Explore the usage of short spoken forms in English like 'gunna' and 'wana' and learn how these forms emerge in informal spoken English. Discover the appropriate usage of 'gunna' in different contexts and learn about common informal phrases in American English. Delve into various short forms and abbreviations used in spoken English, with examples and explanations.
Informal spoken forms like 'gonna' and 'wanna' are commonly used in informal situations and conversations.
It is more appropriate to use full forms like 'going to' in formal settings like job interviews.
Deep dives
Informal spoken forms
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the use of informal spoken forms in English, such as 'gunna', 'wanna', and 'gada'. They highlight that these forms are commonly used in informal situations and conversations with friends. However, they advise against using them in formal settings like job interviews, where it is more appropriate to use the full forms like 'going to'. It is worth noting that 'gunna' is usually used to replace 'going to' when followed by a verb. The hosts mention that some people never use these spoken forms, while they are more common in American English.
Examples of spoken short forms
The podcast provides several examples of spoken short forms. For instance, 'whatcha' is a short form of 'what are you' or 'what do you'. Similarly, 'gonna' is a short form of 'going to'. Other examples include 'one-er' for 'want to', 'gutter' for 'got to', and 'lemme' for 'let me'. The hosts also mention 'hafta' for 'have to' and 'gimme' for 'give me'. They encourage listeners to watch TV shows and movies in English to familiarize themselves with these spoken short forms and practice incorporating them into their own speech for better understanding and natural-sounding conversations.