Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - Act Like a Native Speaker
9 snips
Nov 17, 2025 Discover the intriguing concept of adopting a different personality when speaking another language. Learn how imitating native speakers' communication styles enhances fluency and connection. Explore the common fears associated with changing accents and how to overcome them. Hear tips on using native filler words and sounds to sound more natural. Finally, engage with practical advice on how embodying a new persona can help you uncover personal traits and deepen relationships with locals.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Adopt A Language's Communication Style
- Acting slightly differently in another language helps you fit that language's communication style.
- Connor says this shift is subtle and not a complete change of personality.
Imitate Sounds, Gestures, And Fillers
- Pay attention to native speakers' sounds, gestures, tone, words, and filler words.
- Use those observations to adopt similar expressions and fillers when you speak the language.
Use Your Mouth To Make Native Sounds
- Allow your mouth, tongue, throat, and nose to move differently to produce proper sounds.
- Connor insists practicing these unfamiliar movements improves pronunciation quickly.