Become a monthly subscriber for just $1.99 per month and receive an additional two to three episodes per week! https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about fillers English speakers often use. English language fillers are words or phrases that people use in speech to fill pauses or gaps in conversation. Here are some common ones: Um / Uh: Used to indicate hesitation or to fill a pause while thinking. Well: Often used to introduce a statement, express agreement, or to indicate that you're considering something. So: Frequently used to transition between topics or to start a new thought. You know: Used to seek validation from the listener or to emphasize a point. Like: Often used as a filler word, especially among younger speakers, to pause or emphasize a point. I mean: Used to clarify or rephrase a statement. Actually: Used to add emphasis or correction to a statement. Basically: Often used to simplify or summarize a complex idea. Well, you see: Used to begin an explanation or to introduce reasoning. In a way / In a sense: Used to qualify or add nuance to a statement. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/vocabulary-spotlight-fillers/ Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670 Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy