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Video | What did you want?

January 5, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Hi! Today I want to talk about the cadence, reduction and linking of the common phrase What did you want? in American English.

Cadence is the rhythm and pitch of spoken English. We stress certain words and syllables, and reduce and link others.

It is common to reduce the phrase “What did you want?” to “WHADJA WANT?” This is why it is not always easy to understand native English speakers or American tv shows.

So listen and practice these phrases aloud. Notice the reduction and linking, and how the words and sounds blend together.

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

Notice the linking and reduction. Whadja, Whadja.

Keep practicing! Cadence is learned through lots of repetition.

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

What did you want?

When you master the cadence, reduction and linking of American English you can speak with confidence and your listening skills will improve dramatically.

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Strike While The Iron is Hot

January 5, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Strike while the iron is hot. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

January 4, 2017 / / 1 Comment

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions

January 3, 2017 / / 0 Comments

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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The Way To A Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach

January 2, 2017 / / 0 Comments

The way to a man’s heart is through is stomach.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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There’s No Such Thing As Bad Publicity

January 1, 2017 / / 1 Comment

There’s no such thing as bad publicity.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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Video | OFTEN Pronunciation

January 1, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Today I want to talk about the word OFTEN in American English.

Let’s take a closer look at the word OFTEN. The t was pronounced until the 17th century and then people in North American and Great Britain started saying it without the T sound. It is still sometimes pronounced ofTen but most educated native speakers will opt for the silent t pronunciation, OFtEN.

Personally I prefer to pronounce this word without the T, and I encourage you to do the same. It is a more modern and educated pronunciation.

The word OFTEN is an adverb. It means “frequently.”

Notice the O is pronounced AH.

Practice the pronunciation with me. Repeat aloud.

Often
Often
Often

Now let’s practice using the word often in some sentences. Repeat aloud with me.

I often work late.

We often make mistakes when learning.

How often do you study?

She comes here often.

They are not often late.

You can instantly improve your English and sound more like a native speaker by practicing and saying the word OFTEN correctly.

When you master American English pronunciation, you can speak confidently knowing that your pronunciation is clear, accurate and listeners will understand you.

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You Catch More Flies With Honey Than With Vinegar

December 31, 2016 / / 0 Comments

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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What’s Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander

December 30, 2016 / / 1 Comment

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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Time Is Money

December 29, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Time is money.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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