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Better Ways to Say Yes and No in English | Plus 'Maybe' and 'I can't'
A coworker invites you for coffee. You'd love to say yes but you're unsure of your schedule. Are there better ways to say yes and no in English? Expressions that show your enthusiasm but need to verify your schedule before you commit?
Or what if you honestly feel reluctant? How do you politely decline with an "I can't or a vague "maybe?"
In this Confident English lesson, you'll learn better ways to say yes and no in English. Plus, 'maybe' and 'I can't.'
Whether it is an invitation to
- Plan a weekend away with your closest friends
- Give a presentation at an upcoming event
- Join a volunteer effort
- Lead a project
- Get dinner with the neighbors
It isn’t only a yes or no, a maybe or I can’t that you need to consider. It’s also the amount of enthusiasm or reluctance you might feel.
How you respond can greatly influence your relationships and interactions.
Because here’s the thing, using the right phrases can help you sound more like a native speaker, yes, but it's more than that. It's about expressing yourself clearly and comfortably in various situations. This can reduce stress when you're put on the spot and help avoid misunderstandings or accidentally committing to something you’re not ready for.
Understanding the nuance of these responses and knowing other ways to say yes in English. Or other ways to say no in English. And how to express such nuance will not only boost your confidence but also enhance how you interact daily in English. And doing so requires more than a simple yes, no, maybe, or I can’t.
Visit me at www.speakconfidentenglish.com/yes-no-maybe-in-english where I answer your questions about the lesson.
00:00 Why you need alternatives to yes, no, maybe, and I can't
04:55 Better ways to say 'yes' in English
07:14 Better ways to say 'no' in English
08:45 Better ways to say 'I can't' in English
10:35 Better ways to say 'maybe in English
11:59 Real-life examples for how to use this vocabulary
Take action and start making progress today. Join me in my Confident Women Community. You get new learning materials every month. Practice activities to improve accuracy. Speaking practice to build confidence and fluency. And monthly tracking so you're sure about your progress. → www.speakconfidentenglish.com/community
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    @Stella_Del_Mattino Před 12 hodinami

    "I'd love to but unfortunately I can't this time. Could I take a rain check?” 😊😊

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    me mando mi profe 😔

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    Thank you very much my dear teacher . student from Colombo, Sri Lanka

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    I just subscribed. I learned a lot and I'm going to be more consistent in reading, learning, relearning and unlearning vocabularies that are not needed. My take home: Fluent speakers are not fast speakers 🔊

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před dnem

      Thank you for watching and subscribing. I'm thrilled you learned so much! 😀

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    I would love to hear and learn from you wonderful lesson

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    Thanks a lot

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    @gesesekune1477 Před 2 dny

    Breathing, controlling my body, and fixating.

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    @faridpannah1596 Před 2 dny

    I really appreciate you.

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    Read English books

  • @danielat2607
    @danielat2607 Před 2 dny

    Thanks for your videos! You are a wonderful teacher and I love all the topics❤. I would enjoy your learning platform for women, but I don’t know if there are other advanced learners

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před dnem

      You're welcome, thank you for the kind comment. 😊 The Confident Women Community is a community of English learners from intermediate (B1) to advanced learners (C2). To learn more and sign up for a FREE study guide similar to the learning material we use in the CWC, please visit the website, www.speakconfidentenglish.com/community/.

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    @CJChiranjeevi60 Před 2 dny

    Happy Morning Annemarie, I am inspired by your tone of voice and the Vocabulary that are used is Amazing. Your videos help us to learn Speak English Confidently and to improve our Communication skills and Public Speaking Skills. My Sincere thanks to you

  • @faridpannah1596
    @faridpannah1596 Před 2 dny

    OMG! From the beginning to the end of this video, I was only being jealous of your nice pronunciation as well as fluency. You're wonderful. I would also recommend recording some managemental and interview helpful videos for those people who intend to pass any job interview or language tests. Thanks

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před dnem

      Thank you for the kind comments. When it comes to job interviews you might like to check out my Confident Job Interviews, it's an online self paced course, www.speakconfidentenglish.com/confident-job-interview-course/ I also have several other videos on the topic which you can find in the video library on my website, www.speakconfidentenglish.com/category/job-interviews-in-english/

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    You are a good Profesor, and amazing professional I love it, blessings.

