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25/09/2026

PART 43
Chunks for
Expressing Emotions
Hello learners
1. I’m thrilled.
❌ Don’t say: “I am extremely happy about this.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m thrilled.”
Situation: You get the job you really wanted.
💬 Example: “I got the job!” — “That’s amazing! I’m thrilled for you!”
2. I’m excited about it.
❌ Don’t say: “I am looking forward to this with great excitement.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m excited about it.”
Situation: You’re talking about an upcoming trip.
💬 Example: “Are you excited about the trip?” — “Yeah, I can’t wait!”
3. I’m relieved.
❌ Don’t say: “I feel a reduction in my anxiety.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m relieved.”
Situation: You find out that everything is okay.
💬 Example: “They said everything’s fine.” — “Oh, thank goodness. I’m so relieved.”
4. I’m disappointed.
❌ Don’t say: “I feel unhappy because the result was not what I wanted.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m disappointed.”
Situation: Your plans get canceled at the last minute.
💬 Example: “They canceled the concert.” — “Aw, I’m really disappointed.”
5. I’m frustrated.
❌ Don’t say: “I am experiencing frustration.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m frustrated.”
Situation: You’ve been trying to fix something for an hour.
💬 Example: “I’ve tried everything, and it still doesn’t work. I’m so frustrated.”
6. I’m annoyed.
❌ Don’t say: “I am experiencing irritation.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m annoyed.”
Situation: Someone keeps interrupting you.
💬 Example: “He keeps interrupting me. It’s really annoying.”
7. I’m upset.
❌ Don’t say: “I am emotionally distressed.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m upset.”
Situation: Someone says something hurtful to you.
💬 Example: “I didn’t mean to upset you.” — “I know, but I’m still upset.”
8. I’m nervous about it.
❌ Don’t say: “I am feeling anxious regarding the situation.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m nervous about it.”
Situation: You have an important interview tomorrow.
💬 Example: “I’m really nervous about the interview.”
9. I’m stressed out.
❌ Don’t say: “I am experiencing a high level of stress.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m stressed out.”
Situation: You have too much work to finish.
💬 Example: “I’ve got three deadlines this week. I’m so stressed out.”

10. I’m feeling pretty good.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently experiencing a positive emotional state.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m feeling pretty good.”
Situation: Someone asks how you’re doing after a difficult week.
💬 Example: “How are you feeling?” — “Pretty good, actually.”
“Stop translating your emotions word for word. Learn the chunks native speakers actually use!”
Good luck

24/09/2026

PART 42
10 Natural English
Chunks for
Describing Things
Hello everyone
1. It’s worth it.
❌ Don’t say: “The cost is justified by its value.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s worth it.”
Situation: Something costs a lot, but you think it’s worth the money, time, or effort.
💬 Example: “The hotel is expensive, but it’s worth it.”
2. It’s not worth it.
❌ Don’t say: “The cost does not justify the value.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s not worth it.”
Situation: You don’t think something deserves the money, time, or effort.
💬 Example: “I waited two hours for that? It’s not worth it.”
3. It’s pretty good.
❌ Don’t say: “It is of relatively high quality.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s pretty good.”
Situation: You like something and think it’s better than average.
💬 Example: “Have you tried that new restaurant?” — “Yeah, it’s pretty good.”
4. It’s not bad.
❌ Don’t say: “It is reasonably satisfactory.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s not bad.”
Situation: Something is okay or actually better than expected.
💬 Example: “How’s the coffee?” — “It’s not bad.”
5. It’s amazing.
❌ Don’t say: “It is exceptionally impressive.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s amazing.”
Situation: You’re extremely impressed by something.
💬 Example: “Have you seen her new apartment? It’s amazing!”
6. It’s overrated.
❌ Don’t say: “Its reputation exceeds its actual quality.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s overrated.”
Situation: You think something gets more praise than it deserves.
💬 Example: “Everyone loves that movie, but I think it’s overrated.”
7. It’s underrated.
❌ Don’t say: “Its quality is not sufficiently recognized.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s underrated.”
Situation: You think something deserves more attention or praise.
💬 Example: “This little restaurant is so underrated.”
8. It’s a bit much.
❌ Don’t say: “It exceeds what I consider reasonable or appropriate.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s a bit much.”
Situation: Something feels excessive, overwhelming, expensive, or too intense.
💬 Example: “$500 for a dinner? That’s a bit much.”
9. It’s not my cup of tea. 🇬🇧
❌ Don’t say: “It is not something that suits my personal preferences.”
🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s not my cup of tea.”
Situation: You politely say that you don’t really like something.
💬 Example: “I know everyone loves jazz, but it’s not really my cup of tea.”
10. It’s not really my thing.
❌ Don’t say: “It does not particularly align with my personal preferences.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s not really my thing.”
Situation: You don’t particularly enjoy or like something.
💬 Example: “Do you like camping?” — “Not really. It’s not really my thing.”
“Stop saying ‘I like it’ or ‘I don’t like it’ every time! Try these natural chunks to describe things more naturally. Save this video and follow for Part 43!”
Good luck

