STOP speaking wrong English! | How to create perfect English

Anybody who has ever tried to learn a language knows that there is a right way and wrong way to create language. There are rules. In this video you will learn how we know that these rules exist, how to follow them to create perfect English and stop speaking wrong English.
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[@pinagerace4720]

Thanks a lot Chriss for the deep explanation, I really loved it. Keep going with your excellent work. Regards Pina

[@aransalmani7993]

i followed you from that contest about old english .about the grammer which you talked here and that just a few people talk like that so who is wrong and who is right/i think those small amount of people is right and if all of us were like them ,at the moment we only had one language with no even a dialect or accent so all of us could have understood each other many wars which started about making money but based on differences of people never held from the beginin,just like religion.we all know that many of wars happend just because some people wanted to earn more money but they used people's believes,if those people( i mean no one) believed in any religion then no one could make war between them based on their religions.so muses was a bad person who made a thing that caused war in the future and jesus was a bad person to o because he made another religion from the previous religion that was available before (also mohammad and islam) when you were listening to old english you could understand this more better that they are all the same and little changes during the time causes a lot of diffrences that makes old version completely useless and also many other diffrent things comes that kind of no familiar at all for new people.so instead of put rammer aside or change a word to another word or make pronounce change on it in our little socials like family and frinds(which causes big changes during the time)its better to be serious about some things instead of making fun of them. i understand the beauty of each language but i think we could make much joyfull funs from other things instead of make fun with word and changes them and make a new language which causes a lot of wars and murderers during the ages.spranto is the key for this problem

[@mandeepparocha5468]

@@pinagerace4720 ,., xiidi the

[@user-bz6jv9gj2u]

​@@pinagerace4720Thanks for your lesson ❤

[@silakirila8816]

Usually I don't write a comment in English, because I thought that my English skills very bad. But now it doesn't matter, because currently I know that there is no right option of using language. There is mine option of using language. Thank you Christian and all of your team! You are the best! P.S.(This is my first comment in English)

[@AlanMoreiraMusic]

Congrats! You're English is actually very good! Keep it up! Greetings from Brazil!

[@Lynn.-_-.]

This Is this considered bad???

[@elaineng3438]

I think your English is excellent!

[@vazlocku7126]

If this is bad, My English is horribly.

[@Lynn.-_-.]

@@vazlocku7126 it will be either just horrible or horribly bad.

[@franciscoceballos7029]

I love this phrase: If you do not love yourself and create protection around your heart, other people will destroy you. Thanks man!

[@denison_96]

That works with them for real! With us in fact, too, lol

[@WatchingDicas]

It's a real phrase. It is a part of all our lifes.

[@jasondads9509]

Therefor your english is bad???

[@Israelxox]

Marked ❤

[@redxschopfer435]

Evangelion

[@alanwhite7908]

I came here to find a key to improve my english but never expected leaving with a life lesson. Thanks for that!

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's cool! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@flaviavicentin]

It's the first time I've ever cried in an "English class"... I'm Brazilian and just the fact that you mentioned Paulo Freiro gave me goose bumps! You're a genius! This is the new path for education... questioning all theory and putting what we learn into practice! Thank you!

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

Don't go so far... calma!

[@flaviavicentin]

@@PauloPereira-jj4jv Por que, você acha que estou exagerando? Você não acha que os métodos de ensino tradicionais estão desatualizados?

[@marcopolopaixaox]

While in Brazil we are throwing Paulo Freire in the garbage can. We can't recognize the values in Brazil, so we will never grow up

[@sergiosantos418]

​@@flaviavicentinestão sim mega desatualizados! Se durante a revolução industrial a função das escolas era produzir humanos robôs, tal como bem nos mostrou Chaplin em seu Tempos Modernos, agora, no século 21, com máquinas na produção agrícola, industrial e, até, intelectual (A.I.), do que precisamos? De humanos robôs, ou de humanos inovadores com ampla e plena capacidade de cognição? Que tipo de escola (de avaliações) precisamos? A que exige (do aluno) memória ou a que exige capacidade de inferência e processamento das informações disponíveis (em livros e meios eletrônicos)? A escola do século 21 seria uma escola que ensina, ou a que ensina aprendendo com os alunos?

