В своей речи носители языка часто используют неуместные слова и звуки. Они делают разговор более сложным для восприятия. Однако, если вы знакомы с этими «заполнителями», то вам будет проще понять собеседника.
Er / erm
Er and erm are sounds that are used as conversational fillers:
“Er, I’m not really sure.”
you know
This is another conversational filler. However, it’s also used to check that the other person is
following the conversation: “I found it at the house, you know, where Bob lives.”
I mean
People use this expression to correct themselves: “It’s on the table, I mean, on the bed.”
Repetition
This is when people repeat words or phrases in a conversation.
People often do this when they aren’t sure what they’re saying: “I… I don’t really know.”
Interruption
This is when one speaker interrupts another:
A: Well, I was just opening the door when...
B: ...which door?
Incomplete sentences Speakers often don’t finish a sentence:
“This is the best… where did he go?”
Abbreviated forms
Speakers often use abbreviated forms when speaking fast: “We’re gonna leave.”
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