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Mastering “So” and “Such” Through Chunks (Speak Naturally, Not Mechanically)

  Introduction Many learners know the rules of so and such , but when it comes to speaking, they hesitate. That’s because fluency doesn’t come from rules—it comes from chunks . Instead of thinking about grammar, start thinking in ready-made expressions like: so tired such a great idea so much work such a difficult task The more you practise these chunks, the more natural your English becomes. Core “So” Chunks (Adjective / Adverb Focus) Use these as complete expressions: so tired so busy so interesting so fast so clearly   I’m so tired today. She explained it so clearly . Result Chunks with “So” These chunks show cause and result: so … (that) … so tired (that) I fell asleep so nervous (that) he forgot everything The room was so quiet (that) we could hear everything . He was so nervous he couldn’t speak . Fixed Quantity Chunks (Learn as a Set) These must be memorised as chunks: so many people so much work s...