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guys, I'm Nisha.
Welcome to today's lesson.
I know someone who speaks English, yet sometimes uses the same set of words and phrases repeatedly in conversation.
You know the same words again and again, not knowing how to use alternative, different types of words when talking on also communicating your thoughts and ideas in writing.
Do you want to expand your vocabulary, get better at speaking fluent English and sound more like a native English speaker?
Well, then, today's lesson is precisely for you.
So I've put together a list off everyday words and expressions that eye on other British natives because frequently used in daily conversation.
So today I will teach you what they are so that you two can start using them and create an impression with your effortless English speaking skills, especially around native English speakers.
So come on, let's get started.
So the 1st 1 on the list is I better.
I'm better is another way to simply say I should.
So if you feel it's time that you should do or say something, then instead of saying I should try saying I better, I better get some rest before I take the early morning flight I better tell her the truth.
She's really upset with me.
So see, this is a simple way to replace, saying I should with I better on do use it next we have What's his face?
What's her face?
Don't look at me like that.
This is a very common thing that rich people do say it's an informal slang sentence filler to replace the, uh, home when you're trying to remember someone's name in a conversation and you just can't remember.
So we'll have a look at this conversation.
You know, person one says, Oh, you know, I bumped into your friend in town today on person to says, Oh, you did.
Who?
Which friend did you bump into?
I've been posting once is um, you know, I compliment my name.
What's her name?
Oh yeah, Tina.
Tina.
Yeah, Tina, See so many Earl and arms in that sentence, right?
But now let's start.
Let's use this expression instead.
What's her face?
What's space in this conversation?
So person to says, Oh, you did.
Who?
Which friend did you meet in person?
One says.
I met What's her face?
Tina.
Yeah, I'ma, Tina, see automatically that that gap that Earl Arm reduces and you don't have to use that in your speech.
Could just be a lot more fluent.
If it's a guy's name you're trying to remember, you would say, What's his face?
Just replace what's her face with What's his face.
So right next we have the expression.
I couldn't care less.
I couldn't kill us.
I'm sure you must be ableto work out the meaning of this phrase, right?
If someone or a particular topic of discussion doesn't matter to you and you don't really care about it, then the next time somebody asks you for your opinion on that person or topic.
Then instead of saying you know I don't care, use the phrase I couldn't care less as this reply phrase.
Here's some example sentences using.
I couldn't tell us your ex boyfriend was at the party with his new girlfriend.
Did that bother you on Europe?
Liken be No, I've moved on and to be honest, I couldn't careless.
I'm gonna do what I feel is right.
I couldn't care less what people think of my decision.
Seems simple way off saying that you don't really care, but in a better way, saying I couldn't catch us.
Next we have.
Don't worry about it.
No worries and no problem.
These are all informal ways to simply say it's okay.
See three different ways to say it's okay.
We use the words.
It's okay so much in daily conversation.
But why make our English speaking skills so boring?
By repeatedly replying, it's okay in situations instead off saying it's okay, Try saying no worries.
Sorry I had to cancel our meeting yesterday.
I was feeling really unwell On your reply can be simply no worries.
I'm so sorry.
I completely forgot to call you.
What can you say?
You can just say no problem.
Hey, thanks for waiting for me and Europe liken be Don't worry about it.
Do you use these phrases to avoid saying the boring?
It's okay.
As a standard reply, These 33 phrases can also be used to say you're welcome.
Thank you for the lift to work this morning I was really running late.
No worries.
Thanks for all your help today.
I really appreciate it.
Don't worry about it or reply with a simple It's not a problem.
Next we have could have, should have would have simply short for Could Have, Should Have on would have.
As you may have realized, natives have the habit of shortening words when talking.
Why take the extra effort to say all the entire words when the meaning of what you're saying remains the same on is easily understood when the words are shortened?
So why say, I could have gone when you can quickly say I could have see?
It's quick.
Here are some examples I would have believed you, but then you burst out laughing.
