Listening: Understanding Natural Connected Speech (Very Basic) A1 - Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Greetings and Farewells at Natural Speed.

Understanding Fast, Natural Greetings CEFR Level A1 Lesson Goals In this lesson, you will practice understanding common English greetings and farewells when they are spoken at a fast, natural speed using connected speech . Greetings: Saying Hello In real conversations, English speakers often connect words to speak more smoothly. Let's listen to how some common greetings change. 1. "What are you up to?" This is a friendly, informal way to ask, "What are you doing?" In natural speech, "What are" often sounds like "Whaddaya" . Slow Speed: "What ... are ... you ... up ... to?" Natural Speed: "Whaddaya up to?" 2. "How's it going?" This is another common way to say, "How are you?" Notice how "How's" and "it" link together, and the 'g' in "going" is soft. Slow Speed: "How ... is ... it ... going?" Natural Speed: "How's it goin'?" Farewells: Saying Goodbye S…