[@rrsrjspa]

O Brasil tem os piores índices educacionais. Não se esqueça disso, uma catástrofe total e a tendência é piorar. Ou estou errado? Na verdade me arrepiei de tristeza quando ele comentou Paulo Freire.

[@lazarojacobucci6917]

Man, you are one of the most incredible persons I have watched in my last five years. You helped me improve my English, and I'm proud of myself for achieving the level I'm now. The only thing I want to say is to thank you for helping me get here and write this message without the support of a translator.

[@elisaghingo2823]

Thanks Christian. It is almost a year that I am living in Dublin and it was my dream having a life in an English country, but it is very hard, above all when I am tired or nervous. It can be very difficult to work and speak when you don't feel confident with the language. I am working in a call center for UK. It is no easy. I want to say thank you because I cried at the end of the video. You are an amazing human being and teacher. You know how to talk through the heart. Thanks

[@grasielamyenglishschool7430]

I always tell my students after explaining the rules that once they’re out there speaking English they should concentrate on conversation, not the rules because everything is about context and language is alive. I use the McDonald’s slogan as an example all the time. Cheers and thanks for looking out for us.

[@ragingcookeh]

we need more teachers like you out there

[@MikhailSalynin]

That's cool! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details on my channel. Red velvet and Vanilla Gelato. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@SAkbar-fb4jv]

Hi teacher grasiela I am a girl and student. Please can you give me spoken and reading online class...? I have a lots of problems...? Please reply

[@alesscav99]

There's no one who speaks perfectly, whether it is your native language. All of the languages have been built and they'll always be. An excellent point Christian, most people need to hear and grasp it, it might not kick in now, but over time it will definitely do. Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️

[@pinscherduda201]

Christian is so smart! I agree with everything he said. I just had a toeic test the day before yesterday, and I got 635, but I could do it better if it wasn't so fast. I understood all the sentences, written and spoken, but I didn't had time to answer it, so I got so down because of it. But when I speak, I can communicate quite well, but I failed on the text. Best wishes to you all folks🙋🏻‍♀️✌🏻

[@erjacsk1294]

Yeah if you just focus on speak, but sadly gotta take high score if you have to prove it

[@adrianaceciliaroque1423]

Sadly, this is what happens when we relax on grammar and tough studying, we fail exams, therefore no work opportunities. That's why, I think Christian's idea is very romantic but not grounded on what people need to thrive in life.

[@amaliaezquerra4957]

Oh my gosh 😍 I just need to believe in you. You're the person that encourages me the most. When I watch and listen your videos I feel like all is possible in my journey through learning English. You're incredible ❤

[@jamilhussain3953]

[e-mail] I am an English Learner like you.we can practice. Email me [e-mail]

[@gilgoncalves2304]

@@jamilhussain3953 Do you want practice? [e-mail] send message for me, thanks!

[@BinhoHeerdt]

I am a 53-years old guy. I started to learn English five years ago. Last Saturday I went to a center in order to take a TOEFL test. I felt very ashamed for being an old person among young people. But after a while, You know what? I just said to myself: be proud of You’ve achieved until now.

[@flaviamurillo3649]

I have forty years old and sometimes I feel the same. 😅 🎉

[@eliftug7078]

I like your slow flow of speech, I can clearly understand what you are saying at this speed 🙏🏼😅 you are so right btw

[@mohammadasadpour9893]

Me either😅

[@gaborczukender3770]

@@mohammadasadpour9893 1111

[@mnojhj]

did you speak arbic

[@renatobray]

The common teacher just explain the subjects. Others, beyond "the common" goes further of explanations. But you overcome both models, because you inspire and has enlighten minds to break through all the hindrances over learning english. Your job dignify a number of uncountless english teachers all over the world. My last words, as a brazilian, I would like to say that Paulo Freire was like you, a great inspirer - spreading confidence in every single heart. Cheers mate!

