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The Power of Saying No in English | Easy English Listening Practice
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Episode The Power of Saying No in English | Easy English Listening Practice
The Power of Saying No in English | Easy English Podcast | Everyday English Academy
Learn English the easy, relaxing way with Sarah & Mike — slow, clear conversation for B1 learners. Read along with the on-screen subtitles and pick up new words as you listen.
💡 Tip: Saying no doesn't have to feel rude — wrap it in a soft 'I'd love to, but...' and your refusal sounds warm and clear at the same time.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Warm-up
0:14 Key Vocabulary
0:27 Dialogue + Practice
8:42 Shadowing
8:56 Dialogue + Practice
13:11 Review
13:57 Wrap-up
📚 Vocabulary in this episode
• firm — Strong and clear, not weak.
• assertive — Calm and sure of yourself.
• flaky — Often cancels plans; not reliable.
• rain check — A promise to do it another time.
• turn down — To say no to something.
• swamped — Very busy; buried in work.
• straightforward — Clear and easy to understand.
• come across — To seem a certain way to others.
• hesitate — To wait because you're not sure.
• on the spot — Right now, with no time to think.
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