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hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
I grew up in Canada and we could also add to that list the stop "t" in words like mountain, gotten, important, mitten, kitten etc. That sound is very Norh American.
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
@@kioto_oliver You're right about that. I'm gonna does sound like I'muna. We use a lot of reductions in spoken English. For instance, if I say : I'm gonna go there tomorrow, it sounds like: I'muna go there damorrow. Usually when a t comes between an "n" and a vowel sound it is not pronounced. So internet is pronounced "internet" or twenty sounds like twenty and many others.
I'm from the UK and a fluent English speaker, but I'm actually using your channel to improve my US accent for voiceover. Not what you've started the channel for I think, but VERY helpful nonetheless. So, thank very much. 🙂🙂
Such wholesome content. Fully endorse this. I have no idea how I ended up on this video, but WHAT a refreshing break from the scourge that is the modern internet. You go Glen Coco
This is very excellent lesson from english master. If we do not want misunderstood in speaking , when travel to UK use Brits English n when travel to US we hv to use American English, so the is no word like " misunderstood" anymore Thks so much I love this lesson very much.Keep up the great work 💕💕👍👍👍
You are very helpful, after watching and listening to this , I had to call my American friend just to practice what I’ve learned. God bless your effort!
The whole point of talking is to make other people understand you. So it doesn't really matter if they think you sound weird, so long as they understand you.
exactly ! fluidity and understandability are what i'm aiming for. Doesn't matter if people ask me which country I'm from and not which state I'm from, when my sister speaks english she's lucky enough to be asked that question.
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
I was born and live in indonesia but having worked for 20 years on board the cruiship this allows me to easily recognise the variaty of accent.eventhough i till have my own accent of indonesia
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
Thanks so much Wes for this excellent hacks for non native speaker. I really enjoyed this lesson n I really appreciate yr time n yr hard work to do this. I'm looking forward to the next vid 👍👍👍❤
@@InteractiveEng I am an English teacher from Kurdistan region of Iraq. Let's do a project together. But how can i contact with you to talk about the project ? Any email?
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:14 *🔑 The speaker emphasizes that sounding American isn't necessary for effective communication; understanding is key.* 01:23 *🔄 Reductions in English involve shortening phrases for a natural conversational flow, commonly used in American speech.* 02:43 *🎤 Practicing reductions can help in using them more comfortably in daily conversations.* 03:10 *📚 Reductions follow rules; they occur with base verbs, not with nouns or other structures.* 03:50 *🌀 The schwa sound in English is common, provides efficiency in speaking, and offers clarity by emphasizing key content words.* 05:24 *🚦 Examples of schwa usage show its role in helping with conversational flow, focusing on content words.* 09:15 *🌍 Learning the American pronunciation of words can prevent misunderstandings when interacting in the U.S.* 12:37 *🎶 Developing rhythm and flow in speaking English is akin to music and helps in more natural conversations.* 14:25 *⏯️ Speaking in phrases rather than word for word is encouraged to avoid sounding robotic and to gain fluency.* Made with HARPA AI
I was listening to the Stephen Colbert show tonight with Julia Roberts. Mr. Colbert said that it was understood that, if you have a southern accent you are not smart. Google talked about the educational level between the north and south. I was shocked.
Hi, yes, this is an extraordinary video I agree with you but it extends by using flat T it's not negligent to use a reduction, and flat t is snug and a bug getting seamless like music I'm Indian I've watched many interviews to some of Bollywood actors they always speaking fully pronounce its sound as robotic and I've watched plenty of interviews, American actors, I like a lot that blew me away thank for making this beautiful video.
I use WANNA and GONNA in my written English when me and my friends talk on WhatsApp and no one ever tells me I should not be doing that. Moreover, they use it too. They are native Americans.
Very informal writing like SMS messages is fine. I know some people who mostly communicate with emojis. But it should be avoided when writing anything in a more professional context. 👍
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
Hey sir! You teach us in a great way we r so glad to learn from ur channel😊 sir keep teaching us american accent i wanna be master in american accent thank u💞😊💞💞
I think as long as you talk and write eng correctly it doesn't matter what accent have...I prefer not to have any accent, not American or Australia etc
I don't know why, but you recall me Jack Tripper, that actor in that sitcom sharing an apartment with girls.. an old sitcom of the 80s.. Anyway I find very informative your videos.. Thank you
I say AD-ver-tize-ment with the stress on AD. Maybe a minor stress on "tize" . I think the British pronunciation of advertisement comes from the French "advertissement". The French would put the stress on "tisse".
Hi,your videos are very useful!I am an English teacher and I want you share eith me one good grammar book for teachers where I can find it anywhere.Thanks in advance!)
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hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
@@kioto_oliver In this case, I think most would pronounce it "whenduh hold it" because the final N and starting T assimilate to form that D sound. 👍
@@InteractiveEng hi sir how to increase listening skill nd writting skill specially.. I am very weak in writthing skill
yes
I grew up in Canada and we could also add to that list the stop "t" in words like mountain, gotten, important, mitten, kitten etc. That sound is very Norh American.
