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Aug 4
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853 - Speaking Naturally – Thought Group...

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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Just because you’re speaking fast, doesn’t mean you’re speaking fluently. Fluency is not about speed. Fluency is about rhythm.  It’s about sounding natural — with the right pauses, the right tone, and the right feeling. 

Today, I want to help you speak more naturally by focusing on something that native speakers do all the time — even if they don’t realize it. And that is: Thought Groups.

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