Useful English vocabulary - 10 COLLOCATIONS | B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency exam preparation

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

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[@simonesignore2124]

It is widely accepted that Ben's videos are highly effective due to his crystal clear explanations, and all of us will be eternally grateful to him. Thank you!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

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[@pyola1136]

Deeply offended Strongly opposed Eternally great full Deadly serious Bitterly disappointed Fiercely competitive Absolutely furious Widely accepted Utterly ridiculous

[@pyola1136]

Grateful 🙏*

[@ashleeyang5037]

Adding one more - Highly effective. I’m externally grateful for what you did in this comment🙏It’s highly helpful.

[@vanessadimarco158]

I am bitterly disappointed by the results of the election in my country. I am absolutely furious too that many people didn't care to vote. I think it's widely accepted that democracy is based on people choice. In 2022 it's utterly ridiculous that people arrive to the election day without any knowledge whom they electing. Thanks for your terrific class. I am eternally grateful for this good thing in this tragic day!

[@fuenmonzo]

Some of these collocations are the same in Spanish, deeply offended ,eternally grateful, widely accepted.

[@ramonoblanca-rojo5433]

it's widely accepted among students that Ben's videos are the best are you joking no, i'm deadly serious come on, that's a utterly ridicolous why? i'll be eternally grateful to Ben...I just think watching his videos is a highly effective way of improving my english ;-)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃 Excellent examples!

[@jcr1138]

Hello Ben. When you mentioned "bitterly disappointed", I recalled a radio message from a car race. A driver said "I'm utterly gutted", which is way more than disappointed. The driver said that after he had lost any chance to win or even be on the podium that day. Excellent collocations to use or continue use!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, utterly gutted is a good collocation. It's more informal than bitterly disappointed

[@ablessing891]

I'm eternally grateful for all the wonderful videos you've made. They're highly effective. May Allah bless you!

[@joseomar8038]

OMG we need more of this videos, they are highly effective for exams and I'm sure we all would be eternally grateful.

[@DaveSmith90559]

Thanks Ben! I'm *_eternally grateful_* to you for the new lesson here! And *_bitterly disappointed_* with that I hadn't been able to find out your channel earlier! Keep it up man! I'm about to write all the collocations you share down to my notebook so that to learn them by heart, it's extremely effective vocabulary for any English level not only for C1/C2

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, of course! Advanced vocabulary is useful for all levels 👍

[@DaveSmith90559]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thanks once again! Happy to obtain a feedback from you, really appreciate it if natives reply to me, it's essentially for me!

[@ronelagherman6980]

When I pass my IELTS exam with flying colours I’ ll be eternally grateful to all my teachers and not only 🤗

[@gersoncarvalho8085]

So very useful vídeo. You've got a highly effective method to teach.

[@masayumii4550]

I watched most of your classes in July, before taking the C1advanced exam in the same month. I'm happy to say that I passed the exam with 190 points, although I could have prepared myself better. Thank you so much for your help, I used a lot of advanced words I've learned by watching your videos during the speaking and writing parts of the exam.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

That's great... Congratulations! I'm glad my videos helped 🙂

[@angelemallia4852]

It is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS to dress up dogs in costumes. I'm a TEFL teacher and I recently discovered your channel. I will definitely share your link with my students. Eternally Grateful - from Ang in Malta

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Great! Thanks Angele

[@yuliianedoruba]

Teacher Ben, thank you so much 🙏 We really appreciate all your job and helping for us. Our journey through English is much more easier and funnier and more enjoyable with you! Thank you so much☺️😊🙏

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks Yulia 🙂

[@irmadiaz8072]

It has been highly effective content, Ben, thanks a bunch!

[@oscaraldoma4459]

Hi, Ben. I find your videos useful to help me get ready for the C 2 proficiency test, which I plan on taking in February 2023. I'd suggest the following names: Elmmy; Shorty; Greeny-Elm; Never-Left-Behind tree. I look forward to hearing more English content and material from your awesome KZbin channel. Have a good one!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'm glad you find my videos useful 🙂 Nice name suggestions 👍

[@Krmly]

Hi Ben, I'm eternally grateful for your lessons. Here are some sentences: I used to be fiercely competitive at painting when I was a teenager. The impro drama course I did became sometimes utterly ridículous while reheasing.

[@gold_apple_vn4657]

Your teach is in line with me than other teaches

[@gianinaachim3010]

I so much like your podcasts , Ben!! Thank you for all!!

