All Ears English Podcast AEE 2287: How to Speak English Like an American
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Oct 15, 2024 Discover the art of speaking English like an American with insights on natural pronunciation. Uncover essential phrases and idiomatic expressions that flow in casual conversations. Explore strategies to navigate travel anxiety while enhancing your communication skills. Learn about mindful eating techniques to tackle overeating challenges in restaurants. Finally, embrace informal nuances of American English, like contractions, to boost your conversational prowess. Perfect for travelers and anyone looking to improve their fluency!
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Using Gonna
- Use gonna instead of going to in casual American English.
- This speeds up speech and sounds more natural.
Using Ought To
- Use "I ought to" instead of "I should" for a more casual tone.
- This phrase is more common in some regional dialects.
Using Hafta
- Combine "I have to" into "I hafta" in casual American English.
- This contraction makes your speech faster and more natural.