So instead of saying I would have believed you just quickly, just say I would have believed you.
But then you burst out laughing.
We should have informed them that the meeting's postponed.
Now the shortened use off could have, would have and should have in these sentences is precisely how natives would say it.
And you should try to do the same next time you're in a conversation with someone.
Next we have fair enough, huh?
What do you think this phrase means?
Fair enough.
This is an informal phrase used to express that what someone has said to you is acceptable.
Oh, understandable.
So you could say Fair enough.
I admit the presentation needs a few changes.
Thanks for your feedback.
So by saying fair enough in this sentence, you're acknowledging that they feel that your presentation needs a few changes.
You know, you could make it better.
So just acknowledging them on giving them thanks for their feedback by just saying, Fair enough.
I agree.
He's quite an expert at the game, which is why he mostly wins on.
That's fair enough.
So if someone's really good at a game, you know, and you agree that, you know, it's it's justified that they win every time.
So then you could just say it's fair enough.
It's understandable that they win every time because it's such a pro at the game.
Next we have Can't make it.
It's an informal way to say you can't attend or you can go somewhere.
Hey, I'm sorry.
I can't make it to your party tonight.
I've got an important exam in the morning on.
I still need to finish revising for it.
And as we learned early on the video, your reply could simply be That's a shame, but fair enough.
Next we have my bad, my bad.
This is an informal phrase which is the equivalent to saying, Sorry, it's my mistake, or I admit it's my fault.
The word is my bad.
It's the word bad is a synonym for a mistake.
Now there's nothing wrong with saying Sorry.
It's my mistake, or it's my fault every time you make a mistake.
But then young Minelli millennials would rather sound hip as they mingle and communicate, wouldn't they?
So saying, My bad, a short casual and it works.
So next time it's a silly mistake you've made, which won't have a severe consequence.
Instead of saying, you know, I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
It was my mistake.
Just say my bad.
Ah, you know, you did mention it, but I think I still bought the wrong bob My bad.
The next word for the day is a rip off to get ripped off.
A report is something that is overpriced, something that costs more than it's worth.
For example, you know, designer label clothes, a stylist and chic as they may appear to be.
But I feel they're a total rip off, totally overpriced.
Well, that's just my opinion.
$350 for those shoes.
I'm not buying that.
That's a complete rip off.
All the stalls in the market was selling rip off Musashi, Louis Vuitton and Chanel merchandise, meaning totally fake products at rip off prices.
So do be careful.
The next time you want to purchase something costing a lot of money on ensure that the item is authentic to save yourself from being ripped off.
Next we have on my list the words I'm afraid you must be thinking I'm afraid means to be scared, right?
Well, yes, that's what it normally means.
We're in British English.
It is used for politely telling someone something that might make them.
Yup.
Sod disappointed or angry.
Have a look at these example sentences.
I'm afraid the tickets to the concert are sold out.
The person knows that.
You know, you're really looking forward to this concert and you're looking to buy tickets on They want to say sorry.
You know, the tickets are sold out, so they politely say, I'm afraid the tickets for the concert are sold out.
Also, if you disagree with someone and think they're wrong installed bluntly saying you're wrong politely say I'm afraid I disagree with you.
Someone may not like it, but it softens the tone off, giving negative or bad news.
Next up, we have to grab something.
The English use this phrase which means to get something usually used for food and beverages.
Hey, do you wanna go grab a cup of coffee quickly before we start work?
So here the person is asking that work colleague if they want to, just quickly go and have a coffee before this start off their working day.
So there you have it.
Guys, words and phrases you can use instead of the usual vocabulary you use to express yourself while talking to someone while expressing yourself in writing.
It could be in a text message.
You know, when you're writing an email, so do you use these words and phrases and make these little changes in your spoken and written English toe?
Ensure your English game is not boring on.
Keep practicing your English guys because, as they say on like I keep telling you, practice makes perfect until next time.
Bye bye.