Adjust Your Ears to FAST English (in 25 Minutes!)
Having difficulty understanding fast spoken English? I tried to fit as much information as I possibly could into 25 minutes today -- I hope it helps! xoxo
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0:00 Listening test/quiz
0:43 5 reasons you might not understand fast English
1:34 Let's talk about reduced function words
2:00 The special rhythm of English
2:42 CONTENT words vs FUNCTION words
2:52 What are CONTENT WORDS?
3:18 What are FUNCTION WORDS?
4:52 Movie example - reduced function words
5:42: "Can" in weak/reduced form
6:19 "Them" in weak/reduced form
7:32 "To" in weak/reduced form
9:00 Connected Speech
10:31 Consonant sound + vowel sound
11:20 Did you/Who did you (assimilation/patalization)
12:50 Vowel sound + vowel sound
13:45 Contractions
14:25 Shoulda, coulda, woulda
15:10 "Will" in contractions
16:03 Pronouncing final consonant groups/clusters
17:40 Why the vowels of English are hard
19:22 Let's practice TENSE vs LAX vowels!
19:56 TENSE vowels practice /iy/ /ey/ /uw/ /ow/
20:40 LAX vowels practice /ɪ/ /ɛ/ /ʊ/
21:30 LAX vowel /ɪ/ VS /ɛ/
21:57 Mini quiz /ɪ/ VS /ɛ/
22:25 Minimal pairs (tense and lax vowels together)
23:55 I am so sick :( See you soon!
💛A little about me:
-I am a Cambridge CELTA certified English teacher
-I have a Master's degree in Language and Literacy Education
-I am American but I live in Canada
-I've taught English in the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, and France!
✔️Subscribe and learn English with me and my family! / @englishwithbrittany
Reference: Avery, P. & Ehrlich, S. (2008). Teaching American English Pronunciation.
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Hope you all have a nice weekend ❤ For more on understanding movies and series in English, watch this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXmJxLKEZJzKj6g.htmlsi=gVb4LiLdZeg8l-uQ
I have the theory that everything takes time, if you are consistent with your English learning, sooner or later you will become fluent.
@EnglishwithBrittany
15 күн бұрын
I like this theory!
@WorldDimulatorgamemaker-xd4vq
10 күн бұрын
I think it's not about fluency (that has to do with speaking), it's about listening comprehension, and that also takes time.
I don't give up, repeat after me, I don't give up, I don't give up...
What a nice explanation. Thank you so much, sometimes I struggle a lot with faster english 🥲
The first channel teaching true fluent English. The English we all need to learn to speak correctly. Thank you for all the job you carry out and the time given when making your videos. Amazing when I get to understand fluent english in movies and all thanks to you and the way you teach english. The best way to learn.
@EnglishwithBrittany
13 күн бұрын
@@rafaelalvaradoproducciones1061 This is so kind! Thank you 😊
Hi, I'm from Brazil and my english is pre-intermediate, but I understood the whole the video. Thanks for this. You teach very well.😍
@EnglishwithBrittany
4 күн бұрын
@@VitoriaFeres so happy to hear this! 💕
I have just watched this one twice 👍 Because it’s so helpful to me who can’t hear English at all 💦
Thank you so much Brittany. I will practice with you every day. Please have lessons like this more often. I still practice about intonation and fluency to sound like native Americans. ❤❤❤❤
I'm from Brazil and I understand many words and phrases, and this KZread channel is definitely gold. Thank you, Brittany ❤❤❤❤
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
Hello! Thank you for your kind words. My brothers are visiting Brazil right now 🇧🇷😍❤️
@filipe222345
17 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany I have no idea which part of Brazil they will stay in, but I hope they enjoy it 🤩!
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@filipe222345 I think they are in Rio right now but I'm not sure exactly what their plans are. I'm jealous! 😄
@locutorplayeduardo2601
5 күн бұрын
I discovered her KZread channel today and it's really useful and easy to undestand thant others Chanel
Sometimes, I really want to give up on learning english. It's too frustrating 😫
@EnglishwithBrittany
10 күн бұрын
@@Jelly_Jam_wc 😩😩 Don’t do it! Don’t give up! If you’ve been able to watch this video and write that comment, you have already come SO FAR! ❤️
This lesson is very useful for me and you're so amazing at teaching
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
@@ThaeLay-s8t thank you! I’m so glad to hear it’s useful!
Thanks so much for this lesson. It hits the nail on the head about the details that are difficult to understand in spoken English.
I'm Brazilian and an EFL teacher. It's also interesting how the sound of 'd' in the end of some words changes when the next word starts with a vowel. For instance, 'watched' (ch-t) and 'watched it' (ch-di/ch-dit). Most of my students initially think I'm saying the former when I'm actually saying the latter. They think 'appreciate it' is 'appreciate' (because the 'e' at the end of a word is not always silent in Portuguese [depending on the accent]).
@EnglishwithBrittany
4 күн бұрын
@@rchrd_sn So interesting! If I’m not mistaken, we’re talking about the “flapped t” sound which changes “d” sounds to “t” sounds in many cases (in American accents anyway!). This can truly be so strange for learners, and probably should have been included in this video. Thank you for your comment!
@EnglishwithBrittany
4 күн бұрын
Sorry I meant “t” sound to a “d” sound! Whoops.
Thank you teacher Britany, your lesson is useful for us.
This channel is gonna be BIG!
@EnglishwithBrittany
2 күн бұрын
Thank you for the support!
This channel takes you to a whole new level!
Your teaching way it's just amazing keep going, from now I'm your faithful customer 😂😂
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
I’m happy to hear the videos are helpful 😂
Fabulous, this is real English... with the other slow English I don't understand anything when I travel to the USA... thank you Britt !.... you have a new subscriber now !!
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
Hello! I’m very happy to hear it helps!
I really appreciate your effort and profesionalism.Thank you for this amazing class. In so few minutes, I have learn a lot to improve my pronunciation and undestanding of conversational English.
@EnglishwithBrittany
2 күн бұрын
@@eduardopacheco2021 thank you ❤️ I’m really happy it helped.
Here’s my two cents worth of one vital tip to taking your English to a higher level. By the way, I am a non-native English speaker who might be able to help those who are still grappling with this Teutonic based language: READ. Read both fiction and nonfiction books. Read as many books and as much as you can. Read even the subtitles on the movie screen of your DVD or/and Bluray discs
@EnglishwithBrittany
13 күн бұрын
@@zulby09 1000% agree
Thank you so much for giving us the keys to understanding spoken English this is the best video i've ever seen on this topic, i was already frustrated with just reading subtitles and getting lost when i watched movies, this video is really helpful
@EnglishwithBrittany
11 күн бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that! This other video I made is all about understanding subtitles (not sure if you’ve already seen it): kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXmJxLKEZJzKj6g.htmlsi=tr1rJZ8v7TB5Yt0J ❤️
At least, now I know the name of what I'm struggling with. I must go back to listening! 😤
@EnglishwithBrittany
6 күн бұрын
You can do it!
So nice of you for your awesome efforts with a unique style of teaching, really really stunning 🎉
I love to hear your voice...I"m from Brazil...
I have a suggestion for a video idea. Could you make a video where you say a sentence and then break it down? It would be helpful if you could explain the pronunciation and highlight any advanced expressions or phrases used. I think it would really help us understand and practice speaking more naturally.
@EnglishwithBrittany
14 күн бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for this great suggestion!
Great Brittany! Fisrt time watching your videos, and truly, first time I find a usefull explanation to my frustration! Thank you so very much. I'll follow your advice. Enlightening!
@EnglishwithBrittany
6 күн бұрын
@@gushosall I’m so, so happy to hear it was helpful! ❤️❤️
@gushosall
6 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany 😃
You are an amazing educator. Your channel's content is truly impressive. Thank you so much and please keep going with this really useful content .
