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hey hey hey welcome back now before we start today i
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want to ask you something have you ever been in a conversation in english
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and someone asked you a simple question
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and your brain just stopped nothing completely blank you smiled you nodded
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and you had no idea what to say oh thomas you
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just described my entire life like someone asks me how's it going and i'm standing there thinking is this a medical question?
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Do they want my full life story?
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What is the correct answer here?
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Exactly.
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And that's why today's episode is so important.
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We're going to go through the most common English questions, the ones you hear every single day, and we're going to give you the best, most natural answers.
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So stay with us.
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This episode could change everything.
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No pressure, though.
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Just everything.
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Just everything.
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Yes.
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All right.
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Let's dive in.
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Okay, Grace, let's start with the very basics, the most common question in the English language.
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Are you ready?
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I was born ready.
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Ask me.
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How are you?
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I'm fine, thank you. And you?
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There it is.
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The classic robot answer.
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I'm fine, thank you, and you.
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Every English learner learns this on day one.
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And listen, it's not wrong, but it sounds a little stiff, a little formal, like you're answering a questionnaire, not talking to a friend.
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Right, right.
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So what should I say instead?
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Great question.
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So here are some natural, relaxed ways to answer how are you.
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And I want you, listening right now, to repeat these with us.
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Ready?
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Let's go.
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Number one.
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I'm doing great, thanks.
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Let's say that together.
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I'm doing great, thanks.
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I'm doing great, thanks.
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That feels much more natural.
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It does, right?
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Number two.
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Pretty good.
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How about you?
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Say it.
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Pretty good.
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How about you?
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Oh, I like that.
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Short, friendly, and you're immediately asking the other person, too.
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Exactly.
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That's the key, Grace.
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A conversation is not a one -way street.
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When someone asks how you are, it's polite and natural to ask them back.
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How about you?
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Or and you?
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These small phrases keep the conversation moving.
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Okay, so what if things are not great?
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What if it's a Monday morning and you did not sleep well and you spilled coffee on your shirt?
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A very specific Monday morning, Grace.
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I'm speaking from experience.
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Okay, so when things are not perfect, here are some honest but polite answers.
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You can say, not bad, thanks.
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That means things are okay, not great, but I'm surviving.
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Or you can say, a little tired, but I'm good.
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That's very natural.
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Or my personal favorite, could be better, but I'm not complaining.
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Could be better, but I'm not complaining.
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Ooh, that's interesting.
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So what does that mean exactly?
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It means, yes, things could be better in my life right now, but I'm choosing not to complain about it.
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It sounds mature, a little funny, and very natural.
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Native speakers say this all the time.
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I love it.
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Let me repeat it.
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Could be better, but I'm not complaining.
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Perfect.
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And one more, if you're having a really fantastic day, you can say, I'm on top of the world, which means you feel amazing.
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Or simply, I couldn't be better, meaning life is perfect right now.
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I love I couldn't be better.
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It's like saying you can't improve on this.
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Maximum happiness achieved.
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Exactly.
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Maximum happiness achieved.
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Okay, so after how are you, what usually comes next in a conversation, Grace?
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Hmm, usually something like, what have you been up to?
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Or what's new with you?
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Yes, exactly.
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And these questions terrify English learners.
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Am I right?
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Oh, absolutely.
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What have you been up to?
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I used to panic because I thought I needed to have something really interesting to say.
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Like, oh, I climbed a mountain last weekend.
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I wrote a book.
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I learned how to fly a helicopter.
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Yes.
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But in real life, the answer is usually much more simple.
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What have you been up to is just another way of asking what have you been doing lately.
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And the truth is, you don't need an exciting answer.
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You just need a real one.
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So what's a good answer?
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So here are some natural, everyday answers.
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You can say, oh, not much, just working and relaxing.
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That's perfect, simple and real.
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Or, I've been pretty busy lately, actually.
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Or, same old, same old, which is a great phrase, meaning nothing has really changed in my life.
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Same old, same old.
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I love that.
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It's so honest.
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Let me repeat it.
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Same old, same old.
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Right.
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And another common one, I've just been taking it easy.
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That means relaxing, not doing anything too intense taking it easy.
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Taking it easy.
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That's a beautiful phrase.
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I want to be someone who takes it easy.
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Yes, don't we all?
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Okay, Grace, let's look at another very common small talk question.
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How was your weekend?
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Ooh, okay.
