Speaking

an unsuccessful attempt to begin something

a statement that expresses an opinion

a word or phrase that organizes spoken language into different parts, for example ‘Well…’ or ‘On the other hand…’

to change an earlier statement, opinion or promise because of pressure from somebody/something

to a much greater level or degree than seems reasonable or appropriate

the act of leaving out the sound of part of a word when it is spoken, for example the pronunciation of sixth as /sɪkθ/

something that is not important but is used to complete something else because nothing better is available

the act of leaving out a word or words from a sentence deliberately, when the meaning can be understood without them

be calculated in words per minute (wpm)