22/09/2026

PART 39
10 Natural English
Chunks for Texting
Hello everyone
1. Just got home.
❌ Don’t say: “I have just arrived at my residence.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Just got home.”
Situation: You’re texting someone after arriving home.
💬 Example: “Just got home. I’m exhausted.”
2. On my way.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently traveling to the agreed destination.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “On my way.”
Situation: Someone is waiting for you and you’ve already left.
💬 Example: “Where are you?” — “On my way!”
3. Be there soon.
❌ Don’t say: “I will arrive at the specified location shortly.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Be there soon.”
Situation: You’re on your way and will arrive shortly.
💬 Example: “Don’t worry, I’ll be there soon.”
4. Let me know when you’re free.
❌ Don’t say: “Please inform me when you have available time.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Let me know when you’re free.”
Situation: You want to make plans but don’t know when someone is available.
💬 Example: “I’d love to catch up. Let me know when you’re free.”
5. What’s the plan?
❌ Don’t say: “What arrangements have been made?”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “What’s the plan?”
Situation: You’re texting friends about an upcoming activity.
💬 Example: “What’s the plan for tonight?”
6. Are we still on?
❌ Don’t say: “Is our previously arranged plan still confirmed?”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Are we still on?”
Situation: You want to check if a plan is still happening.
💬 Example: “Are we still on for dinner tonight?”
7. Running late.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently experiencing a delay in my arrival.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Running late.”
Situation: You’re going to arrive later than expected.
💬 Example: “Running late. Sorry! I’ll be there in 15 minutes.”
8. No rush.
❌ Don’t say: “There is no need for you to hurry.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “No rush.”
Situation: You want someone to know they don’t need to hurry.
💬 Example: “No rush. Just text me when you get there.”
9. Take your time.
❌ Don’t say: “Please proceed at a pace that is comfortable for you.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Take your time.”
Situation: You want someone to know they can take as long as they need.
💬 Example: “Take your time. I’ll wait for you.”
10. See you in a bit.
❌ Don’t say: “I will see you again after a short period of time.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “See you in a bit.”
Situation: You’re saying goodbye to someone you’ll see again soon.
💬 Example: “I’m heading to the store. See you in a bit!”
“Want your texts to sound more natural in English? Start using these everyday chunks instead of textbook English. Save this video and follow for Part 40!”
Good luck

21/09/2026

PART 38
10 Natural English
Chunks for Talking
About Your Home
Hello everyone
1. Make yourself comfortable.
❌ Don’t say: “Please arrange yourself in a comfortable position.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Make yourself comfortable.”
Situation: You want a guest to relax in your home.
💬 “Come in and make yourself comfortable.”
2. Come on in.
❌ Don’t say: “Please enter the residence.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Come on in.”
Situation: You’re inviting someone inside.
💬 “Hey! Come on in. I’ve been waiting for you.”
3. I’m cleaning up.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently organizing and cleaning the house.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m cleaning up.”
Situation: You’re tidying or cleaning a messy space.
💬 “Give me five minutes. I’m just cleaning up.”
4. It’s a mess.
❌ Don’t say: “The room is in a state of considerable disorder.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s a mess.”
Situation: A room or place is very untidy.
💬 “Sorry about the kitchen. It’s a mess.”
5. I need to tidy up.
❌ Don’t say: “I need to restore the room to an organized condition.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I need to tidy up.”
Situation: You need to make a room neat and organized.
💬 “I’ve got guests coming over, so I need to tidy up.”
6. I’m doing some laundry.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently washing my clothes.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m doing some laundry.”
Situation: You’re washing clothes.
💬 “I can’t go out yet. I’m doing some laundry.”
7. The place feels cozy.
❌ Don’t say: “The residence has a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “The place feels cozy.”
Situation: Your home feels warm, comfortable, and relaxing.
💬 “I love your new apartment. The place feels so cozy.”
8. I’m staying in tonight.
❌ Don’t say: “I intend to remain at home this evening.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m staying in tonight.”
Situation: You don’t plan to go out.
💬 “I’m tired, so I’m staying in tonight.”
9. I’m heading home.
❌ Don’t say: “I am currently proceeding toward my residence.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m heading home.”
Situation: You’re leaving and going home.
💬 “I’m heading home now. See you tomorrow!”
10. Make yourself at home.
❌ Don’t say: “Please behave as though you were in your own residence.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “Make yourself at home.”
Situation: You want your guest to feel relaxed and comfortable.
💬 “Don’t worry about anything. Make yourself at home.”
Want your English to sound natural when you’re talking about home and everyday life? 🏠 Start using these chunks instead of textbook English. Save this video and follow for Part 39!
Good luck

