Advanced Expressions (C2) to Build Your Vocabulary

In this lesson, you are going to learn some advanced expressions that you can use to help build your vocabulary. Learning these expressions will develop both your listening comprehension as well as your speaking fluency.

Here are the expressions from the lesson if you'd like to review.

1. having said that
2. wishful thinking
3. to take (something) for granted
4. keep that in mind
5. be that as it may
6. around the clock
7. to toss around some ideas
8. in and of itself
9. lo and behold
10. in hindsight

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0:00 Intro to Advanced Expressions
1:09 Expression #1 - having said that
4:03 Expression #2 - wishful thinking
5:35 Expression #3 - to take (something) for granted
7:18 Expression #4 - keep that in mind
9:03 Expression #5 - be that as it may
11:35 Expression #6 - around the clock
12:24 Expression #7 - to toss around some ideas
13:23 Expression #8 - in and of itself
15:34 Expression #9 - lo and behold
17:18 Expression #10 - in hindsight
18:40 Expression Review

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[sengnawawnghkyeng]

Having said that = anyway, whatever
Wishful thinking = be unlikely
Take for granted = to not appreciate
Keep that in mind = to remember
Be that as it may = anyway, whatever, nevertheless
lo and behold = surprisingly
around the clock = 24 hours
Toss around ideas = brainstorm
in and of itself = just, alone
in hindsight = you know what

[Saha]

Expressions and collocations are a crucial component of language learning. I had heard most of these expressions, but it's critical to know the exact meaning and usage. Your video provided a more profound understanding of these phrases. Keep up the good work.

[francoluigi]

1) Having said that
Example: You are very passionate about what you do. Having said that, I contacted your previous employers and they said that you were stealing from the company, so you're not going to get the job.
2) Wishful thinking
3) To take something for granted
Example: I was starting to take it for granted.
4) Keep that in mind
5) Be that as it may
6) Around the clock
Example: I'm available around the clock.
7) to toss around some ideas
Example: let's toss around some ideas.
8) in and of itself
Example: the rainy weather, in and of itself, was not the cause of the traffic jam.
9) lo and behold
Example: I looked in the drawer and, lo and behold, I found my wallet.
10) in hindsight
Example: in hindsight, I should have told the truth.
Example 2: In hindsight, I should have left hours before.

[stefaniechong]

It's been amazing to learn so many great advanced expressions in one chunk. Having said that I wouldn't know if I would be able to use it all in my daily conversation. My partner would tease me saying that it's wishful thinking to learn and digest it in such a short period of time. However I would definitely use it and internalize it as my English teacher Wes has taught us such an amazing great lesson, I'm not going to take it for granted. I would work harder on it. I always keep that in mind, you reap what you sow. There's no short cut in learning English, to level up our English fluency, be that as it may, I won't slow down my journey of learning English. I would keep on watching the videos around the clock. Meanwhile I could toss around some ideas to my friends who want to learn English. This particular lesson, in and of itself, is free! Come on, we're learning English for free from YouTube! In no time, lo and behold, I would be able to level up my English. In hindsight, I should have started learning real English from YouTube channels especially from Wes. Thank you very much to you Wes. Keep it up your great work🎉 👍💯

[MohamedAli-rdrn]

Truth be told that English is totally different from other languages. It's just because of flexibility like 💧. Having said that you are absolutely incredible coach. You make English learners adore the language.

[Roig_]

I literally just learned so much more with this 20 minute video than I did in a 1 full year at my high-school. Thank you so much for the value provided! ✨

[Oli_Mili]

As a non-native I'm very thankful for these videos! I'm trying to learn English better to be able to write better books :)

[nithyajana]

I really enjoyed this lesson. These expressions are helpful to level up my English. Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson.

[anguse]

Fixed expressions are challenging to most English leaners. They are less commonly taught at school and often not the focus of the lesson. I find 'in and of itself' rare but interesting because of its position in a sentence. Hope to see more advanced expressions.

[senasubas]

For the first time I could remember all the expressions at the end of the video. I thought that was wishful thinking of me. This is the most effective vocabulary video I have ever seen, I appreciate teacher🙏

[AlfredoPerez-tidl]

Good for you, Wes! That kind of exercises are the ones we need for really improve our English knowledge. Congratulations form Cuba for this class!

[suleymanabdullahi]

Thanks for allocating a part of your time to meticulously teach us about important expressions used in the English language.

[addddl]

I'm not a fluent English speaker, be that as it may, I love to learn more and more advance vocabulary and expression like these.

[JakeclydeDtrucker]

I just found your channel randomly here on YouTube as I’m subscribed to other English lesson channels. I’ve found yours more exciting. I’m glad I’ve found this channel. I’m really learning from your lessons “you toss a lot of ideas “ Lo and behold” that I’m going to be confident in my speaking confidence. English my second language until now im still improving my speaking skills, and also my writing. You’re awesome! I love how you talk so clear and concise. It’s like I could mimic your sound, my favorite part is how you enunciate and stress the word as you talk. ❤️❤️❤️

[anaramos]

I like the way you structure your explanations, especially using visual aids to make explanations clearer. Keep up the good work. Saudações de Portugal.

[baybay]

Having lived in US for 30 yrs, as an ESL learner, I still feel my English vocabulary is limited. Watching your videos definitely helps me improve that. Thanks Wes for your hard work ❤

[mellymell]

I’ve been trying to work on my vocabulary and how to express myself better I’m so thankful I’ve found your channel. You’re literally god sent

[edgarpro]

I have known almost all these expressions for a long time, but my English is not as good as I would like. Come what may, I continue to do my best to achieve my goal. Be that as it may, practice makes us perfect. Thanks a lot!

[worldatmyfingertips]

As a non native speaker of the english language I can say that watching movies is the best way to learn and stay up to date with the most current expressions and words in common usage. As a teacher of the english language, likewise, I always encourage students to watch the news for example, in english, as it is much easier to understand and the people who give the news speak so crystal clear using very formal and appropiate vocabulary. For more advanced learners who like challenges the best way is movies, where they speak ultra fast, sometimes it's incomphrensible what they're saying, specially modern movies, old movies from the 90's and 80's are too easy, they speak super slow by comparison to today's way of speaking, lol. I am happy to see that all the expressions presented here I had learned previously not in an english classroom, but watching movies, lol. I just like to come here to prove to myself I know this stuff, as an English instructor I just can't afford to fall behind in my knowledge, .... it's what puts the bread on the table!! 🤣🤣