What to Say When You Forget Someone's Name | Real English Conversation Practice (B1)

Ever forgotten someone's name right after they told you? 😅 In this episode, Marco and Erica show you exactly what to say — with natural, real-world English you can use in everyday conversations. Nick and Anna bump into each other on the street after meeting once at a conference. The problem? Anna has completely forgotten Nick's name… and has to find a polite way out of it. Through their conversation, you'll learn the phrases native speakers really use in this exact situation — perfect for intermediate (B1) learners who want to sound more fluent and confident. 🎧 In this episode you'll learn: • "In a bit of a hurry" — when you don't have much time • "Contact details" — the info on a business card • "Slipped my mind" — a natural way to say you forgot • "Around here / around the corner" — talking about nearby places • "Terrible with names / faces / numbers" — saying what you're bad at • "How's it going?" — a casual, natural greeting • Two clever tricks for when you forget a name in real life ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 The conversation: Nick & Anna meet again 01:57 Expression 1: "In a bit of a hurry" 02:56 Expression 2: "Contact details" 03:27 Expression 3: "Slipped my mind" 04:42 Grammar: "Around here / around the corner" 05:41 Pattern: "Terrible with…" 08:27 Sound natural: "How's it going?" 09:08 Pro tips: What to do when you forget a name If this helped your English, subscribe for a new conversation every day 🔔 #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishListening #SpeakEnglish #EnglishPodcast #RealEnglish #EnglishSpeakingPractice #B1English #EverydayEnglish #ESL