Talking about talking
The larynx (to produce) the initial sound for speech.
What is "produces".
60% of the Swiss population (to speak) Swiss German.
What is "speaks"
When I talk to someone (to be+to anticipate) how they could respond.
what is "am thinking"
When we (to look) away, this is usually a sign of processing information.
What is "look"
The vocal folds do not (to vibrate) when a person whispers.
what is "vibrate"
Most people (to say) hello when getting on a PostAuto rather than a bus.
what is "say"
Effective communication (to lead) to mutual understanding.
what is "leads"
Physical distance (to communicate) a level of intimacy.
what is "communicates"
Vowels (to be) produced by the tongues position.
What is "are"
Proportionately, the number of speakers of French and non-national languages (to be + to increase), to the detriment of German, Italian and Romansh.
what is "is increasing"
The less conscious attention the speaker and/or the listener (to be + to pay), the more likely misunderstandings can occur.
What is "is paying"
The human face (to have) 43 muscles and can make up to 10,000 expressions.
what is "has"
When you (to be + to hum), your blood vessels dilate which increases blood flow.
What is "are humming".
In the Dialäkt Äpp, users could (to listen) to 39 variations of the German word for apple core, “Apfelüberrest”.
What is (listen).
Every message (to consist) of content and feeling.
what is "consists"
My friend (to be + to tap) her fingernails because she is nervous.
what is "is tapping"
She (to be + to sing) in the choir tomorrow which helps her relax and improve her mental health.
what is "is singing".
A person who (to be + to bring) a new dialectal word home, might influence the rest of their family to use it.
what is "is bringing"
Nonverbal cues (to provide) essential information and clarification.
What is "provide"
Many politicians (to alter) their face to have wider eyes so they seem more trustworthy.
What is "alter"