Fluency & Coherence
Fluency means speaking smoothly without long pauses. Coherence means your ideas connect logically and make sense to the listener!
Extending Answers
Using Connectors
Buying Time Naturally
Adding Details
Never answer a question with just one word!
A: Yes.
cancel Too short! Conversation killer!
A: Yes, I love it. I usually drink a cup every morning.
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Watch Teacher Sopheak explain how to use connectors and detail-adding strategies to stop giving short, one-word answers!
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Recent Questions
Hi Vireak! It is actually better to speak at a natural pace with a few small grammar mistakes than to speak like a robot trying to be perfect. Flow and communication are more important than being 100 percent flawless! record_voice_over
What if I use "Umm" and "Ahh" too much?
That is very common! Try to replace the "Umm" sounds with real phrases like "Let me think" or "Well". It buys you the same amount of time but sounds much more fluent and professional to the listener. timer
Is it rude to talk too much when giving an extended answer?
Good point! The goal is a balance. Aim for 2 to 3 solid sentences per answer. If you keep talking for 5 minutes without stopping, yes, that is too much! Keep it detailed, but concise. track_changes
Is it okay if I speak very slowly to make sure my grammar is perfect?