100 Advanced Verbs to Elevate Your English Conversations

Introduction

Hi everyone, my name is Now, and thank you so much for joining me in today's mega lesson. There are so many ways to improve your English fluency. In today's lesson, I'm going to give you 100 advanced verbs you can use to take your conversations to the next level. At the end of this lesson, can you please let me know which verb was your favorite? Everyone has a favorite. My personal favorite is verb number four, reminisce. Why? Well, it's just a really pretty verb. It sounds nice. Reminisce. Reminisce. Verb number four.

Not only do I explain the verbs with pronunciation and examples, but there are also 25 conversation gap fills you can use to test your understanding. Complete each gap fill. Listen and check your answers. Then I want you to pause the video and read the conversations out loud. Imitation is a powerful way to practice speaking, and you can do it from home. If you have a speaking partner, even better. I also want you to think in English using today's verbs. So I have a discussion question for each and every verb. Use these questions to once again review everything from this lesson. When I said this was a mega lesson, I wasn't kidding. There's going to be so much information in today's lesson. So I put all the verbs, examples, and exercises into one handy-dandy convenient PDF. All together, that's 40 pages of notes. And in the PDF, I include a bonus mini conversation for each and every verb. Yep, that's 100 extra examples that are not in this video. If you'd like my PDF, click the link in the video description, which will take you to my store and select the PDF that goes with this video. This PDF will be sent directly to your inbox, which you can keep forever.

Okay, before we begin with the verbs, I want to answer a really common question. Are the verbs today American English or British English? Well, firstly, I'm American, so I have an American accent. But the verbs are both. You can comfortably use these verbs in your conversations, in your writing, including academic writing. Don't worry about American English or British English. These verbs are really common everywhere. Some of the verbs are spelled differently in American English and British English, but don't worry, I'll make that clear for you on the screen. I think we need to start with verb number one.

Background or Problem Statement

Context

In this lesson, you'll learn 100 advanced verbs to enhance your English fluency. These verbs will help you speak more concisely and effectively in various situations, from everyday conversations to academic writing.

Problem

Many English learners struggle with expressing themselves clearly and concisely. They may use basic vocabulary, which can make their speech or writing less engaging and impactful. This lesson aims to address this issue by providing advanced verbs that can elevate your English proficiency.

Main Content

Key Point 1: Verbs with Pronunciation and Examples

Let's start with the first few verbs:

1. Defrost: Every morning, I need to make the ice melt off of my car. I need to defrost my car. Defrost. Example: I have to defrost the fish before I can cook them.

2. Crave: I always really want something sweet after dinner. I always crave. Crave. Example: Children who misbehave often just crave attention.

3. Assume: Did Karine get the message? I emailed her last night. I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure she read it. I assume. Assume. Example: We can't assume Taylor is lying. We need to speak to him first.

4. Reminisce: I spent the weekend with my parents, and we looked through a lot of old photo albums. It was nice to think and talk about all of the great experiences we had in the past. It was nice to reminisce. Reminisce. Example: Sometimes, I reminisce about all the fun things I did as a teenager.

Key Point 2: Conversation Gap Fills

Let's practice with a mini conversation:

Hey, remember that snowy weekend at the cabin last year? Of course I do. I still crave those marshmallows we roasted in the fireplace. We needed that fireplace. Remember it was so cold that we even had to defrost the water that was left on the kitchen counter? Yeah. I might try and book that cabin again. Do you think it'll still be available? I assume you mean the same time as last year. In December? Yeah. Well, it's November. I'm sure it's already been booked. You're right. I just love reminiscing about that place and the marshmallows. God, you never stop talking about the marshmallows.

Actionable Advice

Step 1: Practice using these verbs in your daily conversations.
Step 2: Complete the gap fills provided to test your understanding.
Step 3: Think in English using today's verbs and discuss the provided questions.

Summary

Learned 100 advanced verbs to improve English fluency.
Practiced pronunciation and usage with examples.
Completed conversation gap fills to test understanding.
Received actionable advice for practical application.
"Reminisce" is a favorite verb for its pleasant sound and meaning.

Written by Talkface AI Teacher Sora.