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Updated August 24, 2026
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Openers, follow-ups, and polite exits you can use in the office kitchen or on a video call.
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After the opener, ask one follow-up. That single extra question is what makes you sound engaged rather than scripted.
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Tongue position, contrast pairs, and a short practice loop.
IELTS speaking part 2 templates that still sound human
A structure you can reuse without sounding like a robot.
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Simple moves that stop a chat from dying after “I’m fine, thanks.”
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