#393 How I Understand Natives in ENGLISH When They Speak FAST (in Music, Movies, etc) — The Key to Comprehending Practically 100%, Learn with Music by ADELE, and How to Stop Sounding Like a Robot When You Speak

This podcast episode explores the concept of connected speech in English and its importance for learners. The hosts discuss how connected speech involves cutting, connecting, and shortening sounds and words, and how it can make native English speakers difficult to understand. They provide examples from Adele's music to showcase the use of connected speech and its impact on natural and conversational speech. The episode also delves into the nuances of pronunciation, including the transformation of sounds and the reduction of function words. Additionally, the concept of word chunks and collocations in English language learning is discussed, along with the influence of regional accents on speech. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of being well-spoken and the anticipation of new music releases.