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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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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