Why Native Speakers Don't Speak Fast (The 'Power Pause' Secret

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English Unveiled Masterclass

English Unveiled

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Welcome to the English Unveiled Masterclass — a global learning experience for English learners who want more than vocabulary and grammar. If you understand English but can’t express yourself… If you lose confidence when speaking… If you translate everything in your head… This podcast will change the way you learn. Each episode blends: • Slow, clear native-level teaching • The psychology of language learning • Real strategies to stop translating • Guided shadowing and inner-voice training • Practical fluency tools for real life Hosted by Elena and Shayan, this masterclass he

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Why Native Speakers Don't Speak Fast (The 'Power Pause' Secret | Intermediate B1-B2)

English Unveiled Masterclass

7 minutes 30 seconds

3 weeks ago

Why Native Speakers Don't Speak Fast (The 'Power Pause' Secret | Intermediate B1-B2)

Do you try to speak English fast because you think it sounds fluent? You might be making a big mistake. In this intermediate lesson (B1-B2), Elena reveals why the best speakers actually speak slowly. Welcome to the English Unveiled Podcast.

✨ Why listen to this podcast episode?

Learn the art of "The Power Pause" to sound confident, intelligent, and in control of your conversations.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why rushing makes you sound nervous (and less fluent)

• The 3 types of pauses native speakers use: Thinking, Comma, and Dramatic

• How to use the "5-Second Rule" to never say "ummm" again

• A live practice session to train your brain to be comfortable with silence

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Intro & The "Speed Trap"

01:24 Why We Rush (The Fear of Silence)

02:31 The 3 Types of Power Pauses

04:06 Live Practice Session (The Silence Workout)

05:30 The 5-Second Rule

06:11 Your Mission & Outro

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Which type of pause (Thinking, Comma, or Dramatic) will you try first? Let us know in the Q&A section below!

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About English Unveiled Podcast:

English Unveiled is a top-rated English learning podcast designed for students (A1-C1) all over the world. Unlike traditional lessons, we use psychology and storytelling to help you build the confidence to speak naturally. Join Shayan and Elena to unlock your true potential with regular lessons on fluency, mindset, and vocabulary.