Speaking English inclusively

- The following two lessons will help you to adapt your English to be more straightforward and inclusive for non-native English speakers. Here are eight simple methods to think about. English can be a relatively fast language, and most native speakers speak at a rate of between 150 and 170 words per minute, and most native speakers have the ability to listen at almost twice that speed. Now, while there are some languages that are faster than English, like Japanese and Spanish, and French, there are some very effective things you can do for non-native listeners. Changing your pace is one. So changing your pace can be done in a couple of different ways. The easiest is to decrease your rate by about 10%. My normal speed for this entire course has been 143 words per minute. Let me give you an example of what that sounds like if I were to switch to about 130 words per minute. Here we go. Here's what 130 words per minute…