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Useful English Phrases for Difficult Conversations [589]


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🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter.  These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using.  👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcast

In this episode, you’ll learn useful phrases for moments when you feel shocked, disappointed, angry, or need to respond to someone directly. The focus is on real spoken English for situations where something has gone wrong and you need the right words.

You’ll hear how to express disbelief, show disappointment, ask someone to apologise, calm a situation down, and respond firmly when necessary. These phrases will help you understand stronger English expressions and use them more carefully in real conversations.

After listening, you’ll be able to:

• express strong feelings more clearly
 • respond in tense situations with more confidence
 • sound firm without losing control
 • understand direct English phrases when other people use them

If you want to improve your spoken English for real-life situations, this episode will help.

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