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So how do I answer that?
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Well, it depends on your weekend.
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If it was good, you can say, it was really nice, thanks.
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I went out with some friends or it was great.
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I finally got some rest.
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That word finally is very natural here.
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It shows you really needed that rest.
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And if the weekend was bad?
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Then you can say, honestly, it was a bit rough, or it wasn't the best, but I'm okay.
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Or my favorite, don't ask.
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Don't ask.
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That's so funny and so real.
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Right.
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Don't ask is a very casual way of saying, my weekend was terrible and I don't want to talk about it.
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But you say it with a smile, so it sounds funny, not dramatic.
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Okay, I need everyone listening to repeat this phrase.
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Don't ask.
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Say it like you're a little tired and a little funny.
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Don't ask.
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Perfect.
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Now, for all of you listening right now, if you're enjoying this episode, please hit that like button.
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It really helps us reach more English learners around the world.
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And subscribe if you haven't already.
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We post new episodes every week, just like this one.
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Yes, and leave us a comment below.
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Tell us, what's the English phrase or question that confuses you the most?
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We might make a whole episode about it.
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All right, let's move into personal questions.
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These are questions people ask when they want to know more about you, and these can feel more challenging because they require longer answers.
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Like what kind of questions?
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For example, where are you from?
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This sounds simple, right?
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But so many learners get nervous because they think they need to say something perfect.
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Right.
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I've seen people freeze completely when someone asks where they're from, which is funny because you know where you're from.
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That's information you definitely have.
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Yes, exactly.
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You were there.
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You know this.
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So let's practice a natural answer.
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If someone asks, where are you from?
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You can say simply, I'm from country.
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That's perfect.
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But to make it more natural, you can add a little more.
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For example, I'm from Mexico, but I've been living here for two years.
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Or I'm originally from Brazil, but I grew up in Canada.
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Oh, I like the word originally.
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It adds so much information with just one word.
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Exactly.
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Originally means that's where I was born or grew up but things have changed since then.
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It's a very useful word.
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Say it with me.
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Originally.
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Originally.
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Great.
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Now let's look at another personal question.
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What do you do?
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Or what do you do for a living?
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Oh, this one.
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I used to say, I am a teacher, and then just stop.
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Full stop.
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Nothing else.
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And that's fine.
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It's not wrong.
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But you can make it much more interesting with just a tiny bit more.
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For example, I'm a teacher.
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I teach English to high school students.
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Or I work in marketing.
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Basically, I help companies promote their products online.
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That phrase basically is so useful because it helps you explain something complicated in simple words.
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Basically.
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Let me say that.
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I work in marketing.
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Basically, I help companies promote their products.
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Beautiful.
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And what if you don't have a job right now?
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Maybe you're a student or between jobs or you're a parent who stays home.
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There's no shame in any of that.
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And there's a natural way to say it.
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You can say, I'm a student at the moment, or I'm currently looking for work, or I'm a stay -at -home parent.
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I've got two kids, so that's basically a full -time job.
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That's basically a full -time job.
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Yes, being a parent is a full -time job, a very exhausting one.
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Absolutely.
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Respect to all the parents listening.
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Now, Thomas, what about this question?
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Are you married, or do you have kids?
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Some people find this very personal.
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Yes, great point.
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Right.
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In some cultures, these are very normal questions.
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In others, they feel very private.
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In English, especially in Western culture, it's okay to give a simple answer and not go into too much detail if you don't want to.
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You can say, yes, I'm married.
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We've been together for five years.
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Or, no, I'm single, enjoying life.
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Enjoying life.
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I love that answer.
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It's confident and positive.
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Right.
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And if you don't want to answer at all, you can say politely, oh, I'd rather keep that private actually
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or just change the subject smoothly that's also a skill let me repeat
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that phrase i'd rather keep that private very polite very direct i'd rather keep
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that private that's such a good phrase let's say it again everyone listening repeat after us i'd rather keep
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that private now we move to one of my favorite types
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of questions opinion questions these are questions like what do you think about
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or what's your favorite these are great for conversation because everyone has opinions.
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Oh yes, and opinions are something you can always talk about.
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Even if your grammar isn't perfect, the important thing is to express yourself.
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Exactly.
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So let's say someone asks you, what's your favorite food?
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How do you answer that naturally?
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Well, you don't just say the food.
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You explain why.
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I love pasta because it's so comforting.
