Stephen Hawking & Superpower of Slow Speech | B1 English Listening Practice

"He got very sick with pneumonia during a trip to Switzerland. Doctors had to perform surgery on his throat to help him breathe. This surgery took away his ability to speak naturally."

"When you speak slowly, you are giving your brain time to access all your vocabulary. You can choose between happy and delighted."

"His pauses trained people to listen more carefully. ... They build anticipation that makes the next words more impactful."

"Research in communication psychology shows that listeners perceive careful speakers as more credible, more intelligent, and more trustworthy than rapid speakers."

"My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe."