Master 100 Essential Sentences Like a Native

ENThink about a master pianist for a moment.

ENThey do not start a masterpiece by playing at full speed.

ENThey begin by playing so slowly that every note and every movement is intentional.

ENThey go back to the basics to build a foundation that eventually allows them to play with effortless amazement.

ENThat is exactly what we are doing today with our 100 essential phrases.

ENWe are starting with the A2 level, the foundation of your skyscraper.

ENWhen you hear

ENthe fast version you are hearing colloquial English, the real raw everyday way people speak.

ENWhen you hear the slow version you are hearing foundation English, the clear standard version.

ENWelcome to your English toolbox friends.

ENI am Martin and I am Peter.

ENBefore we start I want to ask you one quick favor.

ENIf you learned something new today please leave a comment after listening.

ENYour voice helps our show grow and reach more learners.

ENPart two health and

ENmindfulness phrases one to ten.

ENI'm trying to meditate for 10 minutes every morning.

ENI am trying to meditate for 10 minutes every morning.

ENI'm trying to meditate for 10 minutes every morning.

ENYou got to drink more water to stay hydrated.

ENYou got to drink more water to stay hydrated.

ENShe's looking for ways to reduce stress at work.

ENShe is looking for ways to reduce stress at work.

ENShe's looking for ways to reduce stress at work.

ENDon't

ENknow if I'm getting enough sleep lately.

ENI do not know if I'm getting enough sleep lately.

ENDon't know if I'm getting enough sleep lately.

ENWe're hoping to start a new exercise routine soon.

ENWe are hoping to start a new exercise routine soon.

ENIt's hard to focus when you are feeling overwhelmed.

ENIt is difficult to focus when you are feeling overwhelmed.

ENIt's hard to focus when you are

ENfeeling overwhelmed.

ENTake a deep breath before you start your day.

ENHe's trying to eat less sugar to feel better.

ENHe's trying to eat less sugar to feel better.

ENDo you feel like going for a walk in the park?

ENDo you feel like going for a walk in the park?

ENDo you feel like going for a walk in the park?

ENHealth is more important than anything else.

ENHealth is

ENmore important than anything else.

ENHealth is more important than anything else.

ENPart 3.

ENCareer and motivation.

ENPhrases 11-20.

ENI'm going to apply for a new job next month.

ENI'm going to apply for a new job next month.

ENI'm going to apply for a new job next month.

ENWe're working on a big project right now.

ENWe are working on a big project right now.

ENWe're working on a big project right now.

ENHe's trying to learn new skills

ENto get promoted.

ENHe's trying to learn new skills to get promoted.

ENI've got to give a presentation tomorrow morning.

ENI have to give a presentation tomorrow morning.

ENI got to give a presentation tomorrow morning.

ENShe's doing her best to meet the deadline.

ENShe is doing her best to meet the deadline.

ENWhat are you planning to do after you graduate?

ENWhat

ENare you planning to do after you graduate?

ENWhat are you planning to do after you graduate?

ENI don't know if I can attend the meeting today.

ENI do not know if I can attend the meeting today.

ENI don't know if I can attend the meeting today.

ENMistakes are just part of the learning process.

ENMistakes are just part of the learning process.

ENMistakes are just part of the learning process.

ENThey're starting a small business together.

ENThey are

ENstarting a small business together.

ENThey're starting a small business together.

ENKeep pushing forward even when it's tough.

ENKeep pushing forward even when it is difficult.

ENKeep pushing forward even when it's tough.

ENPart 4.

ENTravel and exploration.

ENPhrases 21 to 30.

ENI'm looking forward to my vacation in July.

ENI am looking forward to my vacation in July.

ENI'm looking forward to my vacation in July.

ENDo you know where the check-in desk is?

ENDo you know where the

ENcheck-in desk is?

ENDo you know where the check-in desk is?

ENI gotta pack my bags before the flight.

ENWe're going to visit some museums this afternoon.

ENCan you show me the quickest way to the station?

ENCan

ENyou show me the quickest way to the station?

ENHe's trying to find a cheap hotel near the centre.

ENHe is trying to find a cheap hotel near the centre.

ENHe's trying to find a cheap hotel near the centre.

ENHow much does it cost to rent a car for a day?

ENHow much does it cost to rent a car for a day?

ENHow much does it cost to rent a car for a day?

ENI'm trying to book

ENI am trying to book a ticket online, but it is not working.

ENI'm trying to book a ticket online, but it's not working.

ENIs there a bus stop anywhere around here?

ENSafe travels and have a great trip.

ENSafe travels and have a great trip?

ENGreater than- Being able

ENto navigate a new city is a huge confidence booster.

ENPart 5 Educational Interlude Take a breath, friends.

ENYou have just mastered 30 essential patterns.

ENDid you notice how Martin reduces trying to into triner and going to into gunner?

ENThis is not a lack of grammar.

ENIt is the natural way English speakers save energy and create flow.

