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

Want to stop sounding like an English textbook and start speaking like a native speaker? In this English conversation practice episode, Emma and Dylan break down the exact formal words that secretly hold your English back. This English speaking lesson is specifically built for B1+ intermediate English learners who understand the language well but want to sound more natural, relaxed, and fluent in everyday conversations. If you struggle with sounding too stiff, professional, or formal when you talk to native speakers, this real English dialogue will show you exactly what to say instead. 📍 What's in this English lesson: 00:05 — Hook 01:08 — Verbs: The secret words that give you away 06:20 — Connecting words: How to stop sounding like a legal contract 12:00 — Micro-Skill Masterclass: Stress and emphasis for natural speech 13:38 — Nouns and adjectives: The final layer to sound casual 19:35 — Quick vocabulary quiz All 30 formal words covered in this episode, and what to say instead: commence (start) • inquire (ask) • assist (help) • obtain (get) • inform (let you know) • attempt (try) • utilize (use) • demonstrate (show) • require (need) • terminate (end) • furthermore (also) • nevertheless (still) • prior to (before) • in order to (to) • regarding (about) • consequently (so) • subsequently (then) • approximately (about) • sufficient (enough) • proceed (go ahead) • residence (home) • occupation (job) • individual (person) • additional (more) • numerous (many) • substantial (a lot) • adequate (good enough) • beneficial (helpful) • excessive (too much) • significant (big) 💬 Which word on this list surprised you most? Drop it in the comments. We read every single one. 🔗 Watch Part 1 first:    • Stop Saying These Words in English — Here'...   🔗 Also recommended: Prepositions in English Grammar:    • Prepositions in English Grammar — Real Phr...   🔗 Also recommended: How to Build Confidence Speaking English:    • 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 vocabulary and idiom breakdown, all in one video. 🔔 New English conversation practice episodes every other day, plus English Shorts coming very soon on the days in between. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss one. #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversationPractice #EnglishVocabulary #SpeakEnglishNaturally #B1English #InformalEnglish #RealEnglish #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #EnglishIdioms #EnglishPodcast