How to use SO & NEITHER in English: "So do I", "Neither am I"...

I will teach you how to use “so” and “neither” to show you agree with or have had the same experience as someone. For example, if your friend says, “I like pizza”, you can answer, “So do I” to agree with them. If your friend says, “I can’t whistle”, you can answer, “Neither can he” to refer to someone else. As you can see, “so” and “neither” can be used with different verbs and different subjects. Watch the video to learn the grammar behind this concept and get many examples. After watching, take the quiz at www.engvid.com/english-gramma... to practice what you have learned.
TRANSCRIPT
Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's video I'm going to teach you about something we use a lot in conversation, and that is the words: "So" and "Neither". So, how do we use these in conversation? Well, I want you to think about a conversation you've recently had with somebody. A lot of the times when we talk to people, we want to contribute something to the conversation and we want to show that we agree with someone. Okay?
So, for example, maybe I'm talking about pizza. "I like pizza." If you want to tell me that you agree with me, you can use the word: "So do I." Okay? So, you can use this expression; it starts with "So", then we have a verb, a helping verb, and then we have the person; in this case, it's "I". Okay, so: "So do I."
Let me ask you another question. Well, not a question. Let me say something that I believe. "I really like music." Do you like music, too? If you do, when I say: "I like music", you can say: "So do I" because you agree with me; you like music, too. Okay? Now... So, that's when we use "So", and we'll have a lot more examples in a moment.
Let's just talk a little bit about "Neither" for a moment. We use "Neither" when we're talking about something negative, so something that has the word "not" in it or... You know, for example: "I do not like pizza. I don't like pizza." If I say something like this in a conversation, you can agree with me, and you can say: "Neither do I". "I don't like pizza." You say: "Neither do I", if you agree with me.
So, let's do some examples together. "I speak English." If you wanted to add to the conversation and show you agree and you have the same experience, you can say: "So", then we can add: "do", and then you can say: "I".
Okay, let me think about something else. "I don't speak Klingon." This is a language from Star Trek. "I don't speak Klingon." If you wanted to add to this conversation, you can say-so, we have here it's a negative; it has the word "not"-"Neither do I." So, we use "So" and "Neither" when we want to show agreement with what somebody's saying in a conversation. So, let's look at some more examples of that.
So, so far we've talked about: "So do I" and "Neither do I". Okay? To show agreement with what somebody's saying. What about if we want to talk about somebody else? Well, we have "So" here, but we can actually change the pronoun we use when we're talking about someone else. So, if you're talking to somebody, you can say: "So do you." Or maybe, you know, I say: "I love traveling." And maybe you have a sister who loves traveling, you can say about your sister: "So does she." Okay? We can also do, if there's you and somebody else, you can use the pronoun "we"; or if you're talking about a group of other people, you can use the pronoun "they".
So, before I had "I", but you can actually use any of these or you can use somebody's name. For example: Drake. Okay? So: "I live in Toronto. So does Drake." We both live in Toronto. I never see Drake, but we both live in Toronto, so I can say: "I live in Toronto, and so does Drake."
Now, did you notice I did something different with the verb? Okay? The verb has to be in agreement with the pronoun. So, when we use "you", this goes into "do": "I do", "you do". For "he" and "she", the verb, in this case we call this a helping verb - the helping verb goes into "does": "she does", "he does", so we invert it. "So does he.", "So does she.", "So do we.", "So do they." Drake is "he", so we would put: "So does Drake." The point is: It needs to match. The pronoun and the verb need to match. Okay?
What about "Neither"? Well, it's the same. Okay? "I don't live in Australia. Neither does Drake.", "neither do you", "neither does he", "neither does she", "neither do we", "neither do they". Okay? So, it's important that the verb matches the pronoun. But notice that "So" and "Neither" are at the very beginning of the sentence. So, they always have the same place. Okay, so let's look at some other examples of ways we can use "So" and "Neither" in conversation. […]

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I always had this question about “So do I” like how and when to use it but no one could give me the correct answer. Thanks to the gorgeous Emma ❤️❤️ for this great lesson.

[@angelmarcelsuarezromero4246]

I hadn't even realize about this grammar rule and found it very useful. I need see your videos more frequently because there are lots of English language tips that I can learn from you, excellent explanation. Thank you Emma!

