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In this video, Gideon and I share 5 adjectives each which describe what we consider to be essential chracteristics of good language learners. The result is that we create the "perfect English student"... well, that's the idea anyway.
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Share your own adjective in the comments!
Ben Gill
English Teacher
Website: ttpenglish.com
Instagram: / to_the_point_english
Facebook Page: / tothepointenglishwithben
Timestamps:
0:00 How we're going to create the "perfect" learner
4:41 Ben's 1st adjective
5:46 Gideon's 1st adjective
7:36 Ben's 2nd adjective
9:03 Gideon's 2nd adjective
11:42 Ben's 3rd adjective
15:30 Gideon's 3rd adjective
17:37 Ben's 4th adjective
22:35 Gideon's 4th adjective
25:22 Ben's 5th adjective
27:40 Gideon's 5th adjective
#learnenglish #englishteacher #englishconversation #englishlesson #improveyourenglish #tothepointenglish #britishenglish

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Thanks for inviting me on to your channel, Ben. It was a pleasure. We came up with different adjectives but at the end of the day we are singing from the same hymn sheet (please excuse the mixed metaphors).

[@SabineHamer-mr7pm]

You both did a great job., it was a pleasure to watch this amazing video greetings from Germany Sabine

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Ah look what the cat dragged in 😂😂

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It was great to have you back on my channel, Gideon. We're definitely on the same wavelength and, in many ways, preaching to the choir. 🙂

[@SabineHamer-mr7pm]

What does "preaching to the choir" mean? Is this an Idiom? It can't be directly translated into German. Does it mean "to have the same opinion" or something like that????? 🤔

[@user-tq7hx2wc1h]

My favorite teachers together in one video 🎉 Thank you

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃🙏

[@martapolizzottomp]

YEP!! Thank YOU @tothepointenglishwithben. and @LetThemTalkTV YOU made my day!! 😃😃😃😃👏👏👏👏

[@khajiit9676]

Hey Ben, huge thanks for your amazing help with the C1 Advanced English exam materials! Thrilled to share I passed with a Grade A and an overall score of 203. Your guidance made all the difference. Best of luck to everyone preparing for the exam! 🌟

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Congratulations! Fantastic score 👏👏👏

[@GiuliaZanella-xh2uk]

The most straightforward lesson here is.. leave your comfort zone like wise sailors do, in order to get to achieve your 'stable instability' around self acknoledgement around english and, more generally talking, around any foreign languages' learning! Great talk, absolutely mind-broadening! Thanks a bunch to the both of you for all your astonishing contributes. To my mind, you perfectly nailed the whole discussion around the matter!

[@aram5642]

Regarding the comfort zone and making mistakes, I think the important role of a teacher is to recognize this kind of bravery and correct the student mistakes (of course in a kind and constructive way). One of the big damage that can be done to a learner is to gloss over mistakes, as it might root some bad habits. At least this is how I have developed some of my bad English patterns. Btw, I just realized: tenacious -> tenere, now I'm going to remember this adjective once for good! WRT subjunctive - we have it in English don't we, but it only manifests itself in the 3rd person singular: "I suggest that it be solved before we proceed further."

[@jasbindersingh6747]

Your videos are really informative and I flat out love your you tube channel.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I appreciate that!

[@MultiMetis]

Hi Ben, I just received the results of the CAE: 205! Thank you for your videos on this exam, they really helped me a lot.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Congratulations! What a fantastic score! 👏👏👏

[@MultiMetis]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thanks!!

[@user-hm4nc1uf3d]

2 genius !! Love your two channels. Greeting from Patagonia !

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Love to Patagonia!

[@MsTranthihai71]

❤Thanks

[@andreeacristina6169]

Hello Ben, I wanted to thank you for your videos. They have helped me very much while preparing for my CAE exam. I haven't had a private tutor, so I watched your videos to get more accustomed to an advanced English level. I passed the exam with A this summer, so I ought to thank you for being such a great teacher!❤

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome, Andrea! (I've replied to your message on the other video)

[@gabrim.8418]

your videos motivate me often in persecuting to study alone between work, family and a thousand other tasks. thank you so much

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

That's great to know! Keep going!

[@bladimirquispelazaro157]

Me gusta el inglés americano.. pero tu acento británico es hermoso.. thanks for give us your time 🎉

[@sergeheute7938]

Hi Ben, yeah it's good to see you both in this conversation about let's say motivation, if I could add one adjective I think it would be "passionate", otherwise without passion nothing is possible, even in our daily life.Thanks to both of you for this motivating talk.Serge the french Guy.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes! Passion is paramount 👍

[@yurisan8123]

Thank you for this talk, Ben! Really like Let Them Talk TV!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Me too 🙂

[@annabarc1177]

Thank you both for a really absorbing lesson. Your list of adjective is perfect. I'd also add that we should enjoy the process of learning all the time. I try to look for funny ways of learning English. It helps a lot! Speaking in English do helps me to change a little bit my personality. I used to be very timid and shy earlier. So it's also a kind of personal adventure which leads to developing new soft skills and keeping my mind sharp.

