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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.

🏋️ Respond to Bad News Calmly – Reps: 2×8

React with support. Keep it simple and real.

⚠️ RULE
👀 Hear → 🗣 Respond → ➡️ Keep it short
One supportive reaction. No long speech.

SET 1 – Simple Support Reactions (2×8)

Very common. Everyday tone.

  1. That sucks.
  2. Oh no.
  3. That’s rough.
  4. I’m sorry.
  5. That’s tough.
  6. Oh man.
  7. That’s not good.
  8. That’s too bad.

    9. SET 2 – Reaction + Short Support (2×8)

    One short follow-up only.

  9. That sucks. I’m sorry.
  10. Oh no. That’s tough.
  11. That’s rough. Are you okay?
  12. I’m sorry. That’s hard.
  13. That’s tough. I get it.
  14. Oh man. That’s not easy.
  15. That’s not good. What happened?
  16. That’s too bad. I’m sorry.

🧊 COOL DOWN

Respond to one small complaint today.

Keep your tone calm and natural.

Don’t overreact.

✅ Finish when

Your reaction comes naturally.

You don’t freeze.

You sound supportive, not dramatic.