[@sfos18]

I love the way you talk about the language, mix of philosophy and sense of humor 👌

[@laurameniy2809]

Thank you for setting us free from old standards and expectations... your message is soooo relieving and profoundly true! As an English teacher, I´ve truly started questioning my practice, thanks to you. Forever grateful for that!

[@EverythingAmericanEnglish]

Excellent point about dynamic and stative verbs. This was a much needed video!

[@pabloburiti4847]

I've had goosebumps watching this video, my English from now will be perfect ever, thank you so much for showing us empathy and compassion. I'm felt proud to see Paulo Freire in your references, I'd like to hug you, thank you Cris, thank you so much to show us, it's possible to achieve this dream. From a Brazilian living in Queenstown, New Zealand. (I didn't use grammar or translation to write this simple test to you and your subscribed students, for me it's very important to try this kind of exercise without shame or blame).

[@lola_la_cava]

hey, I'm brazilian too. my english is becoming a lot better as I started typing comments on youtube everyday and, the most important, that is kind of improving really well my ability to describe feelings and deal with meanings :) is great this feeling of freedom, normally nobody complains about my mistakes, so I just go through without fear and wanting only to communicate.

[@evawind]

As a teacher of English who used to live in the US and now has to teach the British English (the "textbook" British English) in Russia, I cannot thank you enough for this powerful message!!! Being an experienced English speaker with 10 years of real life communication in the US under my belt I've always felt that all these "proficiency exams" were invented to instill the complex of inferioirty in those taking them. Having watched your video, I'm even more convinced now that it is the money and hubris that are behind this whole "testing system"... Thanks!

[@helitonribeiro2973]

By coincidence, when I was writing this comment, you quoted the Brazilian writer Paulo Freire. Dude, I was missing your videos. I'm from Brazil but I live in California. I learn a lot from you!!! Success!!✌✌👏

[@hunghoangmusic]

Excellent video as always Christian! “Your English is not good until you believe it is” this is so true not just about English but also about everything. The mentality is everything.

[@mathildehof2137]

The rules don't match the reality, so simple and so true - great video.

[@yagmurcamd]

Break your shells, get rid of the patterns and move forward,

[@karolineruzickova8240]

I'm an English teacher in the Czech Republic and I'm going to show your video to EVERYONE! I say this to my students ALL the time-and they hardly ever believe me. Not to mention you are hilarious!!! Thanks!

[@thorchristiansen5868]

I am truly moved by this video! You have convinced me and even though I studied linguistics in the past for a year and that shed a completely different light on language. I really haven't found anyone apart from the very advanced scholars at University who would say these things with such confidence as you do. I needed that reminder. You are the best teacher ❤️ Thank you

[@LettyMaria1]

Power to the people who want to communicate. 😀

[@miguelangeloeblingpereira8579]

Great topic discussion: are we preparing our students to exams or preparing to life ?

[@redme7828]

@VITO I'm Russian and I spoke Russian without knowing grammar. Russian grammar I started to learn when I took up English language. Moreover I am afraid learning of English grammar prevents me from fluent English speaking. 😏

[@englishchannel3786]

Preparing *for* life ;)

[@anacrisdance]

Thanks Christian for giving us knowledge and instigate us to think.

[@markdonovan1540]

It depends on what your student may want from you as a teacher. If they want or need the exam certificate, then that's what they need to be prepared for as a priority, although not exclusively. Exam preparation is as much about strategy and exam technique as it is about everyday English. Some people might say that it would be better not to have such a narrow minded approach to educational qualifications, but for many students that is what they are faced with. If a student doesn't need or want officially recognised certificates of achievement, then there will be more scope for a wider approach to teaching and allow the teacher to focus more on why the student wants to improve their English and how are they going to use it in their lives.

