How To Understand FAST Spoken English

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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.

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

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.

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

🎯 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 com

I am really glad to find this video clip. Understanding fast spoken English has always been a problem for me. And your teaching is really helpful. Thanks. I hope, if possible, that you will have more practical exercises regarding those connecting sounds, removing sounds as well as chaging sounds.

It was the first time I heard such a detailed explanation of spoken English. It was so well explained and very helpful to me. Thank you so much!

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

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 ❤

It's a joy watching you, facial expressions, humor and hand movements are amazing... Nice!

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

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.

Here are a very good collection of tips I always used, but never was able to describe with such mastery. Congrats!

Love this channel, always a pleasure to watch you, everytime i am here i learn. Thank you for your work 🙏🙏

Your speaking is very clear , especially for beginners like me,thank you

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 .

That was brilliant! Thank you so much!

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.)

Your class is very helpful. Thank you Laura for teaching a good lesson.