Smart Impressive English Phrases | English Excellence With Chhaya

Summary

This video offers practical advice on how to improve communication skills by using more impactful and confident phrases. It introduces 10 alternative expressions to common phrases, helping to convey thoughts more effectively in everyday conversations. Examples include using 'I'm confident that' to instill confidence, 'I'll be back in a jiffy' for quick returns, and 'fair enough' as an empathetic response. The video emphasizes that enhancing your vocabulary with these smart phrases can make you sound more impressive and articulate, encouraging further learning in mastering communication.

Takeaways

• 😀 Expanding your vocabulary can help you sound more impressive and communicate more effectively.
• 💪 Use the phrase 'I'm confident that' to instill confidence in someone during conversations.
• ⏳ To excuse yourself briefly, you can say 'I'll be back in a jiffy,' which conveys a quick return.
• ✅ Replace common affirmations like 'sure' or 'okay' with 'done deal' to sound more assertive and conclusive.
• 😔 When someone's efforts come too late, use the phrase 'too little, too late' to express disappointment.
• 🎉 Instead of saying 'me too,' you can say 'I enjoyed this experience as much as you did' to reciprocate positive feelings.
• 😅 Apologize for mistakes without directly saying 'sorry' by using 'Oops, how clumsy of me, I completely missed it.'
• ⌛ Use the phrase 'better late than never' to acknowledge delayed efforts while emphasizing their importance.
• 😲 Express shock or surprise with 'I was completely taken aback,' which also conveys disappointment.
• 😕 To empathize with someone's disappointment, use 'what a bummer' to show understanding of their feelings.

Q & A

What is the main reason people don't sound impressive while communicating?

One of the main reasons people don't sound impressive is because they restrict their choice of words and don't engage with broader conversational skills.

What does the phrase 'I'm confident that' aim to achieve in a conversation?

The phrase 'I'm confident that' is used to instill confidence in someone who may be feeling uncertain, such as reassuring someone after multiple interview failures.

When can the phrase 'I'll be back in a jiffy' be used, and what does it mean?

'I'll be back in a jiffy' is used when you need to momentarily excuse yourself from a conversation, indicating that you will return quickly without sounding rude.

What is an alternative phrase to confirm something, instead of saying 'yes' or 'okay'?

A good alternative phrase for confirming something is 'done deal,' which can be used to affirm an agreement or confirm plans.

How can you express disappointment when someone tries to make up for something too late?

You can express disappointment with the phrase 'too little, too late,' indicating that the effort is insufficient and delayed.

What is a more articulate way to say 'me too' when reciprocating feelings?

Instead of saying 'me too,' you can say 'I enjoyed this experience as much as you did' to express shared feelings in a more refined way.

How can you apologize for a mistake without explicitly saying 'sorry'?

You can say 'oops, how clumsy of me, I completely missed it' to apologize without directly saying 'sorry,' especially when you’ve forgotten something.

When is the phrase 'better late than never' appropriate?

'Better late than never' is appropriate when something was delayed but eventually completed, showing that even though it was late, the effort still mattered.

What does the phrase 'what a bummer' express in a conversation?

'What a bummer' expresses empathy for someone’s disappointment or frustration, such as when plans or efforts don’t turn out as expected.

What is a polite way to acknowledge someone’s inability to fulfill a commitment?

A polite way to acknowledge this is by saying 'fair enough,' which shows that you understand and accommodate the other person's situation or explanation.