"Kind of", "Sort of", "Basically", "Literally" — the Filler Words Natives Use All the Time

Do native English speakers confuse you sometimes? It's probably because of these 4 tiny words — "kind of", "sort of", "basically", and "literally." Natives use them ALL the time, but they don't always mean what a dictionary says! In this episode of Common English Decoded, Jenna and Corbin break down exactly how and when to use each one so your English sounds more real, more natural, and more fluent. What you'll learn: ✔ "Kind of" & "Sort of" — how to soften what you say (and the shortcuts "kinda" & "sorta") ✔ "Basically" — how to summarize and explain things the way natives do ✔ "Literally" — the real meaning AND the modern slang meaning that confuses everyone ✔ Common mistakes English learners make with these words ✔ Interactive practice so you can start using them right away Whether you're B1, B2, or C1 level, these words will instantly make your English sound less like a textbook and more like a real person. Drop your answer in the comments: which of these 4 words do you hear most often? --- Subscribe to Common English Decoded for new episodes every week: #learnenglish #EnglishFluency #CommonEnglishDecoded #EnglishPodcast #SpokenEnglish #EnglishTips #RealEnglish #ESL #EnglishLearning #Basically #Literally #KindOf #SortOf #FillerWords #EnglishGrammar #NativeEnglish #B2English #EnglishLevel #FluentEnglish #EverydayEnglish