How to Listen to a Keyword

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The parts that are a little less clear are the reduced parts. Those parts that connect keywords, but it sounds like it's just a continuation of the previous word or the beginning of the next word. And this is why it starts clashing and messing with our brain. So how did you do? Let me know in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, then I have a series of additional videos about prosody, intonation, listening, fast speech and more that I think you are going to love.

Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating!

In this episode, I’m gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test!

Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much more confident when communicating in English.

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/understand-fast-english/

Here are some episodes for practicing reductions and connected speech: