English with Thiago How To SOUND More CONVERSATIONAL in ENGLISH (How To Use Filler Words For Natural Speech))
Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook In this episode, Thiago discusses the use of filler words in English to sound more conversational. He provides a list of common filler words and phrases, such as 'um', 'like', 'you know', 'well', 'so', 'actually', 'basically', 'I mean', 'sort of', 'kind of', 'right', 'okay', 'in other words', 'to be honest', 'I guess', 'or something', 'just', 'anyway', 'seriously', and 'literally'. Thiago also emphasizes that while filler words can be helpful for lower-level learners to develop fluency, advanced speakers should use them sparingly to avoid distracting communication. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Filler Words 03:18 Filler Words for Lower-Level Learners 08:31 Using 'Sort of' and 'Kind of' for Uncertainty 09:51 Confirming Understanding with 'Right' and 'Okay' 15:48 Softening Statements with 'Just' 18:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow My YouTube Channel:
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