Why English Is Really Two Languages...

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Funny title, huh? What do I mean by English is two languages? 

Well, actually, I think you already know. For sure, you have come across this already!

Let's test ;)

Have you heard any of the following phrases or something similar:

• Don't know (NOT I don't know)
• It's hot today, isn't it?
• I'm gonna see it later.
• Whatcah doin'? (NOT What are you doing?)

See what I mean? (that's another example)
What I am talking about here is the difference between spoken English and written English. And why English really is like two difference languages. But why is this important?

It is important because usually when people learn English, they learn to how to speak written English. This is not bad but also not totally helpful.

Generally, what people find when they speak with an English native is that the native uses language and phrases that they don't know. And that's where this email will help.

I will show you some key differences between spoken and written English:

• We often drop words at the beginning of sentences. For example: "I don't know" becomes "Don't know".
• We ask questions differently. For example, "Do you agree it's hot today?" becomes "It's hot today, isn't it?"
• We eat some sounds. For example, "I am going to see it" becomes "I'm gonna see it" or "What are you doing?" becomes "Whacha doin'?". 

Word of warning: Never use spoken English when you write something. It is considered totally too informal. Also, you should never contract words when you write. Contractions are only for spoken English.
 
These are not all the examples of spoken English but they are the most common. If you would like an even more examples and explanations, simply respond to this email :)

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