In my work as an accent reduction coach, I understand why many of you hesitate to use contractions when you speak. ☹

You were told that contractions are too informal.

However….if you want your English to sound smoother and more American, you should definitely use contractions when you speak! ☝

Why should you use contractions when you speak?

Here’s the reason. ✔

Using contractions will make your spoken English smoother. Since you won’t be pronouncing every single word, you’ll sound less choppy to native speakers.

Using contractions will help you reduce & compact little words more effectively.

This will allow you to speak with a more American melody. ♬

Here’s a couple of examples:

• Would have → would’əv
• Would you have been there? → Would you’ əv been there?
• Could have→ could’əv
• I could have come over.→ I could’əv come over.

Once you master contractions you’ll be able to speak more quickly AND be understood…just as long as you emphasize your IMPORTANT words.

☆ If you are a non native English speaker who is ready to take your American English up to the next level, check out my Skype american accent coaching program by clicking on the link below.

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I help international professionals working in IT, sales & marketing, finance and management communicate clearly and efficiently in the American English workplace.

You CAN speak American English well if you get some help. The fast & detailed feedback that I give my clients allows them to make significant changes in the way they speak.

Here’s a short message that I received from one of my clients this morning~

Thank you so much for all of the feedback, the assessment homework and your encouragement  - It helps me stay motivated.