[@markdonovan1540]

@@redme7828 most English native speakers know very little about grammar, although they use it unconsciously. Many native English speakers also make mistakes in grammar, spelling and pronunciation. As long as we are able to communicate and understand eachother, then that is what is the most important aspect. Probably only lawyers and politicians need to use and understand grammar correctly, that way they can twist meanings and mislead people more effectively...

[@signmeupruss]

You said in Jan of 2021 that you were going to make videos with truly practical content, and as much as I liked this video, I found it devoid of practical content, being more of a meditative, almost new-agey, touchy-feely, contemplative mantra. If you imagine yourself speaking to an audience of non-native English speakers, who at the same time truly grasp this video, then you are making videos for those who are already rather sophisticated English speakers. That is, you are making videos for those who have already overcome the systemic obstacles you are railing against.

[@ludmilazajceva8090]

I am 81 years old,from Belarus.I learn English myself.I understand You !This is very- very good, i am happy! Good luck !

[@user-ps7ng4vw8b]

Hi, Ludmila! I'm from Belarus too! Congratulation with the Independence Day of Belarus! I wish you the best in your learning and to be healthy and happy! =)

[@AlanMoreiraMusic]

I'm Brazilian and of the best things that I found out this year was this channel! Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement to pursue learning English, Chris!

[@crazyfornaturalexistence.9407]

🙏🌹♥️🙏🏻 Sir, there is no bound of my happynes seeing you again once in the class.

[@costii8990]

Everything is so true! I use your videos a lot with my students, and I'm gonna show this one before quitting teaching, because I wanna them to remember the core of leaning English. The system of teaching a foreign language is so wrong and it has demotivated me a lot. So, here I am saying goodbye, but not to your videos! Really eye-opening and encouraging for everyone, even for me who struggles to speak as a native speaker)

[@alessia4288]

As usual so grateful!! Great teachers give the right tools! Thank you Christian!

[@cinthyaherrera3860]

Wow. English teacher here for over 12 years. I ADORE what you do. THANK YOU!!!

[@gary-ju5ox]

I always love your videos and way of seeing things. I apply everything you say into my Spanish learning because you are really talking about learning any language of the world even though your videos are aimed at English learners. Cheers From New Zealand

[@nejckarehafner5490]

All your vídeos are amazing, and I always see them not just like a class, but like a life lesson. Thanks a lot!

[@shwetagoyal9586]

A very positive message, not only for English but for life.....'love yourself', I loved it. Salute to you.

[@francoiseluzy360]

I remember a video where you asked us to burn our books... I do like the way you see things. We have to make what is good for us. Thank you for this great video. Take care of yourself.

[@englishzonenh1204]

Thank you for presenting that but in Everything there’s a step and that step is curriculum. Not everyone can practice English with speaking as first step in order to this thank to the grammar books that contains sentences structure matching them with vocabulary. I myself improved my English because of these books & the teachers who presented them . I tried before to learn from movies and listening to English books but it didn’t work until I bought grammar books and enrolled to English online classes. That’s my point according to my experience.

[@vencislavatasheva7793]

Thank you 🙏🏻, you have been blessed ❤️

[@Stanislav_Bakumenko]

wow thank you for this motivation it was awesome

[@jozephkerr2791]

Christian you're a great teacher and a gifted psychologist I'd say. You're so right in this video. Gash you must have inspired thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people to just believe in themselves and enjoy the language. I absolutely adore your unconventional ways of teaching English and I like the way you help people to understand that learning a language isn't down to just grades and rules.

[@albertocm1]

Mate, this is the most enlightening video that I've ever saw about English learning!

