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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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