Learn common fillers such as well, you know and let me think. Practise recognising them in conversation and using them more naturally when you speak.
Useful phrases for managing pauses and showing interest in conversation.
B1 speaking resource with phrases for sounding natural and keeping a conversation moving.
BBC video lesson showing useful linking and filler phrases for spoken English.
Interactive sorting activity to practise fillers used while speaking and listening.
Group sort practice for recognising different types of conversation fillers.
Speaking prompts to practise using fillers naturally while answering questions.
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