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pause
A pause separates spoken ideas.
Beginner · Other / specialist pathway · English speaking and writing
Pronunciation and clear delivery
Practise clear delivery, sensible pauses and word stress with human feedback.
Original Kidemy beginner self-study unit · Learn the idea, try the practical activity and review your written answers. Practise spoken delivery with a teacher or proficient listener. Teacher-led course approval and booking are separate.
Learn the idea
Clear speech helps a listener follow your meaning. Speak at a comfortable pace, pause between ideas and practise difficult words slowly before returning to a sentence. Accents can differ; the goal is understandable communication. This page does not listen to or grade your voice.
Worked example
Say “Please / open the blue book.” Pause briefly after please if it helps. Then say the whole request naturally, without stretching every word.
- Rehearse a short sentence before a longer one.
- Ask a listener which words were clear and which need another try.
- Keep your voice comfortable; shouting is not the same as clarity.
Your written practice
Show your working on paper and enter your answer here. If it does not match, compare the model and try again.
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understandable speech
Volume alone does not make a message clear.
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say it slowly
A slow model helps you form the sounds before returning to a natural sentence.
Write in your own words. A guardian or teacher should review this response.
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Hello, / my name is Tara.
Accept a pause after the greeting that supports meaning.
Write in your own words. A guardian or teacher should review this response.
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My listener heard “blue book” clearly. I need to slow down at the beginning.
Feedback should identify a specific strength or next step; no automated voice grade is implied.
Make the meaning clear
Read three short sentences to a guardian or teacher. Repeat one after feedback.
Review with a guardian or teacher
- Use a comfortable pace.
- Pause where the meaning changes.
- Describe one improvement you tried.
Keep your work on paper or in a local file. This page does not upload it or automatically grade the project.
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