🗣️Confident speakers use phrases to navigate conversations and overcome challenges.
🤔Sometimes you may forget words or ideas during a conversation, but it's normal.
🔀You can change the topic or ask the other person for their opinion if you're unsure.
🔇If someone doesn't understand you, ask if you're making sense or offer to rephrase your words.
❌It's okay to politely decline answering a question or discuss a certain topic if you're uncomfortable.
What if I forget a word during a conversation?
—Use phrases like 'What's that word?' or 'I had a mental blank' to seek help or acknowledge the temporary memory lapse.
How can I buy time to think about my answer?
—Phrases like 'Let me think for a moment' or 'Give me a second to think about it' provide a few seconds to gather your thoughts.
What if someone asks me a question I'm not comfortable answering?
—Politely say 'I'd rather not answer that, if that's okay' and suggest discussing another topic.
How can I handle misunderstandings during a conversation?
—Use phrases like 'Sorry, I think there was a misunderstanding' or 'I don't think I explained myself clearly' to clarify and rephrase your ideas.
Are these phrases useful for both native and non-native English speakers?
—Yes, these phrases are helpful for both native and non-native speakers as they are common in everyday English conversations.
00:00Introduction: Feeling stuck and struggling to continue conversations in English is a common issue.
02:59Phrase 1: Apologize and ask someone to repeat what they said if you didn't catch it.
03:59Phrase 2: Request the speaker to slow down if you couldn't understand due to their fast speech.
05:20Phrase 3: Admit not understanding and ask for clarification when the meaning is unclear.
07:26Phrase 4: Seek help to remember a word or phrase that's on the tip of your tongue.
09:00Phrase 5: Restart the conversation when your words or thoughts get jumbled.
10:48Phrase 6: Politely request more time to think about your response.
12:46Phrase 7: Decline answering a question or discussing a topic you're uncomfortable with.
13:49Phrase 8: Clarify if the other person is following your explanation or if there's a misunderstanding.
15:32Conclusion: Fluency is not about perfection; it's about having the right phrases to keep conversations flowing.
