Intermediate
Focus: Upper
Intermediate focus: Add variation and link ideas. Keep flow with short pauses.
How to train (quick guide)
- Read Set 1 once quietly.
- Say all reps out loud.
- Do sets in order.
- Repeat the whole exercise 2 times.
🏋️ Clarifying with “What I Mean Is…” – Reps: 3×6
Clarify your point without stopping or restarting.
⚠️ RULE
👀 Speak → 🔁 Clarify → ➡️ Continue smoothly
Use “What I mean is” once. Don’t restart the whole sentence.
SET 1 – Simple Clarification (3×6)
Short idea + clarification.
- It’s not bad. What I mean is, it just needs work.
- I’m not upset. What I mean is, I’m just tired.
- It’s fine. What I mean is, it’s not perfect.
- I agree. What I mean is, mostly.
- It’s okay. What I mean is, it could be better.
- I like it. What I mean is, some parts.
- It’s interesting. What I mean is, it’s different from what I expected.
- I understand. What I mean is, I see both sides.
- It makes sense. What I mean is, from their perspective.
- I’m not sure. What I mean is, I need more details.
- It’s possible. What I mean is, if we plan it properly.
- I get it. What I mean is, I see why they did that.
- I don’t disagree. What I mean is, I just see it differently.
- It’s not wrong. What I mean is, it depends on the situation.
- I’m not complaining. What I mean is, I’m just explaining.
- It’s fine. What I mean is, for now.
- I don’t mind. What I mean is, it’s not a big issue.
- It works. What I mean is, most of the time.
SET 2 – Natural Conversation Flow (3×6)
Slightly longer. Keep rhythm.
SET 3 – Smooth Repair Under Flow (3×6)
More natural pacing. No long pauses.
🔥 FINISHER
Say one opinion, then clarify it naturally.
Fix one sentence without restarting.
Speak without long pauses.
✅ Finish when
You don’t freeze before the clarification.
You continue smoothly after the chunk.
It feels like real conversation, not practice.