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and support ❤
The best teacher in a good mood ) Respect from me
19:20 my jaw dropped hehee..how gorgeous you were looking. Great lesson btw.
@EnglishwithBrittany
11 күн бұрын
😆❤️ thank you!
I stumbled 📱upon your channel by coincidence I am a new English learner and I have explained a lot of things that were forming me in understanding native speakers. It really helped me 💐 Subscribed to the channel successfully 🔔
@EnglishwithBrittany
5 күн бұрын
I’m really happy to hear it helped!
I was stuck and now you’ve unblocked the way for me . Thank you teacher ❤
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. It makes me so happy to hear that ❤
My favorite American English teacher ❤ love your videos :P
@EnglishwithBrittany
14 күн бұрын
@@JCsDiaryy ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it.
Thank you very much, I've learned a lot thanks to you!🤗💗
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that!! 🤗🤗
Altra lezione fantastica. Grazie di cuore! Dovresti realizzare un mini corso qui su YT unicamente dedicato alla pronuncia. Sei molto brava come insegnante!
Thank you so much, this information was really helpful🥰
@EnglishwithBrittany
9 күн бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that!
Congratulations on your excellence.🥇
Thanks for your efforts
It simply the best ! Thanks ! 👏👏👏
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
@@migueljuniormotta2019 thank you and you’re welcome ❤️
I love how you teaching . I'm from Algeria and thanks God I can understand everything but I have a little difficult when I speak.thank you ❤
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@NouaraGarecheHello! If you can understand, that’s already a big accomplishment. Keep practicing and your speaking will catch up ❤️
@maliktoumi8152
5 күн бұрын
Hello i am algérian un glad to meet you
Gracias
YES INDEED... Prick up your ears!! . Listen and listen and.. Listen again. There's not magic wand when you are learning another language.. Just Listen and Reading.. If you don't have many opportunities to speak the language you are learning.. Which is my case 🎉🎉🎉
Omg, I've learned a lot with that video.
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
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It was a nice and pretty much informative lesson. I really enjoyed and learnt something new, thanks keep good at it.
@EnglishwithBrittany
11 күн бұрын
@@arambakr3253 awesome! Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
Thank you
you have a few videos and a good number of followers; so surely you're doing something well
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
@@omarc.3486 I’m just trying to be helpful and it seems to be working 🙂
thank you
Thank you so much
@EnglishwithBrittany
11 күн бұрын
You’re welcome!
I love it 😍
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
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Thanks, that was a good lesson. Take care. Get well soon.
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
@@Vlad-Kyiv thank you! 😊
Hi, I'm from Brazil! Even when I use subtitles, I find it very difficult to follow the characters' speech in many series and films. I guess these tips make it easier!
@EnglishwithBrittany
6 күн бұрын
One day, if you keep practicing, it will be much easier!
Thank you very much for this lesson! PS. Subscribed!
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
You're welcome. Very happy to hear it!
Great⚡🤩
Lesson in the board. Pretty good. Now I enjoyed it.
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
Thank you! Every day, I’m trying something new 🤗
@jacksonamaral329
17 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany great.
superb video 👍👍👍
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much
❤❤ thanks
Amazing!
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@elprofe_ivan Thank you, Prof! 🤗🤗
Initially, this video discouraged me a little. Of course, you did an excellent job explaining all these things, but I realized that English is more complicated than I expected. There are so many things to learn to be able to understand native speakers in different situations. Anyway, after these 25 minutes, I feel like I'm a little closer. I'd like to ask you if you teach on some English platform or anything similar. You're a great teacher! Thank you so much! 😊 I hope you feel better soon!
