6 natural alternatives to 'I want' in English

6 natural alternatives to 'I want' in English

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8 phrases to buy yourself thinking time in English

Do you ever find yourself freezing in English because you need a moment to think? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shares 8 simple phrases that help you keep a conversation flowing while you organise your thoughts, including everyday expressions like "let me think", ...  Show more

12 natural English reactions for everyday conversation

Native English speakers react to each other constantly with short phrases like "No way!", "Fair enough" and "What a nightmare", but you rarely find them in a textbook. In this episode, Nick teaches twelve of these natural reactions, grouped into surprise, agreement and sympathy, ...  Show more

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