Better Ways to Say Yes and No in English | Plus 'Maybe' and 'I can't'

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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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@englishclouds05 25 күн бұрын

With every video you teacher, make the art of communication looks like a fun task, well done

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much.

@21sydney93 11 күн бұрын

This video is really helpful for the English learners just like me. I happened to find your channel and I am truly enjoying every content. Thank you so much.

@Speakconfidentenglish 9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it and am glad you're enjoying my lessons.

@rosanacastro9161 16 күн бұрын

Above all, your tips on gently answering are a SUPER PLUS! Actually, it sounds easy because it’s TRUE! It’s mandatory and it’s simple to notice! The WORLD DEMANDS GENTLENESS FROM US! ❤ all we need IS LOVE 💗 LOVE IS ALL WE NEED! 😉😘

@Speakconfidentenglish 16 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thank you for watching. 😃

@trivenisreeram5298 10 күн бұрын

I have started watching your lessons from yesterday these are so useful in real life. Thank you so much teacher. Student from India.

@Speakconfidentenglish 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'm glad you are enjoying my lessons.

@makoshine3462 20 күн бұрын

Thank you very much my dear teacher . student from Colombo, Sri Lanka

@thugg4lif 25 күн бұрын

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@sanjar_br0 25 күн бұрын

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@HoangTruong-ij4sm 23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Teacher. Student from Sydney, Australia.

@Speakconfidentenglish 23 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@Stella_Del_Mattino 19 күн бұрын

"I'd love to but unfortunately I can't this time. Could I take a rain check?” 😊😊

@nanambayi5819 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much

@Speakconfidentenglish 18 күн бұрын

You're most welcome. Thank you for watching.

@seoyeonkim1810 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much~ I'm so happy to konw your teaching!! Student from Seoul, Korea.

@Speakconfidentenglish 11 күн бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.

@olegh21 25 күн бұрын

Excellent,as always

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.

@MiculeHarudeen 25 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your example answers! Both are great ways to express 'maybe.'

@nourhouda1480 25 күн бұрын

Thanks teacher for this subject. It's very interesting

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@danielat2607 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for your videos! You are a wonderful teacher and I love all the topics❤. I would enjoy your learning platform for women, but I don’t know if there are other advanced learners

@Speakconfidentenglish 20 күн бұрын

You're welcome, thank you for the kind comment. 😊 The Confident Women Community is a community of English learners from intermediate (B1) to advanced learners (C2). To learn more and sign up for a FREE study guide similar to the learning material we use in the CWC, please visit the website, www.speakconfidentenglish.com/community/.

@novita5921 25 күн бұрын

Love the lesson. Thank you❤

@Speakconfidentenglish 24 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@MsMajoranna 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Annemarie

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching.

@fabianmaeda1523 23 күн бұрын

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@dnzbsra3134 15 күн бұрын

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@halyk9646 26 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@Djihane0611 25 күн бұрын

Thank you! That was very instructive and practical.

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

Glad to hear that, Djihane!! Thank you.

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@albertoalbertoni9529 23 күн бұрын

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@khemlalgurung7909 25 күн бұрын

Nice video. I am your regular viewer of your video.

@Speakconfidentenglish 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

@khemlalgurung7909 25 күн бұрын

You are most welcome mam.

@lalitajoshi314 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful, polite responses! Well done.

@lalitajoshi314 24 күн бұрын

Thanks❤

@bansengroi7548 17 күн бұрын

I'd love to join the party but I have another plan for that night.

@Speakconfidentenglish 16 күн бұрын

Fantastic example.

@thilakasirispathiranage9981 23 күн бұрын

I love to say Yes, but I need to ask my family first.

@SWKS_AG05 25 күн бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

Wonderful examples to use for the bonus questions!

@adarimartin9245 7 күн бұрын

How to use yes and no together

@baipallijagdeeshwarrao9207 23 күн бұрын

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 19 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.