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Native speakers don't talk like textbooks. They merge words and use idioms continuously!
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Do NOT translate idioms word-for-word!
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The Secret to C2 Listening: Stop trying to hear every single word! Native speakers chunk words together. Train your brain to recognize the "rhythm" and the stressed words (nouns, verbs) rather than the grammar words (to, a, the).
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Not at all, Sovan! It is actually how 99% of native speakers talk in everyday conversation. It makes you sound very natural and fluent. However, you should NEVER write "gonna" in a formal essay or business email! ✍️
How can I memorize all these idioms? There are thousands of them!
Don't try to memorize a list, Vireak! That is a trap. The best way is to learn them in CONTEXT. Watch movies, listen to podcasts, and when you hear a weird phrase that doesn't make sense literally, write it down and look up the *meaning of the whole chunk*. 🧩
Teacher, will people think I am rude if I say "gonna" or "gotta" instead of "going to"?