Talking About Awkward Situations in English | Easy English Podcast
Video Overview & Insights
Ever frozen in an awkward English conversation? Don't know how to leave politely? Someone won't stop talking? You're not alone!
💬 QUICK QUESTION: Which awkward situation happens to you most often?
A) I don’t understand someone
B) I need to leave but don’t know how
C) Someone talks too much
D) I make a social mistake
In this episode of Everyday English Academy, Sarah and Mike teach you ESSENTIAL English phrases for uncomfortable situations that happen every day:
✅ What to say when you don't understand someone
I remember when I have to practice my english I went to place in my town where there were a lot of tourists. I ask one of them “where do you come from sir?” That nice guy replied “oh I’m from irland”. BUT I have very bad listening skills so I thought that guy was said Island, so I asked him again “what island sir?” 😭😭🤣
✅ How to politely leave a conversation
✅ How to interrupt someone nicely
Sometimes my words come out wrong and I experience awkward moments 😂
I hope i' m going to manage these tools better!
I really appreciate your support 🌞
✅ What to say when you make a mistake
✅ How to say "no" politely
My boss asked me a task and I didn't understand but I say quickly NO!
✅ How to handle awkward silences
Perfect for A1-A2 English learners who want to speak confidently in real-life situations!
My awkward moment 😅
Called the wrong number.
They answered: “Hello, Embassy of America.”
Me: continues discussing a work issue as if everything is normal.
Them: “Sorry, the Embassy can’t help you with that.”
Me: ”…Oh. Sorry, wrong number.” 😅
📚 Key Phrases You'll Learn:
"Sorry?" vs "What?"
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"I didn't quite catch that"
"I should probably get going"
Thank you both so much, I really appreciate this video 😊
"Sorry to interrupt, but..."
"My bad" vs "I apologize"
Wow ❤
"That came out wrong"
"I'm afraid I can't"
Perfect🎉
🎯 Stop panicking in awkward moments! Learn practical, everyday English that native speakers actually use.
💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's your most awkward English situation? Share your story!
That was a very nice episode, thank you so much ❤
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Hi Mike &Sarah I'm used to awkward feeling In 1 year ago
I stay with stranger in elevator.
it very quiet and my stomach was began gurgling sound 😂😂
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I am a English learner from Taiwan. Your fantastic teaching helps me to improve my comprehension and speaking ability of English .I appreciate you both so much.
@李桂朋Thank you, Sara, and Mika. I have learned a lot from your videos. Today, "That came out wrong" is a new phrase to me.
@yugewang1579Yesterday, I was on my way home when Eric called and invited me to a gathering after the worship. We talked while I was driving home. At the end of the call, I wasn’t sure how to wrap things up, so I awkwardly said, ‘Thanks for remembering me,’ which sounded strange. I should’ve said, ‘I really appreciate the invitation, but maybe next time.
@cuocsongmytu0den1I've been using an app called (Episoden) which is like a big platform for practice and improve speaking skill and the first day that I on that app i met a guy and we had small talk and when he talking about his favorite movie I missed some words that I couldn't catch it but I was nodding like I understand the whole conversation😂
@ThetMonLin2009When I was a kid , I hugged my aunt because I thought she was my mom.
@สรายุทธ์ณถลางHello i am working a grocery store . A awkward situation happen with me when customer demand something and i don't understand their assent . Then i said them sorry i didn't catch it could you repeat please or can you show the photo of demanded product .
Thank you
Once someone asked me out on a date after my workshift at a coffee shop, but I misunderstood and just made another cup of coffee that he had always ordered. He paid, smiled, went out without asking again and left the coffee outside. My colleague that understand English better told that it was awkward. And I'm still single 😅
@DfgbiKbth34Thank you for not using ads! I watch and listen to your channel with great pleasure.
@ms_asel2862OK, when I was in university. I went to buy lunch and I thought met a tourist at the restaurant. She asked me how to say “no pork” in local language. I misunderstood that she asked me like how to say “pork” then I told her I a local word without “no” 😅 and left. After that I thought about the situation and realized that she maybe asked how to say “no pork” 😭😭
@BiewtyZazaI heard don't say sorry or I will be accused. Is that right?
@tsyang1208In acwards situation I useully say, ok gentle men I have to go right now, we will talk in the detail later, it's very useful for both of us, take care, bye.
@khitk22When I was a child, I was sitting behind my father on his scooter. We had gone to the petrol pump to fill the tank. Since the tank was below the seat, I had to get down. Once it is filled my father just drove off assuming that I got on to it, unfortunately I wasn't, he just drove off and I had to run behind him for a while to stop, all around us were laughing. Later, somehow I managed to get on!
@raveenakp5007So useful❤
@familysong-hd3zqFor me, it’s A. 😅
Sometimes I don’t understand someone, especially when they speak too fast.
My awkward moment was when I hailed a taxi, and the driver asked me a question I didn't understand, to which I answered "yes." Oh no, it was terrible—my seat was getting hotter and hotter.
I had to endure it all the way to my hotel.
These Videos are so helpful to Improve my englisch! Thank you very much!!!
@Elena_2025-d6g🙏🙏🙏 this is SO helpful. I appreciate your time and knowledge.
@DiOrnThaiinUSAMy embarrassed situación is when I am in an elevetor with another person and I don’t now what to say. The silence betwen us is uncomfortable, but I try to look to another place and wait for a moment. Sometimes I know the person and I talk about the weather.
@esthermerino4074the awkward situation i got yesterday is I bumped into a girl and she fell out and got injured, i was so embarrassed about that.
@duchoang7974Great
@nuraycetin8465哈哈,我听完了,学会了。😊
@hwoilingtan7172I have never had okład situation with talk about English language Always Feel very confidence in English Of Course I mate mistake Still
@mariuszpraski8330I have little education and l feel awkward when people who are well read talk about social matters or talk about best seller books they've read and l'm just there nodding my head and not contributing, or l'm just exclaiming and smiling.
@OnyedikachiWillzWow! excellent video. I have learned how to pronounce better a few words. Ex: "interesting" believe or not, it's a tricky word. Thanks a lot. I love it. I repeat a lot the video and I have learned how to react in those uncomfortable moments. I have subscribed. I'm interested in learning more and know how to respond also more natural. 💚💛💚
@marposaposa814Great video ❤
@GhalioussThanks for the interesting episode. When my colleague gives me a lift after work, he often asks what I'll be doing at home? How do I politely answer (I don't have to list all my things, do I?) Thanks.
@ІринаШвчук-у9еgreat
@huongthanh2323I,m gratefull for this video , curenttly I.m watching this video I,m learninig a lot things . My goal is become fluently in English every single day I try to improve my english when I watch a podcast like this I felling me more confidence and I learning a new skills ,when I wont ot go what I must to say or when I mistake or when I didn't hear somebody ,
@MORANA-q8jCan you please make a video about school university courses classes marks etc ... and send me the link
@IbDuduI love how this video turns awkward moments into learning opportunities. 😊
It makes speaking English feel more natural and less scary. Thank you for helping us handle uncomfortable situations with confidence and a smile! 💛
Thanks helpful podcast
An awkward situation happened to me at the gym. A gym fellow came and started talking to me in English, but I couldn’t understand and didn’t know how to respond
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@mehularora3234Nice to know your awkward moment.
@Jayasakthi-bb9hpwhen I talk with guest, I dont understand all what she say and I just say yes and no. I try to be brave talk with native speakers
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@johorakhanom4934I usually did mistakes . And that's why i wish i had a native English speaker.
@smartsoul7744How can we call names as natives do?
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