Speak better English with fewer words!

The reason why you should use fewer words.
OR
Why you should use fewer words.

The first of the two previous sentences has two extra words that can be dropped, without affecting the meaning. These extra words are called redundancies.

Cut them out. Your English will instantly improve.

TRANSCRIPT Video #44

Episode Title: When one word will do, don't use two

Less is more, when it comes to speaking or writing. Yet we often use extra words that add nothing to the meaning of what we are saying. These are called redundancies.

Super: Redundancies

Cut them out. YourEnglish will instantly improve.

Redundancies occur when we use two or more words together that imply the same thing. For example, ‘adequate enough’. Or ‘merge together’.
When every word you use adds something new to what you say, people are more likely to listen.

Find out the better way of expressing the following:

Close proximity.

Collaborate together.

Completely surrounded.

Few in number.

Foreign imports.

Free gift.

Absolutely certain.

General public.

Advance planning.

ATM machine.

Cameo appearance.

Exact same.

Past experience.

The reason why.

12 midnight or 12 noon.

A total of Rs 10,000.

Period of four days.

Circle around.

End result.

New innovation.

Summarize briefly.

It's got a shorter length.

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[MrOzz-fkrj]

But I need these words if I'm going to write a 1000-word essay homework in 30 minutes.

[infinitydude]

"why say lot word when few word do trick" - Kevin, The Office

[nafishy]

"Return back"
Return means back only !!

"Repeat again"
Repeat means again only !!

[barendkamperman]

I taught English conversation to private students and classes in Japan. I had to use minimal, accurate sentences to be effective. Enunciation, pacing my delivery, using proper vocabulary and silence to allow processing were vital for success. A caring tone and demeanor makes this style palatable. Now I find listening to redundancies and sidetrack detailing frustrating. Thank you for your good advice.

[kumarpranshu]

I agree with you. But sometimes I feel people use those 'redundancies' to extra emphasize the sense of the word. For example one might want to express varying degrees of certainty, like 'quite certain ', 'absolutely certain ' and so on, just to enunciate.
Regardless, your's is a great advice and I always learn a lot. Appreciate your work.

[Growasyouteach]

You are the best English teacher I have 👍

[zoramralte]

this guy is like a fine aged wine...smooth and calm, yet rich in taste... I Wish you all the best in Life my brothern.

[nargiznasser]

I came here after watching this man interviewing Shashi Tharoor on another channel and guess what, no one could've done it better. I specifically searched for Sumanto C. This guy is like the Bengali version of Mr Tharoor. 😳😇

[dibyendudas]

Redundancy is tantamount to tautology. Brevity is the soul of to-the-point communication. I thank you sincerely for pointing this out in your video. Every English language enthusiast will find this one really useful alongside the other ones. Kudos to The English Nut.

[Alex-ygnv]

Me-The murder happened mid night
Police- kitne bje?
Me- i said mid night. It has to be 12o’clock
Police slaps- jayda shaana ban rha hai daal re andar isko.. 😂😂😂

[rrlarrubia]

I've taught English as second language in Brazil for 12 and I must say... your videos are perfect. Congratulations for the great content! I'm recommending your channel to my students.

[yuvikamehta]

Let's take a moment to appreciate how calm his voice is ✌️

[riyaannthomas]

🤣 I feel the same way when a foreigner says, "Chai tea"

[manjusandal]

Amazing, marvellous 👍👏🙏
English ko logo ne mazak samajh rakha h, kuch bhi bolte h like 'guesto k liye, ladieso k liye, etc etc😁
Even I m not fluent in English but i try to use it correctly, coz I love English language too and i try to get better and better.

[AdityaLandge]

Some words which I hear very often:
"Naan Bread",
"Panini Sandwich",
"DC Comics",
and my absolute favorite "Spicy Masala Chai Tea Latte".

[NikhilSandella]

Should've included this one- 'With my OWN eyes' vs 'With my eyes.'🙂

[shilloe]

I just realised that even our english teachers use these all the time.

[malinibanerjee]

The video never gets too long.
Could go on listening to you, dear English Nut.

[binsonchalumattu]

You've got a subscriber (deliberately stopped myself using "new")
Thanks for making this one !!

[BeeeShoe]

For my confused buddies:
"Exactly same" & "Exactly *the* same" are two different instances which are not interchangeable.