Textbook English vs Real English | 20 Casual Phrases You Need

Do you sound natural in English—or do you sound like a textbook? In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 casual English phrases that make everyday conversations sound more relaxed and natural. You’ll hear comparisons such as: • I’m doing well. → I’m good. • I understand. → Got it. • That is acceptable. → That works. • I will pay. → It’s on me. • I need to leave. → I’ve got to go. Listen carefully, repeat the examples, and notice how each phrase fits naturally into a real conversation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:15 1. I’m doing well. → I’m good. 00:49 2. I do not know. → I’m not sure. 01:21 3. I understand. → Got it. 01:52 4. That is acceptable. → That works. 02:25 5. I will contact you later. → I’ll get back to you. 02:58 Review: Phrases 1–5 03:15 6. I am very tired. → I’m exhausted. 03:51 7. I am listening. → I’m all ears. 04:25 8. Please wait. → Hang on a second. 04:57 9. I agree with you. → Exactly. 05:31 10. It is not a problem. → No worries. 06:04 Review: Phrases 6–10 06:24 11. I am leaving now. → I’m heading out. 06:55 12. I will pay. → It’s on me. 07:28 13. Please inform me. → Let me know. 07:59 14. I am joking. → I’m kidding. 08:32 15. I have no preference. → Either one is fine. 09:06 Review: Phrases 11–15 09:23 16. I need to leave. → I’ve got to go. 09:56 17. I am very hungry. → I’m starving. 10:31 18. Please relax. → Take it easy. 11:05 19. I made a mistake. → I messed up. 11:38 20. I will consider it. → I’ll think about it. 12:14 Review: Phrases 16–20 12:32 Natural conversation practice 14:51 Application round 20:09 Your practice challenge 20:25 Closing Choose three phrases and make your own example sentences. Personal examples will help you remember and use them naturally. Subscribe for more natural English conversations, listening practice, and useful everyday phrases. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPhrases #SpokenEnglish