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Sep 10
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Different Ways to Say Yes and No in Engl...

5 Minutes English Talk
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In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Jane and Bruce explore the many different ways native speakers say yes and no. From casual responses like “yeah” and “nope” to polite answers and strong agreements or refusals, you’ll learn how to choose the right expression for every situation.

Practice with repeat-after-me examples, listen to natural mini-dialogues, and discover why using different expressions makes your English sound more fluent and natural. Plus, get a motivational tip on how tone and word choice can change the meaning of your response.

And don’t forget to check out our other show, 5-Minute English Vocabulary Show, where you can learn new words every day in just 5 minutes. Link in the description!


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