An word that repeats information or is obvious, is called a redundancy.
Exam tips on how to write better and not be worrying about how to find enough words.

The Social Evolutionary

"DON'T use Redundancies!" he shouted loudly. (Exam Writing Tips.)

Saying yes works—but it’s not the only way to agree in English. In this episode of Say It Like This, we explore how native speakers use a whole range of expressions to show agreement in casual chats, professional meetings, and moments of excitement. From quick reactions like totally and for sure, to thoughtful confirmations like that makes sense, to high-energy responses like absolutely, you’ll learn how to match your agreement to the mood of the moment.

Because fluency isn’t just about having the right word—it’s about choosing the one that makes your English sound alive, engaged, and human.

Say It Like This

Expressing Agreement Without Just Saying "Yes"

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?

Ways To Say No

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?


How To Really Say "I Don't Know"

This week’s episode is a little slower, a little softer — because I’ve been recovering from COVID. But even in moments of weakness, we can still learn. In this reflective lesson, I share a quiet story from my week in recovery and teach useful, real-life English you can use when you're sick, tired, or just in need of rest.

You’ll learn:

     - How to talk naturally about being sick in English

     - Gentle ways to cancel or reschedule plans

     - Useful expressions like “I’m on the mend” and “I’ve been resting up”

     - A mindfulness prompt to help you practice English through real-life reflection

Whether you’re under the weather or just craving a pause, this immersive episode invites you to slow down and reconnect — with English, and with yourself.

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Recovering and Reconnecting

How many words do you know?  500?  1000?  10000?  Does it even matter?  You’re learning a language…you just want to be able to speak.  Well, if that’s the case, you’re going to need to know words.  And let’s be real, if you’re not having fluent conversations, it probably has nothing to do with you not understanding English grammar.  Besides, native English speakers use very simple grammar in daily conversations.  More often than not, not being fluent is caused by the lack of words in that brain of yours.  But not to worry, this problem is fixable.

Modern language learning enthusiasts…you know, these Internet Polyglots, talk a lot about word frequency and this idea of your first 1000 words.  Let’s talk a little about where that comes from.