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Or my favorite food is sushi.
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I could eat it every day.
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Perfect.
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That phrase, I could eat it every day, is very natural and expressive.
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It means you love it so much you'd never get tired of it.
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Let's repeat.
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I could eat it every day.
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I could eat it every day.
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For me, that's chocolate.
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Just saying.
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Same, honestly.
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Now, what about this question?
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What do you think about topic?
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For example, What do you think about learning English online?
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Hmm.
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So, to answer an opinion question, it's important to have a structure.
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You state your opinion, then give a reason.
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Exactly.
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And here are some great phrases to introduce your opinion.
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You can say, I think that, or in my opinion, or personally I feel that, or to be honest, which signals you're about to say something sincere.
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And what if you're not sure?
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What if you have mixed feelings? great question
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if you're not sure you can say that's a tough one
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which means it's a difficult question
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or I'm not sure actually I can see both sides
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that phrase I can see both sides means you understand the arguments for
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and against something I can see both sides that's a really
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mature phrase very balanced let me repeat it I can see both sides
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and here's a really useful phrase for when you disagree with someone
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but you want to stay polite I see your point but I think.
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So you're not saying they're wrong.
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You're acknowledging their view first, then sharing yours.
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I see your point, but I think.
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Oh, that's gold.
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I see your point, but I think.
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Say it one more time, Thomas.
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I see your point, but I think.
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For example, I see your point, but I think learning English in a classroom has its advantages too.
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Very natural, very polite.
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So to summarize, when someone asks your opinion, use phrases like, I think that, personally I feel, to be honest, I can see both sides,
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and I see your point, but I think.
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Brilliant summary, Grace.
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Now, let's talk about preference questions.
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Would you rather questions?
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These are so common in English conversation and also in English exams.
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Oh, yes.
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Would you rather live in the city or the countryside?
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So the structure to answer is, I'd rather choice because reason.
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For example, I'd rather live in the city because I love the energy and there's always something to do.
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I'd rather live in the city because I love the energy.
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let me practice i'd rather live in the countryside because it's peaceful
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and i love nature perfect answer grace natural grammar clear reason now you try everyone listening pick one city
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or countryside start your answer with i'd rather
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and give one reason pause the video
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if you need to we'll wait did you do it great job keep practicing
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that structure now here's a skill that many intermediate learners need
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but rarely practice asking for clarification this means asking someone to repeat or explain something because you didn't understand.
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And this is so important.
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Because in real conversations, things happen fast.
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People speak quickly, they use slang, they mumble, and you need to be able to say, wait, can you say that again, without feeling embarrassed.
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Exactly.
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And here's the truth.
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Native speakers ask for clarification all the time.
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It's completely normal.
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There is no shame in saying, I didn't quite catch that.
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I didn't quite catch that.
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That's such a good phrase.
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Catch here means understand or hear.
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I didn't catch what you said.
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Let's repeat it.
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I didn't quite catch that.
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Good.
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Here are more phrases for clarification.
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You can say, sorry, could you repeat that?
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Very polite, very common.
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Or, could you say that again, please?
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Also very polite.
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Or, for when you heard the words but you didn't understand the meaning, sorry, what do you mean by that?
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What do you mean by that?
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That's a really useful one.
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It's not saying, I didn't hear you.
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It's saying, I heard you, but I don't fully understand.
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Exactly.
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And another good one, could you explain that a bit more?
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A bit more means a little more, so you want more information, more detail.
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Or, if someone speaks too fast, sorry, could you slow down a little?
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And a good native speaker will always be happy to do that.
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And can we talk about this?
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Because some learners feel embarrassed to ask, could you slow down?
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They think, will the person be annoyed?
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Great point.
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The answer is almost never.
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In fact, most people appreciate it when you're honest.
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It's much better to say, sorry, could you slow down, than to nod and smile and have absolutely no idea what's happening.
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Guilty.
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I've done so much nodding and smiling in English conversations.
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Just nodding, completely lost, nodding.
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We've all done it.
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But with these phrases, you don't have to anymore.
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Let's review them quickly.
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Repeat after us.
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I didn't quite catch that.
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Could you repeat that, please?
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What do you mean by that?
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Could you explain that a bit more?
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Sorry, could you slow down a little?
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Excellent.
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Those five phrases right there could save you in so many real -life situations.
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Remember them.
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Okay, Grace, let's move to future plans.