[@ГульнараНазыркулова-ц6ф]

I'm eternally grateful for this highly effective lesson🤩

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

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[@annamiller9153]

Ben, I find your YT videos highly effective in learning English. I know that the channel is still not widely accepted but it's probably because of the fierce competition. I have to say that I'm strongly opposed to that and in my view it's utterly ridiculous. Moreover, I would be absolutely furies and bitterly disappointed if you decided to finish making more videos. Therefore, I'm eternally grateful for your dedication and commitment ;)

[@miguelmelo8735]

Ben GILL you can't imagine how wonderful was to me to find out "to the point English with Ben GILL ...i bought Oxford collocations dictionary 4 years ago and i have learnt a lot too...but your Channel has been to me trove-treasure !!!!!!!!!!!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Miguel! I'm glad you find my videos useful 🙂 (treasure trove 👍)

[@miguelmelo8735]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you

[@anasierra850]

Hi Ben!! Congrats for your new house!!! I'm eternally grateful for your videos, they are outstanding!!! But to be honest I don't think that English football is the best....I love your country, your culture, and the whole shebang....but we must admit than Brazilian team is the best!!!👏👏👏😘

[@cyruschang1904]

Congrats your new home ... I don't think the is the best ... we must admit ...

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Ana. You're right about the football, of course 🙂

[@farzanakothari9821]

We love all your lessons 🎉

[@rubiocito]

tomorrow is my B2 speaking test, luckily I think I'm prepared but it's always important to study more and your channel has been a life saver, thx

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I hope it went well!

[@colombag78]

The name of the bonsai should be Bensai! 💙

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Nice!

[@brunamoretti2804]

Brilliant

[@montesierra717]

Thanks for the lesson. It was extremely useful.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@lianasmone]

Thanking you so much, I strongly support bonsai kept at home. They simply gave a special ambience

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I agree

[@yangqin2970]

I'd bet it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY one could ever find another better teacher than you.

[@cyruschang1904]

... find better teacher than you ... find another teacher (who is) better than you

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

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[@jesusalbertorobertipuertas9117]

Thank you so much! Your classes are quite important to me. You give truly clue for a "natural English"

[@soniamayrink3295]

After a lesson like this one....when I feel I still have so much to learn, so much, I feel like singing ..."A whim, away, a whim away..." I wish you a pocket full of rainbows, professor!🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@nelliedemshina7874]

Hello, Ben! Thank you for your new useful short video. I really enjoy all of them! As for a bonsai... Actually I have never imagined that it needs a name (does it??) If so, maybe Kyiv?

[@aranzasanchez9114]

Thank you teacher, I am a self student and you cast so much light on what I need for the exam. Hopefully you could also submit more regarding listening part 2 and 4. I cannot read and listen at the same time and the 45 seconds prior the activity is not enough. Thanks in advance.

[@oksanatozik9275]

Eternally grateful to you, Ben❤

[@Llamaeye1]

The very difference between Ben and others is he never ever says to like his videos ...his composed manner is certainly noticeable ...🙏

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Please like my video! 😆

[@Llamaeye1]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. i already did ..thanks for the lesson...💛

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

🙂

[@ronaldvillardo3714]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. ahhahaha

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

A proper run through the whole syllabus is highly effective at the eve of exams.

[@evamariasanchezg.5162]

Thanks a million for your new video!! I will be eternally grateful to you!😁 Congratulations on your new home! It looks like cozy🏡 A name for your bonsai would be " chelm" 👍 Speaking of football teams, I would bet for the Spanish football team, of course.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Chelm... I like it 🙂

[@mehmetberisha3681]

... really so usefull ...

[@ritagreco3359]

Hi Ben ,may your new home always be full of joy and music and curiosity...no I'm not joking: I'm deadly serious and I wish you this with all my heart😄👍

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks so much, Rita! Hope you're well 🙂

[@priyankaathukorala9157]

Hi Ben, I'm from Sri Lanka.Last year I took the CAE exam and passed it with a grade C. I'm still 16. So, I think it's better to give it another try and see whether I could achieve more this time. Do you think it's worthwhile?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Only you can decide that. If you find the preparation motivating and a positive experience, go for it

[@cyruschang1904]

- Deeply offended, saddened, touched, wounded - Strongly opposed, (dis)agree, believe, suggest - Eternally grateful, begotten, bound, indebted - Deadly serious, attack, disease, enemy, weapon - Bitterly disappointed, cold, defeated, fought - Fiercely competitive, opposed, opposing, fought - Absolutely furious, fabulous, not, right, wrong - Widely accepted, condemned, known, received - Utterly ridiculous, amazed, amazing, humiliated, humiliating, speechless - Highly effective, acclaimed, honored, praised, recommended

[@cyruschang1904]

@ɴᴀᴢᴀʀɪɪ 🇺🇦 👍 We are with you!

