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15 British English Phrases for When You’re Feeling Stressed
If you're learning English and want to sound more natural in everyday conversations, especially when life feels a bit overwhelming, this post is for you.
Here are 15 common British English phrases that people use when they're tired, overworked, or quietly not okay. These expressions are perfect for English speaking practice and will help you express yourself more clearly, more naturally, and more like yourself.
How to Politely End a Conversation in English
We’ve all been in a situation where a conversation seems to drag on, and we’re not quite sure how to leave without seeming rude. Whether at a social event, a networking gathering, or a casual chat with an acquaintance, knowing how to exit a conversation smoothly is a useful skill. Here are five polite and natural ways to end a conversation in English without feeling awkward.
9 Ways to Say You’re Bad at Something – Speak English Like A Brit
Want to speak English like a Brit? In British English, we rarely say, 'I'm not good at something.' Instead, we use self-deprecating expressions and informal vocabulary that make us sound more natural, funny, and relatable! In this blog, you'll learn 9 essential British phrases to express when you're bad at something-whether it's sports, cooking, driving, or even small talk.
10 ways to give encouragement in English
Do you stand on the sidelines, cheering on your family and friends with words of encouragement just when they need it most? If so, today's English lesson is perfect for you. We ‘re learning some positive phrases and words of encouragement to support, motivate, and uplift the people around you. These phrases are ideal for making meaningful connections in your everyday English conversations.
Six Ways to Ask Someone to Keep a Secret in English
Learn how to master the art of discretion (in professional and personal life) in English.
Here are six secret English phrases you can use to ask someone to keep something confidential, along with examples of how to use them in conversation.
Learn 10 ways to say something is boring in English
Despite our attempts to live our best lives, sometimes life is dull, monotonous and a bit boring. Today we look at the difference between the adjectives ‘bored’ and ‘boring’ and explore some useful ways to say something is ‘boring’ in English. Read on for the synonyms, expressions and vocabulary to help you talk about boredom in English with meanings and example sentences.
Ways to say you’re sure about something in English.
Mastering English isn't just about grammar rules and vocabulary; it's also about learning how to use the nuances of expression. Today we’re going to look at how we can convey certainty about something in English. Whether you're engaging in a debate, expressing your opinion, or simply affirming a fact, being able to express confidence in English can significantly enhance your communication skills.
Learn English expressions for talking about uncertainty.
it’s not unusual to find ourselves in a position where we don’t know what is going to happen next. Nothing is ever completely certain in either our professional or personal lives or even on a global scale.
In this blog post, we'll explore five essential English expressions to help you talk about and understand conversations about uncertainty. Imagine how you could apply each of the following expressions to your own experiences and try to incorporate it into a sentence.
How to say you don’t understand something in English.
We’ve all been in situations where we need to ask a person to repeat, clarify or to explain what they are saying. Maybe they are speaking very quickly or using words we don’t understand. Perhaps they’re speaking quietly or just haven’t explained themselves very clearly.
I’ve come up with eight polite and effective ways to convey that you don't understand something in English.
Learn 12 ways to say you’re hungry in English.
When it comes to expressing hunger in English, there are lots of fun and creative phrases that go beyond the basic "I'm hungry." In this blog post, we'll explore 12 interesting ways to say you're hungry that will add a bit of flavour and humour to your English.
8 Ways to say ‘No problem’ in English
Today I’ve got eight alternative expressions to say "no problem" in English. With these phrases you can communicate your willingness to help or assure others that their concerns are unnecessary.