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#020 Speak English like an American - Informal contractions Gonna, Wanna, Gotta

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Oct 3, 2017
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ADVICE

Understanding Informal Contractions

  • Familiarize yourself with informal contractions like "gonna" and "wanna".
  • Understanding these contractions is key to comprehending colloquial English.
INSIGHT

Acceptability of Informal Contractions

  • Informal contractions like "gonna", "wanna", and "gotta" are acceptable in all spoken situations.
  • Even highly educated Americans frequently use these contractions, both formally and informally.
ADVICE

Using "Gonna" Correctly

  • Use "gonna" correctly by combining it with "I'm" (I'm gonna).
  • Avoid incorrect forms like "I gonna" or "I'm gonna to".
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