TLDR;
This video by English with Lucy quizzes viewers on 15 advanced English words and phrases to assess their C2 level proficiency. It covers idioms, phrasal verbs, and single words, providing definitions and examples. The video also promotes a free PDF guide with more details and a C2 program launching in 2026.
- The quiz format helps viewers test their knowledge of advanced vocabulary.
- The video offers a free PDF guide with definitions, transcriptions, and example sentences.
- Lucy promotes her upcoming C2 program and encourages viewers to join the waiting list.
Intro [0:00]
Lucy introduces a quiz to test viewers on 15 advanced English words and phrases indicative of C2 level proficiency. She encourages viewers to take notes and share their scores at the end. The lesson aims to help learners reach the maximum level of English.
Free PDF Guide [0:31]
Lucy promotes a free PDF lesson guide that covers all the C2 level words discussed in the video. Viewers can access the guide by clicking the link in the description box or scanning the QR code to join her mailing list. The guide provides additional information and context for the vocabulary presented in the video.
C2 Waitlist [0:56]
Lucy announces the upcoming launch of her British English C2 program in early 2026. She encourages interested viewers to join the waiting list via a link or QR code to receive updates and a bonus lesson. The program is designed for those aiming for a very advanced level of English.
Round 1 [1:10]
The first round consists of multiple-choice questions testing the meaning of advanced words and phrases. The first word is "hassle," which means to repeatedly annoy someone, often by asking them to do something many times. The second phrase is "flesh out," meaning to add more detail or information to something. The idiom "not hold water" means not believable or convincing. "Out of kilter" means not working properly or in its usual state. Lastly, "to muddy the waters" means to make a simple situation more complicated and less clear.
C2 Waitlist [5:02]
Lucy briefly promotes her C2 program again, encouraging viewers to join the waiting list for updates and a bonus lesson. She emphasizes that the course is her most advanced yet and will be released in early 2026.
Round 2 [5:26]
Round two increases in difficulty with gapped sentences and three possible answers. The correct phrase to complete "Let's just split the bill four ways. It's not worth ____ over a few pounds" is "quibbling," which means to argue or complain about small, unimportant details. The word that best completes "The twins exchanged ____ glances across the dinner table" is "furtive," describing suspicious or secretive behavior. "Alluring" best completes "I don't find the prospect of camping in a field for a week in this terrible weather particularly ____," meaning attractive or exciting. The word to complete "The last question completely ____ me" is "flummoxed," meaning to confuse someone so much that they don't know what to do or say. Finally, "hogwash" completes "Don't listen to her. What she's saying is a load of old ____," referring to stupid or nonsensical talk.
Round 3 [9:55]
In the final round, Lucy presents a word and an example sentence, asking viewers to define the word. "Tantamount" means equivalent to something, generally used to say that something has the same or almost the same effect as something bad. "Strenuous" means requiring a lot of effort and energy. "Propagate" means to spread, often used with a negative connotation for spreading hateful ideas, or to grow new plants from cuttings. "Shoddy" describes poor quality work done carelessly or cheaply. "Nefarious" means morally bad, evil, or wicked, often used to describe criminal acts.
Outro [13:48]
Lucy concludes the lesson by asking viewers to share their scores and favorite words in the comments. She reminds them to download the lesson guide for more details and encourages them to join the waiting list for her C2 program launching in 2026. She expresses her enjoyment in developing the program and hopes viewers enjoyed the advanced lesson.