 Hesitation noises. When Americans want more time to think about what they are saying, they often use a hesitation noise like ah or um. Listen to Jonathan when he is talking to Anna. He does not want Anna to see what he is doing in the studio. May I see the studio? Maybe another time? Right now I am busy. Now you try it. Use um to make more time to answer a question. What is 1,012 and 536? It's 1,548. Apologizing. Americans often say they are sorry for bothering someone. Listen to Anna apologize. Notice her voice the second time she says she is sorry. Amelia accepts Anna's apology by saying it's okay. I want to say I'm sorry for yesterday. It's okay Anna. Well I am sorry. It's okay Anna. Come by this afternoon. Now you try it. Make your voice louder for M. I am sorry. Answer the apology. Say it is okay. It's okay.