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Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo García-Amaya
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/09/12Ever wonder why we say 'um' and 'uh' when we speak? This TED-Ed Student Talk dives into the fascinating world of filled pauses and discourse markers, showing you how these natural speech habits can actually help you communicate more effectively! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights into public speaking that are super practical for everyday conversations.
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awkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
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UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
- Adjective
- Lacking smooth movement
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
B1
More phenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
B1
More context
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
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UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
A2
More vital
US /'vaɪtl/
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UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
B1TOEIC
More Use Energy
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