7 Easy Phrases to Keep Talking in English | Nativas Podcast

🧠 Does your mind go blank in English conversations? Learn 7 simple phrases to keep talking, buy time, and answer with confidence. 🎙️ Join Lily and Tommy from Nativas Podcast for a friendly lesson on staying calm when you cannot find the right words. 💬 In this episode, Lily and Tommy explain why English learners sometimes go blank while listening, translating, and building an answer. You will practice seven useful phrases for asking for time, repetition, or meaning, and for starting a simple answer. The episode also includes a word tour, a final quiz, and a practical speaking challenge. 📚 What you'll learn: Buy a few seconds before answering a question ("Let me think for a second.") Ask someone to repeat a question politely ("Could you say that again?") Ask about a confusing word or idea ("What do you mean?" and "What do you mean by...?") Start a useful answer when you are not certain ("I'm not sure, but...") Say that you will answer later and give a clear time ("Can I get back to you?") Organize an answer by giving one main reason ("The main reason is...") Describe a sudden loss of words and continue speaking ("My mind went blank.") 👥 A2 learners who want to feel more comfortable in everyday English conversations, especially when they need time to think or do not understand a question. 🎯 Practice guide: 1. Repeat all seven phrases out loud and notice which situation each one fits. 2. Practice with three questions: "What did you eat?" "What did you do?" and "What do you like?" 3. Pause before each answer and use one phrase from the episode, keeping your answer short and clear. 4. Challenge: record yourself answering all three questions, and use a different phrase each time your mind goes blank. 💭 Which English question makes your mind go blank? 🗣️ Which phrase will you use first? ✍️ What is one simple reason you are learning English? 🌐 Practice for free at https://nativas.app/in/c3za2Nx with short lessons, audio and quizzes. 👍 Like this episode, subscribe to Nativas Podcast, and turn on the bell. 🤝 Share it with a friend who is learning English. 00:00 Why your mind goes blank in English 02:00 Phrase 1: Let me think for a second 04:44 Phrase 2: Could you say that again? 07:23 Phrase 3: What do you mean? 11:22 Phrase 4: I'm not sure, but... 14:42 Phrase 5: Can I get back to you? 17:18 Phrase 6: The main reason is... 20:12 Phrase 7: My mind went blank 24:55 Word Tour and the word overwhelmed 27:22 Final quiz and practice plan ⸻ #Nativas #LearnEnglish #EnglishPractice #EnglishVocabulary #SpeakEnglish #EnglishForBeginners #EnglishSpeaking #ConversationSkills #Confidence #Communication