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Shadowing: Contractions in Fast Speech

B1 · Intermediate · Repeat & Shadow

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Play each sentence, then say it out loud copying the rhythm and stress. Record yourself and compare.

I've been learning the guitar since last September.
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She's lived in Ankara for ten years, but she doesn't like the cold.
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We wouldn't be late if the bus weren't so slow.
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They haven't decided where they're going to eat yet.
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What've you been doing all afternoon?
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He said he'd call me back, but he hasn't yet.
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I'd rather stay in tonight, because I've got an early start.
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