In this episode, I touch on the following regarding fillers, gestures, non-verbal communication in general, body language, and intonation:

Communication is more than just vocabulary and grammar.

Why it's difficult to communicate on the phone, especially in a second language.

Different ways to learn or observe these aspects of communication.

My own experiences learning them and applying them in Japan.

Full Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f6BujcvgNpujr5vRD5euqMl1p9PH4QeSQyMxGk5b7hM/edit?usp=sharing