Stop Saying “Very” All the Time | Sound More Natural in English

5 Minute English Talk · Jun 25, 2026 · 4m

Do you often say:

👉 Very good

👉 Very tired

👉 Very happy

👉 Very hungry

If so, you're not alone!

Many English learners rely on the word "very" to make their sentences stronger. While there's nothing wrong with that, native English speakers often use more powerful and specific words instead.

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we continue our Sound More Natural in English series and learn how to replace common phrases like "very good" and "very tired" with vocabulary that sounds more natural, expressive, and fluent.

You'll learn useful upgrades like:

✅ Very good → Excellent / Amazing

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