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What does the expression 'I got to hand it to you' signify?
What does the expression 'I got to hand it to you' signify?
- I recognize your achievements. (correct)
- I must hand you a physical object.
- I have to criticize your actions.
- I want to give you something.
What does 'pull something off' imply?
What does 'pull something off' imply?
- To take it easy.
- To remove an item.
- To fail at a task.
- To achieve something difficult. (correct)
In the phrase 'I've got to have a little me time', what does 'me time' refer to?
In the phrase 'I've got to have a little me time', what does 'me time' refer to?
- Time spent on personal activities. (correct)
- Leisure time with friends.
- Time dedicated to work.
- Making time for others.
What grammatical function does the contraction 'I’ve' serve in this context?
What grammatical function does the contraction 'I’ve' serve in this context?
What is the implication of the phrase 'cut her some slack'?
What is the implication of the phrase 'cut her some slack'?
What does 'whip up some appies' refer to?
What does 'whip up some appies' refer to?
Which of the following best defines 'nurse' in the mentioned context?
Which of the following best defines 'nurse' in the mentioned context?
What is the significance of repeating sentences three times?
What is the significance of repeating sentences three times?
What does the phrase 'give me 20' suggest in the given context?
What does the phrase 'give me 20' suggest in the given context?
What is implied by 'I didn’t think you’d pull it off'?
What is implied by 'I didn’t think you’d pull it off'?
What is the purpose of connecting speech in English?
What is the purpose of connecting speech in English?
Which of the following is an example of a reduction?
Which of the following is an example of a reduction?
What does the contraction 'it's' mean?
What does the contraction 'it's' mean?
Which phrase is used to convey a casual inquiry about someone’s wellbeing?
Which phrase is used to convey a casual inquiry about someone’s wellbeing?
What is the purpose of using contractions in spoken English?
What is the purpose of using contractions in spoken English?
What does the term 'merch' refer to?
What does the term 'merch' refer to?
Which expression demonstrates linking in connected speech?
Which expression demonstrates linking in connected speech?
How is the phrase 'give me a break' commonly pronounced in casual speech?
How is the phrase 'give me a break' commonly pronounced in casual speech?
Which is not an example of informal reductions?
Which is not an example of informal reductions?
What is the reduction of 'you got to'?
What is the reduction of 'you got to'?
Which of the following linked sounds may lead to confusion with other meanings?
Which of the following linked sounds may lead to confusion with other meanings?
What should students primarily focus on to understand connected speech better?
What should students primarily focus on to understand connected speech better?
Which phrase demonstrates a common contraction?
Which phrase demonstrates a common contraction?
What is the primary function of the phrase 'ought to' in spoken English?
What is the primary function of the phrase 'ought to' in spoken English?
What does the term 'bail' mean in the context of making plans?
What does the term 'bail' mean in the context of making plans?
What does 'an inkling' signify?
What does 'an inkling' signify?
What does the expression 'cut her some slack' mean?
What does the expression 'cut her some slack' mean?
What is implied when someone says 'give me 20'?
What is implied when someone says 'give me 20'?
What does the phrase 'whip up' typically refer to in a culinary context?
What does the phrase 'whip up' typically refer to in a culinary context?
What does 'appies' refer to in the discussed context?
What does 'appies' refer to in the discussed context?
When someone 'saunters in', how are they behaving?
When someone 'saunters in', how are they behaving?
What contraction is represented by 'she's' in the phrase 'she's a newbie'?
What contraction is represented by 'she's' in the phrase 'she's a newbie'?
What statement best describes the expression 'she's got some nerve'?
What statement best describes the expression 'she's got some nerve'?
What does 'gimme' represent in an informal context?
What does 'gimme' represent in an informal context?
What does the phrase 'I got to hand it to you' mean?
What does the phrase 'I got to hand it to you' mean?
In which situation would someone likely use the expression 'give me 20 to whip up some appies'?
In which situation would someone likely use the expression 'give me 20 to whip up some appies'?
What is the purpose of learning phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions in English?
What is the purpose of learning phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions in English?
What does the expression 'get out of here' imply in a context of surprise?
What does the expression 'get out of here' imply in a context of surprise?
In spoken English, what does the reduction 'gimme' represent?
In spoken English, what does the reduction 'gimme' represent?
What does the phrase 'give me a break' communicate in a conversation?
What does the phrase 'give me a break' communicate in a conversation?
Why are contractions important in spoken English?
Why are contractions important in spoken English?
What does the idiom 'you ought to' imply in communication?
What does the idiom 'you ought to' imply in communication?
What does the expression 'get out' imply when said with anger?
What does the expression 'get out' imply when said with anger?
Which of the following best describes 'will' in native spoken English?
Which of the following best describes 'will' in native spoken English?
What is the first step suggested to expand vocabulary with idioms and expressions?
What is the first step suggested to expand vocabulary with idioms and expressions?
When listening to a native speaker, why is tone important?
When listening to a native speaker, why is tone important?
What does 'give me a break' imply when used in a context involving skepticism?
What does 'give me a break' imply when used in a context involving skepticism?
How many new expressions does the content suggest learning in a year?
How many new expressions does the content suggest learning in a year?
What is a major challenge when interpreting idioms and expressions?
What is a major challenge when interpreting idioms and expressions?
What does the reduction 'ought to' indicate about the suggestion being given?
What does the reduction 'ought to' indicate about the suggestion being given?
Study Notes
Connected Speech
- Native speakers connect their speech, making it difficult for non-native speakers to understand
- Learn connected phrases to understand faster speech
- Common connected phrases:
- "What do you" becomes "Whata"
- "How do you" becomes "Howa"
- "What are you" becomes "Whata"
- "How are you going to" becomes "How are you GNA"
Reductions
- Reduce two words into one to make speech faster and informal
- "Got to" becomes "Gotta"
- "Give me" becomes "Gimme"
- "Don't know" becomes "Don't know"
- "Want to" becomes "Wna"
- "A lot of" becomes "A lot"
Contractions
- Take two separate words to form one word
- Are grammatically correct in spoken English and writing
- "It is" becomes "It's"
- "There is" becomes "There's"
- "I have" becomes "I've"
- "You are" becomes "You're"
- "Should not" becomes "Shouldn't"
- "Will not" becomes "Won't"
Linking
- Take one sound from a word and combine it with the next word
- Used to connect and smooth speech pronunciation
- "Make it" sounds like "Makeit"
- "Walk alone" sounds like "Walkalone"
Shortened Words
- Shorten words for casual conversations
- "Merchandise" becomes "Merch"
- "Fabulous" becomes "Fab"
- "Veterinarian" becomes "Vet"
- "Headquarters" becomes "HQ"
Phrasal Verbs, Idioms and Expressions
- Phrasal verbs, idioms and expressions have non-literal meanings
- Common expressions:
- "Get out of here" shows shock or surprise, and can also be used as a way to tell someone to leave
- "Give me a break" shows disbelief
- "Cut someone some slack" means to be less critical or more lenient with someone, especially a newbie
- "To have some nerve" means to have a lot of audacity or to be brazen
- "To pull something off" means to succeed on completing something difficult
- "To bail" means to not do what someone promised
- "Me time" means personal time
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Test your understanding of connected speech, reductions, contractions, and linking in English. This quiz will help you recognize common phrases and sounds that native speakers use in fast speech. Improve your listening skills and enhance your fluency in English communication.
