When someone asks why you made a change, said no, or chose a different direction, it can be hard to explain yourself clearly in English. In this episode, we talk about how to talk about priorities in English in real-life conversations — at work, with friends, and with family — without sounding vague, defensive, or unsure. You'll learn practical phrases to help you: explain what matters to you talk about values and priorities naturally set boundaries without over-explaining say no and explain decisions with confidence talk about changes in direction when your priorities shift This episode is especially helpful if you know what matters to you, but struggle to find the right words in the moment — especially when people ask questions or expect an explanation. By the end, you'll have clear, natural language you can use right away in everyday and professional conversations. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Which Priority Is Right? 02:27 Name Your Priorities 05:56 Explain Your Values 09:59 Set Boundaries 15:25 Explain When Priorities Shift --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/talk-about-your-priorities-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠ COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → ⁠https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.

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