“Say This, Not That” Challenge!
Stop saying “I’m tired.”
Instead, say:
- I’m beat.
- I’m spent.
- I’m wiped out.
- I’m running on empty.
Today we’re going to transform 10 “basic” English phrases into the more natural expressions that native English speakers actually use! It’s an easy way to “level up” your fluency.
#1 – I don’t understand
➡️ I don’t get it
You can also replace “it” with a question word, especially, “how” or “why,” like this: “I don’t get why some people spend $10,000 on a fancy watch.” or “I don’t get how this machine works.”
#2 – I was amazed
➡️ I was blown away
This is often followed by the word “by” – for example, “I was blown away by her incredible dancing skills.”
#3 – I’m very happy
➡️ I’m thrilled / I’m over the moon
When was the last time you were over the moon? Let me know in the comments.
#4 – He’s lazy
➡️ He’s a slacker
We also have a related phrasal verb for the action, if we say “He’s slacking off” it means he’s not working hard or not putting in much effort.
#5 – She’s kind
➡️ She has a heart of gold
This describes someone who always has good intentions and helps people.
#6 – That’s terrible
➡️ That stinks
This is NOT used for major tragedies, like death and disaster. It’s more for things like “My car broke and it’ll cost $2000 to repair,” or “I broke my leg right before my vacation.” – Aw man, that stinks.
#7 – I don’t like it
➡️ I don’t care for it
This is like a more indirect and polite phrase. “I don’t care for broccoli” or “I don’t care for roller coasters.”
#8 – It’s not important
➡️ It’s no big deal
It’s often used to say something is not especially inconvenient. I bought the wrong size shoes, but it’s no big deal, I can exchange them.
#9 – I’ll contact you
➡️ I’ll get in touch
It’s a very common, informal way to talk about contacting someone.
#10 – Wait a moment
➡️ Hang on a sec / Hold on a sec
Sec is short for “second.” If it might be a little longer than a brief moment, you can simply say “Hang on” or “Hold on”
Basic English phrases ➡️ More fluent phrases
These aren’t difficult expressions… they’re simply more natural, more conversational ways to express ideas you probably use every day.
So if you want to sound more fluent, you DON’T need to memorize a bunch of complicated phrases. Instead, you can simply “transform” the expressions you already know into the ones native speakers actually use every day.
Let’s “transform” 100 phrases together!
Imagine learning AND practicing 100 “transformed” phrases like these – and using them in your own English.
That’s what we’ll do – together – in the NEW “Say This, Not That” Challenge starting September 1. Click here to learn more!
❌ No super-long lessons.
❌ No hours of homework.
✅ Just 10 days of “short and sweet” learning & practice that help you transform 100 of your most common phrases into more fluent ones.
Here’s exactly how it works each day:
Step 1: LEARN 🎥
First, watch a short video where I’ll transform 10 common “basic” phrases into more natural expressions that native speakers use.
Step 2: PRACTICE ✏️
Next, you’ll do a quick exercise to help you review and remember the new expressions.
Step 3: CHAT 💬
Finally, you’ll put your new English into action by chatting in our private WhatsApp group! (Available Sept 1-10)
Learning + Practice + Communication = Confidence!
If you’re ready to stop sounding “basic” and start speaking more fluently, I’d love to have you join us. Click here to sign up for “Say This, Not That.”
