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What is the primary focus of the lesson in the video clip?

  • Pronunciation practice
  • Understanding fast native speakers (correct)
  • Grammar correction
  • Vocabulary building

What grammatical structure is discussed regarding the phrase 'it's worth'?

  • It can only be used in past tense.
  • It requires a noun phrase.
  • It must follow a question form.
  • It requires a gerund verb. (correct)

How do native speakers typically pronounce 'going to' in fast speech?

  • Gonna (correct)
  • Goin' to
  • Go into
  • Going to

What does the author suggest about the phrase 'sum of the' in spoken English?

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What is the recommended response if a friend asks about subscribing to J4S English?

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What kind of examples does the speaker provide in the lesson?

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What does the speaker imply about the use of contractions in native English speech?

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What is suggested as a way to sound more like a native speaker?

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What quality does the noun 'believability' refer to?

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Which phrase indicates readiness to act?

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In informal conversation, how can 'alright' be used?

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What does the phrase 'let's do it' signify?

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What does 'it's go time' imply in a given scenario?

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How do native speakers often pronounce 'all right'?

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What does the sentence 'the story lacked believability' convey?

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Which of the following concepts is suggested to improve English fluency?

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What does 'let's go' typically express?

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Which expression would most likely be used to build excitement before an event?

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What does it mean to 'be frank'?

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Which phrase is commonly used to express having to disclose an uncomfortable truth?

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What does 'icky' typically describe?

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What does it mean to 'reflect on' something?

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What is meant by the expression 'crank it up'?

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Which of the following describes an interjection's function?

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What does the term 'the scoop' refer to?

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In informal spoken English, how does 'got to' often change?

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When someone says 'I have to level with you,' what tone do they convey?

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Which of the following describes an expression meant to ease into a new idea?

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What does it mean if someone's performance is described as 'slipping'?

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What is a function of contractions in spoken English?

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What does the phrase 'going down' suggest in the context of performance?

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Flashcards

Believability

The quality or state of being believable.

To be frank

To express something directly with no attempt to hide your true feelings.

To level with you

To tell the truth or admit something honestly.

Interjection

A word or phrase used to express sudden feeling or excitement.

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Let's do it

An informal way to signal readiness to act.

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It's go time

An informal way to say 'Now is the time to act'.

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Gonna

A shorter, informal way of saying "going to", often used in spoken English.

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Sound Reduction

Combining sounds together in spoken English, making words sound like one unit.

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Gerund

A verb form used to express an action or activity, ending in "ing".

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It's worth (doing something)

A phrase used to indicate something is worthwhile, valuable, or beneficial.

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It's

A contraction of "it is", often used in spoken English, especially with "worth".

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Totally

A word or phrase used to emphasize or strengthen a statement, indicating something is truly worthwhile.

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Informal Speech

Using colloquialisms and informal language, common in everyday spoken English.

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Fast-spoken Native English

Understanding and interpreting fast-spoken native English, often with slang and idioms.

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To level with someone

Means to share a surprising or harsh truth with someone.

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Icky

An informal way of saying something is unpleasant, gross, or distasteful.

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To reflect on something

To think deeply or carefully about something, usually before making a decision.

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You know what

An interjection used to introduce a thought or create a pause in a conversation.

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To crank up

To increase the intensity, volume, or level of something.

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The scoop

Insider information or the latest secret or exclusive details.

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Pretty frank

An intensifier used to emphasize honesty or directness.

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I gotta

A contracted form of 'I have to' used to emphasize the need to share a truth.

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A lotta

A common pronunciation change in spoken English where 'a lot of' becomes 'a lotta'.

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Reflect on

A common pronunciation change where 'reflect on' becomes 'reflect on'.

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Work on

A common pronunciation change where 'work on' becomes 'work on'.

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You know what

A common pronunciation change where 'you know what' becomes 'you know what'.

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That'll

A common pronunciation change in spoken English where 'that will' becomes 'that'll'.

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Study Notes

Fast Native Speaker English

  • Understanding native speech: Video focuses on improving comprehension of fast native English speech.
  • Missing words: Learners complete missing words in provided audio clips.
  • Practice: Students listen to clips twice to improve comprehension.

Contractions and Reduced Sounds

  • Contractions: Native English speakers frequently use contractions (e.g., "gonna" for "going to").
  • Unstressed syllables: Contractions often feature unstressed syllables, making them challenging to identify.
  • Pronunciation: Native speakers combine sounds to make pronunciation smoother and less distinct.
  • Examples: "gonna," "gotta," "of the" becoming "uh sum of the."

Grammar and Vocabulary

  • Gerunds with "worth": The phrase "It's worth [gerund verb]" is prevalent in English.
  • Example: "It's worth trying."
  • "To be worth": Indicates something is desirable or beneficial.
  • Synonyms: Equivalent phrases, such as "totally worth it," reinforce this idea.
  • Example: "It's totally worth it!"
  • "To be frank": Expresses honesty.
  • "Icky": Informal word for unpleasant, gross, or distasteful.
  • "Pretty": Used as an intensifier.
  • Example: "To be frank, your performance has been slipping."

"To level with someone"

  • Definition: Sharing a surprising or uncomfortable truth.
  • Informal: Frequent inclusion of the contraction "gotta"
  • Example: "I gotta level with you; I don't like ice cream."

Reflecting and Thinking

  • "Reflect on": Thinking deeply and carefully about something, usually before making decisions.
  • Combining preposition and verb: Accurate preposition usage is integral to correct spoken English.
  • Example: "I reflected on the meeting."

"You know what"

  • Use: Interjection introducing an idea or creating a pause in a conversation.

"The scoop" and "crank up"

  • Scoop: Insider information, latest details.
  • Example: "Get the scoop on the new project."
  • Crank up: Increase intensity, volume, or level of something.

"All right," "Let's do it," "It's go time"

  • "All right": Interjection or confirmation, expressing agreement or readiness.
  • "Let's do it": Informal expression to show agreement or eagerness to act.
  • "It's go time": Expression that conveys the readiness or impetus to begin.
  • Reducing sounds: Reduction in pronunciation of "all right" and beginning words.
  • Examples: "All right, let's do it." and "It's go time!"

Additional Resources

  • Free lesson PDF: Downloadable guide with tips for fluent English.

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