Stop Saying These Words in English — Here's What to Say Instead

Do you ever feel like your English is correct, but something still sounds a little off? Like you're speaking English, but not quite native English? There's a specific reason for that. And it has nothing to do with your grammar. In this English conversation practice episode, Emma and Dylan break down why so many B1+ learners sound more formal than they mean to, the exact words that give it away, where the habit comes from, and the practical steps to fix it without starting over. Spoiler: the problem isn't that you studied too much. It's that textbooks teach written English, and written English is almost always more formal than the English native speakers actually use when they talk. This English conversation practice video is built for B1+ English learners who understand English well but want to sound more natural, more relaxed, and more like a real person, not a grammar exercise. 📍 What's in this English lesson: 0:05 — Hook: the word that makes you sound like an 18th-century lawyer 1:36 — Real English conversation: why the formality gap exists 8:44— English vocabulary breakdown: every expression explained 16:04 — ⚡ Micro-Skill Masterclass: gonna, wanna, hafta — the reductions native speakers use constantly 18:01 — Quick English quiz English phrasal verbs & expressions covered in this episode: pick up on • come across as • put your finger on • rub someone the wrong way • get the hang of • make a point of • come off as • word for word • brush up on • fall into place • on the tip of your tongue • catch on • talk someone through something • audit your inputs 💬 Which formal word do YOU catch yourself using? Tell us in the comments; we might feature it in Part 2. 🔗 Watch Part 2 here:    • Stop Saying These Formal Words in English ...   🔗 Also recommended: Prepositions in English Grammar — Real Phrases Explained:    • Prepositions in English Grammar — Real Phr...   🔗 Also recommended: How to Build Confidence Speaking a New Language:    • How to Build Confidence Speaking English |...   New here? English In Other Words is an English conversation practice podcast for B1+ English learners who want to sound more natural in real English conversations. Every episode: a real English dialogue, then a full English vocabulary and idiom breakdown, all in one video. 🔔 New English lessons every other day. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss Part 2. #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversationPractice #EnglishVocabulary #SpeakEnglishNaturally #B1English #EnglishIdioms #EnglishPodcast #InformalEnglish #RealEnglish #EnglishPhrasalVerbs