Stop saying 'I think' so much: 3 ways to sound more confident
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Stop saying 'I think' so much: 3 ways to sound more confident

B1IntermediateJuly 20, 20266 min
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"I think" is one of the most overused phrases in English, and it can make you sound less sure of yourself than you really are. In this episode, Nick shares three simple strategies to help you speak with more confidence: when to remove it, how to upgrade it, and when to keep it. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, visit: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Click here to find out more about our brand new Practica...

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I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of the wooden foot. I'm going to do a little bit of the wooden foot.

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