ENBy practicing both the fast and slow versions, your brain builds two maps for the same meaning.

ENOne map is for

ENunderstanding everyone on the street, and the other is for speaking clearly when you need to be understood perfectly.

ENYou are building muscle memory.

ENKeep moving.

ENPart 6 Social and emotional support I'm always here if you need someone to talk to.

ENI am always here if you need someone to talk to.

ENI'm always here if you need someone to talk to.

ENTell us which of these phrases was the hardest to mimic.

ENPart 7 Home life and routines

ENPhrases 31 to 40 I'm trying to get the garden ready for spring.

ENI'm trying to get the garden ready for spring.

ENWe gotta buy some more groceries today.

ENWe have to buy some more groceries today.

ENNow, we gotta buy some more groceries today.

ENShe's fixing up the spare bedroom right now.

ENShe is repairing the spare bedroom right now.

ENDo you

ENknow where I put my car keys?

ENI do not know where I put my car keys.

ENIt's time to turn off the lights and sleep.

ENIt is time to turn off the lights and sleep.

ENIt's time to turn off the lights and sleep.

ENI'm looking for a new rug for the living room.

ENI am looking for a new rug for the living room.

ENI'm looking for a new rug for the living room.

ENHe's hoping to move

ENto the city next year.

ENHe is hoping to move to the city next year.

ENHe's hoping to move to the city next year.

ENDo you need any help with the laundry?

ENDo you need any help with the laundry?

ENDo you need any help with the laundry?

ENI'm going to make a big salad for lunch.

ENI am going to make a large salad for lunch.

ENI'm going to make a big salad for lunch.

ENWe're trying to keep

ENthe house organized and clean.

ENWe are trying to keep the house organized and clean.

ENWe're trying to keep the house organized and clean.

ENPart 8.

ENDigital life and focus.

ENPhrases 41 to 50.

ENI'm trying to spend less time on my phone.

ENI am trying to spend less time on my mobile phone.

ENI'm trying to spend less time on my phone.

ENMy computer's running real slow today.

ENMy computer is running very slowly today.

ENMy computer's running real

ENslow today.

ENI'm going to delete some old apps tonight.

ENI am going to delete some old applications tonight.

ENDon't know how to use this new software.

ENI do not know how to use this new software.

ENShe's looking for a good podcast about history.

ENShe is looking for a good podcast about history.

ENWe gotta

ENupdate the security on our accounts.

ENWe have to update the security on our accounts.

ENWe gotta update the security on our accounts.

ENI'm hoping to learn how to code this year.

ENI'm hoping to learn how to code this year.

ENI'm hoping to learn how to code this year.

ENDo you check your notifications in the morning?

ENDo you check your notifications in the morning?

ENDo you check your notifications in the morning?

ENIt's hard to stay focused with

ENso many emails.

ENIt is difficult to stay focused with so many emails.

ENIt's hard to stay focused with so many emails.

ENHe's gonna buy a new laptop next week.

ENHe is going to buy a new laptop computer next week.

ENHe's gonna buy a new laptop next week.

ENPart 9.

ENPersonal growth and mindfulness.

ENPhrases 51-60.

ENI'm trying to learn from my mistakes.

ENI am trying to learn from my mistakes.

ENYou

ENgotta stay patient when learning something new.

ENYou have to remain patient when learning something new.

ENYou gotta stay patient when learning something new.

ENShe's looking for a mentor to guide her.

ENShe is looking for a mentor to guide her.

ENDon't know if I'm making enough progress.

ENI do not know if I'm making enough progress.

ENWe're hoping to be more mindful every day.

ENWe're hoping to be more mindful every day.

ENWe're hoping to be more mindful every day.

ENIt's important to celebrate the small wins.

ENIt is important to celebrate the small victories.

ENIt's important to celebrate the small wins.

ENI'm going to read more books this year.

ENI am going to read more books this year.

ENI'm going to read more books this year.

ENDo you think it's possible to change your habits?

ENDo you think it is possible to change

ENyour habits?

ENDo you think it's possible to change your habits?

ENHe's trying to be more kind to himself.

ENHe is trying to be kinder to himself.

ENHe's trying to be more kind to himself.

ENGrowth takes time and a lot of effort.

ENPersonal growth takes time and a great deal of effort.

ENGrowth takes time and a lot of effort.

ENPart 10.

ENHuman Relationships and Communication, Phrases 61-70 I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon.

ENI'm looking forward

ENto seeing you again soon.

ENI'm looking forward to seeing you again soon.

ENWhat do you think about our new plan?

ENWhat do you think about our new plan?

ENShe's trying to be more patient with her kids.

ENShe is trying to be more patient with her children.

ENShe's trying to be more patient with her kids.

ENDon't know if I can make it to the party tonight.

ENI do not know if I can make it to the party tonight.

ENif I can attend the party tonight.

ENDon't know if I can make it to the party tonight.

ENWe gotta talk about what happened yesterday.

ENWe have to talk about what happened yesterday.

