logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2014
10m 43s

AEE 89: What NOT to Do if You Don’t Unde...

Lindsay Mcmahon And Michelle Kaplan
About this episode
Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today you’ll learn what NOT to say when you don’t understand what someone says to you in an English conversation. Do you ever say “what??!!” when you don’t understand or when you don’t hear someone? Stop saying it! When you say “what?!” it’s too direct... Read More The post AEE 89: What NOT to Do if ... Show More
Up next
Today
AEE: Socializing in English Part 3 - The Art of the Compliment
Want to understand the Invisible Social Layer of English that your classrooms and textbooks never taught you? ⁠Join the early-interest list⁠ for our new Socializing in English method and be the first to hear when it opens later this month. -Read social signals and understand what ... Show More
16m 7s
Yesterday
AEE 2687: Learn English Anywhere, Anytime, With Anyone
Want to understand the Invisible Social Layer of English that your classrooms and textbooks never taught you? ⁠Join the early-interest list⁠ for our new Socializing in English method and be the first to hear when it opens later this month. -Read social signals and understand what ... Show More
21m 9s
Sep 14
AEE 2686: Joke, Pun, or Prank? What’s the Difference?
Want to understand the Invisible Social Layer of English that your classrooms and textbooks never taught you? ⁠Join the early-interest list⁠ for our new Socializing in English method and be the first to hear when it opens later this month. -Read social signals and understand what ... Show More
20m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2021
Don't say "WHAT" - Don't be rude in English
tail spinning
4m 55s
Aug 2021
Don't say WHAT, use these phrases instead ...
<p>Although it might be normal to say "what" in your native language when you don't understand someone, it is considered very rude by native English speakers, so you want to avoid doing this. In this episode, I give you several phrases you can use so you don't sound rude to other ... Show More
4 m
May 2025
Alternatives to saying ”WHAT?” when you don’t understand - English Tips with Camille
<p>When you don't understand someone speaking English, the natural response is often "what?!" </p> <p>However, using "what" with your boss, people older than you, or in professional situations can come across as rude. In this video, we give you several alternatives to saying "wha ... Show More
8m 10s
May 2024
125. How to Sound More Polite: Phrases to Improve Your Communication
<p>Asking direct questions may make you sound rude when interacting with strangers, and can make the other person feel uncomfortable. So in this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about how to sound more polite so that you can leave a more positive im ... Show More
11m 58s
Apr 2025
BE 405: Rather Not Say? How to Avoid Offending in Business English
Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the inter ... Show More
14m 21s
Jan 2022
52. What to Do When People Don't Understand You
<p>Join Amnah as she talks about what to do when people don't understand you when you speak English!</p> <p>This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page.</p> <p>Want more tips? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our ... Show More
20m 21s
Dec 2024
BE 347: Not Allowed to Answer? What to Say in English
Take our free Business English Score Quiz here. Take the quiz and find out your Business English score. How prepared are you for English at work? Do you love Business English?  Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it com ... Show More
17m 17s
Oct 2016
Skills 360 – How to Sound Credible (2)
Learn what not to say in order to sound more credible in English. 
6m 54s
Apr 2023
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 426
<p>In this podcast episode, you&apos;ll learn the most common speaking mistakes in English and how to avoid them. Avoid making these mistakes and improve your English speaking skills so you can speak like a native with confidence. <br/><br/>Get the full episode transcript here <a ... Show More
26m 53s
Oct 2025
Learn 10 Cool English Phrases With WHAT
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF 😃 Everyday English Speaking Courses ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY What's the catch? What are you getting at? Whaddayasay? …what do these phrases mean? Today we're looking at some informal English phrases that start with 'what.' These aren't simple questi ... Show More
6m 39s