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People love asking about the future.
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What are you planning to do?
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Or do you have any plans for the holidays?
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Or what do you want to do with your life?
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Ah, that last one.
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What do you want to do with your life?
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Relax, I'm still figuring it out.
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Haha, right.
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We're all figuring it out.
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Okay, so let's look at these questions.
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What are your plans for the weekend?
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A very common question on a Friday.
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So you can say, I'm planning to.
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That's a great structure.
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I'm planning to visit my family.
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Or I'm thinking of going to the beach.
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Thinking of means you have an idea, but you're not 100 % sure yet good and what
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if you have no plans what
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if your plans are absolutely nothing then you can say i haven't made any plans yet
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or honestly i'm just going to stay home and relax
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that is a completely valid answer don't be embarrassed by a quiet weekend absolutely
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and here's a fun phrase for no plans i'm going to
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take it easy this weekend remember take it easy means to relax
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and do nothing too intense or i'm just going to go with the flow
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which means you'll see what happens no fixed plan.
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Go with the flow.
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I love that.
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Let's say it together.
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I'm just going to go with the flow.
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I'm just going to go with the flow.
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Beautiful phrase.
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Very natural, very relaxed.
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Now, what about bigger future questions like career goals or life plans?
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If someone asks, where do you see yourself in five years, which is a very common question, especially in job interviews, you can answer,
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I'd like to be, or I hope to, or my goal is to.
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These phrases show ambition without sounding arrogant for example i'd like
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to be working in my own business in five years
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or i hope to have improved my english enough to work internationally oh i like
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that one that's a great answer
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and notice it's not just i want to speak english better
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it connects english improvement to a real life goal working internationally
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that makes the answer much more powerful
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and interesting let's repeat these future phrases i'm planning to i'm thinking of I'd like to.
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I hope to.
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My goal is to.
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And I'm going to go with the flow.
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Perfect.
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Say one of those phrases right now and finish the sentence with your own goal.
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Pause the video and do it.
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Seriously.
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Even 30 seconds of speaking practice makes a huge difference.
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Now let's talk about past experience questions.
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These are questions about things you have done or haven't done.
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For example, have you ever been to place?
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Or have you ever tried food or activity?
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Oh, have you ever questions?
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These use the present perfect tense, right?
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Exactly.
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Have you ever plus past participle?
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So, for example, have you ever been to Paris?
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Or have you ever eaten sushi?
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Or have you ever spoken English with a native speaker?
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And to answer, you say, yes I have, or no I haven't.
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But of course, to be more natural, you add more detail.
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Right.
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So if you have done it, yes I have.
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I went to Paris last year, and it was absolutely beautiful.
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If you haven't, no, I haven't, but I'd really love to go someday.
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That addition, but I'd really love to, shows interest and keeps the conversation going.
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No, I haven't, but I'd really love to.
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Let's say that.
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No, I haven't, but I'd really love to.
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Perfect.
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And here's a really natural phrase when you're not sure.
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I think I might have, but I'm not sure.
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Or when you tried something once.
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I did once, actually.
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That word actually often signals that something is a little surprising.
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I did once, actually.
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That sounds so natural.
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Like, oh, funny you mention it.
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Exactly.
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Let's look at more past questions.
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What was the best trip you ever took?
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Tell me about a time when you were really proud of yourself.
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What was the most difficult thing you've ever done?
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These are great storytelling questions.
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And to tell a story in English naturally, you use past tenses, of course, but also connectors like first, then, after that, in the end.
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Yes.
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These connectors make your story flow beautifully.
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So for example, if someone asks, tell me about a time you were proud of yourself.
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You could say, well, I remember when I got my first job.
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First, I was really nervous.
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Then I prepared really hard for the interview.
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After that, I went in and did my best.
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And in the end, I got the job.
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I was so proud.
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That is such a clear, natural story.
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First, then, after that, in the end.
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Let's repeat those connectors.
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First, then, after that, in the end.
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Use these in your next story in English.
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They will make you sound so much more fluent.
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Now, Grace, let's talk about something really practical.
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What do you say when someone asks for your advice or when they're describing a problem?
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This is tricky because sometimes people just want to vent.
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They want you to listen.
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And sometimes they actually want advice.
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It's important to know the difference.
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That's such a good point.
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Right.
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And in English, you can actually ask which one they want.
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You can say, Do you want advice or do you just want to talk?
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That's very direct and very caring.
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Or more softly, I'm here if you want to talk about it.
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I'm here if you want to talk about it.
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That's so kind.
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Let's say it.
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I'm here if you want to talk about it.
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Now, for giving advice, here are great phrases.
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If I were you, I would.
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This is a very natural way to give advice.
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Have you tried?
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Suggesting something they might not have considered.
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Maybe you could try.
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A gentle suggestion.
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And it might be worth for a more careful recommendation.
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Let me give an example.
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Imagine a friend says, I'm really stressed about my English exam.
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I can say, if I were you, I would practice a little every day instead of studying for many hours at once.
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Or, have you tried listening to English? podcasts?
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Or it might be worth asking your teacher for extra help.
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Perfect examples.
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All very natural, all very helpful.
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Now, what if someone asks you for advice and you're not sure what to say?
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You can say, hmm, that's a tough one, meaning it's a difficult situation.
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Or I'm not sure, but maybe honest and humble.
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Or that sounds really hard.
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I'm not sure I'm the best person to advise on this, but...
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I love that last one.
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It's honest.
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You're saying you might not be the expert
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but you're still trying to help exactly
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and sometimes the best thing you can say is i think
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you should trust yourself on this one very encouraging i think
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you should trust yourself on this one beautiful let's repeat our advice phrases
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if i were you i would have you tried
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maybe you could try it might be worth i'm not sure but maybe let's talk about another very common conversation topic,
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daily life and routines.
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People ask things like, what time do you usually wake up?
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Or what do you do to relax?
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Or how do you spend your evenings?
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These feel easy, but people still get stuck because they want to give the perfect answer instead of a natural one.
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Right.
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So let's just practice being natural.
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Grace, what do you do to relax?
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Oh, okay.
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Let me answer naturally.
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Hmm.
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To be honest, I love watching series on TV, especially drama series.
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And I also like going for walks when the weather is nice.
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It really clears my head.
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Perfect.
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Notice what Grace did.
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She answered with, to be honest, natural opener.
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She gave two examples and she ended with a reason.
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It clears my head.
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That phrase means it helps you think clearly, removes stress.
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It clears my head.
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Let's say that.
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Going for a walk really clears my head.
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Beautiful.
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Now, Thomas, how do you spend your mornings?
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Wait, I ask you now?
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Go for it.
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Thomas, how do you spend your mornings?
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Well, honestly, I'm not a morning person, so my mornings are a bit slow.
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I usually make a coffee first, that's non -negotiable, and then I check my messages.
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After that, I try to do something productive, like read or exercise.
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But some days, some days I just sit there and stare into space for 20 minutes.
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Stare into space.
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We all do that.
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That phrase means you're looking at nothing, just daydreaming, stare into space.
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Exactly.
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So you see, a natural answer doesn't have to be perfect or impressive.
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It just has to be real and honest.
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And these kinds of answers make conversations interesting.
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Now let's practice a few more daily life phrases.
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I usually, I tend to, I'm not really a morning slash night person.
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I try to.
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Some days I...
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Great.
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And I tend to.
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Let's focus on this.
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I tend to means I usually do.
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It's a slightly more sophisticated way to express your habits.
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I tend to stay up late on weekends.
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I tend to eat a big breakfast.
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Very natural.
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I tend to get distracted very easily.
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That's very true for me.
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Same, honestly.
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Okay, let's try one more.
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I'm not really a morning person.
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Say that.
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I'm not really a morning person.
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I'm not really a morning person.
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And the opposite.
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I'm definitely a morning person.
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I love getting up early.
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I'm definitely a morning person.
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I cannot say that.
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It feels like a lie.
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That's very true for me.
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Fair enough.
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Fair enough.
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Okay, we're coming to the end, but I want to talk about something really useful.
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What to do when you get a question in English and you don't know the answer, or you need time to think.
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This is so important, because in real conversations, you're not given 30 seconds to prepare.
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The question comes and you need to respond exactly
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and the worst thing you can do is freeze
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and say nothing instead use what we call filler phrases
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or thinking phrases these are short phrases
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that give you time to think without the conversation stopping awkwardly
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oh I know some of these like well at the start
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of a sentence yes well is one of the most natural
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starters in English it says I'm thinking I have an answer
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give me a moment other great ones hmm let me think about that for a second or that's a good question,
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actually, which buys you a moment and also makes the other person feel good about their question.
