Making Plans - English Conversation - Ben Franklin Exercise

The video tutorial explores the Ben Franklin exercise focusing on conversation skills, particularly discussing plans and time management. It delves into pronunciation techniques, common reductions in American English, and the importance of stress and intonation. The tutorial concludes with additional resources for further learning.

What is the purpose of the Ben Franklin exercise mentioned in the video?

• To improve vocabulary

• To practice writing

• To study conversation

• To learn grammar rules

How is the phrase 'not till' pronounced to make it smoother?

• By elongating the vowel

• By dropping the T

• By using a stop T

• By emphasizing both words

What is a common reduction in the phrase 'I think' as mentioned in the video?

• Adding an extra syllable

• Dropping the 'k' sound

• Using 'H' sound instead of 'TH'

• Replacing 'I' with 'we'

How do native speakers often pronounce the word 'just' in casual conversation?

• With a silent 'j'

• With a clear vowel sound

• With an added 't' sound

• With a reduced vowel sound

What is the main difference in pronunciation between '15' and '50'?

• The number of syllables

• The stress pattern

• The consonant sound

• The vowel sound

What contraction is used for 'it will' in the video?

• It'd

• It'll

• It's

• It've

How does intonation change when asking a question compared to making a statement?

• It stays the same

• It goes up for questions

• It goes down for questions

• It becomes monotone