for where to use and how whether , until ,got & get ,however..etc
thanks

Tuesday, February 8th 2011Reply to this comment

your such a good teacher, in whole world.

Monday, February 14th 2011Reply to this comment

hello james i want learn speak eng

Wednesday, February 16th 2011Reply to this comment

wat bout supp bruv

Sunday, February 20th 2011Reply to this comment

hi
im new :)

Sunday, March 20th 2011Reply to this comment

i love a lot ur way of dedication mind teaching.*u r rolemodel of all teachers.*i hope everyone will follow you and try to work like you

Monday, March 21st 2011Reply to this comment

Hi James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^
I’m Ji Sook. hihihi
See ya!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha

Thursday, April 14th 2011Reply to this comment

hi James can you please guide me that how should i write an attractive essay and the structured one

Friday, April 15th 2011Reply to this comment

think you kindly

Saturday, April 23rd 2011Reply to this comment

Hi Professor James
I’m a Panamanian citizen who is learning English
I just want to thank you
because I have learned a lot watching your videos you really know how to get to the point when you explain you lessons. I hope you keep doing like this to help the ones like me.

Monday, April 25th 2011Reply to this comment

Hi Teacher James!
I wanna say I love your videos, man! My English has improved a a lot. I promise to watch all of the videos that you have
made. Love you!

Tuesday, April 26th 2011Reply to this comment

My English is so much better. I promise to watch all of the videos that you made. You are such a cool guy!

Tuesday, April 26th 2011Reply to this comment

Thank you so much for your interesting program.

Wednesday, April 27th 2011Reply to this comment

hi jamse see you soon

Monday, May 2nd 2011Reply to this comment

thank you very much

Friday, May 13th 2011Reply to this comment

thank you

you are a good teacher.

Wednesday, May 18th 2011Reply to this comment

Hi James,

I just want to say that i really have impression on your teaching method

Thanks/Joey

Wednesday, May 25th 2011Reply to this comment

I’m glad for the class, i like a lot the class.

Sunday, June 5th 2011Reply to this comment

wow nice explained james,your spell is too fast for me but i’ll try to follow the real speed of your speech

Sunday, June 19th 2011Reply to this comment

wow thanks! I can use these! :D

Thursday, June 23rd 2011Reply to this comment

HI PRF JAMES I AM FROM DJIBOUTI IN EAST AFRICA AND I WANT TO LEARN ENGLISH EVRYDAY I LEARN ONE LESON FROM YOU.
I LIKED HOW YOU TEACH AND YOUR EXPLAININD.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. SEE YOU AGAIN

Thursday, June 23rd 2011Reply to this comment

Hello James, you are really amazing teacher, before I’ve never seen such a good teacher and I apperciate your way of teaching english. This site is best site for english learners. Thanks everybody,

Sunday, June 26th 2011Reply to this comment

thank you

you are a good teacher.

Monday, July 4th 2011Reply to this comment

Great Video. I have learned a lot.

Thursday, July 7th 2011Reply to this comment

This’s a wonderful website <3
I'm learning english and u guys have helped me so much <3
Thanks a lot <3

Saturday, July 9th 2011Reply to this comment

hi,James.thanks for your good lesson.

Wednesday, July 13th 2011Reply to this comment

thank you teacher !!!!! ^^

Friday, July 29th 2011Reply to this comment

Hi James I need you to help me
I am an English beginners .. and
I do not know of any lessons Start by?

Friday, August 12th 2011Reply to this comment

My husband had to kick me out of the kitchen away from my laptop. Could stop neither watching nor listening to you. If I ever so much succeed in teaching as you have I would like to resemble you. Thank you. Regards from Russia.

Friday, August 19th 2011Reply to this comment

hello, this is the first time i see your video and i like it a lot, but i need yor help i’m a teacher in a secundary school but i think i need more vocabulary to teach english in a mexican context…. in fact i’m a mexican teacjher and my english is not very good, i think that…. help me!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, August 27th 2011Reply to this comment

thank alot teacher

Sunday, September 11th 2011Reply to this comment

Hey James. Your the best teacher I have ever had. :)

Tuesday, September 13th 2011Reply to this comment

very good to learn. thanks alot…..

Monday, September 26th 2011Reply to this comment

Hi James. Cpould you explain the difference between: How are you and How have you been? If there is any)) thank you.

Saturday, October 8th 2011Reply to this comment

I like your videos so much,, thanks a lot.

Thursday, October 13th 2011Reply to this comment

Thank you sir.

Sunday, October 16th 2011Reply to this comment

Gud job man. Where do I buy a DVD with all of these videos?

Monday, October 31st 2011Reply to this comment

awesome james wanna talk proficiently like u i can i ill

Friday, November 25th 2011Reply to this comment

thanks james i am learning a lot with your videos

Sunday, December 18th 2011Reply to this comment

Hey man
Thanks for your teach
I have one question
” for good by which one is correct?” 1. see ya or 2.see you

Thursday, January 12th 2012Reply to this comment

    Hi there,
    Both r correct,
    In “relaxed speech” we can use ya instead of you.
    Goodluck with ur English!