Thanks for commenting & sharing with us. I think in the future I'll do lesson talking about all the different T sounds. 👍
@@InteractiveEng yes please, do it! Greatings from Mexico City.
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
@@InteractiveEng great! Thanks.
@@kioto_oliver You're right about that. I'm gonna does sound like I'muna. We use a lot of reductions in spoken English. For instance, if I say : I'm gonna go there tomorrow, it sounds like: I'muna go there damorrow.
Usually when a t comes between an "n" and a vowel sound it is not pronounced. So internet is pronounced "internet" or twenty sounds like twenty and many others.
I am from Haiti, and
I want to let you know that you're my favourite inglish teacher!
Thanks so much! 😊
Hello, I'm from Mexico City and I've been learning a lot with you Wes. You are the best English teacher I've ever had. Greatings.
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Greetings not greatings. From Philippines 🇵🇭
Great lesson. There's no time that I don't learn something new. I love it. Always improving. Thanks a lot Wes!!!
I enjoy this PRON lesson so badly! It's gold for me what you say in here :)
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I'm from the UK and a fluent English speaker, but I'm actually using your channel to improve my US accent for voiceover.
Not what you've started the channel for I think, but VERY helpful nonetheless. So, thank very much. 🙂🙂
Such wholesome content. Fully endorse this. I have no idea how I ended up on this video, but WHAT a refreshing break from the scourge that is the modern internet. You go Glen Coco
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I completely agree with you. English is so musical!
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This is very excellent lesson from english master.
If we do not want misunderstood in speaking , when travel to UK use Brits English n when travel to US we hv to use American English, so the is no word like " misunderstood" anymore
Thks so much I love this lesson very much.Keep up the great work 💕💕👍👍👍
I'm American, why am I watching this
I'm also saying the words after you like I'm practicing them even though I can already say them 😂
Same😊
Looks like im not alone here😂🎉
Really!! 😂😂
WoW It’s been a quite wonderful english class, appreciate it your help
Amazing lesson. Thank you.
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You are very helpful, after watching and listening to this , I had to call my American friend just to practice what I’ve learned. God bless your effort!
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The whole point of talking is to make other people understand you. So it doesn't really matter if they think you sound weird, so long as they understand you.
They will think you are dumb but will never tell you and make business with someone who speaks English fluently.
@@arthurkelley A person can speak English fluently with an unusual accent.
The schwa sound is my favorite!!
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Thanks for sharing!!😊🤩
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My English is American, and I'm very proud of it!!!
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My English is English, and I am very proud of it.
my american english is heavily influenced by french and slightly by spanish.
My proud is English, and I'm very American of it
Plz you can practice with me english
exactly ! fluidity and understandability are what i'm aiming for. Doesn't matter if people ask me which country I'm from and not which state I'm from, when my sister speaks english she's lucky enough to be asked that question.
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I did enjoy this video. I hope you'll make these kinds of videos in the future.
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do, does, from, of are also usually pronounced with the schwa when unstressed
You're right. Thanks for sharing. It's such a common sound. 👍
I still really love to look at the really fun great video's on here and I'm still learning.
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Thanks a lot, Wes. Pretty useful as usually and enough motivated.
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@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
@@kioto_oliver you're right! It gets reduced
"Great video! Your clear explanations make
it so much easier to get the pronunciation right."
I enjoyed your lesson, thank you
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This is a video to save !👍 thanks ! 😎
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Hi thank you for teaching!
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I was born and live in indonesia but having worked for 20 years on board the cruiship this allows me to easily recognise the variaty of accent.eventhough i till have my own accent of indonesia
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I really appreciate your effort. Please create more videos about phonetics, reductions, etc
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Hey Wes! Excellent lesson, kudos to you. Gratitude from Brazil.
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@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
Thank you very much for your job.
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انا اليوم شفت قناتك واشتركت افضل قناة استمري للمليون ان شاء الله في اقرب وقت❤❤❤❤
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Thank you for sharing the best information
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Albin sir poli🔥
@@@ ... a master class ... thank you sooo much ... !!!
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Great tipWest Thanks a lot
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I just love the way you speak ❤
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Very helpful! Thanks 🙏🏻💖🌹
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Hi Wes, thanks big time!!!
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Thanks so much Wes for this excellent hacks for non native speaker.
I really enjoyed this lesson n I really appreciate yr time n yr hard work to do this. I'm looking forward to the next vid
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Hello @@InteractiveEng I just left you a message here on RUclips. I hope you read it. Peace.
I have the worst German accent so this is helpful. Thank you.
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Thanks for the useful videos sir
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@@InteractiveEng I am an English teacher from Kurdistan region of Iraq. Let's do a project together. But how can i contact with you to talk about the project ? Any email?
