The Level Up English Podcast #345 How to Make Your English Sentences Longer
Oct 8, 2025
Explore the challenge of crafting longer, more natural English sentences. Delve into defining and non-defining relative clauses for added flair. Hear personal stories about inspirational figures, challenging experiences, and transformative books. Discover hobbies that fuel creativity, memorable trips, and unusual foods that leave lasting impressions. Enjoy insights on favorite TV shows and a thought-provoking Chinese proverb, all while engaging with a vibrant listener community.
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Relative Clauses Make Speech More Natural
- Relative clauses let you add important or extra information to make sentences longer and more natural.
- Defining clauses give essential detail, while non-defining clauses add bonus information set off by commas.
Use Defining Clauses To Identify
- Use defining relative clauses when the extra information identifies which person or thing you mean.
- Do not use commas for defining clauses and include words like who, which, or that when needed.
Add Extra Detail With Commas
- Use non-defining relative clauses to add extra, nonessential details about a person or thing.
- Put commas around the clause and avoid using 'that' in non-defining clauses.
