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Everything you need to know about KNOW.

KNOW is one of those verbs that we most often use in Present Simple.

We say I know, I don't know, do you know, does she know.

We use it to talk about facts, about certainty, opinions, awareness, but we don't usually say I am knowing.

KNOW is what we call a stative verb.

So today while we're exploring this tiny word KNOW

If you've ever felt that the present tenses are simple, but not that simple, I mean, you know all the theory, but still when speaking you keep making mistakes or you're not sure whether you do because you just cannot hear yourself and nobody corrects you, then this class is for you.

Słowo jest KNOW .

KNOW jest nieogranicznym słowem.

Wchodzi KNOW, KNEW, KNOWN.

There's no shortcut, you just need to know it.

Co oznacza oznaczenie KNOW?

If I say how well do you know Gina?

For example, I know Peter.

Do you know this song?

I know London quite well.

If you say I know her, it means you've met her, you've talked to her, you're not strangers.

I know him very well sounds

Know about something.

For example, he doesn't know about the accident.

She knows a lot about psychology.

There's a big difference between I know her and I know about her.

The second sounds like gossip, you know?

We don't know them, but we know about them.

Third pattern, KNOW OF.

If I say I know of him, I know of him, it means I've heard the name, I'm aware he exists, but I don't actually know him.

It's distant, you know?

Imagine someone says, do you know any good graphic designers?

Do you know any good, I don't know, maybe pediatrician?

Do you know any good dermatologist?

And you say, I know of someone.

I know of someone.

You're not ready to say, yes, I know them, they are brilliant.

For example, I know that you're tired.

Or did you know that Helen moved abroad?

Did you know that Sarah has moved out?

When you say I know that, you sound certain, confident.

Then we move to KNOW plus a question word.

For example, KNOW what, KNOW where, KNOW why, KNOW how, KNOW who, KNOW when.

For example, Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?

We don't say Do you know where is the bus stop?

After KNOW the word order becomes normal subject plus verb.

Do you know where the bus stop is?

For example, I don't know why he left.

She knows what she wants.

For example, I know how to swim.

She doesn't know what to say.

Do you know how to fix this?

So this is about skills or practical knowledge.

I know how to drive means I have the skill.

I don't know what to do means I'm confused about the next step and I don't have that knowledge.

These are the words that naturally go together with KNOW.

I'm sure you already know it.

I know exactly what you mean and that exactly adds precision or I don't know for certain, which seems you're not completely sure.

She knows full well, full well what she's doing.

It's interesting because it suggests the person is pretending not to know, but actually they do.

She knows full well what she's doing.

And also you know perfectly well.

You know perfectly well why I'm upset.

And you'll also hear let me know.

It simply means tell me, let me know.

And get to know is about the process.

For instance, it takes time to get to know someone.

You don't instantly know a person deeply.

If someone says that exam was awful, you can reply I know.

I know.

I know.

On the other hand, I don't know about that is often polite disagreement.

So someone says that diet works for everyone and you say, well, I don't know about that.

So I don't know about that.

You know at the end of a sentence is very conversational for instance.

It was kind of awkward, you know.

You know can also mean something else though.

For example, Adam, you know, my cousin is getting married again.

You know has one more very useful function.

You know, but sometimes you just need one to feel a pause, you know?

What is it with Adam, you know?

You know what I mean?

You know what I mean?

And then you never know.

It's optimistic and uncertain, but you know, maybe she'll say yes.

You never know.

Not that I know of.

Not that I know of.

And you say, not that I know of.

Not that I know of.

Not that I know of.

You think yes, but you don't know for sure.

Speaking of that, we also use as far as I know.

For example, as far as I know the only vegetarian at work is Karl.

That means this is what I believe to be true, but I don't have complete information as far as I know.

And finally, let's talk about KNOWING at the beginning of a sentence.

For example, Knowing Tom, he'll be late.

Knowing John, he won't be home till 3 in the morning.

So this doesn't mean that you are in the process of knowing, not at all.

You're saying, because I know what he's like, I can guess what will happen.

Knowing Anna, she will pack lunch for everybody.

Knowing Anna, she will pack lunch for everybody.

And this is actually a perfect place to invite you a little bit further, because knowing vocabulary and knowing grammar rules is one thing, but using them naturally, confidently, in real time is not that simple.

Jeśli ten odcinek sprawił Ci, że nawet proste słowo, jak KNOW ma osłony,

And until then, keep listening, keep practicing and keep getting to know English a little bit better every day.

I know London quite well.

I know London quite well.

He doesn't know about the accident.

I don't know about that.

It was kind of awkward, you know.

She doesn't know what to say.

I know of someone.

I know that you're tired.

I know that you're tired.

You know what I mean?

You know what I mean?

As far as I know the only vegetarian at work is Karl.

As far as I know the only vegetarian at work is Karl.

Knowing Tom, he'll be late.

I love you, I believe in you, I know you are ready to speak English.