8:41 "It sounds like a soft D.." that laugh right after 🤣
Great class👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much Luciana! 😃
Your English is super clear, I understood all that said wow
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🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:14 *🔑 The speaker emphasizes that sounding American isn't necessary for effective communication; understanding is key.*
01:23 *🔄 Reductions in English involve shortening phrases for a natural conversational flow, commonly used in American speech.*
02:43 *🎤 Practicing reductions can help in using them more comfortably in daily conversations.*
03:10 *📚 Reductions follow rules; they occur with base verbs, not with nouns or other structures.*
03:50 *🌀 The schwa sound in English is common, provides efficiency in speaking, and offers clarity by emphasizing key content words.*
05:24 *🚦 Examples of schwa usage show its role in helping with conversational flow, focusing on content words.*
09:15 *🌍 Learning the American pronunciation of words can prevent misunderstandings when interacting in the U.S.*
12:37 *🎶 Developing rhythm and flow in speaking English is akin to music and helps in more natural conversations.*
14:25 *⏯️ Speaking in phrases rather than word for word is encouraged to avoid sounding robotic and to gain fluency.*
Made with HARPA AI
This is a great video on pronunciation, probably the best I have seen. ( I am from England}
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Thank you, Wes!
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Thanks It is really useful 😊😊😊
Your videos are always learn me something new 🎉❤
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Great 😮 thanks for sharing 😮
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I was listening to the Stephen Colbert show tonight with Julia Roberts. Mr. Colbert said that it was understood that, if you have a southern accent you are not smart. Google talked about the educational level between the north and south. I was shocked.
"I'm gonna go" can be further reduced by dropping the hard g, to sound like áhmana go or áimana go. Also, "for" is often pronounced fur.
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This is what I've been wanting for DOG'S age. Now I gotta it , thanks a lot.
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Good morning teacher I hope you are fine I'm a new student from CONGO Republic
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Thanks ❤ you're the best
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So underrated
Hi! Great vid! For Spanish speakers the flap T sounds like a r / wa:Rer/👍👍.
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Thankyou so much respected sir!
Plz make a video on how can we improve our vocabulary and wriitng skills in english as a second language.
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Very interesting 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
Good work sir❤️
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Thanks teacher
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Thank so much
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Pls we need more videos abt reductions
Will do. 😊
Hi, yes, this is an extraordinary video I agree with you but it extends by using flat T it's not negligent to use a reduction, and flat t is snug and a bug getting seamless like music I'm Indian I've watched many interviews to some of Bollywood actors they always speaking fully pronounce its sound as robotic and I've watched plenty of interviews, American actors, I like a lot that blew me away thank for making this beautiful video.
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Love you❤❤
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Excellent tips. I was checking the course and the discount don’t work. Thanks !!
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I use WANNA and GONNA in my written English when me and my friends talk on WhatsApp and no one ever tells me I should not be doing that. Moreover, they use it too. They are native Americans.
Very informal writing like SMS messages is fine. I know some people who mostly communicate with emojis. But it should be avoided when writing anything in a more professional context. 👍
@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks
Thanks u u think that's my problem I struggle alot with translation
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Thank you very much Wes! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻
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Thank you so much for sharing this "secrets" to speak crearly and no panic. 👌👏👏❤☺
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Hi there! How do I have to say these words to sound more North American: IRAN; COUPON, EN ROUTE, CAUGHT, SPOT, MOOR...
Amazing😊😊❤
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Thanks ❤
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Thank you so much Sir for this video i really like it , i wanna be like an American in speaking , I'm from Algeria.
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Hello Wes... Have you ever made a video using the past tense of regular verbs.. I am having trouble to pronounce the ed sound.
Sir can you make on American intonation
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13:38 Gavin from Small advantages speak like this ahaha
At the advanced level, perhaps you can add to your list sentence like "Nam sayin"
Good video! As a Brit, we don’t pronounce advertisement like that . We say it that same way you do
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Hey sir!
You teach us in a great way we r so glad to learn from ur channel😊 sir keep teaching us american accent i wanna be master in american accent thank u💞😊💞💞
Thank you, I will. 😃
I love you 😘
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Great vídeo
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I keep slipping back into my Virginia drawl. Its really hard to maintain the flatness of this dialect.
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How do you pronounce the letter u in surround and surrender?
I pay you a compliment teacher
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Thank you so much Wes! This has been exactly what I've needed! 😊
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I think as long as you talk and write eng correctly it doesn't matter what accent have...I prefer not to have any accent, not American or Australia etc
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In the Philippines we follow American English.
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Hey! How can I get your lessons? I have some knowledge of the language I want to be able to speak the language in a few days
I don't know why, but you recall me Jack Tripper, that actor in that sitcom sharing an apartment with girls.. an old sitcom of the 80s.. Anyway I find very informative your videos.. Thank you
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I say AD-ver-tize-ment with the stress on AD. Maybe a minor stress on "tize" . I think the British pronunciation of advertisement comes from the French "advertissement". The French would put the stress on "tisse".
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I am from the south. We just talk. I never thought of it as another language.
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Fantastic
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Like your smile😉
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I think people should spell the reductions. About time.
Hi,your videos are very useful!I am an English teacher and I want you share eith me one good grammar book for teachers where I can find it anywhere.Thanks in advance!)
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Cool😃😍🥰
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Is there any classes starting from October… i have checked link but it showing sep 5th.
I would like to know what do you mean when you use the word ''hack'', I can't get for my mother tongue is not English .
I'm watching from Nepal❤
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