How To Sound Like A Native Speaker Fast | English Conversation for B1–B2 Learners

Want to sound more natural in English — not like a textbook? In this cozy studio conversation, Anastasia and George talk about how to speak English like a native using real expressions, natural rhythm, and emotional, human conversation.

This episode is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to:
stop translating in their head
sound more relaxed and confident
learn real-life phrases like “you know,” “kind of,” “no worries,” “sounds good”
practice English listening with a warm, natural dialogue

You’ll hear:
how native speakers really talk (fillers, pauses, small mistakes)
why rhythm, intonation and “music of English” matter
how to use softeners like “a bit,” “sort of,” “kind of”
mini coffee-shop dialogue you can copy and shadow
a gentle, emotional look at confidence and belonging in another language

Use this video to:
practice English listening comprehension
shadow the speakers and copy their rhythm
learn natural B1–B2 English phrases for daily conversation
feel more confident speaking with natives

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Timestamps (optional, edit if you like):
0:00 Cozy intro & tea talk
1:10 What does “sounding native” really mean?
4:00 Fillers, softeners and real-life phrases
7:30 Small talk, stories & emotional English
11:40 Mini coffee shop dialogue (shadowing practice)
14:20 Reflective part: trust, connection & fluency
16:00 Recap of useful expressions

Useful expressions in this episode:
speak like a native
sound natural in English
you know / I mean / kind of
by the way
no worries
sounds good
give it a try
from time to time
I’m not sure I get what you mean
it’s kind of like…

If this video helped you, let us know in the comments:
👉 What expression from the episode are you going to use this week?

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SpeakEnglishStudio, speak like a native, natural English conversation, B1 listening, B2 listening, English listening practice, English conversation practice, speak English naturally, sound more native, real English phrases, ESL podcast, English for intermediate learners, English fluency practice