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Pronunciation Challenge【TED-Ed】Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo García-Amaya

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If someone is talking and, uh, they keep pausing while they're, you know, talking and using all these extra little, like, sound or words, does that mean they're dumb?

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【TED-Ed】Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo García-Amaya
Discourse markers direct the flow of conversation, and some studies suggest that conscientious speakers use more of these phrases to ensure everyone is being heard and understood.
Original Video：【TED-Ed】Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo García-Amaya

Key Vocabulary

1. conscientious

conscientious

[ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs](adj.)

2. discourse

discourse

[ˈdɪs.kɔːrs](n.)

3. marker

marker

[ˈmɑːr.kɚ](n.)

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Discourse markers direct the flow of conversation, and some studies suggest that conscientious speakers use more of these phrases to ensure everyone is being heard and understood.

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Discourse markers direct the flow of conversation, and some studies suggest that conscientious speakers use more of these phrases to ensure everyone is being heard and understood.

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