Be enthusiastic!
This is the final lesson on fluency in this section. It will help you to win the listener's attention using gestures, eye contact and intonation.
Showing enthusiasm and confidence will make you a compelling presenter, and an interesting conversationalist.
What kind of strong vocabulary can you use? Do you ever say "amazing", "fantastic", "terrific", etc.?
Your instructor will ask you some questions. Give a very short, confident and enthusiastic answer.
Examples:
A: What's your favorite food?
B: Hmm, it has to be lobster! It's incredible!
A: Is your hometown a good place to live?
B: Oh, yes. Absolutely. I'm from Athens—it's amazing!
Here are a few ways to show enthusiasm:
- word stress/intonation
- word choice
- eye contact
- gestures
Now that you've practiced showing confidence and enthusiasm, give a full answer to some thought-provoking questions.