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English Fluency Gym

Starter

Focus: Upper

Starter focus: Short, clean sentences. One idea. Slow and clear.

How to train (quick guide)
  1. Read Set 1 once quietly.
  2. Say all reps out loud.
  3. Do sets in order.
  4. Repeat the whole exercise 2 times.

🏋️ Get Someone’s Attention Naturally – Reps: 2×8

Start speaking. Keep it polite and simple.

⚠️ RULE
👀 Read → 🗣 Say it → ➡️ Keep it short
One short attention phrase. No long sentence.

SET 1 – Simple Attention Phrases (2×8)

Very common. Everyday tone.

  1. Hey.
  2. Excuse me.
  3. Hey, quick question.
  4. Sorry.
  5. Hey, can I ask you something?
  6. Excuse me, one second.
  7. Hey, listen.
  8. Sorry, can I check something?

    9. SET 2 – Attention + Short Action (2×8)

    Still short. Still natural.

  9. Hey, quick question.
  10. Excuse me, can I ask you something?
  11. Sorry, one second.
  12. Hey, can we talk?
  13. Excuse me, do you have a minute?
  14. Sorry, can I check something?
  15. Hey, can I say something?
  16. Excuse me, just a second.

🧊 COOL DOWN

Get someone’s attention once today using a short phrase.

Keep it natural and relaxed.

Don’t over-apologize.

✅ Finish when

You don’t hesitate before speaking.

It sounds polite, not formal.

You can start conversations smoothly.