Echo me Speaking English: Chunks of Natural Speaking for Everyday Conversations

[00:00:00]All right, this is the chunk series. The repeat after me in little chunks of natural spoken  English phrases for everyday conversations, English speaking practice. Let's jump right into  it. I'm going talking really. Okay, [laughter] I want you to repeat after me.  Let's start with the phrase.

[00:00:20]Thanks anyway. This is used when someone  tries to help you but it doesn't work out.

[00:00:33]The outcome is not successful.

[00:00:38]For example, you ask a  friend if they have a charger and they say no. you reply. Okay, thanks  anyway. Okay, thanks anyway. It shows gratitude even when things don't go as planned.

[00:01:08]You can also use that sounds good. That  sounds good. which is a common way to show you like a suggestion.

[00:01:26]For example, someone says, "Let's get lunch  around 1." Yeah, at around 1:00. Let's get lunch.

[00:01:39]And you respond, "That sounds good. It's friendly.  and keeps the conversation flowing smoothly.

[00:01:53]Another simple but important phrase is good luck. You use this to wish someone  success before a big event or challenge.

[00:02:13]For instance, good luck on your exam. Good luck  on your exam or good luck with your interview.

[00:02:27]It's a positive and encouraging thing to say.

[00:02:34]Encouraging thing to say. Right  now, let's talk about the phrase.

[00:02:42]I appreciate it. I appreciate it. This is a  polite way to say thank you. It sounds sincere and is often used in both  formal and casual situations.

[00:03:05]For example, someone holds the door open for you and you say, "I appreciate it. I appreciate it."  We often say, "Appreciate it. Appreciate it."

[00:03:24]Like a quick quick appreciate it. Appreciate  it. I appreciate it. Appreciate it.

[00:03:31]All right. little native speaker tip.  Or your coworker helps you with a report and you say, "Thanks so much. I really appreciate  it." Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

[00:03:54]Appreciate it.

[00:03:56]Next, let's look at I don't get it. I don't get  it. This means you don't understand something.

[00:04:09]It's honest and useful when you're learning  or trying to follow an explanation.

[00:04:22]For instance, in class, you might say, "I don't  get it. I don't get it. Can you explain it again?

[00:04:36]I don't get it. Can you explain it again?"

[00:04:41]It shows you're engaged and eager to learn. You're  engaged and eager to learn.

[00:04:54]If you want to sound more  casual, you can also say, "I don't get what you mean." "I don't get what  you mean." This is helpful in conversations when you're confused about someone's point.

[00:05:18]Moving on. Let's not forget the phrase it's up to you. It's up to you. This  means someone else can make the decision.

[00:05:36]For example, someone asks, "Where should we  eat? Where should we eat?" And you respond, "It's up to you. It's up to you. I'm fine with  anything. It's up to you. I'm fine with anything.

[00:05:59]This shows flexibility and makes the other person feel valued.

[00:06:08]Here's another example. Someone asks,  "Do you want to go hiking or stay home?"

[00:06:19]and you reply, "It's up to you. I like both  options." It's up to you. I like both options.

[00:06:32]This makes you seem easygoing and cooperative. Yeah, you are an  easygoing person. You're very cooperative.

[00:06:46]Finally, let's go over the phrase I'm not  sure. It's useful when you don't know something and want to be honest about it. You don't know  something and you want to be honest about it.

[00:07:11]For example, if someone asks, "Do we need to bring  ID?" identification ID. Do we need to bring ID?

[00:07:25]You might say, "I'm not sure." Let  me check. Let me Let me Let me check.

[00:07:34]I'm not sure. Let me check. It's a natural  common response. Or if your classmate asks, "Is the homework due today?" You could  say, "I'm not sure. I'll ask the teacher."

[00:08:02]This shows you're willing to help while being honest because you're not sure. All right, that's it.  Boom. Good workout. How was it? Speaking English little by little. Keep moving forward one step  at a time. and I'll see you in the next practice