Do you find it hard to understand casual English conversations? It's not your fault! Native speakers don't speak clearly, but you still need to understand them. In daily conversation, we take shortcuts in our speech. This is usually done by "dropping" consonant sounds. In this video you understand why this happens, and how you can improve your understanding of native speaker pronunciation. You'll get to hear some of the most common words and expressions that English speakers drop consonants from so you'll be prepared when you hear them.
There are many people who are learning English, can read and write well in English. However, some of those English learners face difficulty in understanding native English speakers. There could be many reasons and ways to improve one’s understanding. In this advanced English lesson, we will be discussing few tips to understand fast Native English speakers.
Body language is a vital part of everyday communication, but more often than not, we are unaware of the messages our bodies are sending to others. Body Language will teach you to become more aware of these issues. In seven lessons, you will not only learn to read others, but also learn to control your own posture to send the correct message to those around you. This guide will help you: • Make a good first impression • Match your words to your body posture • Read facial expressions, and decipher meaning from the eyes and tone of voice • Understand what certain postures, such as folded arms and crossed legs, mean • Quickly discern if someone is lying
English Idioms Explained: Learn How to Use and Understand 125 Idioms in English
Why is it important to understand Idioms? When developing fluency in English you will hear many expressions like 'think outside the box' or 'let the cat out of the bag;' the meaning of these idioms or expressions can not be understood form the individual words in the expression. It is necessary to understand idioms and their meanings to improve your fluency in the English language; for both speaking and comprehension.
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