Why You Can't Understand Native ENGLISH Speakers (movies/TV & real life)

The video addresses common challenges non-native speakers face in understanding English, both in real life and in media. It highlights issues like native speakers' lack of language learning, mumbling, and grammatical errors. It also discusses the complexity of language in movies and TV shows due to scripts and background noise. Additionally, it covers accents, slang, contractions, reductions, and connected speech as factors affecting comprehension.

What is a common reason non-native speakers struggle to understand native English speakers?

• Non-native speakers do not watch enough English media.

• Native speakers often use complex vocabulary.

• Non-native speakers are not interested in learning English.

• Native speakers assume everyone understands them.

Why might native English speakers not make an effort to speak slowly?

• They believe speaking fast is more polite.

• They are not aware of the difficulties non-native speakers face.

• They are trying to test the listener's understanding.

• They think it makes them sound more intelligent.

What is one reason fictional characters in media might sound smarter than real people?

• They are based on real-life geniuses.

• They have more time to think before speaking.

• They are played by intelligent actors.

• They use language written by scriptwriters.

What can make dialogue in movies and TV shows difficult to understand?

• The actors are not native speakers.

• The dialogue is often improvised.

• Background noise and sound effects.

• The use of outdated language.

How can different accents affect understanding?

• They are easier to understand than standard English.

• They are only used in informal settings.

• They can be difficult to understand if unfamiliar.

• They make English sound more musical.

What are contractions in English?

• Words that are shortened by removing letters.

• Words that have multiple meanings.

• Words that are used only in formal writing.

• Words that are specific to certain regions.

What is connected speech?

• When words are repeated for emphasis.

• When words are spoken in a monotone.

• When one word flows into the next.

• When words are pronounced separately.