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Smart.
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That's a good question, actually.
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Let me practice saying that very naturally.
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That's a good question, actually.
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Perfect.
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Other thinking phrases, to be honest.
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You know what?
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I think, off the top of my head, which means your first thought without deeply thinking about it.
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Off the top of my head, I'd say, off the top of my head.
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That's a wonderful phrase.
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It sounds so natural.
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Off the top of my head, I'd say the best English movie is probably The King's Speech.
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Great example.
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And one more.
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I'm not entirely sure, but… which is honest and natural.
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You don't have to pretend to know everything.
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Being honest actually makes you sound more confident, not less.
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That's such an important point.
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So let's review all the thinking phrases.
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Repeat after us.
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Well… Hmm, let me think about that.
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That's a good question, actually.
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To be honest, off the top of my head, I'm not entirely sure but.
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These little phrases can transform your conversations.
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You'll sound more confident, more natural, and more like a relinquished speaker.
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Okay, we've covered so much today.
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Let's do a quick review of everything.
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Excellent idea.
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Let's go through it fast.
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Greeting questions.
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Instead of just, I'm fine, thank you, and you, try I'm doing great thanks
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or pretty good how about you or could be better
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but I'm not complaining small talk same old same old I've
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been taking it easy don't ask personal questions I'm originally from I work in basically I I'd rather keep
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that private opinion phrases I think
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that personally I feel I can see both sides I see your point but I think preference I'd rather because clarification
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I didn't quite catch that.
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Could you slow down a little?
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What do you mean by that?
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Future plans.
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I'm planning to.
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I'm thinking of.
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I'm going to go with the flow.
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Past experiences.
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Have you ever?
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Yes, I have.
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I went.
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No, I haven't, but I'd love to.
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Story connectors.
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First, then, after that, in the end.
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Advice.
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If I were you, I would.
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Have you tried?
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It might be worth.
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Daily life.
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I tend to, it clears my head.
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I'm not really a morning person.
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And thinking phrases.
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Well, that's a good question, actually.
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Off the top of my head, I'm not entirely sure, but...
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Wow, that's a lot of phrases, but they're all so natural and so useful.
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All right, everyone, now it's your turn.
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We're going to ask you some of these questions, and we want you to answer out loud.
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Seriously, Seriously, pause the video, answer out loud, and then press play again.
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Speaking practice, even alone, is incredibly powerful.
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Question 1.
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How are you today?
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Really, how are you right now?
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Answer with a complete sentence and a reason.
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Question 2.
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What have you been up to lately?
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Give us at least two sentences.
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Question 3.
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What's your favorite way to relax?
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Tell us what you do and why.
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Question 4.
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Have you ever spoken English in a real situation outside of class or YouTube?
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Tell us what happened.
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Use first, then, in the end.
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Question five.
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Where do you see yourself in three years?
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Use I'd like to or I hope to.
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These are great conversation practice questions.
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Say your answers out loud.
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Write them down.
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Record yourself.
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Whatever works for you.
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Thomas, this episode was amazing.
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I feel like I could go talk to anyone in English right now.
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That's the goal.
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And you know what?
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You absolutely could.
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You have the vocabulary.
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You have the phrases you just need to use them.
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The only way to get better at speaking English is to actually speak English.
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Don't wait until you're ready.
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You're already ready.
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Don't wait until you're ready.
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I love that.
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Because ready never really comes.
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You just have to start.
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Exactly.
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And we are so proud of everyone who showed up for this episode.
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Whether you're cooking dinner right now, sitting on the bus, studying at your desk, or lying in bed at night, you are investing in yourself and that matters.
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Aw, that's beautiful.
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I love our listeners.
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We really do.
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Now, before we go, we have a question for you in the comments.
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Here it is.
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What is the English question that you find the most difficult to answer?
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Is it what do you do?
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How are you?
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
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Or something else entirely?
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Tell us in the comments.
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We read every single comment and we take note.
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Your answers might become our next episode.
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And if this episode helped you, and I really hope it did.
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Please give it a like.
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Share it with a friend who's learning English and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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We post every week, right here.
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More conversations, more phrases, more natural English, just for you.
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Thanks for listening, everyone.
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Keep going, keep practicing.
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You're doing so much better than you think.
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Until next time, take care, stay curious, and keep speaking English.
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Bye, everyone.
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See you next time.
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