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You are making a big mistake!

It’s time to stop and fix this common error with “yes/no” questions.

Today you’ll hear a real conversation  where we use “yes/no” questions and answers and you’ll see how to do it right in English.

If someone asks you this: “Do you have any other questions?”

The incorrect way to respond: “Yes I don’t have any other questions”

The correct way to respond: “No I don’t have any other questions.”

Come back to the show notes for more examples

Today you’ll hear a conversation between the co-hosts where Lindsay tries politely escape the boredom of looking at her co-host's vacation photos.

Learn how to politely end a boring conversation in English today!

Here are some phrases that you should NOT use:

• “Ok bye.”

• “See you later.”

• ” I have to go to the bathroom.”

Here are some phrases to get out of the conversation:

• “Ya know what? I really gotta get going.”

• “I’d love to hear more but I gotta run.”
• “I have to be somewhere.”

• “It was great talking to you but I want to talk to someone else over there.”

Talk to us in the comments!

Have you tried to use these phrases?

Did you successfully get out of the conversation? Tell us what happened!

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