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Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak?

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Watch the video and take notes. After completing the exercise, feel free to continue with dictation (3'47"~4' 49").

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Watch the video and take notes. After completing the exercise, feel free to continue with dictation (3'47"~4' 49").

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Which of the following is NOT a function of filled pauses in conversation?

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The words “like” and “well”, and the phrase “you know” share many of the same functions as filled pauses such as “eh” and “em”. What is the specific term for these words?

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A 2011 study showed that toddlers correctly identified uncommon words more often when they were preceded by a filled pause. What does this tell us about the role of filled pauses in language learning?

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How often do hesitations occur?

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How often do hesitations occur?

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Hesitations have historically not been considered a “proper” part of language. What were they initially labeled as?

 
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