Stop Saying “I Don’t Know” All the Time | Sound More Natural in English

5 Minute English Talk · Jun 18, 2026 · 4m

Do you often answer questions with “I don’t know”?

While there's nothing wrong with this phrase, using it all the time can make your English sound repetitive and less natural.

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we continue our Sound More Natural in English series and learn how native English speakers often use more specific and natural expressions instead of simply saying “I don’t know.”

You'll learn useful alternatives like:

✅ I'm not sure.

✅ Let me think.

✅ That's a good question.

✅ I haven't decided yet.

✅ I need to check.

✅ Not yet.

You'll hear practical examples, natural…