Confident Business English 285. Core Business English Skills: Train Yourself To Understand Fast Phrases
Jun 11, 2025
Explore the art of understanding rapid-fire business English! Discover how native speakers use connected speech, merging sounds to create common phrases. Learn to recognize and interpret these phrases through practical examples. Dive into the nuances of pronunciation with phrases like 'have to' and 'gotta be'. Gain confidence in your everyday business interactions and enhance your fluency by practicing these critical skills!
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The Role of Connected Speech
- Native speakers use connected speech to blend and change sounds in fast, natural conversation.
- Understanding connected speech is key to better comprehension in business English interactions.
Practice Fast Business Phrases
- Practice recognizing common business phrases said quickly with connected speech.
- Listen multiple times to boost your confidence and understanding in real work scenarios.
Spot Question Sound Patterns
- Learn to recognize combined sounds in common question patterns like "could you", "would you", and "did you".
- These patterns help catch fast speech questions in business settings.