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Emma, You are very good at teaching English ! Don´t Stop it, please ! I can understand almost everything You speak. Your English classes are perfect. Thank You. Sidney. João Pessoa - PB *BRASIL*

[@lloydkim371]

I was a puppy living in Toronto, it is my pleasure to hear that example: "I live in Toronto"

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I wish everybody spoke like you do. It would make English a very easy to understand language. Wonderful class. Congratulations!

[@syedirfanalishah7490]

Hey Emma, hope you are well. The lecture i just took about So and Neither with the agreements in both conditions cleared a lot of confusion which I had since long back ago. Thats somehow turn out to be wonderful when we accidently find somebody who is so just kind enough to help the individual and community. Wish you all the best ahead and wishes for you.

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[@slashorysk]

all of these expressions can be exchanged "me, too "🌚🌚

[@groundz3ro727]

Or "me either" 🌝🌝

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Also me

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But not always it's correct to use it. Deoends on the situation and the context, but "me too" is not the answer for everything.

[@RealEverydayEnglish]

Very useful stuff this Emma! I’m a native English speaker but have problems with this in Spanish - yo tampoco / yo también. Any English student will really appreciate this video 😎 I’m super excited about my next weekly upload! Have a great day 😎

[@Luna-jw1uf]

I hope it helps you ... También: se utiliza con la afirmación. Ejemplo: compramos verdura, y frutas también. Tampoco: se utiliza con la negación. Ejemplo: no nieva en las montañas; en la ciudad tampoco.

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[@danolima]

Thanks for sharing with us all this grammar tips. I always used to pronounce neither in Ame English, didn`t think it was so different when you talk in British English.

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[@rabihfadel9880]

We have to practice it,specially with helping verbs and auxiliary.

[@ibrahimathiam1819]

Yes Helping verb and modals like can

[@MrRojas90]

Thanks so much Emma. I really like your videos, they have useful information for my daily life, and help me to know more vocabulary.

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Beautiful *

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So did I.. I learn a lot from you Emma.. Thanks

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Some people like hers manner teaching English, "So do I" ☺

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This lesson is not are.

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Watching from Brazil 🇧🇷

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So do I 😂

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Thank you, Miss Emma! I thought this class was very clarifying, so do we?

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Me : I like this lesson. My friend : so do l.

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So do I

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[@syaifulramadhan2519]

So / neither conversation ~ agree with some one I like pizza So do I I dont like pizza - Neither do I I speak english ~ so do I so do you does / she / he do we do they drake Neither do you does he / she do we do they

[@jonathanscsanchez9081]

In my English classes I learned the pronunciation like "Nider" and the google translator says the same sound (I think that), but here the teacher says like "Naider". ¿The pronunciation can do a variation depending of the state or something like this?. I have that doubt, I'm a young learner sorry.

[@brotherandsistertravel]

All the native speakers pronounce as you, I don't know why the teacher today is pronouncing wrong, probably she is not from USA or UK.... I don't know if in Australia or New Zealand the right pronunciation is like she says...

[@anatulymaimany]

Because she is Canadian

[@thangasubramaniam3893]

Neither is the correct pronunciation . sounds like naider. Because some people pronounce" th " as" d".

[@manikumar5893]

Actually, she may be an American or a Canadian. they pronounce like this. But in our school and college we are taught according to British English. So that pronunciation vary somewhat. In india we follow British English. And there is also difference between spelling of some words in America and British English. .

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Very helpfull, extremelly well explained. Thanks a lot.

[@abirkaazhari5882]

X: I like pizza Y: so do I X: I don't like sandwich Y: neither do I X: I speak English Y: so do I X: I don't speak Klingon Y: neither do I X: I don't like winter X: neither does Joni Y: tomi isn't happy X: neither is Mark Y: I like pizza Y: so do they X: I can play football Y: so can I X: she can't play football Y: neither can I X: I have traveled to France Y: so have I X: I haven't traveled to France Y: neither have I X: I ate a sandwich yesterday Y: so did she X: I am hungry Y: so am I

[@waleedwaleed668]

Thanks How about using Can He She It So can he So can she So can they is it right?

