Recognising Contractions in Spoken English – ‘s and ‘d
Understanding and using contractions in spoken English may seem simple in theory, but when listening to native English speakers you can encounter contractions unexpectedly. It can be difficult to understand what contractions mean when there is more than one...6 Minute English – Listening practice from the BBC
The BBC World Service’s online English portal is an excellent place to find material for studying English. It contains simple, clear explanations and a variety of exercises. It also has a wealth of useful practice material, including audio and video examples....English pronunciation: disappearing sounds
In English, fluent pronunciation often leads to many sounds disappearing, especially in unstressed syllables, or when two words are linked. The following are a few basic rules for understanding the way sounds disappear in spoken English, and are a good starting point...11 great films for listening to British accents
The British film industry is a great place to look if you want to practise listening to different accents. The films in this list are good examples of different accents to compare how people speak in different areas of the British Isles. It is not an exclusive list –...Want to Master English?
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