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.
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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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8 күн бұрын
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24 күн бұрын
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15 күн бұрын
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8 күн бұрын
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17 күн бұрын
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24 күн бұрын
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22 күн бұрын
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10 күн бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
"I'd love to but unfortunately I can't this time. Could I take a rain check?” 😊😊
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19 күн бұрын
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Love the lesson. Thank you❤
@Speakconfidentenglish
23 күн бұрын
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Thanks teacher for this subject. It's very interesting
@Speakconfidentenglish
24 күн бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
1. I’d love to do but I can’t commit at this moment. 2. I’ll think about it . Thank you for good lesson
@Speakconfidentenglish
23 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your example answers! Both are great ways to express 'maybe.'
Thank you! That was very instructive and practical.
@Speakconfidentenglish
24 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, Djihane!! Thank you.
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24 күн бұрын
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24 күн бұрын
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@Speakconfidentenglish
24 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.
@khemlalgurung7909
24 күн бұрын
You are most welcome mam.
1.I'd love to participate its a great opportunity . Unfortunately its clashing with my project deadline and couldn't make this time 2. Its absolutely an honour to join as a speaker in your event. I need some time to think about it and will get back to you by next week. Thanks 🙂
@Speakconfidentenglish
23 күн бұрын
Wonderful, polite responses! Well done.
@lalitajoshi314
22 күн бұрын
Thanks❤
I'd love to join the party but I have another plan for that night.
@Speakconfidentenglish
15 күн бұрын
Fantastic example.
I love to say Yes, but I need to ask my family first.
I wanted to ask you one thing, you tell me to listen to the English language but I am fine listening to it but if I don't understand it then whom will I ask and who will resolve my dilemma, then what will be the meaning of my listening
@Speakconfidentenglish
18 күн бұрын
Hi there, thanks for the question. Listening is indeed an important part of learning a language. There are several ways to get input on listening whether it's through using subtitles with a dictionary or asking others for assistance such as a teacher, a fellow English speaker, etc.
How to use yes and no together
1. I wish I could, but I can't. 2. I'd love to, but I need to revisit my schedule before committing. Can I get back to you tomorrow morning?
@Speakconfidentenglish
24 күн бұрын
Wonderful examples to use for the bonus questions!