# The Power of Saying No in English | Easy English Listening Practice

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Podcast: [Everyday English Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-english-academy-7784342)
Published: 2026-06-24T09:15:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-english-academy/episodes/The-Power-of-Saying-No-in-English--Easy-English-Listening-Practice-e3l6stn
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Duration seconds: 906

## Resource

The Power of Saying No in English | Easy English Podcast | Everyday English Academy Learn English the easy, relaxing way with Sarah & Mike — slow, clear conversation for B1 learners. Read along with the on-screen subtitles and pick up new words as you listen. 💡 Tip: Saying no doesn't have to feel rude — wrap it in a soft 'I'd love to, but...' and your refusal sounds warm and clear at the same time. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Warm-up 0:14 Key Vocabulary 0:27 Dialogue + Practice 8:42 Shadowing 8:56 Dialogue + Practice 13:11 Review 13:57 Wrap-up 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • firm — Strong and clear, not weak. • assertive — Calm and sure of yourself. • flaky — Often cancels plans; not reliable. • rain check — A promise to do it another time. • turn down — To say no to something. • swamped — Very busy; buried in work. • straightforward — Clear and easy to understand. • come across — To seem a certain way to others. • hesitate — To wait because you're not sure. • on the spot — Right now, with no time to think. 🔔 Subscribe for a new slow-English episode every week. #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

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