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"

Learn how businesses affect everything in our lives. For advanced English language learners. Download a free worksheet! https://lovelangwri.com/2022/08/16/the-nature-of-business-advanced-english/

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The Nature of Business | Advanced English

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Ever wondered why we compare being in peak physical condition to a musical instrument? 🎻

In this episode of Fun facts about English, we dive deep into the popular idiom "fit as a fiddle." Join me, Nayab, as we unpack exactly what it means, how to use it naturally in daily conversation, and the surprising history of how "fit" went from meaning "suitable" to meaning "healthy."

Whether you are learning English or just love linguistic history, this quick episode will get your vocabulary into tip-top shape!

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What Does a Violin Have to Do With Being Healthy? 🤔

In this episode, I talk about some delicious foods I’ve eaten recently.
How about you—have you had anything tasty lately, whether it’s food or a product you enjoyed?
I’d love to hear about it in the comments ❤️

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EP#４　最近食べた美味しい物😋　The Most Delicious Things I’ve Eaten Recently

Чувства и эмоции тесно связаны с нашими внутренними качествами, они просто являются отражением того, что происходит у нас внутри. Мы часто боимся и отрицаем собственные эмоции, путаем эмоции с чувствами, чувства с состояниями.
Проведя не одно исследование, ученые убедились, что люди совсем не осознают своих эмоций.  нет, они не бесчувственные, они продолжают испытывать весь спектр эмоций, совершенно не понимая, какую именно эмоцию они испытывают в данный момент. Самый простой и распространенный вопрос на всех тренингах и психологических консультациях: «Что ты сейчас чувствуешь?» - ставит людей в тупик.
Совершенно невозможно разобраться со своими проблемами, если не можешь даже определить, что ты чувствуешь к тому или иному человеку или ситуации, или по поводу того или иного события.
Не только наши чувства и эмоции не осознаются сами по себе, но и их причины остаются для многих загадкой.
Эмоций и чувств огромное количество и окончательного их перечня нет ни в психологии, ни в физиологии. Причина этого в том, что многие эмоции и чувства - это явления исключительно социальные. Появление новых эмоций или приобретение ими иного значения обусловлено развитием общества. Многие эмоции и чувства мы не ощущаем при рождении, а учимся им у наших родителей, родственников, друзей, знакомых. Все они вместе взятые с самого раннего детства показывают и рассказывают нам, что мы должны чувствовать, как и в каких ситуациях. Если ты не испытываешь определенную гамму чувств и ощущений по какому-то конкретному поводу, тебя считают странным, не от мира сего или и того лучше – бесчувственным и  эгоистичным.
Пора «вынуть голову из песка» и разобраться, что мы чувствуем на самом деле, что вызвало у нас эту эмоцию и кто нас «научил» чувствовать именно так, а не иначе.
А вы эмоциональный человек? 


(B1-C2) Podcasts - Daily Life (by M.Kuznetsova) 

Podcast 10 (B2-C1) Наши эмоции 

You've been working for weeks on a project and finally get it finished, but someone else takes the credit — what could be more annoying?

Nothing, according to a new workplace survey! It found that people who steal your credit are the most annoying colleagues to work with.

Jobs site Kickresume asked almost 2,900 people around the world about the things that annoy them at work, and they had a lot to talk about!

Around 85% of people said they've worked with an annoying person.

And annoying colleagues don't just make people roll their eyes — they actually affect productivity too. In fact, almost six out of 10 people said that having annoying colleagues has a big effect on their productivity.

Thirty percent of people have a problem with colleagues who complain too much, while the same number get annoyed by those who don't respect personal space — they always stand a little too close!

Colleagues who steal other people's food from the fridge are also a source of annoyance.

Another common annoyance is bosses who micromanage — watching every move you make.

So what can we do about annoying behavior at work?

Many people say they'd like to talk to the person about it, but most don't have the courage.

Instead, 32% of people said they just try to stay away from the person who is annoying them. But that's not always easy, especially if they're stealing your credit — or your lunch!

Experts suggest speaking to a manager about workplace problems.

But here's a question: how do you know if you're not one of the people annoying your colleagues yourself?

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Annoying Colleagues Affect Productivity, Say Workers

If learning English really worked, why does it disappear when your career is on the line?

This short podcast explores a common experience among adult English learners who use the language at work. 

Many people can understand English well, prepare carefully, and perform confidently in low-pressure situations. However, during interviews, meetings, or important conversations, their English may suddenly feel unavailable.

Instead of focusing on grammar, vocabulary, or learning speed, this episode looks at what happens when pressure appears and why language access can change in high-stakes moments. 

It invites listeners to reflect on the difference between knowing English and being able to use it when professional consequences are involved.

The goal of this episode is not to offer quick solutions, but to help learners recognize a pattern that often goes unnoticed and to better understand why progress can feel inconsistent, even after years of study.

Written by Anatoly Glazkov