Vernacular

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For You to Do:

Expand contractions into their individual words when you see them.
Vary your rate of speech to help others understand you.
Adapt your vocabulary and grammar based on the setting in which you find yourself.
Decipher speech of others to understand variety in vernacular

Standard English-Speaking Tips

Plain English

Use simple words to convey your message, especially if you're unsure of a word's definition.

Avoid Most Contractions*

You don't need to avoid every contraction, but be selective when you use them. Notice I used don't.

Adapt to Environment

There is such a thing as formal English. In formal settings, using proper English is advised.

Steady Pace

Vary your rate of speech so that others can understand you.

Apply What You Learned

I think in the interest of public safety for the children and the families of our community..uh..we should have them in on….uh…on a Saturday maybe and go through every park in the community and uh just check’em off for safety as well as…

Bostonian Accent

I’d have to first off say that he’s all hat and no cattle

Texan Accent

References to Review

U.S. English: Speaking and Listening Part II

Curriculum

Vernacular

For You to Do:

Plain English

Avoid Most Contractions*

Adapt to Environment

Steady Pace

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