[@majesuslorenzo3003]

Hello Ben, I've been following your videos lately, actually they are very interesting and helpful. I would like to pose you a question: Is it correct to use the present continuous on this sentence: "Most fake products are selling on shop". As you may notice, nothing to do with the topic of your video but I would appreciate your help very much! Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Maria

[@hastalavista9431]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Your short lessons are incredible useful and I'm eternally grateful for what you're doing!

[@ChristinaKostyrko]

Many thanks

[@stefanolei306]

Thanks you teacher for these pop English improving videos! Talking about the Bonsai... You're name Is Ben.. thus the teeny tiny tree name could be Ben-sai =P

[@lauraa.6418]

Amy and Bimba are lovely, as always ❤

[@pagliacci2942]

Great 10 collocations widely used in the UK. Are you originally from South Africa?

[@alejandrapalleres5910]

Just kidding. I will be eternally grateful about coming across your academy. 👏👏👏

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It was a pleasure having you

[@perryleary4976]

Great video! I like your slight Dutch accent, I think

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

No. I'm English 🙂

[@jasminagrbic18]

Hello Ben, Thank you for the great lessons. My suggestion for the bonsai tree name is Peter. You already have Amy, who is a girl, so for the sake of balance in your house, the tree should be a boy. Secondly, Peter Pan is the boy who is rejecting to grow up and enter into the world of adults. Similar to this little tree-fellow :D

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Ha ha... Very good 😊

[@magorzatachwaczynska1098]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. My proposal for the bonsai name is Bensai.😊💚

[@cepoateînsemna]

A very, very, very good lesson. I'd be eternally grateful if you cut out ''the finger snapping noise'' which is incredibly annoying. I'm deadly serious, by the way. Just kidding. 😅😅😅 I'm not deeply offended. I'm strongly opposed to using unnecessary audio effects in videos. I'd be bitterly disappointed if you kept the ''noise'' in your future videos.

[@Crisguay]

Hi Ben! I am absolutely delighted to see you settled in your new home. Congratulations on that! I feel that the names "Betty", "Lizzy" or maybe "Beth" could be highly suitable for your bonsai, in honor of Queen Elizabeth 👑, so loved by all Britons 🇬🇧 I'll be eternally grateful if you take these names into account, otherwise I might be deeply offended. 😁😂

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Nice name suggestions, Cristina. Of course, I'll take them into account 👍

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

I am eternally greatful to God for all the blessings in my life.

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

Good luck in your new house.eternally grateful for your diligent work. The best football team and I hope u don't think its utterly ridiculous I will go for Spain lol, time will tell lol

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Let's see... I would love to see Spain v England in the final of the world cup!

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Being utterly blunt quite unlikely but u never know lol. Brazil vs France on paper migh be the final but a wild horse would be great

[@rafamayp]

Thanks Ben! Elmie would maybe be a good one.

[@lilirose7547]

Thank you

[@kibangatu8208]

It looks like You have really wonderful life. And also high-quality taste. That Bonsai tree seems to be lucky tree. ;)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

We need a name for the Bonsai! 🙂

[@kibangatu8208]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. I understood. Please, let me think about it. ;)

[@rafassmi]

Can "deadly serious" be used in a formal writing? Thanks for the videos

[@susanamorel8784]

Hi, Ben. I'd like to ask you something. Are these collocations also common in American English? Or would it sound a little too formal when speaking to an American?

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

Upse is a fiercely competitive arena.

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

Thanks so much... How do I remember to use them in exam? How many times should I repeat the practice?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Using them proactively when you practise the speaking and writing

[@Mr.cat888]

how are you? Super videos

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'm well, thanks. I'm glad you like the video

[@jasonranaweera3630]

You might get deeply offended when I say the Brazil has the best football team in the world, right? And it's statistically proved. But fact is that the England laid the foundation for almost every popular sport game in the world.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

We invent the sports, but other countries excel at them!

[@jasonranaweera3630]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Agree! Pretty much every country in this modern world benefited by the inventions from the England. That's a fact. Even though lot have forgotten who they were fed.

