Better Ways to Say So-So

Many English learners overuse the phrase so-so, but in real conversations, native speakers rarely say it. This video, Better Ways to Say So-So, teaches you more natural and commonly used alternatives to sound more fluent and confident.

You will learn expressions like more or less, which is perfect when you want to say ‘kind of’ or ‘approximately’. For example:
Do you speak English? → More or less.

Another useful phrase is pretty much, ideal for showing general understanding:
Do you understand the instructions? → Pretty much, yeah.

Kind of and sort of are great for expressing uncertainty or hesitation. For example:
Are you ready for the test? → Kind of, yeah.
Do you like spicy food? → Sort of.

When talking about time or quantity, you can use give or take:
I’ll be there in five minutes, give or take.

Finally, somewhat is useful for polite or formal conversations:
Was the exam difficult? → Somewhat.

These phrases help you sound more natural and varied in English conversations.