Speak English naturally by using filler phrases

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Hi. My name is Benjamin. Have you ever had a problem when you didn't quite have the words to say to someone when talking in English? I have that when I'm trying to speak French. So in one of my earlier lessons, I was talking about trying to buy a train ticket in London. Imagine that the man says back to me, "Where do I want to go?" I don't know the name of the train station, so I say, "It sort of -- it's sort of got a big wheel. It's got a big wheel, and it's in London. It's like -- it's, like, in the middle of the map. It's kind of busy, busy place in the middle of London." Trying to describe. So I can use "sort of"; I can use "like"; and I can use "kind of" and then try and describe it. Okay?

So the man, he then says to me, "Do you mean the airport, son?" And I'm like, "No. No. Not the airport. I want to go to -- I can't remember the name. No, actually..." So these are all ways of showing a different opinion. "Actually, no. It's in the middle of London. It's by a big river. The river Thames. Or I could say, "as a matter of fact, no. I don't want to go to the airport." Or, "To be honest, I want to stay in the center. It's Zone 1." Okay? Or a very similar way of saying "to be honest" would be "to be frank". It means "honest" as well. So I could say, "To be frank with you, I want to go to the place with the big wheel and the river." Okay? Or, "In fact, I really want to go to the place with the national theatre." Okay? Or last one, "The fact of the matter is I'm not going to the airport now." Okay? These are all ways of showing opinions. "Actually", "as a matter of fact", "to be honest". This one is really juicy, nice one, "the fact of the matter is". You'll sound very important if you say that.

So the man, he still doesn't understand. What else do I have to say to him to get him to understand me? So I could say, "Well, how shall I put it? Uh, it's got a huge wheel." Or, "What's the word I'm looking for? Um..." It's "Waterloo", by the way. Or, "How can I explain this? It's on the black train line. It's on the northern line. It's right in the middle." Okay? Similar to there -- other ways of, kind of, explaining it, trying to find the meaning.

The trainman, he's getting very annoyed with me, and he starts shouting at me. So I take cover. That was a very nasty thing to say. I'm now very upset with this man. These are little introductions to threats, to arguments, to entering an argument. Okay?

"What's the best way to put this? You are very unhelpful." "You are an idiot." Or less aggressive, I could say, "What I'm trying to say is you are a bad ticket man, and I just want to go to my favourite place in London." Or, "Now, let me put it this way. If you continue, I will go to your boss." Okay? So these are little pauses while I think of what I'm going to say next. "What's the best way to put this?" To put. "To put", there, means "to say". "What's the best way to say this?" "What I'm trying to say is..." And "now". "Now" is quite a control word. If I say "now", then I have control of the conversation.

Over to here. Brian, my ticket man, now starts yapping, talking. So I need him to stop. Okay? So I say, "Now, look here, Brian. I want my ticket." Or, "Right, then, Brian. That's great, but..." okay? Or -- Brian is still talking. I say, "Okay. That's fine, Brian, but I just want to go to -- and now, I remember. I remember. Waterloo, the place with the big wheel and the river. Thank you." So these are all ways of think about what you're saying, and then you say it. Okay? Great. Thanks for watching the video, and do take part in the quiz. Bye. I'm off to Waterloo.

[diego]

What a funny storyline, Benjamin! I love your style. Thank you again for another flawless lesson!

[arwamediouni]

You are the best English teacher on you tube, the way you present the course is original and attractive
congratulations

[marinagrodzitskaya]

To say frankly - Benjamin is my favorite English Teacher!!! He's so  brilliant in acting. His facial expressions and movements help in training! Admirable! Thanks.

[DanielOliveira-lktg]

Benjamin I appreciate a lot the way you convey English. Unparalleled!

[germansalgado]

I'm from Latin America, I am taking english courses and after of that when I return to my house, I always see your videos for take a little review. You're really amazing.

[yassirmuhmmed]

It so good for us non native speakers so better thanks so much

[hectorsebastianfloresgomez]

This is the first time I watch your videos and I think you are good at teaching.
It is a really great video.

[rafaelboschini]

is the best english teach of youtube, congratulations!

[vitalself]

WHAT AN AMAZING TEACHER...One of the best around actually. Thanks a lot for your great offer.

[منالأغنى]

I found this channel before study english . Now i study it and i back to this channel every single day because the explication is very insane

[cescamzambranog]

You are an excellent teacher, Benjamin. Thanks to you I can to improve my level of english

[matheusmoraesbiondo]

Great class. It was like I was watching a movie. I could even imagine the place. Thanks Benjamin.

[ManojJinadasa]

he is my funny teacher. this way of teaching is fantastic isn't it

[MrPanadoc]

Thank you very much for your lessons, you are very captivating ...it was fun to study !!!

[chingizabilkasov]

OMG! Your lessons are the best I've ever seen! They are funny as well as helpful. I'm really passionate about them! Thanks a lot

[BONO]

You are the best Benjamin i like your lessons because they make me feel happy

[beshrismael]

iam an arabic people .i love this lesson .I have benefited greatly from this lesson.

[johnnicholas]

I looked for a voice coach....I was looking at £60 per hour..which I think
Is ludicrous...I stumbled across this guy
His Brilliant...I listen to him every morning...

[pe]

Wonderful way to learn conversational English. Love from India.

[mohammedallahyaniapp]

Thanks Mr Benjamin
Your video really helpful.