How many words do you need to know to be fluent in English?

Have your ever wondered how many words you need to know to have fluent conversations in English? In this video you will discover the complicated truth about counting words, learning vocabulary, and why you're asking the wrong question about vocabulary size and fluency. See you in class!
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[akhtargul]

Languages is not something to memorize languages something to use. Wow

[vortix]

I understood every single word you've said. It's amazing feeling :)

[apx]

I am really sad about my performance in English, but this video motivated me. I won't give up

[patrickmota]

I believe languages aren't something to memorize words, but it's something to use, to communicate, and to express your self.


Every day I watch your videos and it motivates me to try more and more learning English.

I want so much have a good talk in another language and can show my ideas, personality, and emotions.
It is my dream and I will never give up.

Then... Thank you to help me to achieve it.

[adelalfusail]

Hi, I do agree with you in most of the point you mentioned in this video, however, everyone has his/her own way to learn vocabulary. I have been studying English for almost 6 months and what I noticed is that the most effective way for me to learn vocabulary is listening. I do believe the more I listen, the more I absorb and grasp a massive amount of vocab not just only words but also phrases and the words part of speech (word family). Some of my friends who are currently studying English have different ways than mine but the see it more effective and efficient than mine, too. In another words, students have to find ways that might help them and expand their ability to understand and learn vocab. Thank you so much and I wanted to let know that you've been always more than an amazing teacher.

[Canguroenglish]

It’s impossible for me to reply to all your comments, but I read them all, and I am eternally grateful for your love and support.

[moiseabeli]

All my life I've never seen someone like you. You're always honest in your videos

[Pronetogood]

Christian, you are brilliant. Everytime I saw these flash cards I thought how it is uselles for me. Simulated for memorizing but not for conversation and language. Memorizing for cramming not for connection with people. Only practice, practice and practice! Keep moving Christian! Great video!

[shebazkhan]

On YouTube, less than 1 percentage of videos have this kind of like and dislike proportion. It's an outstanding video and it's helpful for every language learners.

[yasalhemyari]

I'm delighted I've found your channel. It's giving us a new perspective of learning a language. You're taking learning English into a new perspective. I love that.

[hiddensanya]

Christian, thank you! I like this video so much 🤗 I'm from Russia and have pre-intermediate level of English. Sometimes i don't catch vibe of video in English, but all your video is understandable 💜💜💜

[naturewildlife]

i am following u from the very beginning.Thanks for always being their for all the learners

[MrLuffaa]

I just loved that quote on Chistian's left side: "Stop making stupid people famous". Thanks for that and for the interesting class!! Best wishes!!!

[milanaamilano]

Christian, the more I listen to you the more I adore you. Thanks so much for such a great content!
Please, keep on!

[vladimirkhasarov]

Hi, Christian!!! As always, absolutely incredible video. You so talented. I wish you good luck and be happy!!!

[aleksandr]

This video is the best answer to the question. Many thanks!!!

[TheRecyclable]

Awesome ! it's intresting how good you describe things and get people excited about the topic you wanna talk about. You're right ! But the reason that people think about counting english words is that there are so many words in english and each has a very specific usage as well as several different meanings ! (like in my language take and grab and get are all the same !) I came back to AU after 7 years and my english has gotten worse, and since I came here I've tried to memorise words but this just makes me nervous cus i can't use them, but when I socialise, I get better, I love english and to me english is the most advanced language.

[nobbinn]

Esse video é simplesmente incrível Christian. Para mim você equacionou esse grande problema que é aprender uma nova lingua. Sua ideia deveria ser espalhada pelo planeta inteiro. Só assim as pessoas não teria mais dificuldades em aprender um novo idioma. Muito Obrigado por iluminar minha mente.

[Jorgemirandavargas]

Excellent as always!!... thanks for all your advices which make us improve everyday.... Greetings from Chile!!!!

[hernanlaborde]

I'm clapping now Christian. You are Great. Thank you very much