Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe You want to have interesting conversations in English about current events and issues in society but do you freeze when someone throws out a number? Today get a 4-step framework for listening to statistics, understanding them, and responding in a group conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe In today's episode we answer a listener question about how to use the phrase "head off." Learn about the many ways we use this expression and other head and ear expressions in English conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Do you ever hear native speakers say, "She was like or he mentioned"? In today's episode we'll highlight four ways native speakers pull in other conversations and comment on them. Listen in for natural and native English today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe When you get asked a question- you want to start your answer off in a strong way. If you want to state your answer in the affirmative there are 5 natural ways to say yes that will show confidence. Learn what they are today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe In American business culture, the concept of the mental health day is becoming more and more accepted. What can you say in English when you just need a day off? Find out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Small words can be powerful when it comes to English conversation and connection. Today learn simple ways to say that you are disgusted by something in English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe In today's episode we talk about how and when to take control in a group conversation to move from the vague and superficial to the specific. Listen in today for this super high level English skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Did you know that even the topic of dance can be a way to build relationships in business? Today find out what the common line dances are in American culture and how to ask your colleagues or native speaking friends about their dance experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Do you ever feel like you want to share a deeper thought in the form of a proverb or saying to build the connection but not sure how to introduce it? Find out how to do it and maintain an English conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Are you hard on yourself especially when it comes to your English? Today get three new English phrases that native speakers use all of the time on this topic and find out how to give yourself a break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe In today's milestone episode, learn how to say common government acronyms by getting the chunks, then immersing yourself in the news and talking about the events in a lively native English conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices