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English Fluency Gym

Intermediate

Focus: Upper

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.

🏋️ Using “The Thing Is…” Naturally – Reps: 3×6

Explain your point clearly without sounding aggressive.

⚠️ RULE
👀 Read → 🗣 Speak → ➡️ Keep it flowing
Use “The thing is” once. Add one clear explanation.

SET 1 – Simple Explanation (3×6)

One reason. Smooth tone.

  1. The thing is, I don’t have time.
  2. The thing is, it’s too expensive.
  3. The thing is, I already tried.
  4. The thing is, I’m not sure.
  5. The thing is, we’re leaving soon.
  6. The thing is, it doesn’t work.

    7. SET 2 – Add Context (3×6)

    Slightly longer. Still controlled.

  7. The thing is, I don’t have time right now.
  8. The thing is, it’s too expensive for me.
  9. The thing is, I already tried last week.
  10. The thing is, I’m not sure it’s worth it.
  11. The thing is, we’re leaving early tomorrow.
  12. The thing is, it doesn’t really help.

    13. SET 3 – Real Conversation Tone (3×6)

    Natural variation. Slight compression allowed.

  13. The thing is, I kind of need to decide today.
  14. The thing is, it doesn’t really make sense.
  15. The thing is, I’ve already talked to them.
  16. The thing is, we’re not ready yet.
  17. The thing is, I don’t really agree.
  18. The thing is, it might not work out.

🔥 FINISHER

Explain one small problem using “The thing is…”

Respond to a fake disagreement using this chunk.

Speak without long pauses.

✅ Finish when

You don’t hesitate after the chunk.

Your explanation sounds natural, not rehearsed.

It feels like real conversation.