Vocal load is the increased pressure on your vocal cords when trying to speak louder, which can cause tension and strain.

Why should I keep my chin up when speaking?

Keeping your chin up creates space in your vocal tract, enhancing resonance and making your voice more engaging.

How can I practice speaking in different environments?

Practice speaking in front of a mirror, in quiet rooms, and in noisy environments to become comfortable projecting your voice.

What is a dynamic range exercise mentioned in the video?

A dynamic range exercise involves gradually getting louder as you count from one to five and then quieter as you count back down, maintaining the same pitch range.

How does using your whole body help in voice projection?

Engaging your whole body helps create more resonance and reduces the strain on your vocal cords.

Why is practice important for improving voice projection?

Practice helps these techniques become more natural over time, making it easier for you to project your voice confidently.

How can breath control improve voice projection?

Breath control helps manage the airflow, providing more power behind your voice during speech.

What is the standing tall exercise?

Standing tall involves imagining a string pulling you up from the head, improving posture for better voice projection.

How To Speak Louder Without Yelling

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Summary

TLDRIn this video, speaking coach Jimmy Cannon shares five exercises designed to help individuals project their voice without shouting. This is ideal for those who feel their quiet voice often goes unheard in social settings or work environments. The exercises focus on utilizing the whole body, such as standing tall for better posture, controlling breath to manage airflow, opening the mouth for more resonant speech, and engaging the body to enhance vocal resonance and reduce strain. Regular practice of these exercises helps individuals speak louder and more confidently without damaging vocal cords. Additionally, dynamic range exercises, involving counting with varying loudness, are suggested to further enhance vocal control. Jimmy emphasizes that these techniques do not require any professional singing ability and can be easily integrated into daily routines. Viewers are encouraged to practice in diverse environments and are invited to seek further advice or personalized coaching if required.

Takeaways

🎤 Use your whole body to project your voice effectively.
🗣️ Stand tall with your chin up for better voice resonance.
💨 Control your breath to manage airflow and power your voice.
👄 Open your mouth wider for stronger, clearer speech.
👐 Engage your body with facial expressions and gestures to improve vocal resonance.
🔄 Regular practice can make these voice exercises feel natural.
📈 Perform dynamic range exercises to improve vocal control.
💪 Confidence in speaking can open up more opportunities for growth.
❌ Avoid straining your voice; proper technique prevents damage.
🎧 Practice speaking in different environments to adapt your voice.

Timeline

00:00:00 - 00:06:43
The video opens with the speaker introducing the topic of overcoming the struggle of having a quiet voice, especially in crowded or professional settings. The speaker, Jimmy Cannon, is a speaking coach who aims to help individuals project their voice with confidence without straining it. He promises to share five exercises that will assist viewers in speaking louder without yelling. Before starting, he encourages viewers to subscribe and comment, emphasizing that feedback helps tailor his content to audience needs.

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Video Q&A

What is vocal load?
Vocal load is the increased pressure on your vocal cords when trying to speak louder, which can cause tension and strain.
Why should I keep my chin up when speaking?
Keeping your chin up creates space in your vocal tract, enhancing resonance and making your voice more engaging.
How can I practice speaking in different environments?
Practice speaking in front of a mirror, in quiet rooms, and in noisy environments to become comfortable projecting your voice.
What is a dynamic range exercise mentioned in the video?
A dynamic range exercise involves gradually getting louder as you count from one to five and then quieter as you count back down, maintaining the same pitch range.
How does using your whole body help in voice projection?
Engaging your whole body helps create more resonance and reduces the strain on your vocal cords.
Why is practice important for improving voice projection?
Practice helps these techniques become more natural over time, making it easier for you to project your voice confidently.
How can breath control improve voice projection?
Breath control helps manage the airflow, providing more power behind your voice during speech.
What is the standing tall exercise?
Standing tall involves imagining a string pulling you up from the head, improving posture for better voice projection.

