Lesson 1
Why filler expressions matter
Hi! I'm Vanessa from SpeakEnglishWithVanessa.com. Today, let's talk about six plus one bonus filler expression that you can use in daily conversation. First, let's talk about wh...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
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Natural filler expressions
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Lesson 2
Using “um” naturally
next word or the end of your sentence. And let's be honest though, in daily conversation, native speakers use these all the time. So I want you to be able to fill those blank sp...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
Lesson 3
Choosing between “um” and “like”
about going to New York." Which one sounds better? Is there a difference? Yes. Oftentimes I feel like people use "um" in more presentation style situations. So let's say you're...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
Lesson 4
Avoiding too many fillers
Overkill means too much. So you might hear some people say, "Like I was like thinking about like going to New York like." It kind of seems like this person is nervous or maybe t...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
Lesson 5
Using “you know,” “well,” and “so”
really natural. The fourth filler expression that I want to share with you is actually two expressions, but they're pretty much the same thing so I wanted to included them toget...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
Lesson 6
Starting thoughts with “well” and “so”
"Well, I was thinking about going to New York next week." "So, I was thinking about going to New York next week." The meaning doesn't change without those words, but it just kin...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
Lesson 7
Softening advice with “or something”
but if you don't, it's okay." I don't want to be too pushy. So you might end some advice with "or something." And now I have a challenge for you. I want to know where are you th...
Language: enDuration: 2 min
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