Day 18 - Dropping the G - Understanding Fast Speech in English

Summary

In this lesson, Jennifer explains how in fast spoken English, the -ing ending often drops the 'g', turning words like 'something' into 'somethin'' and 'doing' into 'doin''. She points out that while the word 'going' might be shortened to 'goin'', the common spoken form of 'going to' is 'gonna'. Jennifer encourages viewers to listen closely and practice understanding these quick forms in fast speech. She wraps up by reminding them that 'gonna' is informal and should not be used in writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 In fast speech, the '-ing' ending usually sounds like '-in'.
• 😀 The 'G' sound is often dropped in words like 'something' (somethin') and 'doing' (doin').
• 😀 'Going' is an exception, as it can still sound like 'goin'.
• 😀 When saying 'going to', Americans often use the informal spoken form 'gonna'.
• 😀 'Gonna' is a spoken form, not typically used in writing.
• 😀 Example sentence: 'Are you goin' now?' demonstrates the dropping of the 'G'.
• 😀 Another example: 'Are you gonna leave now?' illustrates the use of 'gonna'.
• 😀 The lesson encourages listening to fast speech and understanding the dropped 'G' sound.
• 😀 The focus of this lesson is on recognizing and understanding spoken English patterns.
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes the importance of paying attention to fast speech and specific pronunciation changes.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is how the -ing endings are pronounced in fast speech, specifically focusing on how the 'G' sound is dropped in certain words.

How do native English speakers typically pronounce -ing endings in fast speech?

In fast speech, native English speakers typically pronounce -ing endings as -in, dropping the 'G' sound.

Can you give examples of words where the -ing ending drops the 'G'?

Yes, examples include 'something' which sounds like 'somethin'' and 'doing' which sounds like 'doin'.

Is there an exception to the rule of dropping the 'G' in -ing endings?

Yes, the word 'going' is an exception. In fast speech, it could sound like 'goin'.

What is a common informal contraction for 'going to' in spoken English?

'Gonna' is a common contraction for 'going to' in spoken English.

How is 'gonna' used in sentences?

'Gonna' is used in place of 'going to' in spoken language, such as in the sentence 'Are you gonna leave now?'

Is 'gonna' considered formal English?

No, 'gonna' is a spoken form and is not used in formal written English.

What is the purpose of this lesson?

The purpose of the lesson is to teach how to pronounce -ing endings in fast speech and understand informal contractions like 'gonna.'

What does the instructor suggest learners should do while listening to the examples?

The instructor suggests that learners pay close attention to how the 'G' is dropped in the -ing endings and try to understand the sentences spoken quickly.

What is the final message of the video?

The final message is to thank the viewers for watching and encourage them to continue their studies, wishing them good luck with their learning.