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Why You Struggle to Find Words in English (And How to Fix It) | Easy English Podcast
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- Everyday English Academy
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Practise explaining what you mean in English when you cannot remember the right word. Sarah and Mike talk through choosing dinner, asking for a replacement screw at a hardware store, and finding words when your mind goes blank. Their slow conversation helps you keep talking and ask for time to think. Do you know what you want to say, but the English words will not come? You'll practise asking for a thinking pause, describing a kitchen tool by what it does, checking meaning with "Do you mean", correcting a number, and explaining which table you would prefer at a restaurant. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to keep everyday conversations going, explain forgotten words, and feel more comfortable taking time to answer. 💡 Tip: During one pause, describe a forgotten word by saying what the thing does. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • second-guess: doubt your earlier choice • draw a blank: be unable to remember • mental block: trouble thinking or remembering • retrieve: get something back • convey: communicate an idea • precise: exact and clear • indicate: show or point out • interfere with: make something harder • sufficient: enough for your needs • alternative: another choice 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Explaining Forgotten Words In English • Asking For Time To Think • Describing What A Tool Does • Checking What Someone Means • Correcting Numbers And Times • Asking For A Quiet Restaurant Table • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike, including those moments when the words need a little time. Get comfortable and learn along with Sa…