Social English · Advanced

Decline a plan and offer another option

Decline clearly, give only the context you want to share, preserve warmth, and propose an alternative without promising more than you mean.

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Six core prompts, with four optional extensions for a longer class.

Start here · 30-minute session

Use an imaginary invitation and schedule conflict. Learners can keep real reasons private or choose not to offer an explanation.

Use the prompts as conversation starting points; adapt them to the learner.

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Learning sources

RealTalkBridge · Practice at your own pace