In this episode of Think in English With Me, you’re going to hear the difference between “learner English” and natural, native-speaker English—without any long explanations at the beginning. We start with three real-life relationship conversations (catching up with a friend, dealing with a manager at work, and drifting from a sibling) shown two ways: the simple learner version and the fuller native-speaker version—so you can clearly recognize the gap.Then we pull out the exact words and phrases that make native speech sound effortless:holding back (when you deliberately don’t say something yet)stretched thin (too busy, pulled in too many directions)drifted apart (growing distant gradually, without a specific fight)Next, you’ll learn the sentence patterns native speakers rely on—how they answer with details, build opinions with reasons, and tell a personal experience that pulls the listener into the moment. You’ll also hear what it sounds like when you combine the right vocabulary and the right structure, so you can start speaking in a way that feels more natural and confident.Finally, it’s your turn: you’ll get new conversation questions (about family, friendship, and making friends as an adult) along with sample native-style answers to help you practice thinking in English—not translating.If you’ve ever felt like you “know English” but don’t sound the way you want to sound, this episode is for you.If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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