Maintain a smooth flow
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This is the beginning of the section of the course about fluency. You will understand what fluency is and learn practical ways to improve it. This lesson is an overview, and it offers quick wins and simple strategies you can use right away.
Introduction
What is fluency? Define fluency with your teacher.
Warm Up
Try answering a very tough question. Focus on speaking fluently—don't worry too much about speaking accurately.
Language
Here are five basic strategies to improve fluency. Go slowly from one point to the next, and discuss them with your teacher. Practice each one until you feel comfortable using it.
- Respond immediately.
- Confirm the question (by repeating a key word or phrase, or rephrasing it).
- Use fillers.
- Slow down.
- Say what you can.
Practice
Practice answering some more questions fluently.