ENWe gotta talk about what happened yesterday.

ENHe's hoping to make some new friends here.

ENHe is hoping to make some new friends here.

ENHe's hoping to make some new friends here.

ENI'm going to call my parents this weekend.

ENI'm going to call my parents this

ENweekend.

ENI'm going to call my parents this weekend.

ENIt's nice to have a good talk with a friend.

ENIt is nice to have a good conversation with a friend.

ENIt's nice to have a good talk with a friend.

ENThey're trying to improve their communication skills.

ENThey are trying to improve their communication skills.

ENThey're trying to improve their communication skills.

ENThanks for listening to me.

ENI really appreciate it.

ENThank you for listening to me.

ENI really appreciate it.

ENit.

ENThanks for listening to me.

ENI really appreciate it.

ENPart 11.

ENResilience and mindset.

ENPhrases 71 to 80.

ENI'm going to keep trying until I succeed.

ENI am going to keep trying until I succeed.

ENI'm going to keep trying until I succeed.

ENYou got to believe in yourself to move forward.

ENYou have to believe in yourself to move forward.

ENYou got to believe in yourself to move forward.

ENShe's learning to deal with stress better.

ENShe is

ENlearning to deal with stress better.

ENShe's learning to deal with stress better.

ENDon't know what the future holds, but I'm ready.

ENI do not know what the future holds, but I am ready.

ENDon't know what the future holds, but I'm ready.

ENWe're focusing on what we can control right now.

ENWe are focusing on what we can control right now.

ENWe're focusing on what we can control right now.

ENIt's okay to fail as long as you don't

ENquit.

ENIt is okay to fail as long as you do not quit.

ENIt's okay to fail as long as you don't quit.

ENHe's trying to stay positive despite the challenges.

ENHe is trying to stay positive despite the challenges.

ENHe's trying to stay positive despite the challenges.

ENDo you think challenges make us stronger?

ENI'm trying to find the lesson in every situation.

ENHard work always pays off in the end.

ENPart 12, Environment and Daily Focus.

ENPhrases 81 to 90.

ENI'm trying to waste less food this week.

ENYou gotta turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.

ENShe's looking for ways to save energy at home.

ENShe is looking for ways to save energy at home.

ENDon't know where the recycling bin is around here.

ENI do not know where the recycling bin is around here.

ENDon't know where the

ENrecycling bin is around here.

ENWe're gonna walk to the shops instead of driving.

ENWe are going to walk to the shops instead of driving.

ENWe're gonna walk to the shops instead of driving.

ENIt's important to protect our natural world.

ENIt is important to protect our natural world.

ENIt's important to protect our natural world.

ENI'm hoping to plant more trees in my garden.

ENI'm hoping to plant more trees in my garden.

ENI'm hoping to plant more trees

ENin my garden.

ENDo you think we're doing enough for the planet?

ENDo you think we are doing enough for the planet?

ENDo you think we're doing enough for the planet?

ENHe's trying to use less plastic every day.

ENHe is trying to use less plastic every day.

ENSmall changes can make a big difference.

ENPart 13.

ENPractical phrases for everyday life.

ENlife and smart spending.

ENPhrases 91 to 100.

ENI want to find a cheaper way to commute.

ENI want to find a cheaper way to commute.

ENI want to find a cheaper way to commute.

ENShe's trying to save up for a new house.

ENShe is trying to save money for a new house.

ENShe's trying to save up for a new house.

ENI don't know if this shop's open on Sundays.

ENI do not know if this shop is

ENopen on Sundays.

ENDon't know if this shop's open on Sundays.

ENWe gotta check the prices online first. We have to check the prices online first.

ENWe gotta check the prices online first. I'm looking for a present for my brother.

ENI am looking for a gift for my brother.

ENI'm looking for a present for my brother.

ENDo you think this coat's too expensive?

ENDo you think this coat is too expensive?

ENDo you think this coat's too expensive?

ENHe's gonna buy some fresh fruit later.

ENHe is going to buy some fresh fruit later.

ENHe's gonna buy some fresh fruit later.

ENIt's easy to spend too much money here.

ENIt is easy to spend too much money here.

ENIt's easy to spend too much money here.

ENI'm trying to be more careful with my budget.

ENMore careful with my budget.

ENI'm trying to be more careful with my budget.

ENEvery small saving adds up over time.

ENEvery small

ENsaving adds up over time.

ENEvery small saving adds up over time.

ENFriends, you have just completed the most scientifically effective workout your English has ever had.

ENYou went back to the basics and you solidified your foundation.

ENYou didn't just learn words today.

ENYou retrained your nervous system to mimic the natural rhythm of a native speaker.

ENRemember, consistency matters more than intensity.

ENListen to these 100 phrases again tomorrow while you walk or commute and let the sounds

ENbecome part of you.

ENIf you enjoyed this foundation building episode, please write a small comment before you go.

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ENTell us which of these A2 phrases was the most challenging to catch at colloquial speed.

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ENThank you for listening.

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