We all learn “I don’t know” in English, but that’s not really how native speakers say it. In this episode, I share natural, casual, professional, and even playful ways to express uncertainty so you sound more fluent in real conversations.

👉 Listen now: *Say It Like This – How To Really Say I Don’t Know*

Which version do *you* use most often?


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How To Really Say "I Don't Know"

How do you usually help your friends with their problems?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 10: Supporting Friends

Today I will be discussing sleep from a holistic point of view.  We all know that sleep is so important for our, mental and physical health as well as how we perform. Did you know it also plays a big part in our immune system, longevity, and even our skin?

Matcha & Meditation

Sleep

In this episode of OET Roleplay Practice with Kev, The English Native, we explore Roleplay Card #3: a consultation between a doctor and a patient worried they might have diabetes.

This roleplay is a practical example of how doctors can:
Gather patient information naturally
Show empathy and reassurance
Use structured, supportive explanations
Guide patients through next steps clearly

By listening carefully, you’ll learn how to:
Respond to patient concerns without sounding robotic
Use sequencing language for clarity
Balance medical accuracy with supportive communication
End the consultation with a safe, collaborative plan

👉 If you’re preparing for OET Speaking, these strategies will help you demonstrate empathy, responsiveness, and clarity — all essential for Band A performance.

Trascript available on www.theenglishnative.com

Kev's English Podcast

OET Speaking Roleplay Practice 3: Medicine (Diabetes Checkup)

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月30日水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/3℃

大樹町　たいきちょう
・ロケットの打ち上げをする場所「宇宙港」
・日本から3年間でだいたい11億6000万円もらえる
・滑走路を1300メートルにする

［単語］
ロケット/ろけっと…空よりも上に行くための乗り物 rocket
打ち上げ/うちあげ…ロケットがとぶこと
宇宙/うちゅう…空よりもっと上 universe
港/みなと…船の駅 harbor
宇宙港/うちゅうこう
11億6000万…1,160,000,000
滑走路/かっそうろ… 飛行機やロケットが飛ぶ前に走る場所 runway


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#27〉3月30日水曜日　「宇宙港」日本からお金をもらう

Learn basic transport-related French language so that you can speak comfortably about moving around and traveling. Best for beginner and elementary students!

Learn Basic French Podcast

Learn Basic French: Les moyens de transport (means of transport)

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月23日水曜日　天気/はれ　気温/-2℃

・北海道から関東へ、電力を融通する
・地震のせいで、関東の電力が少なくなって困ってる。
・北海道の電力は大丈夫

［単語］
関東/かんとう…東京などの場所(東京、千葉、埼玉、神奈川、群馬、栃木、茨城、山梨）
電力/でんりょく…電気の力
融通する/ゆうずうする…あげる。プレゼントする。
マフラー/まふらー…首を暖かくするもの scarf

〈#22〉3月23日水曜日　北海道が関東（東京など）に電力を融通する

More than half of US adults work while they're on vacation, according to a new survey.

A public relations company called Movchan Agency found that 54% of Americans sometimes or always work while they're on holiday.

There's a name for taking a trip and bringing your work with you: a "workcation."

This is usually something a worker plans, letting them get a break from the office without using up paid days off.

But according to the survey, some people have no choice — their work follows them even when they want to take a break.

So while 34% of people said they work on vacation because they love what they do, 29% do it because they're afraid of losing their job.

And about a quarter of people said their boss even asks them to work when they're on holiday.

Almost half of the people surveyed said they feel guilty if they're not working during their vacation.

The report says its results show that workplace boundaries have been broken, and burnout is on the horizon.

Many people are already feeling burned out by work. Others admitted to arguing with a partner during their holiday because of the work they're doing on vacation, while almost half have canceled an activity on their trip for work reasons.

Business psychologist Roger Hall told Fox Business that we need to use holiday time to rest our minds.

He said: "The human brain needs time for rest and quiet in order to repair itself."

He added that because many of us can work from anywhere, we don't get that rest.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

More than Half of Americans Work while on Holiday

It is very important to use contractions in your speech. They are not informal, they are always required. I discuss this in today's podcast.