[@soniamayrink3295]

When I was 12 I was taught by Mr. Collins from Cambridge University that we should use "utterlly"only with negative adjectives. Has it changed,sir.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

"Ridiculous" is negative

[@soniamayrink3295]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Hmmm....now...are you talking about the adjective "ridiculous" "itself"or is "utterly" implied, because I didn't mention "ridiculous".....albeit I've heard "utterly beautiful"...🕊🕊

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I thought you were referring to the collocation in the video. Technically, "utterly" should be used with negative adjectives but, in reality, in modern English it's sometimes used with more positive ones

[@Yelene17]

May I ask a question? "I've always been fiercely competitive. As a child l would sulk if I lost monopoly". "As a child" has sense "when I was a child" or it means "in the manner of a child"? Thanks

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

"When I was a child". For the other meaning, we would say "Like a child"

[@Jspore-ip5rk]

6:57 Sums up most movies these days.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Sad but true

[@Ricardo-xg6gx]

I have been trying to find the type of your bonsai tree. It seems like a Japanese elm but the distance prevents a clear sight. Anyway, a possible name could be "well of wisdom," for that of the wisdom of Japanese culture and the learning of the language. It seems a bit sophisticated, but these little trees are it. Greetings and good luck in your new room.😊😊

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'll share a clear photograph of the bonsai later 👍

[@Crisguig]

Great video, as usual! Btw, eso piquiñín al final del video quė ye? Un horreo o una panera? Siempre los confundo, pero ye perguapu!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It's a mini horreo (just for decoration). I think paneras are slightly bigger but I'm not sure

[@jonyer1980]

Domestic English British league is the most appealing out the main European leagues... But when it comes to Champions League then that's definitely a different kettle of fish....

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

The Head was Absolute furious for no reason.

[@Dolphin15_05]

When it comes to learning a foreign language like English, narrating your daily routine to yourself in your target language is a highly effective method for building up fluency over time.

[@Dolphin15_05]

I am strongly opposed to the large amounts of food that are thrown away every day as there are several impoverished areas in developing countries where people can't even afford a bit of bread for breakfast.

[@Dolphin15_05]

I am eternally grateful for the help that you always provide to all English learners.

[@Dolphin15_05]

I have been fiercely competitive by nature since I was growing up. As a matter of fact, I would get sulky if I lost at cards

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Nice examples, Domenico 👍

[@albertorossi1365]

Good afternoon Ben.I do love the way you teach. However I think the your speaking so clearly...and slowly is not helping to keep my c1 english level updated. I mean...even a B1 level could easily follow you without subtitles. So please speak as yoi were speaking to an English mother tongue language friend of yours. Thank you for your consideration. Alberto (from Italy).

[@zsofiasemjen4017]

'Chin-chin' would be a great name for your bonsai that is by the way

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃

[@maytesancar]

nice home!!!

[@letshigh99]

can we also use "hella" instead very or it's a bad word?😀

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I don't recommend it. It's slang and inappropriate it most situations

[@leonelb6071]

It's widely accepted that Argentina is the best football team in the world :3

[@Mr.cat888]

Hi Ben

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

I am going to give up partying, to save money for a good cause, i am deadly serious.

[@LiborSupcik]

Amiga (the plant Name)

[@LiborSupcik]

Tip: run these collocations through youglish and mention the # of occurrences

[@lostro4631]

I propose "BEN-ZAÏ" for your small tree and Welcome in your nex home 😊

[@educarycuidar6680]

Elmer!

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

When India lost world cup, Indians were bitterly disappointed.

[@soniamayrink3295]

🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏞🏜🏜!!!!!!!!!

[@racheljia2207]

It’s a 发财树, translated as money tree 😆

[@Lucisardi]

Elmo 😅 for the bonsai

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Excellent! 👍

[@lechbojarski5869]

You asked about name for your tree? It’s obviously Benzai tree! ;)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😆

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

"Bonchina"

[@alejandrapalleres5910]

I was deeply offended by your comment about English football being the best in the world.🤣🤣🤣

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😆

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

India strongly opposed. The UN'S NON RECOGNITION OF COVID ORIGINATING FROM China.

[@arinazarethmottajunior1379]

I'm deeply ofended by the result of the last Brazlian " election".

[@frfancha]

Funny to see that the majority of these collocations are the same in French

[@swamitripurari-lectures]

🇧🇷

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

Nowadays Nani's movies are Utterly ridiculous, i don't expect much anymore.

[@manuelgordillo520]

I am strongly opposed to believing football British Teams could overshadow or darken the Spanish ones. it is widely accepted despite pubs' hooligan beholders. They are bitterly disappointed,, the more Spanish footballers they buy, the fewer championships they get.

[@katharinabeck1892]

It is utterly ridiculous to oppose that Brasil plays the best football in the world.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😆 We'll see

[@anaaldana8404]

Elmo

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@worthyourwhilearthi.g6511]

Calling Africans as 'Blacks' is deeply offensive language.

[@TheDinah2010]

But British food is terrible, come on! lol

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It's not that bad!

[@exanimo11]

New to the channel. Really enjoying your videos, thank you. What about Elmily for a name.