[@khalidmohammed7720]

Thank You both of you for this great interview

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@albertoalamamoran6082]

Thanks a ton for you two Sirs,it was such a wonderful chat. I´d really appreciated it. Wishing you all a " fantastic Merry Christmas and a kickass New Year 2024". regards from Trujillo- Peru.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@fleurblanche7642]

This is perfect Thank you no end Ben and Gideon too To be on the alert and braving the limits of your possibilities of the language learner

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you liked it, Fleur 🙂

[@fleurblanche7642]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Fantatic and honest I love it What fails me is I am not a good listener Well I have got to concenteate on it most of time

[@Miffywasborninutrechtinnl]

Hello Ben, thank you for such an inspirational clip! On a completely different topic, I recently came across the use of 'more healthy' in one of Cambridge English text books and still puzzled a bit. What I l have leaned is that when the adjective (for example, healthy) is modified by an adverb (more), 'more healthy' is correct. I am still confused this with the comparative form of the adjective. I would be grateful if you could make a video with this topic. Thank you very much for reading my comment. Your channel has been a great help for me to prepare Cambridge exam/IELTS!

[@devilshere980]

Honestly its such a great podcast I've ever see on this topic ❤❤❤ and Gideon is so genuine and accurate at the same time I am very pleased to watched you You both did a great job and find the main keys to learn English in right way thanku for this ❤

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SabineHamer-mr7pm]

Hi Ben, I'm really overwehlmed ☺️, that is one of your best videos. I have to admit I'm not a perfect student. I'm far away from beeing chatty, I'm shy and always afraid of beeing a pain in the ass when I ask too many questions. You both indicate that learning a language is a long journey, I totally agree and I would even go so far as to say that you learn throughout your live and that is the best in my opinion. I was really happy today because I watched my favourite series without subtitles for the first time and I understand nearly everything (I took your advice and celebrated it a little 🎉) Thanks for your effort to make learning English less complicated and for your remindings to be patient and having fun. Cheers Sabine

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Lovely comment, Sabine! I'm really glad you liked the video and well done for celebrating your little victory!

[@SabineHamer-mr7pm]

It's always motivating to watch your videos❤

[@alexkuzm11]

Great comments on C1/C2 exams.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you think so!

[@alexkuzm1]

I am a long time learner of English, living in the English speaking country for 30+ years, and I agree with you; the teachers need to tell the truth. There are no shortcuts, such as 3,6, or 12 months to learn it. The English language is very complex, cumbersome, and difficult to master. It is no joke, and it will seriously take adults a lifetime to learn. Thank you for saying that and for other content, it is very useful. I need to add here that English is a beautiful language and knowing all said above it brings many wonderful feelings every time I learn something new. Good luck to you all in that journey.

[@fatimaluciasc]

Hi Ben! Thank you both for this marvelous and informative video, you both are great professionals 😊 Let me tell you that I’ve just received my FCE results and I got a B, 179 😁 really really close to A, but I’m delighted and satisfied with it. Your videos and top-notch tips were pretty useful, and I’m looking forward to the CAE! 🎉

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Well done! Good luck with the CAE!

[@romyma]

Two icons in one video. 😎

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

🤓

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

🤓

[@michaeltrub7965]

Does someone know,if it is allowed to take notes in the cambridge c1 test (Or any cambridge test) and if so, do you get a seperate sheet or you just write on the sheets you receive? Thx for the help.

[@vivianagambetta9197]

Hi Ben!!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Viviana!

[@galllimari]

Hi Ben !!! I really enjoyed your video and the way that you suport people who has dificcult to express themselves in an english conversation. Well, I need this help a lot. And I have a question about the verb chat and the expression chatting? This is use for more informal or ordinary situation? What is the difference between "chat" and "talk"? 😊

[@federicodefrancesco3888]

Hi Ben, I'd like to try one of your courses (to pass the C1 Cambridge exam). Do you suggest me the Essential Grammar Course or the Complete Advanced Course on your site?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Federico. It depends on your needs. The Complete C1 Advanced Preparation Course focuses on strategy and approach in order to get the best score possible whereas the Grammar Course focuses on grammar (of course 🙂). If you have no experience with the Cambridge English exams, I'd recommend the preparation course. (Sorry for the delay in replying)

[@federicodefrancesco3888]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Ehi Ben. Don't worry for the delay. You had already answered my e-mail. I decided to buy the Grammar course, but I'll buy the C1 course too 😄

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Snap Ben. When i was a school boy, we werr told * there are 2 people who never learn, a shy person and an arrogant * Thanks Ben and Gideon. I look forward to seeing you again in your next lesson. MERRY CHRIMBO

[@user-lt6fd5wc1j]

i believe one great Greek Philosopher ones said that some times its takes explore,discovery and advanture to learn English so not be a couch potato 🤣

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Of course GIDEON is the dog's bollocks teacher. 😂