A detailed guide on learning to speak English faster, featuring common contractions and informal phrases for ESL learners.

Introduction to Speeding Up Your English

In today's fast-paced world, the ability to communicate quickly and efficiently is more valuable than ever. This lesson, titled "Speeding Up Your English: Speak Fast and Fluent," is designed to help beginners learn how to speed up their spoken English. By the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with various contractions and informal phrases that native speakers use to communicate more swiftly. This lesson will cover essential phrases, their shortened forms, and how to use them in everyday conversations.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and use common English contractions and informal phrases.
  • Improve listening skills to recognize fast, natural English speech.
  • Enhance speaking fluency by incorporating quick phrases into dialogue.

Useful Vocabulary for Speeding Up Your English

  1. I have got to go - I've gotta go
  2. I have got a book - I've gotta book
  3. Do you want to dance? - Wanna dance?
  4. Do you want a banana? - Wanna banana?
  5. Let me in - Lemme in
  6. Let me go - Lemme go
  7. I'll let you know - I'll letcha know
  8. Did you do it? - Dija do it?
  9. Not yet - Na chet
  10. I'll meet you later - I'll meechu layder
  11. What do you think? - Whaddyu think?
  12. What did you do with it? - Whajoo do with it?
  13. How did you like it? - Howja like it?
  14. When did you get it? - When ju geddit?
  15. Why did you take it? - Whyju tay kit?

Understanding and Using Fast English

The Basics of Speaking Faster

Speaking faster isn't just about speed; it's about efficiency. By using contractions and informal phrases, you can convey the same message with fewer words and in less time. This method is especially useful in casual conversations and everyday interactions.

How to Use These Phrases

  1. I have got to go - I've gotta go

    • Meaning: Indicating the need to leave.
    • Example: "Sorry, I've gotta go now, my train is in 20 minutes."
  2. I have got a book - I've gotta book

    • Meaning: Possessing a book.
    • Example: "I can't wait to start reading; I've gotta book on gardening."
  3. Do you want to dance? - Wanna dance?

    • Meaning: Asking someone if they would like to dance.
    • Example: "The song is really catchy, wanna dance?"
  4. Do you want a banana? - Wanna banana?

    • Meaning: Offering a banana.
    • Example: "I'm having a snack, wanna banana?"
  5. Let me in - Lemme in

    • Meaning: Requesting entrance.
    • Example: "It's cold outside, lemme in, please."
  6. Let me go - Lemme go

    • Meaning: Asking to be released or allowed to leave.
    • Example: "I promise I'll be back before 10, lemme go to the party."
  7. I'll let you know - I'll letcha know

    • Meaning: Promising to inform someone later.
    • Example: "Once I check my schedule, I'll letcha know if I can join the dinner."
  8. Did you do it? - Dija do it?

    • Meaning: Asking if someone completed a task.
    • Example: "The deadline was today, dija do it?"
  9. Not yet - Na chet

    • Meaning: Indicating something hasn't been done so far.
    • Example: "Have you finished your homework?" "Na chet, I'll do it after dinner."
  10. I'll meet you later - I'll meechu layder

    • Meaning: Promising to meet someone at a later time.
    • Example: "I'm busy now, but I'll meechu layder at the café."
  11. What do you think? - Whaddyu think?

    • Meaning: Asking for someone's opinion.
    • Example: "I painted the room blue, whaddyu think?"
  12. What did you do with it? - Whajoo do with it?

    • Meaning: Inquiring about the action taken with something.
    • Example: "You borrowed my charger, whajoo do with it?"
  13. How did you like it? - Howja like it?

    • Meaning: Asking for someone's opinion on an experience.
    • Example: "You tried the new restaurant, howja like it?"
  14. When did you get it? - When ju geddit?

    • Meaning: Asking about the time of acquisition.
    • Example: "That's a cool bike, when ju geddit?"
  15. Why did you take it? - Whyju tay kit?

    • Meaning: Questioning the reason behind taking something.
    • Example: "This is my favourite pen, whyju tay kit?"

These phrases are shortcuts in English that can help you sound more natural and fluent, especially in casual conversations. Practice using them in appropriate contexts to improve your speaking speed and understandability.

Applying Fast English in Real Life

Incorporating these phrases into your everyday English will not only make your speech faster but also more natural. Start by practicing these phrases in safe environments, like language learning groups or with friends, and gradually use them in more public settings.

Listening for Fast English

To improve your understanding of fast English, listen to native speakers in movies, TV shows, and casual conversations. Pay attention to how they use contractions and informal phrases, and try to recognize the phrases you’ve learned in this lesson.

 

Conclusion and Takeaways

This lesson on speeding up your English has introduced you to key phrases and their shortened forms to help you communicate more efficiently. By understanding and using these contractions and informal phrases, you can enhance your speaking and listening skills, making your English sound more natural and fluent.

  • Remember the phrases: Keep a list of the phrases and their meanings handy. Use sticky notes, flashcards, or digital apps to review them regularly.
  • Practice makes perfect: The more you use these phrases in your speech, the more natural they will become. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; it's part of the learning process.
  • Incorporate listening into your routine: Regularly listening to native speakers will help you get used to the speed and rhythm of natural English speech.
  • Engage in conversations: Use social media, language exchange apps, or conversation clubs to practice speaking with others.
  • Be patient and persistent: Speed and fluency come with time and practice. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small.

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