How To Understand FAST Spoken English

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Let's talk about how to understand FAST native English speakers. It's so difficult, but here are some tips to help you.

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[ngockhuongnguyen]

I read a book that really helps me, now I know the secret how to learn to speak English quickly. The only thing that keeps us to still not learn to speak English is our mind. If you're afraid to speak English because you think you will commit mistakes, then sorry you will never learn to speak English. Trying to speak English doesn't mean to be perfect just like we learned in school. But speaking in English is to communicate, don't be afraid to make an error. Speak in English forget the "one correct answer" rule that school taught us, your study to communicate and not to impress your teacher. You're not in school anymore, use what ever you learned in reality. Just like me, I never afraid if I have mistakes in my sentences, I'm not native English speaker. So, what I'm afraid? I'm just a learner, means it's natural to have mistakes. Just speak again and again in English. THE FACT IS IT IS BETTER TO TRY AND TRY AND MISTAKE AND TRY AGAIN THAN NOTHING. So, you know the answer why you didn't learn or progress, because of the wrong mindset. Be always positive, don't think of any bad things. Your focus is to learn.

[tvs]

i can speak English fast but i don't even understand my own words what im speaking 😂

[highlander]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🎙️ Introduction to Smashing English
- Welcome to Smashing English.
- Emphasis on subscribing for regular videos.
- Introduction to tips for understanding native speakers.
00:29 🗣️ Tip 1: Public Speaking vs. Casual Conversations
- Differentiating between prepared speeches and casual conversations.
- Examples of easy-to-understand public settings vs. intimate, unplanned conversations.
01:57 🎧 Tip 2: Diversify Listening Practice
- Avoiding over-reliance on scripted content like TED Talks.
- Recommendations for unscripted listening: reality shows, podcasts, chat shows.
03:21 🗣️ Tip 3: Understanding Linking Sounds
- Focusing on the mechanics of linking sounds for comprehension.
- Examples of linking sounds: "I actually saw a dog in his window on Tuesday."
04:29 🗣️ Speaking with Native Speakers on italki
- iTalki as a valuable resource for authentic language practice.
- Benefits of one-to-one customized language lessons for improving listening.
05:55 🛠️ Understanding Intrusive Sounds and Contractions
- Exploring intrusive "r" and common contractions like "gonna, " "wanna, " etc.
- Demonstrating how these features aid in fast spoken English.
08:38 🔍 Schwa Sound in British English
- Discussing the prevalence of the schwa sound in British English.
- Examples of schwa usage in words like "doctor, " "teacher, " "administrator."
11:17 🗣️ Practice: Speaking Like a Singer
- Emphasizing continuous, connected speech as in singing.
- Advising to read aloud with fluidity and no breaks.
13:53 🔄 Avoiding Expectations of Complete Sentences
- Highlighting the rarity of clean sentences in natural speech.
- Encouraging attention to non-verbal cues and physical gestures for context.
16:06 📚 Vocabulary: Contractions and Slang
- Explaining common contractions like "gonna, " "wanna, " "tryna, " etc.
- Stressing the importance of familiarity with contractions for comprehension.

[pauloeduardotavares]

I'm a native of Brazil, you're really a gift. It's wonderful to hear your voice and your mastery of teaching. Incredible, congratulations teacher.

[anirudhverma]

I don't know how but I feel a deep connection with you, you are so calm, so gentle, so humble, and a joyful person

[jasoncheng]

This is the best spoken English teaching video I have seen so far.

[FrankKimono]

As an excercise I watch videos, listen to podcasts, news etc at double speed. At the beginning it is shocking but later I get accustomed and real everyday speakers seem to speak very slowly. Another thing I learn whole sentences and pieces of texts saying them aloud. It also helps with better understanding of fast speech😊😊

[daveleesenglish]

Excellent video! As a native speaker from the US, I love the various UK accents! I’m always fascinated by how you “remove the R“ from words like “doctor“ and “father, “ and then put it between other words, such as “saw a.“

(BTW, in the States we put a W where you would put that R: saw wa.)

[lenarczyk]

A very, very good lesson. Very practical and the first one that opened my mind that watching TED is not what I had a problem with so far. Laura, thank you a lot ❤

[frankgradus]

Good day.
I've been learning English for as long as I can remember and I'm firmly of the opinion that I have an excellent command of broken English by now. My understanding of spoken English is beyond comprehension too.

[tomatodo]

I'm Japanese and I've been learning English over 20 years, always been frustrated that I can't catch up with fast spoken english by native speakers (especially British).
Now I've watched this lecture video and what I have realized is that it looks absolutely impossible for us non-native speakers(especially Japanese) to make it able to understand. The linking sound changes and some of the contraction were mind-blowing to me. Although my ears have trouble even in listening the differences between [can/can't] or [want/won't], how can I make it hearable?
Thank you Laura for this great lesson. I've subscribed this channel.

[Baleeegh-qfdq]

The greatest video and tips for a person like me who don't know how exactly to start improving my listening skills. Thanks a million .

[vitorlopes_seg]

I never ever saw an explanation like that. Unbelievable. Amazing. From the first video to follower.

Thank you so much for sharing.

[shoaibasif]

You are really gifted!! The way you explained each concept is impressive as hell! keep it up

[davidruan]

This is first video made by British teacher I have ever watched. It is so useful for ESL students.

[javillanosv]

I really appreciate your work. you have taught me a lot. I´m from Argentina and I speak Spanish.

[EoGil]

Its unreal to me accept that I can understand you 😅
I always think that was be impossible write a sentence without a Translator. But, to hear and really know what you're talking, it's so Magic ❤

[yaokeliu]

great, you are an amazing teacher! I used to be one of your students on Italki from China and i am in Scotland now.

[dodygggvmama]

Listening to you sometimes is the way for me to relax. I love to hear your voice and to see your face and to refresh my English. You and Lucy are the most lovely videos I watch to relax.