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English Fluency Gym

Intermediate

Focus: Accessory

Intermediate focus: Add variation and link ideas. Keep flow with short pauses.

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.

🏋️ Natural Word Stress (Don’t Stress Every Syllable) – Reps: 2×8

Stress the main part of the word. Relax the rest.

⚠️ RULE
👀 Read → 🗣 Stress the CAPITAL syllable
Don’t make every syllable strong.

SET 1 – Two-Syllable Words (2×8)

Stress only the strong syllable.

  1. TA-ble
  2. DOC-tor
  3. WIN-dow
  4. MO-ment
  5. PRO-blem
  6. HAP-py
  7. EA-sy
  8. MU-sic

    9. (Say it naturally. First syllable strong, second light.)

    SET 2 – Common Conversation Words (2×8)

    Stress only the capital part.

  9. imPORtant
  10. toDAY
  11. aBOUT
  12. beFORE
  13. beCAUSE
  14. reALLY
  15. aGAIN
  16. exPLAIN

(Don’t stress both parts. One strong, one light.)

🧊 COOL DOWN

Say 3 longer words you use often.

Stress only the main syllable.

Keep the rest softer and quicker.

Optional listening:

Watch 2 minutes of a YouTube vlog.

Notice how speakers don’t stress every syllable equally.

✅ Finish when

Your words don’t sound robotic.

You stop stressing every part equally.

Longer words feel smoother and lighter.