21/09/2026

PART 37
10 Natural English
Chunks for Talking
About Weather
Hello learners
1. It’s freezing.
❌ Don’t say: “The temperature is extremely low.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s freezing.”
Situation: It’s extremely cold outside.
💬 “Put on a jacket. It’s freezing out there!”
2. It’s boiling.
❌ Don’t say: “The temperature is extremely high.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s boiling.”
Situation: It’s extremely hot outside.
💬 “I can’t believe how hot it is. It’s boiling!”
3. It’s pouring.
❌ Don’t say: “There is currently heavy rainfall.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s pouring.”
Situation: It’s raining very heavily.
💬 “Take an umbrella. It’s pouring outside.”
4. It’s drizzling.
❌ Don’t say: “There is currently light precipitation.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s drizzling.”
Situation: It’s raining lightly.
💬 “It’s only drizzling, so we probably don’t need an umbrella.”
5. It’s clearing up.
❌ Don’t say: “The weather conditions are improving.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s clearing up.”
Situation: The rain or clouds are starting to disappear.
💬 “Looks like it’s clearing up. We can go for a walk.”
6. It’s starting to rain.
❌ Don’t say: “Rainfall is beginning to occur.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s starting to rain.”
Situation: Rain has just begun.
💬 “We should head inside. It’s starting to rain.”
7. It’s nice out.
❌ Don’t say: “The outdoor weather conditions are pleasant.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s nice out.”
Situation: The weather is pleasant and comfortable.
💬 “It’s really nice out today. Let’s sit outside.”
8. It’s pretty chilly.
❌ Don’t say: “The temperature is somewhat low.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s pretty chilly.”
Situation: It’s noticeably cold, but not freezing.
💬 “You might want to bring a jacket. It’s pretty chilly.”
9. It’s humid.
❌ Don’t say: “There is a high level of atmospheric moisture.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “It’s humid.”
Situation: The air feels hot and damp.
💬 “It’s so humid today. I can barely stand it.”
10. The weather’s all over the place.
❌ Don’t say: “The weather conditions are highly unpredictable.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “The weather’s all over the place.”
Situation: The weather keeps changing unexpectedly.
💬 “It was sunny this morning, and now it’s raining. The weather’s all over the place.”
Stop saying “the weather is good” and “the weather is bad” all the time! 🌦️ Try these natural chunks instead. Save this video and follow for Part 38!
Good luck

19/09/2026

PART 1 — Everyday conversation
Hello everyone
1. ❌ I do not understand.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 I don’t get it.
2. ❌ Please wait.
🇺🇸 Hang on.
🇬🇧 Hang on.
3. ❌ I will return soon.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 I’ll be right back.
4. ❌ I am listening to you.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 I’m listening.
5. ❌ What are you saying?
🇺🇸🇬🇧 What are you getting at?
6. ❌ I agree with you.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Exactly.
7. ❌ That is not important.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 It’s not a big deal.
8. ❌ I understand your point.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 I see what you mean.
9. ❌ I have forgotten.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 It slipped my mind.
10. ❌ I am very busy at the moment.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 I’ve got a lot going on.
Good luck

18/09/2026

PART 36
10 Natural English
Chunks for
Everyday Errands
Hello learners
1. I need to run some errands.
❌ Don’t say: “I need to complete several routine tasks outside the home.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I need to run some errands.”
Situation: You have several small things to do, like shopping, going to the bank, or picking something up.
💬 “I can’t stay long. I need to run some errands.”
2. I’ll pick it up.
❌ Don’t say: “I will collect the item at the specified location.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’ll pick it up.”
Situation: You’re going somewhere to collect something.
💬 “The order is ready. I’ll pick it up after work.”
3. I need to drop this off.
❌ Don’t say: “I need to deliver this item to the designated location.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I need to drop this off.”
Situation: You need to take something somewhere and leave it there.
💬 “I need to drop this package off before five.”
4. I’m heading to the bank.
❌ Don’t say: “I am proceeding toward the banking institution.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m heading to the bank.”
Situation: You’re going somewhere and want to mention your destination.
💬 “I’m heading to the bank. Do you need anything?”
5. I’ve got a few things to do.
❌ Don’t say: “I have several tasks that require my attention.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’ve got a few things to do.”
Situation: You’re busy with a few small tasks.
💬 “I can meet you later. I’ve got a few things to do first.”
6. I’ll take care of it later.
❌ Don’t say: “I will address the matter at a later time.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’ll take care of it later.”
Situation: You don’t need to deal with something right now.
💬 “The dishes can wait. I’ll take care of it later.”
7. I need to stop by…
❌ Don’t say: “I need to make a brief visit to…”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I need to stop by…”
Situation: You’re going somewhere briefly on the way to another place.
💬 “I need to stop by the store on my way home.”
8. I’ll swing by.
❌ Don’t say: “I will make a brief visit to your location.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’ll swing by.”
Situation: You plan to visit someone or somewhere briefly.
💬 “I’ll swing by your place after work.”
9. I’m just popping out.
❌ Don’t say: “I am leaving the house briefly to complete an errand.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’m just popping out.”
Situation: You’re leaving briefly, especially to get something.
💬 “I’m just popping out to grab some milk.”
10. I’ll be back in a bit.
❌ Don’t say: “I will return after a short period of time.”
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Say naturally: “I’ll be back in a bit.”
Situation: You’re leaving for a short time and will return soon.
💬 “I’m going to the store. I’ll be back in a bit.”

Native speakers use these little chunks all the time when talking about everyday errands! Stop translating word for word and start using English naturally. Save this video and follow for Part 37!
Good luck

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