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
@@98Thamara thank you so so much for this comment! You don’t know how helpful it is! It’s really my fault that you felt overwhelmed - I tried to fit too much into just one video. I will keep this in mind for the future. It would probably be more helpful for me to make 5 or more separate videos for each of the points that I talked about here! There is a lot to know with listening pronunciation, but I hope it doesn’t ever discourage you or make you feel less motivated. In the end, if you are enjoying the learning process, all of the elements in this video (and more!) will become clear to you with time. Hope you have a nice weekend!! 🤗🤗
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
@@98Thamara I forgot to add that I’m not teaching on any platforms right now, unfortunately! I don’t have the time at the moment ❤️
@98Thamara
16 күн бұрын
No, I didn't mean that it's your fault; of course, it's the complexity of English! Every language is challenging, and it takes time (and patience). You're doing an amazing job simplifying lots of concepts and putting in your best effort to help us. I'm so grateful for that. Also, I adore long videos! It's a pity that you don't teach on English platforms, but if you ever do someday, please tell us! Thank you for answering my comment 😊
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
@@98Thamara ❤❤❤ You give me lots to think about! I appreciate your comments!
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Two things to say, I have kind of a doubt about the pronunciation of them and him, in the 3rd scene about this topic,I thought the girl said him instead of them idk why but but for are pretty similar. And the 2nd thing I have to say is THANK SO MUCH for these videos they are the best and most helpful I've seen❤
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@CamilaAlejandra742 Hi! Thanks for this great observation! It’s 100 percent possible that “them” and “him” can sound the same in spoken English (they can both sound like “um” or [əm] in IPA). So without context, it’s true that we sometimes can’t tell if the person said “them” or “him” 🙁 I’m really glad the video was helpful!
@CamilaAlejandra742
17 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany Ohh that's right, should have been the context
nice clase de english ajusta tus oídos a rápido inglés good explanation y te miras bonita! con tu blue t-shirt
@EnglishwithBrittany
15 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
I Just subscribe. Tanks for the great tips!!
What a cute baby 😊
23:28 I live where this metro stop is. Greetings from Türkiye.
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
@@serdargungor187 😮 Amazing! We brought our son there for a month when he was 11 months old. One of our favorite trips ever ❤️
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Please give me some advice about how to learn tenses, because im struggling with them
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
It takes time. Try to relax and master one at a time. Look for them in context - For example, try searching (with Google or Youglish.com for instance) for example sentences that use the verb tense you are currently studying. Examine how the sentences are being used in context and review the rules for usage and form.
Please try to come out with the most common contractions and connected speeches. we certainly will enjoy that!
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Speed is the language titan 😮
How can I learn the methods of linking words like "what are you doing" => "whatcha doing", I can't find a course or resource about that, if you have or know, please tell me🥰
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
Oh my… I don’t know of a course or resource on this exact topic either. Maybe I should make one? 😂 I will make more videos on this topic on this channel. Thank you for your comment 💕
@minecraft-ser7ices360
8 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany That's wired actually, that I can't find a whole course that covers the connected speech and the linking, I hope you do that, you are going to be the first teacher doing that 🙂😁.
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How to differentiate between like "They've put" and "They put" while listening as you said in the video that " 've " doesn't necessarily to be pronounced? I mean How to differentiate between the past simple and the present perfect tense while listening?
@EnglishwithBrittany
12 күн бұрын
Often, we simply cannot differentiate between the two. We would have to use the context or ask for clarification. However, this doesn't seem to cause any issues in misunderstanding because the two tenses are so close in meaning. If you can think of an example of where this might be confusing to a listener, let me know!
Hey guys look at her 🙏🏼 she's super fucking awesome 😎
I've already cried😂
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
Oh no! 😂
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask when you will be uploading the next video. Thank you!"
@EnglishwithBrittany
8 күн бұрын
Soon! Sorry for the delay!
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@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@elawamewakasse ❤️❤️
Could you recommend for me resources like books to master the American accent?
@EnglishwithBrittany
14 күн бұрын
@@apdallahelsayed2075 Hi there! I personally have enjoyed teaching from the book “Clear Speech” by Julie Gilbert. It comes with audio. But there are also LOTS of free videos by other teachers on KZread that are great.
