Native speakers rarely say "I have been." They say "I’ve been." If you don't practice the contracted form, your speaking sounds robotic.
He leaned forward. He didn't look at his notes. He looked at her. Native speakers rarely say "I have been
"Welcome," she said, her accent clear and precise. "You are here for the launch. Please, take a seat." " she said
Force yourself to use that specific structure in a real conversation or a voice recording five times throughout the day. 4. Turning Lessons into Mastery Native speakers rarely say "I have been
Each lesson typically follows a similar structure:
"Many of you have studied English for years," Elena began. "You know the rules. You know how to pass a test. But today, we are not studying. We are upgrading. We are launching."