Sounding like an American on vacation: Playing tennis with the family

Sounding like an American on vacation: Playing tennis with the family

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English

6th - 7th Grade

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The video tutorial focuses on various reductions in English pronunciation, such as dropping the H sound in words like 'him' and 'her', transitioning the Y sound to a J sound after D, and reducing the V sound in 'of'. It also covers techniques for describing weather and reducing the word 'except'. The tutorial provides examples and encourages listeners to notice these reductions in everyday speech.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of reducing the word 'him' in spoken language?

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How does the pronunciation of 'Gigi' change when spoken quickly?

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What are some examples of dropped sounds in the phrases mentioned?

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Discuss the impact of dropping the H sound in words like 'her' and 'him'.

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What does the speaker mean by 'perfect temperature' and how is it pronounced?

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Explain the concept of a flap T as described in the text.

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What does the phrase 'I don't wanna have to go forever' imply about the speaker's feelings?

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