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EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 5 MIN

17. How to Say No Without Sounding Harsh

from 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс | 5 Minutes of English with Laura Pickens

THE RIGHT WAY TO SAY NO IN ENGLISHCancel, reject, deny, refuse, decline — they all mean “no,” but they’re not interchangeable. Russian speakers mix them up all the time because they get bundled together under one word: лучше or отказать. In this episode, we break down the real differences and give you a simple trick you can use anytime you’re unsure. This is the guide that finally makes your English clear and natural.If you like how I teach, you can learn more at laurapickens.ru/podcastКАК ПРАВИЛЬНО ГОВОРИТЬ «НЕТ» НА АНГЛИЙСКОМCancel, reject, deny, refuse, decline — все они значат «нет», но использовать их можно не везде. Русскоязычные часто путают эти слова, потому что в русском они сливаются в одно понятие. В этом выпуске я объясняю реальные различия и даю простой трюк, который работает почти всегда. Это тот эпизод, после которого ваша речь станет естественнее и точнее.Если вам нравится мой стиль обучения, больше информации на laurapickens.ru/podcast

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THE RIGHT WAY TO SAY NO IN ENGLISHCancel, reject, deny, refuse, decline — they all mean “no,” but they’re not interchangeable. Russian speakers mix them up all the time because they get bundled together under one word: лучше or отказать. In this...

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