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How to Use "Polite " | Slow English Listening Practice | Everyday Conversation: Day Off
🎧 How to Use "Polite " in English | Slow English Listening Practice
Can you say no without sounding rude? Join Ken and Yuki in a natural everyday English conversation about politely refusing requests, protecting your day off, and suggesting another time.
👍 Ken accidentally agrees to help Emma at a book fair with a simple thumbs-up. When another request arrives from work, he learns how to use expressions like "Thanks for asking, but I can't today," "I'd love to, but I can't today," and "Would that work for you?"
00:00 How to Use Polite English to Say No on Your Day Off
00:57 How to Use "I'm Sorry" to Correct a Misunderstanding
01:59 How to Use "Thanks for Asking, But I Can't"
02:42 How to Use "Would That Work?" to Suggest Another Time
03:41 How to Use "I'd Love To, But..." Without Sounding Rude
04:34 How to Use "Could We...?" to Change Plans Politely
05:39 How to Use Reassuring Words After Saying No
06:39 How to Use Polite Refusals – Listen and Repeat Practice
07:28 How to Use Clear English to Protect Your Personal Time
💬 Practice listening to polite refusals, changing plans, explaining your availability, and responding to requests with confidence.
🌿 Enjoy this episode as passive English listening while cooking, walking, commuting, or relaxing. A short listen-and-repeat section also helps you practice the expressions aloud.
🎧 Learn how to say no kindly, clearly, and naturally with Ken & Yuki.
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