I agree up to a point: speaking too slowly sounds silly - in fact I had an argument about that with a Mexican Movistar operator just the other day- but on the other hand, if you're having trouble being understood, slowing down does enable you to pronounce and use intonation properly.
I know when you know a lot of English there's a great temptation to speak more quickly because it sounds more "native" and more natural. But unfortunately, the lady is right: in a lot of cases, speaking fast = speaking unintelligibly, and that way, all the English you know just goes to waste.
So, do try this at home, people! We'll also practise in class, reading aloud, like the other day. It's a bit boring, and takes up time, but I think it helps a lot. What do you say?
PD. Some of the comments on the YouTube page are funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ttDTszXG4M&feature=related
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