[@ahmetziyaaktas9179]

Waleed waleed Yes! They are correct. 🙂

[@waleedwaleed668]

@@ahmetziyaaktas9179 Thanks Brother

[@ahmetziyaaktas9179]

Waleed waleed It was my pleasure. 🙂

[@fahemashakir8449]

Well done

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Ramadan mubarak

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[@lilvegan2002]

@@rensonzack6618 lol

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@@rensonzack6618 didn't he commit suicide and you celebrated the whole charade last month?

[@arshadsyed6628]

Is that you in the pic? Btw I like Erdogan too...

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I am loving this classes. Thank you ma'am.

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I loved to watch your videos because it's really helpful to improve our English language

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Thanos: I can snap my fingers! Me: so ca..... :v

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Thank you very much lesson l 'm very happy

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Mister Stark I don’t feel good

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Привіт з України, щиро дякую, thanks a lot!

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An exceptional video. I love your lesson Emma.

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You dear speak English so do we. If you do not teach English us, neither we could speak English. Thanks teacher 😊🇳🇵

[@MrDiivid]

If someone say “I will be playing soccer tomorrow night”, how can I agree? “So will I”?

[@hamedshah2363]

Long story short- You want to convey this message: "I will be playing soccer too." Which is shortened to "I will too" "So will I" is a more appropriate version

[@KH2KH2]

Why does google pronounce NEITHER in a different way

[@erikasgFV]

You can pronounce it in two ways

[@KH2KH2]

@@erikasgFV Why ? whats the difference

[@erikasgFV]

@@KH2KH2 there's no difference in terms of meaning. Just the sound. You can choose to use either way.

[@jesuscampos5704]

Its depends on who speak native english UK or USA.

[@awadsdsemm4508]

ya you can pronounce NEETHER

[@manaralghnamee1210]

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️I really needed this lesson 💐🌹💝

[@Khaled_Fadl]

you covered all aspects of this topic... wonderful

[@jocimar1625]

I don't get why people on TV show for example. They say neither in a different way ( pronunciation )

[@sonyf.1358]

Emma. The pronunciation of neither is correct??

[@fodeidrissaconde6373]

If you're just finishing to watch this nice video and you're agree with me, writ in comment "so do I"

[@lilvegan2002]

No.

[@luigi5326]

Amazing! Thank you for the lesson.

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Thank you Mrs for your teaching I always follow you

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If anyone watched this lecture, listen to me. SO DID I :)♡♡♡😂

[@vivianokonkwo984]

So do I

[@alaajawad28]

so can I. niether can I. you wore nice clothes, so did i

[@lilvegan2002]

@@Annesha-lt7bk why shouldn't he do it?

[@barakatosalon]

Thank you very much, great class ! Greatings from Guadalajara, Mex.

[@jeanmariebernal6200]

Hi Emma! Why are your lessons so easy to understand. Everything is clear and interresting. One more time THANKS A LOT. I'm looking forward to seeing your new video.

[@lilvegan2002]

Why did u use ing two times

[@jeanmariebernal6200]

Hi@@lilvegan2002 In this case you can say I'm looking forward to seeing your next video or I look forward to seeing your next video , but after the preposition TO you MUST ADD ING , you can't write forward to see your video , it's not correct, it's a mistake, you must write the verb with ING after the preposition TO; Forward to receiving or forward to seeing; I hope you agree with me . Have a good time José Miguel.

[@lilvegan2002]

@@jeanmariebernal6200 some people have told me that you can't use ing two times

[@jeanmariebernal6200]

Hi José Miguel. I"m sure about my reply . But I think it's better asking Emma. Take care.

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Thanks a lot. It’s pleasure to listen to you,Emma !

[@emilsepalen2483]

It’s a pleasure!

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I really appriciate your teaching process that makes me understanding well your method.. thank you so much

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How can someone not like such an explanatory video like this?

[@angelhurtado8756]

Thank you for this class, it helps me a lot. I had practiced this class but i decided to practice it again

[@eusebiocanogutierrez493]

Hi Emma, nice and useful video as always. Could you please make a video explaining how to ask questions in these two ways and what the difference between they both is?: HOW + auxiliary + subjet + verb + complement? And... WHAT + auxiliary + subjet + verb + complement + LIKE?

[@JoaoMendesDavid-vv9er]

Emma I really liked this lesson, and I learnt something new with you.

[@brunomanoel9890]

Before i watch this video , i don't know how to use these expressions , from now on i can do that , thank you emma

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So do I! 😊 Great, thank you so much

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