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(upbeat jazz music)
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- So are you somebody that has a quiet voice
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and ends up shouting when you try and speak louder?
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This might be in a crowded bar
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or a networking event.
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Perhaps you just don't bother
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speaking up at all in meetings
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and avoid giving presentations to the team
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or getting on client facing calls
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because of your voice.
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In this video, I'll show you five exercises
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to help you speak louder without yelling,
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as well as show you how to project your voice
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without hurting your vocal folds.
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Before you do that,
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I'd like you to subscribe or like the video
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only if you feel compelled to do so,
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and that really helps me.
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Actually, comments really help me
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because it gives me an idea of what,
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what type of information you want to receive.
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Hi, I'm Jimmy Cannon, speaking coach,
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and I help people who aren't comfortable in their voice
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find the confidence
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to deliver their message with authenticity.
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So if you have a quiet voice that gets ignored at work,
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this video is for you.
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It's frustrating when you don't feel heard
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and it can affect your confidence
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and opportunities for growth.
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When you finally work up the courage to speak up
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your voice may sound strained and weak,
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making you feel like you are yelling or shouting.
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So in this video,
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I'm gonna show you five suggestions
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and tips to help you project your voice
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without straining it.
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You don't need to be a professional singer.
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♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪
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And you don't need to be a public speaker.
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♪ Pop, pop, pump ♪
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Whatever that is, to use these exercises.
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They are simple and easy to do
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and you can do them anytime, anywhere.
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But before we get started,
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let me briefly explain
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why your voice may be weak or strained.
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When you try to speak louder,
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your voice increases the pressure
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on your vocal chords' folds
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which can cause them to tense up and strain.
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This is called vocal load.
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This can lead to a hoarse or scratchy voice,
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can damage your vocal folds over time.
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So how do you project your voice without straining it?
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The key is to use all of your body.
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Here are five exercises to help you do just that.
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I've added a special exercise
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to create more dynamic range in your voice,
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but you'll need to stick to the end.
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Number one is standing tall.
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Imagine a string pulling you up from the top of your head
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elongating your spine,
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and strengthening your posture.
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Your shoulders should be relaxed,
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your feet shoulder width apart.
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This position creates a stable and yet strong framework
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for your voice to project,
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and an extra tip is to keep your chin up
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to create space in your vocal tract
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for much better resonance.
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If you keep your chin down, you can hear the difference.
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It's muffled, but as soon as I raise the chin up,
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it becomes more resonant and much more engaging.
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Exercise number two is breath control.
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Take a deep breath through your nose,
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hold it for a few seconds,
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and then release the air slowly through your mouth.
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(exhaling)
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As you exhale, feel your abdominal muscles contracting
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(exhaling)
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and your belly coming in as you breathe out.
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This technique helps to control the flow of air
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and gives you more power.
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I have a few videos on correct breathing here,
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which will go into much more detail,
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ping, there.
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Number three is open your mouth.
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The third exercise is to open your mouth wider
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when you speak.
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This allows more air to flow through the vocal folds
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and around your oral cavity,
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creating a stronger and more powerful voice.
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Try saying ah,
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and feel the sensation of air.
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Ah.
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Moving around your mouth
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and resonance in your vocal chords as you do that.
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I have a video creating more tone
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in your oral cavity,
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your mouth right here.
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Ping.
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Exercise four is to use your whole body,
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gesture with your hands and arms, not too much,
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move around
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and use facial expressions to emphasise your message.
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This engages your whole body.
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The acts of engaging your body will create more resonance
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and takes away the energy
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from your larynx where your vocal folds sit.
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Number five is to practise, practise, practise.
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Finally, the fifth exercise is to practise.
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The more you use these techniques
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the easier they will become
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and the more natural they will feel.
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So practise speaking, for instance
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in different situations such as in front of a mirror,
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in a quiet room, in a noisy environment.
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And in conclusion,
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speaking loudly doesn't have to mean shouting
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or straining your voice.
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By using these five exercises
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you can project your voice with confidence
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and authority without damaging your vocal folds.
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So stand tall, control your breath,
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open your mouth wider,
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use your whole body and practise
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and you'll be speaking louder in no time.
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If you want to work with me
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one-on-one or with your team, get in touch.
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Let's schedule a call, let's have a chat.
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Let's speak in person or virtually.
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Here's a great exercise before we go,
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well done for sticking to the end,
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to create more dynamic range in your voice.
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You must first
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make sure that you are engaging your abdominal muscles.
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There's a video on that up there.
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Ping.
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Okay, so the exercise
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is I want you to gradually get louder as you say.
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One, two, three, four, five, okay.
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So we're gonna count from one.
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You can do it in your own language.
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(speaking French)
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My word.
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(speaking French)
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(speaking German)
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I want you to count from one to five
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and I want you to start very, very quietly.
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So, and then get louder.
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So one, two, three, four, five,
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one, two, three, four, five.
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I'm gonna go back a little bit.
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One, two, three, four, five.
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See how loud you can go,
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and then start five
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and then get quieter.
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So five, four, three, two, one.
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Okay, try to keep this roughly
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the same sort of range of pitch as well.
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One, two, three, four, five,
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five, four, three, two, one.
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Let me know how you get on with that
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and think about using that in your everyday speech.
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Think about that as a dynamic exercise
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that you can use in everyday speech.
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So if you're ordering a coffee,
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hi there can I get a cappuccino?
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Sorry, can I get a cappuccino please?
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That would be wonderful.
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And one of those, yeah, one of those muffins.
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(upbeat jazz music)