    Thursday, February 16th 2012Reply to this comment

ASSALAM
Der, sir idont know the can u teach me

Thursday, January 26th 2012Reply to this comment

hi,james.hope you will be fine.i wanna ask u one question.my question is that what is the meaning of “how have you been?”
i am waiting for your reply. advance thanx.

Sunday, February 5th 2012Reply to this comment

hi SIR!!!!!,,
I know it’s out of topic…When do we have to use “HAD” and HAVE”…hoping for your response…Thank you,,more POWER…

Wednesday, February 8th 2012Reply to this comment

I liked so much man. Lol. But. is it correct use that : see you or the correct is just. See ya?
Anyway. .. See ya.

Sunday, February 19th 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you!

Saturday, February 25th 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you for this wonderful website.
It is very helpful for me.

Thursday, March 1st 2012Reply to this comment

I’m glad to know about this website and especially, your lessons. Thank you James.

Saturday, March 17th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi James
I sometimes hear people saying how is she cutting , is that English
Thank you

Monday, March 19th 2012Reply to this comment

see ya

Friday, March 23rd 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you, James! Your lessons are awesome!

Monday, April 2nd 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you jems

Tuesday, April 3rd 2012Reply to this comment

you are the best Jame

Sunday, April 8th 2012Reply to this comment

you are the best teacher James

Sunday, April 8th 2012Reply to this comment

hello

Monday, April 9th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi please snd me the lessons on my e-mail

Tuesday, April 17th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi how are you ? thank you for all your lesson

Thursday, April 19th 2012Reply to this comment

mérci infiniment mon frére

Wednesday, May 16th 2012Reply to this comment

Hey, James :) Thank you for this video. Yesterday I read a word, I’ve never heart before… It’s “toodles”. Is it really used in America to say Goodbye??? Thanks.

Saturday, May 19th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi
What is the meaning of HOW IS SHE CUTTING?

Saturday, May 19th 2012Reply to this comment

thank you for all your lesson

Sunday, May 20th 2012Reply to this comment

Me and my friends say Heeeeey and Heeeeyaaa! It’s cool!

Thursday, June 7th 2012Reply to this comment

could u please tell me whats the difference among somebody vs someone
nobody vs noone vs none

Sunday, June 10th 2012Reply to this comment

hello sir james i would like you to know that you are my favorite teacher here in engvid. your lesson is so easy to understand and im fully relate into it.i would like to ask what word should i aware to put the preffix and suffix. looking forward for your answer and god bless.

Tuesday, June 12th 2012Reply to this comment

dear james .
Nice to meet you I am very glad to hear your lessoni would like you to know that you are my favorite teacher here in engvid

Thanks

Tuesday, June 19th 2012Reply to this comment

Hello James,
Thank you for your great explain the lesson and it makes me understand well.

Thanks

Nick

Thursday, June 21st 2012Reply to this comment

Hello . How you been? Look after yourself says Australian.
Give my love to your mum . Take care of yourself.

Thursday, June 21st 2012Reply to this comment

Hey, James how are u
I have a question
What about ” hi there ” I hear natives say that when they are greeting each other !!

Tuesday, June 26th 2012Reply to this comment

I know I’m nowhere, but there is something I’m puzzled about. My English teachers told me ”many persons” doesn’t exist (that it is ”many people”), but I went to USA, I saw at five different places and I read it in a novel. So I’m wondering, is ”the persons” gramatically correct?

Saturday, July 7th 2012Reply to this comment

Hello! i’d like to know what’s the meaning of “Hello there”.
Thank you

Friday, July 13th 2012Reply to this comment

There are many ways to say’Hello’:
Hi!, hello! hi there!, hello there!, howdy friend!…and there are many ways to saay goodbye: ‘Farewell’ ‘Ta-ra’ ‘Cheerio’ ‘Ciao’ ‘So long’ ‘See ya’…

Wednesday, July 18th 2012Reply to this comment

hi
I learned a lot of lesson thank you

Monday, July 23rd 2012Reply to this comment

hey james , could you please tell me whats the respond for , what you been up to ? thank you

Monday, July 30th 2012Reply to this comment

thanks james…your lesson is very useful..:D

Monday, August 20th 2012Reply to this comment

how’s it going james..:d

Monday, August 20th 2012Reply to this comment

Thanks James, that was really helpful and more understanding as to how people (and myself) communicate with one another.

Wednesday, August 22nd 2012Reply to this comment

thanksssssss james!!! I like your class. you are a good teacher!!!

Saturday, August 25th 2012Reply to this comment

Respected to sir James your videos are very helpful to how learning English thanks you very much.

Friday, August 31st 2012Reply to this comment

Really good,later

Monday, September 3rd 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you very much.
You are such a good lovely teacher.

Sunday, September 9th 2012Reply to this comment

Good!

Thursday, October 4th 2012Reply to this comment

thanks شكرا

Saturday, October 6th 2012Reply to this comment

hello dear teacher James
this is Weda from Afghanistan thanks for your all lessons which you provide as all of them are very useful thank you so mach we all love you as our best English teacher

Wednesday, October 10th 2012Reply to this comment

I love James very much,
From Phan thiet of Viet nam

Thursday, October 11th 2012Reply to this comment

Can i to say How do you do?

Friday, October 12th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi everyone!~^^ I’m from Malaysia. James! You’re such a good teacher! I love watching all your videos!^^ Basically, I can understand when people talk in English, but I don’t have much confident to talk in English. How bad I am TT___TT, I’m quiet good in writing but there’s still lots of grammar mistakes xD , I hope to be fluent & good in English & I wish to help others like you do.. Keep it up Sir James! I’d like to say a big thank you to Sir James for all your help!

Friday, October 19th 2012Reply to this comment

Hi James sir,
Can you pls tell me the difference between asking “How are you” and “How do you do”….?

Wednesday, October 31st 2012Reply to this comment

Mr.James can you also explain how to response when somebody say “hi or hello “

Thursday, November 15th 2012Reply to this comment

Thank you

Saturday, November 17th 2012Reply to this comment

thank you… long time i find st on internet to help me improving my e.l skill, so i just seen it in this website.

Tuesday, November 20th 2012Reply to this comment

thank you.

Tuesday, November 27th 2012Reply to this comment

Hello Mr jame!i am student in international Institus at Buffalo New york. appreciated your teach,because you’re better teacher.my question is easy.what’s the different between REQUEST and ASK.a need yr hand

Monday, December 3rd 2012Reply to this comment

    The quick answer: “request” (as a verb) is transitive, “ask” is intransitive. How it works:

    - Ask for a new chair.
    - Request a new chair.

    You can also ask [someone] questions, but you’d request answers. (People don’t really use “request” with questions and answers, though.)

    Hope this helps!

    Wednesday, December 5th 2012Reply to this comment

so if you find or see some mistake,in my grammar.teach me i am your student

Monday, December 3rd 2012Reply to this comment

thank you..:)

Friday, December 7th 2012Reply to this comment

thanks from james

Saturday, December 15th 2012Reply to this comment

thanks James from you lesson it is very useful lesson

Sunday, January 6th 2013Reply to this comment

I’m from Saudi Arabia and I very much enjoyed and benefited from much explanation I find it difficult in some of the words because I’m at the beginning of my way in the language Thanks a lot

Monday, January 7th 2013Reply to this comment

Thanks a lot. It is so helpful for my job. Hopefully, I can watch more interesting videos from you . Happy to share teaching skills together from anywhere in the world

Wednesday, January 9th 2013Reply to this comment

Good Teacher!!!!!!!

Saturday, January 19th 2013Reply to this comment

Thanks a lot James..very nice lesson

Thursday, January 24th 2013Reply to this comment

Thank you !

Friday, January 25th 2013Reply to this comment

Hi Jem
thanks alot

Wednesday, January 30th 2013Reply to this comment

Hey James… Mmmm, what about this “hey”?

And what about “Take care” to say goodbye?

Friday, February 1st 2013Reply to this comment

Hi,i like your ways , it simple and helpful.
Thank you so much.

Sunday, February 3rd 2013Reply to this comment

Thanks James.
Your video help me a lot

Friday, February 8th 2013Reply to this comment

thanks so much, It is useful in my learning process.

Thursday, February 14th 2013Reply to this comment

thaaaaaaaaank youuuuuuuuu soooooo much

Tuesday, February 19th 2013Reply to this comment

Hola james!!!!!! mi nombre es joao , vivo en república Dominica , me encanta el idioma inglés, pero no se nada de inglés y me gustaría aprender a hablar inglés ,pero no se por dónde empezar ni como empezar , me podrías ayudar o darme un consejo por donde empezar? Te lo agradecería mucho !!

Saturday, March 2nd 2013Reply to this comment

hi James.
while I wacthing film. the man say his friend I’ll catch you later.. so

Tuesday, March 12th 2013Reply to this comment

james this is another chose say bye?

Tuesday, March 12th 2013Reply to this comment

whats the meaning of

what r u up to?

Saturday, March 30th 2013Reply to this comment

Thanks Jame I’ve been learning so much with you!

Monday, April 22nd 2013Reply to this comment

hi jame, i’m a vietnamese .i had learned english, my teacher give me this wed , and i have to practice with your video. hi. i listen not good, and other skills…:(( you can give me some advice, please ? i’m afraid

Friday, April 26th 2013Reply to this comment

Great video, thank you !

Wednesday, May 8th 2013Reply to this comment

love engvid, see ya’ :)

Tuesday, May 28th 2013Reply to this comment
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