Five Habits for Clear and Confident English Speaking

SpeakSmart English · Mar 31, 2026 · 38m · transcript

Effective communication is often hindered by subtle habits that can alienate listeners without the speaker realizing it. Several common mistakes can disrupt the connection between a speaker and their audience, but these are easily corrected with focused practice.One frequent issue is the use of filler words such as "um," "uh," and "like". These sounds often occur because the brain is still processing a thought while the mouth seeks to fill the silence with noise. Relying on these fillers can break a listener's focus and make the speaker sound unsure. To address this, a speaker can replace…