What to say in English when you forget a word
6/22/20267 min
In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shows you what to say when you can't remember a word. It happens to everyone, and the good news is you don't need the exact word to keep talking. You'll learn how to describe an idea in simpler words, how to keep your language clear and easy, and a few natural phrases that buy you time to think. With these three simple strategies, you can stay calm and keep speaking with confidence.
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[upbeat music] Let me ask you something. Have you ever been speaking in English and everything is going well, and then suddenly you forget a word? Maybe you stop speaking, maybe you panic a little, or maybe you just don't know how to continue. If that sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Welcome to Coffee Break English. In this short episode, we're going to look at what you can do when you can't think of the word you want to say. You will learn three simple strategies that will help you keep speaking, stay calm, and communicate clearly, even when your vocabulary isn't perfect. These are techniques that confident speakers use all the time. And once you start using them, you'll notice a big difference in how you sound and how you feel when you're