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Accent Training Podcast
The Accent Training Podcast aims to provide valuable, science-based information and tools to enhance your adaptation of the American accent — all at no cost to you.
Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
Accent Training Podcast
Stop Speaking English Too Fast: Master Your Speaking Pace | #301
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Do you find yourself speaking English too quickly when you get nervous or excited? Many English learners believe that rapid information delivery makes them sound more fluent, but it actually hurts your clarity. When you prioritize speed over pace, you end up repeating yourself—defeating the entire purpose of communicating fast!
In this video, I break down the exact psychology behind why we speak too fast and introduces a game-changing method used by the world's most influential speakers: Thought Chunking.
You will learn how to break your words into small, digestible ideas, use confident natural pauses, and master your speaking pace so your listeners absorb every single word.
👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's your biggest challenge when trying to slow down your speaking pace? Let me know in the comments!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The Fast-Talking Trait: Speed vs. Clarity
[1:09] - What is Thought Chunking? (The Secret to Perfect Pace)
[2:21] - 5 Practice Drills to Control Your Speaking Rhythm
[3:50] - Vocal Emphasis: Using Pitch to Highlight Key Words
[4:30] - Where Should You Pause? (How Context Changes Everything)
[5:40] - How to Implement This Strategy in Your Next Presentation
💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
• Why native speakers prefer a controlled rhythm over rapid speech.
• How to group your words into "thought chunks" so the brain processes them better.
• Step-by-step practice drills using common workplace phrases (like "Let's put a pin in that").
• How to raise your vocal pitch on content words to draw focus to your core message.
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
• Follow on Instagram for weekly English communication tips: / accenttrainingpodcast
• Download our Free Speaking Pace Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r...
• Join our advanced communication community: https://www.skool.com/the-accent-acce...
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