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    @rocksonmaizamo2551 Před 3 dny

    Hi teacher I'm looking forward to learning confidence English speaking here India.and i would like to request you to upload one on how to convince people to win in politics.

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    Hello teacher thank you por your Help

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    @user-ek6nk9ok5q Před 4 dny

    Thank you for your vídeo i understood all the things you said except few new words. I love your pronounciation.

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    @Ahmadsupardi71 Před 4 dny

    Thank a lot the tips

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    I love to say Yes, but I need to ask my family first.

  • @professorasilvana9503

    Hello teacher, its great lesson and I'm thinking about all the questions. Nowadays I'm listening your lessons, and taking note of new words, new concepts, steps, but today its different because I'm thinking about my schedule and what tasks do I enjoy most, I will need a little time for answer this questions. Thank you very much.

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před dnem

      Thank you! I’m thrilled to hear you’re following my lessons so closely and practicing. That’s awesome. Take your time and review the lesson as needed. 😃

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    @user-pk9sz9kv2s Před 4 dny

    I highly appreciate your valued advices. However despite of listening several times I couldn't understand what did you say at 12: 20 " it's less likely that you.... be interrupted. Will be grateful if someone clarify.

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před 11 hodinami

      Thanks for the question. The sentence is, "It's less likely that they'll be interrupted."

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  • @lasol2474
    @lasol2474 Před 4 dny

    Great video. Thanks!! I was hoping to learn more about words on facial expressions with using eyes and lips. I think there are more

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    😊❤️

  • @baipallijagdeeshwarrao9207

    I wanted to ask you one thing, you tell me to listen to the English language but I am fine listening to it but if I don't understand it then whom will I ask and who will resolve my dilemma, then what will be the meaning of my listening

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před 11 hodinami

      Hi there, thanks for the question. Listening is indeed an important part of learning a language. There are several ways to get input on listening whether it's through using subtitles with a dictionary or asking others for assistance such as a teacher, a fellow English speaker, etc.

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    Interesting lesson! it is good to learn new things.

  • @LonelyGondwe
    @LonelyGondwe Před 4 dny

    Wonderful!!!! ❤

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    So helpful!! The schwa for me is a crazy sound but nobody explain me this, and I think is a needed. You explain it so clear and and in a kind way, I am grateful for this. So, I really thank you!!!!

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    @HoangTruong-ij4sm Před 4 dny

    Thank you very much Teacher. Student from Sydney, Australia.

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    @HoangTruong-ij4sm Před 4 dny

    Thank you very much Teacher. Student from Sydney, Australia.

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    @hayarajput6306 Před 4 dny

    I was waiting for you for an hour.. .is this correct

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    @user-jp1fc5tx3q Před 4 dny

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  • @doando573
    @doando573 Před 5 dny

    Thank you Teachers ❤.

  • @lalitajoshi314
    @lalitajoshi314 Před 5 dny

    1.I'd love to participate its a great opportunity . Unfortunately its clashing with my project deadline and couldn't make this time 2. Its absolutely an honour to join as a speaker in your event. I need some time to think about it and will get back to you by next week. Thanks 🙂

  • @shxro6140
    @shxro6140 Před 5 dny

    Lesson teacher first is ,,,,, are today specials?

  • @shxro6140
    @shxro6140 Před 5 dny

    Like you go in the rentasunt for a person thanks You 🤗😜❤️

  • @shxro6140
    @shxro6140 Před 5 dny

    So good the lesson for me teacher ❤️🤗

    • @shxro6140
      @shxro6140 Před 5 dny

      For me is good afternoon teacher

  • @shxro6140
    @shxro6140 Před 5 dny

    Thanks You for the lesson teacher I like the video of inglés ❤️🤗

  • @thilakasirispathiranage9981

    Your commitment to students is great 👍 Are you all ears? Honestly I feel woozy. He gasped.😮

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    @kunchat1989 Před 5 dny

    You deserve a million subscribers.

  • @MiculeHarudeen
    @MiculeHarudeen Před 5 dny

    1. I’d love to do but I can’t commit at this moment. 2. I’ll think about it . Thank you for good lesson

    • @Speakconfidentenglish
      @Speakconfidentenglish Před 5 dny

      Thank you for sharing your example answers! Both are great ways to express 'maybe.'

  • @user-xj8ct8et6q
    @user-xj8ct8et6q Před 6 dny

    Your expression was very excellent.