Improve Your Vocabulary: Stop Saying BAD!

You don’t need to use the same word over and over. Improve your vocabulary and you’ll sound more intelligent – it’s as simple as that. Instead of just calling everything you don’t like “bad”, try using more precise words instead. For example, you might replace “bad” with “tacky” or “dowdy”. You will sound more nat11:16 PM 2023-03-20ural and intelligent, and your words will also paint a clearer picture for the people you’re speaking with. Since we use words to think, you’ll even paint a clearer picture for yourself by using more exact vocabulary. In this class, I’ll teach you many words you can use instead of just “bad”, and I’ll also show you the opposite words you can use to discuss positive characteristics. Using these adjectives on the speaking section of IELTS and TOEFL exams will impress your examiner and improve your score. Remember: variety is the spice of life! If you liked this video, check out these lessons: Stop saying “I KNOW“ Stop saying “SORRY“ In this lesson: 00:00 Stop saying “bad“: Vocabulary to use instead 01:46 dowdy 02:22 snazzy 02:33 cheesy 03:25 elegant 03:41 dusty 04:32 successful & affluent 04:45 nasty 05:05 pleasant 05:21 gross 05:43 lovely 06:01 corny 06:39 sophisticated 07:03 tacky 08:28 tasteful 09:30 – Quiz – 12:53 sketchy 13:09 dodgy 13:35 grotty 14:24 – Homework – 15:29 – Quote of the day –