Better Ways to Say Yes and No in English | Plus 'Maybe' and 'I can't'

A coworker invites you for coffee. You'd love to say yes but you're unsure of your schedule. Are there better ways to say yes and no in English? Expressions that show your enthusiasm but need to verify your schedule before you commit?

Or what if you honestly feel reluctant? How do you politely decline with an "I can't or a vague "maybe?"

In this Confident English lesson, you'll learn better ways to say yes and no in English. Plus, 'maybe' and 'I can't.'

Whether it is an invitation to
- Plan a weekend away with your closest friends
- Give a presentation at an upcoming event
- Join a volunteer effort
- Lead a project
- Get dinner with the neighbors

It isn’t only a yes or no, a maybe or I can’t that you need to consider. It’s also the amount of enthusiasm or reluctance you might feel.

How you respond can greatly influence your relationships and interactions.

Because here’s the thing, using the right phrases can help you sound more like a native speaker, yes, but it's more than that. It's about expressing yourself clearly and comfortably in various situations. This can reduce stress when you're put on the spot and help avoid misunderstandings or accidentally committing to something you’re not ready for.

Understanding the nuance of these responses and knowing other ways to say yes in English. Or other ways to say no in English. And how to express such nuance will not only boost your confidence but also enhance how you interact daily in English. And doing so requires more than a simple yes, no, maybe, or I can’t.

00:00 Why you need alternatives to yes, no, maybe, and I can't
04:55 Better ways to say 'yes' in English
07:14 Better ways to say 'no' in English
08:45 Better ways to say 'I can't' in English
10:35 Better ways to say 'maybe in English
11:59 Real-life examples for how to use this vocabulary

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