20 Concise Verbs to Enhance Your English Communication
Introduction
Hi everyone, I'm Arnell. In today's lesson, I'm going to share 20 verbs you can use to communicate more concisely. But first, what does concise mean? Concise is an adjective that means expressing much in few words. For example, instead of writing long emails, you can be more concise by focusing on the essential information. In this lesson, you'll learn 20 versatile verbs that can help you be more concise in both speaking and writing.
Background or Problem Statement
Context
Many English learners aim to speak faster, but speed isn't always the answer. Being concise can make your communication clearer and more effective. The verbs in this lesson are suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Problem
Using too many unnecessary words can make your communication less effective. This lesson addresses this issue by providing verbs that can help you convey your message more succinctly.
Main Content
Key Point 1: Defrost
Every morning, I need to make the ice melt off my car. I need to defrost my car. Defrost is a verb that can help you be more concise. For example, "I have to defrost the fish before cooking them." Note the word stress: defrost.
Key Point 2: Crave
After dinner, I always want something sweet. I always crave something sweet. Crave is often used when talking about food and drinks, but people can also crave attention. For example, "Pregnant women often crave specific foods."
Key Point 3: Assume
Did Kareen get the message? I assume she did. When you assume something, you believe it to be true without needing evidence. For example, "We can't assume Taylor is lying; we need to speak to him first."
Key Point 4: Reminisce
I spent the weekend with my parents, reminiscing about old times. Reminisce means to think and talk about past experiences fondly. For example, "Every year on their anniversary, they like to reminisce about the day they first met."
Actionable Advice
- Step 1: Practice using these verbs in sentences to replace longer phrases.
- Step 2: Engage in conversations or writing exercises to reinforce your learning.
Summary
- Defrost: Melt ice or frost.
- Crave: Strongly desire, especially food or drink.
- Assume: Believe something without evidence.
- Reminisce: Fondly remember past experiences.
- Concise communication can be more effective than speaking faster.
Use these 20 verbs to enhance your English communication. Let me know how you did on the gap fills in the comments below. Did you get 20 out of 20? Or maybe 10 out of 20? That’s okay too. Practice with the discussion questions provided to reinforce your learning. Thank you for watching, and see you next time!
