Everyday Grammar Video: A Popular Person in Turkey

Hi John, what are you reading?

Hi Dr. Jill, I'm reading some messages from English learners around the world.

In our recent lesson, we talked about the word popular, and asked for messages about

what is popular in different countries.

Let's pick a message and give some feedback.

Here's part of a message from Forkhan in Turkey.

I think Kevanch Tatli-Tug is a popular in Turkey, because the whole country knows him.

Forkhan's message is clear.

I found out Kevanch Tatli-Tug's an actor and an athlete.

That said, we suggest removing a few words and adding a little more explanation.

We can simplify by taking out the words, I think.

We can also remove the part about the whole country knows him.

When we say someone is popular, we mean that many, or most people in a place, know about

the person.

So, we can assume that if someone is popular, most people in a country know about them.

You could also explain a little more about why Kevanch Tatli-Tug is popular.

For example, you might describe some of his qualities.

Perhaps he is handsome, perhaps he is generous, perhaps he has a good sense of humor.

I have none of those qualities, so I appreciate when others have them.

John, you're too hard on yourself.

You are generous.

Well, you're sometimes generous.

Dr. Jill has a good sense of humor.

In any case, we might update Forkhan's message to something like this.

Kevanch Tatli-Tug is popular in Turkey because he is handsome, talented, and wealthy.

And that's every day, grammar.