[@David_Liu93]

Wow, thank you so much for such a powerful message I've been telling similar things to all of my students - that English is not a rocket science where there is always right or wrong, it's a creative act, and even to simplify things - English is just an instrument for you to share your thoughts with others, with the world. And it's way more important to actually make yourself heard than be anxious about whether what you say is correct 100% in grammar, pronunciation etc. Again thanks for the powerful message, I will definitely share this video with others.

[@parimadloo3780]

This was what I exactly needed for years! Thank you

[@herleynicolau4960]

Amazing! You just bumped my confidence to learn Polish... I have moved from London to Poland 5 years ago and struggling as you can imagine. Grammar is in fact a big barrier to my learn and always holds me back when I try to communicate with the native speakers. You are teaching to learn languages and not only English.

[@mairtonferreira1952]

I love this channel. Thanks Christian!

[@costuritalucelyorozco4523]

Thank you, Christian. As always you make me feel motivated to learn.

[@ibrahimbarry3468]

I follow you from Burkina Faso an African country. I love your method. It makes me confident. I no longer care of my mistakes and I realised that this mindset is helpful for my progress

[@marketaellens7405]

Woooow, Thank You, man!!! One of the best lectures ever! Hats off to you, then.

[@reginanascimento998]

Greetings from Brazil! ❤️ CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I'm not even studying English but I love to watch your videos. They teach me more about life than hundreds of books. I'm so happy to see how you relentlessly pursue, defend your beliefs. I'm sure Paulo Freire would love to meet you and would be honoured to sharing your vision. Watching you gives me hope in a better world, a better future for us all. You are the best! Love, from Rio.

[@moisesdacosta3702]

Such a inspiring video teacher. I loved it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us

[@robertadepiera5349]

Amazing, as always… Thank you.

[@peterryabinin3829]

Great lesson! Thank you, Christian, very much!

[@arlequin5135]

Great! Thank you for your conversations and discoveries and optimism in language learning 😍

[@user-nr1uc7io8u]

I finished to watch this video with tears in my eyes. Your words touched me so deeply, Christian. I can’t thank you enough

[@denyspopovich7668]

Thank you for such a powerful video

[@qmontoya]

INSPIRING !!! Thanks a lot for these words, Christian. I can feel how you make this world a better place with your philosophy. Blessings !

[@ChantalMontaldo]

I just need to tell you now! Your video has changed 3 lives right now!!! I love the way you see life through the language, it’s like to feel part of the same humanity at last ❤❤ Thank you

[@rafaelsubelza5821]

Bravo Sire. No one has ever said it as clear and understandable as you did.

[@SchoolzBookOfficialChannel]

I really admire this video. Objective, informative, and simple. The way you pace down your English is amazing.

[@moncardiobit2806]

It's a pleasure to hear you Christian. Thank's a lot.

[@carlosalbertoferreirafilho9472]

Chistian, I got here just to grab some of your language learning advices as I always do when you put out new videos but I'm finishing off this video with much more than I would have thought to get from it! not just language tips but deep life tips. Thank you for the content of this video and thank you for your mention of Paulo Freire, one of the greatest thinkers of my country!

[@pabloacardi6510]

BRAVO! Bravísimo, Christian! Thank you for every second of this video. For me, it´s important of relax learning, and playing with the language, making focus on the value of the culture you are receiving on the process. Thanks again, and bests from B.A, Argentina.

[@Spankakaka]

Your closing words really touched my heart. Thank you

[@anacarolinaalbuquerque5852]

Yeah thank you to encourage me, and give me hope I'm too hard on myself because people correct me all the time and try to fix my pronunciation and some grammar mistake, but I can't just say the words sound like a native. I'm grateful for people like you, bless you!

[@lorenzobenedusi6352]

Thanks for this video!

[@juancgca]

Masterpiece of video. Great message. Thanks you for it.

[@h.w.6580]

Hello Christian, very inspiring! Thanks!