Hello madam, I want to ask you a question please : What is the difference between "When would the voice component be available for this version" and "When will the voice component be available for this version"? and thanks a bunch for this great video!
@EnglishwithBrittany
13 күн бұрын
Hello! I’m not sure how clear I can be in a comment but I’ll try: “Will” implies more certainty about a future event “Would” implies uncertainty about a future event - that it may or may not happen depending on a condition Examples: I will go to the party. [it is certain] I would go to the party (if I had a car, if I had money, if my friends went too, etc) [it’s uncertain. It depends on certain conditions] In your example: When will it be available? [it will be available at a certain time] When would it be available? [there are some conditions implied. Depending on the conditions, it might never be available. We don’t know for sure].
@apdallahelsayed2075
13 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany Thank you for your response 😊, but the thing that I'm struggling with is that many native speakers say like : "If I'm in England, I would....." And not "if I were in England, I would....." Do you have any interpretation for that, teacher, since you are a native speaker?
@EnglishwithBrittany
13 күн бұрын
@@apdallahelsayed2075 Oh interesting. There are certainly many ways that native speakers, myself included, use “incorrect” grammar in speaking. This seems to be one of those cases. Although this example (“If I’m in England, I would…”) sounds quite strange to my ears, I imagine the speaker saying it has the same intentions as “If were in England, I would…”
@apdallahelsayed2075
13 күн бұрын
@@EnglishwithBrittany the video in which I heard that sentence is about "what is the difference between 'overseas' and 'abroad'?", you can put this title on KZread, it is a SHORT video and the name of the channel is 'English with aga', you can watch it and tell me why she said that🤔?
@EnglishwithBrittany
13 күн бұрын
@@apdallahelsayed2075 It’s technically incorrect to say “If I’m… I would…” (the correct way is “If I was/were… I would”) but we very often use “incorrect” or non-standard grammar in spoken English. You will find many instances of native speakers using incorrect grammar in spoken English (I do it too sometimes!). EVERYONE (presidents, CEOs, doctors) use non-standard grammar sometimes - it’s just that native speakers and non-native speakers tend to make different kinds of mistakes (and are judged differently for them). I hope this helps.
English is not my first language so I'm not sure if this sentence is correct however i gotta try " learning English would be easier if people spoke at that speed that you are speaking in the video " greetings from Brazil
@EnglishwithBrittany
15 күн бұрын
Hello! Thank you so much for your comment ❤ Please allow me to make one small correction: "Learning English would be easier if people spoke at the speed that you are speaking at in the video."
When I try to pronounce the sentence of "They forged their relationship after a lot of problems they met", I can't link "forged" with "their", you Americans how can you link them rapidly😁?
Hi🎉
@EnglishwithBrittany
16 күн бұрын
Hello!👋
Hola..alguien para practicar pronunciación en ingles..
Beneficial video
@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
@@emanmahmoud9439 I’m glad to hear that!
The most irritating thing about learning English is that the way words are written and how they sound are different. "I'm gonna go" is short version of "I'm going to go". It's understandable because it's often written as it is on textbooks as one of the example of spoken English. But as for "She doesn't want to …" sounds "She sn't want to …". umm… If it's written as "She sn't want …" and explained it's shortened "She doesn't want" , like "gonna go" on textbooks, I would be able to understand more easily. If only there were a book for English learners that shows every example of those.
@EnglishwithBrittany
15 күн бұрын
I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. It can definitely be very irritating that spoken and written English are so different from each other. The way that English pronunciation is usually learned/taught is to start to recognize the ways in which spoken English is reduced and linked in regard to particular sounds (rather than a textbook full of examples phrases). The reason for this is probably that connected speech is used almost every time English speakers open their mouths - a textbook of phrases would therefore have to be enormous! And probably not very helpful. All I can say is… don’t give up!
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@EnglishwithBrittany
17 күн бұрын
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