40 textbook phrases — and what native speakers actually say instead. Each one comes with a note on exactly where it belongs, so you sound natural without slipping in the exam.
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The real skill is register, not vocabulary. Most of these native versions are casual — perfect with friends, wrong in an IELTS essay or a formal email. Knowing which room a phrase belongs in is what separates a fluent speaker from a natural one. Every card below tells you where it's safe — and where it isn't.
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