Martha and the Vandellas, Dancing in the Street, Contractions

Ece is planning a block party in her neighborhood, and she needs the perfect song for her summer playlist. Heather suggests the 1964 Motown hit, “Dancing in the Street,” by Martha and the Vandellas. It’s the perfect song for a summer party that is, or that’s, full of singin’ and dancin’! 

This episode focuses on contractions and reductions. You may have noticed when talking with proficient English speakers, (people who have a very high level of English), that they do not, or don’t, pronounce every sound of every word carefully. This song provides great practice with how and where to use contractions and reductions, and it’s perfect for dancin’ in the street!

YouTube Videos

Martha and the Vandellas: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Uv959QuCg⁠

David Bowie + Mick Jagger: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HasaQvHCv4w⁠ 

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