[@jannisnewiadomsky]

Very inspiring ! thank you !

[@juanpablomartinezpedraza4866]

Thanks a lot for still been there, please keep educating our society ,we do need it indeed

[@luisantonioiarossi]

Great mindblowing speeech, man! Thanks!

[@ilaFNorte]

I love your classes! Thank you.

[@LEOLearningEnglishOnline]

I couldn't agree more. Excellent point of view! Congrats!

[@urso3000]

Perfect, thanks for sharing!

[@ximenagarzia]

You are the best Christian!! Thank you so much 😊

What a vídeo! That's something I've been trying to make my students to understand. Before any Right or Wrong phrases, what's the most importante is communication! Once they loose the fear of speaking, they can start polish the way they speak. Thanks for the video! You Rock! 👏👏

[@EducationDealer]

Thanks a million! You’ve just voiced over my thoughts. I have goosebumps with some of your videos

[@user-jn6vn6oe7j]

It’s not only about English. Maybe it’s not about English at all. Love and support from us to you, Christian! And thank you ❤️.

[@irinatomashevska5392]

Thank you Christian, for a great speech full of insights!

[@rodionpopkov9179]

I love your videos not because I consider you as a good English teacher but because there are interesting philosophical ideas in every lesson. Thank you for what you're doing!

[@nahuelrio]

I loved this video! It came just as I failed terribly on a grammar test, and began to feel a sense of emptiness that was ugly. this this video is helping me a lot. thanks christian

[@vaniaartuso335]

The best teacher. Your videos are fantastic. What you said at the end of this video made me almost cry and think about it, Thanks . You say true things other teachers never said.

[@carladiascruz5707]

you always open my point of view! tkss

[@julianahoyos9712]

Each video of yours is a masterpiece

[@user-hz6jg5pm9z]

Thank you! ❤ very good job 👏

[@Yulya_Mercury]

I enjoy your lesson and your philosophy! I am 38 and live in Belarus. Currently I have started learning English again😂, because of my new job. And I would like to thank you! I think everyone who learns English feels a kind of pressure inside. I always focus on my pronunciation and rules I know to say sentences correctly, but your words make me feel free. You said very important words for a person who can hear you. Present time requires somebody who can solve problems and doesn't give up, and give in. We are on our way, and only ourselves can make this way better!

[@johntent]

Wow! Excelent little essay! Thank you!

[@mariambajelidze8515]

Thanks a lot🧡 You are a great teacher🧡

[@bertrandlarode3410]

Bravo Christian, excellente vidéo. Merci :)

[@amirsaleev960]

Thank you for your fundamental work in terms of learning English! Educational and mind expanding, your videos are highly conducive to learn the language in a proper way!

[@janainadeandradecochenski3744]

Believe in yourself! Thank you I really need to hear that!

[@valeriyvinnichenko]

Listening to you is a pleasure! Thanks a lot for this example of using English so freely and creatively!

[@maryann8741]

Wonderful indeed...felt really challenged to break off from all those so called 'rules'...motivates to have an introspection...thank you sir 🙏

[@eugenekuchumov5619]

It's really amazing. Thanks

[@carol14597]

Thank you so much!!

[@persianafacil2539]

Hi Cristian, incredible video. I don't know how you do that, but you always made my skin crawl... And you push me up to learn and practice more my language skills, thank you!

[@marymdp]

Hi Christian!!! I was so glad to see you had a new video!!! I can't agree more about we can't interpret the meaning of a sentence without knowing the context. And it's truth we all are different human beings!!! I loved the video!!! It's *AWESOME!!!* *And I really loved the final reflection!!!* 👏👏👏👏💪💪🤗🙋

[@angy371]

Simply great!!!

[@michellisantos9812]

OMG Christian, I can't stop to see your videos. Each one more captiivating that other. I'm really enjoying the way you teach. It touches our heart and make us think that we don't need to be perfect. Thank you very much.