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Sound More Natural in English | Stop Sounding Like a Textbook! | (B2)

Do you sound like a robot when speaking English? You're grammatically correct, but native speakers look at you weird? You're not alone! In this episode, Jake shares his embarrassing "coffee shop moment" that changed everything. Anna reveals why speaking NATURAL English is more important than speaking PERFECT English—and shows you exactly how to make the switch. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why "very pleasant" makes you sound like a 19th-century butler (and what to say instead) ✅ The ONE word that weakens everything you say (and you're probably overusing it) ✅ How to stop translating word-for-word from your native language ✅ The 5 phrasal verbs that make you sound instantly more native ✅ Why fillers like "um," "well," and "you know" are actually GOOD for your English ✅ The "Street vs. Book" method: What textbooks teach vs. what people actually say ✅ 20 essential idioms you'll hear almost every day ✅ A LIVE roleplay where Jake puts everything into practice (and nails it!) This isn't another grammar lesson. This is the real English you need for real conversations. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Jake's Embarrassing Coffee Shop Story 2:15 - Why You Sound Like a Textbook (And How to Fix It) 5:42 - The "Very" Problem: Stop Weakening Your English 8:20 - Street vs. Book: Real English vs. Textbook English 12:35 - Phrasal Verbs That Actually Matter 16:18 - The Word-for-Word Translation Trap 19:45 - Why Fillers Make You Sound MORE Natural (Not Less) 23:10 - Jake's Struggle: Understanding Idioms Without Panicking 27:30 - LIVE ROLEPLAY: Jake's Breakthrough Moment 32:15 - The Word Tour: 5 Power Expressions 35:40 - Final Thoughts: Permission to Be Imperfect 38:00 - Your Action Step + Free Download 🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: Get our 50 Most Common Phrasal Verbs & Natural Expressions Guide (PDF): 👉 [LINK IN COMMENTS] or visit SimplifyingEnglish.com/natural 📚 RECOMMENDED NEXT VIDEOS: • Stop Saying "I Think" - 10 Better Alternatives ➜ [LINK] • British vs American English: Words That Confuse Everyone ➜ [LINK] • How to Understand Fast Native Speakers ➜ [LINK] 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What's YOUR most embarrassing "textbook English" moment? Drop it in the comments! We read every single one and feature the best stories in upcoming episodes! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY REAL ENGLISH LESSONS We don't teach textbook English. We teach the English you'll actually hear in coffee shops, offices, trains, and real conversations. New episodes every Tuesday! #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #SpeakEnglishNaturally #EnglishForIntermediates #RealEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishFluency #B2English #NaturalEnglish #StopSoundingLikeATextbook #ESL #EnglishLearning #FluentEnglish #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglishOnline