Saying “no” can be one of the hardest parts of speaking English—especially if you don’t want to sound rude. In this episode, I share natural, polite, and even playful ways to say *no* in different situations.

👉 Listen now: *Say It Like This – Ways to Politely Say No*

How do you usually say *no* in English?

Context Clues

Ways To Say No

In this story, a Ferrari named Rarri gets an offer that’s hard to refuse. But what will the consequences be? This is Part 2 of 6.  

It was 7:25am when Rarri rolled into the large garage located at the race track. It was here where the racing cars got tuned up and repaired. Rarri’s number one competitor was waiting for him: a Mercedes racing car. 

“Good of you to meet me here,” said the Mercedes. 

“Why did you call me here?” said Rarri. 

“I just wanted to have a friendly talk.” 

The Mercedes was leaking arrogance and superiority. Rarri didn’t respond, but slightly revved his engine. 

“Listen Rarri, I’ll cut to the chase. I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need. Enough to feed generations of Mercedes. That’s not why I race. I race for the glory. And as you know, I have quite a reputation.” 

Rarri said, “You called me here to boast about your success?” 

“I’ve been watching you closely, Mr. Ferrari. You’ve performed quite well, winning so many races. But you know you can’t beat me, and I won’t let you. That cup is mine.” 

“We’ll see who is the faster car and better driver soon.” 

“Maybe, but I’d rather settle things today. I have an offer for you. You lose on purpose and I’ll give you half the prize money. Second place is nothing to be ashamed of.” 

Rarri’s mind immediately flashed to his family. They all depended on Rarri to win this race. They had been so supportive, encouraging him day and night to train harder. 

Mercedes saw that Rarri was contemplating and he said, “I heard a little rumour that you’re feeling a bit nervous about the big race. Something about wind and snow. Would I be right?” 

“I’m not worried about snow,” said Rarri, trying to be brave. “But I care very much about my family, and they need this money. I’ll think about your offer and let you know before the big race.” 

“Listen here, little race car. I respect you, but you must know, if you don’t accept my gracious offer, there’ll be consequences… You’ve got 24 hours.”

Being a Cloud

Rarri the Ferrari 

100 ひゃく
200　にひゃく
300　さんびゃく
400　よんひゃく
500　ごひゃく
600　ろっぴゃく
700　ななひゃく
800　はっぴゃく
900　きゅうひゃく
1000　せん
2000　にせん
3000　さんぜん
4000　よんせん
5000　ごせん
6000　ろくせん
7000　ななせん
8000　はっせん
9000　きゅうせん


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語　３か　100～9000　How to read 

💔🎧🏥
Medical Spanish
Duración: 1 minuto
La hipertensión arterial es un problema de salud grave en México y en otras latitudes.

Mucho que decir

High blood pressure💔🎧🏥

"Beauty is not everything but it is something."
With the popularity of social media, many people are pressured to look their best, especially women. In my country, the skin care industry is a billion dollar industry. Many people are obsessed to have that porcelain skin and even change their nose and have lip fillers. The competition is stiff when it comes to the beauty department. However, is it enough? Is beauty alone enough to sustain a conversation, to win a pageant and to be successful in any field? This podcast aims to answer this question.


FLO TALKS 

BEAUTY IS NOT ENOUGH

跑步pǎo bù、跑路pǎo lù, is there a difference?

Shay的中文小课堂

Chat Episode5-跑步VS跑路

En este episodio te enseñaré algunas palabras sinonimas un poco más especializadas y avanzadas

Spanish Shortcut

EP 20. SINONIMOS EN ESPAÑOL

For beginner level learners✨　
わたしのいろいろなはなし LESSON10　

ようこそ！うれしいであい　Welcome! A happy encounter［💿4：42］

あたらしいメンバーの　はなしを　します。
Let’s talk about the new members!

2)The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 

📒スライド（Slide）
【https://yoshidatonihongo.com/watairo/22-10/#text-vocabulary】

★★The aim of this lesson...★★
あたらしいメンバーのはなしをします。
to talk about the new members!


★★Text & Vocabulary★★
🎤Please repeat after me...

1．
さいきん、オフィスに　あたらしいメンバーが　きました。
「さとうさん」という　３０だいくらいの　おんなの　ひとで、
とても　あかるいかんじの　ひとです。

1）さいきん〈N〉Recently、最近
2）あたらしい〈adj〉new、新
3）メンバー〈N〉member、成员
4）３０だい〈N〉30s、30多岁
5）あかるい〈adj〉bright、开朗（性格）
6）かんじ〈N〉Feeling-looking、感觉

2．
うちの　オフィスは　おとこのひとだらけです。
だから、「はやく　なかよくなりたいなぁ」と　おもいました。
それで、まず　はなしかけてみました。
それから、ひるやすみに　ランチに　さそいました。
そして、しごとの　かえり、
えきまで　いっしょに　あるきながら、はなしました。

7）なかよくなりたい　want to get along、想和-交朋友
8）はなしかけてみます　I'll talk to -、试着和-谈谈
9）さそいます〈V〉Invites、邀请
10）しごとの　かえり〈N〉After work、Return from work、下班回家
11）えき〈N〉station、车站
12）あるきます〈V〉Walk、走

3．
いま、いっしょに　はたらくのが　とても　たのしいです。
ときどき、カフェで　おしゃべりします。
それも、うれしいです。

13）はたらきます〈V〉Works、工作
14）カフェ〈N〉café、咖啡厅 
15）おしゃべり〈N/します〉Chatter、聊天


LESSON10　ようこそ！うれしいであい　Welcome! A happy encounter
1)［2：24］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself
2)［4：42］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［3：56］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　
4)［3：59］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　
5)［4：55］Let's challenge you too!　

🎤Voice: Jude ( Backmirror ),©ondoku3 

ホームページにも　あそびに　きてくださいね✨
You can see the text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。
🖥【https://yoshidatonihongo.com/watairo/22-10/】

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

ようこそ！うれしいであい－2）

Beginner Chinese Listening：今天很热。It's hot today。