Are you trying too hard to sound perfect in English, afraid of every pause or small mistake? In this episode, you’ll learn why you don’t need to be perfect to be a great communicator. We’ll show you how using real, natural speech helps you connect better, sound more human (not like AI!), and speak with more confidence at work or in business.
Key Takeaways:
- Spoken English is more relaxed and flexible. It includes your voice tone, speed, and pauses, all of which help people understand what you mean.
- When you explain something at work or give a talk, use clear language and real examples.
- Things like starting over, repeating yourself, or leaving a short silence aren’t bad; they often show you’re thinking or being honest.
Vocabulary Corner:
- Over-editing: Fixing your speech too much by cutting out all pauses or natural moments. This can make you sound stiff or robotic.
- Example sentence: "Her speech felt unnatural because of too much over-editing."
- Paralinguistics: The non-word parts of speaking (like tone, pitch, or speed) that add extra meaning.
- Example sentence: "Watch their paralinguistics, their voice tone might say more than their words."
- False Starts: When you begin a sentence, stop, then start again or rephrase. Totally normal in real speech.
- Example sentence: "He had a few false starts, but his message was still clear."
- Rapport: A good connection with someone where communication feels easy and natural is important for teamwork and networking.
- Example sentence: "She built a great rapport with the client during the meeting."
- Retention: How well your audience remembers what you said.
- Example sentence: Example: "Use simple words and stories to improve audience retention."
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