Contractions | Pronoun + 'be' verb | Learn How to Pronounce Basic English Contractions

Hi, everyone. I’m Lynn. 

In today's video, I’m going to teach  you eight basic contractions combining  

pronouns and the ‘be’ verb. Now, it's important to memorize  

these contractions. And you have to know  

how to make them and how to say them. Pronouncing these contractions correctly in  

English will help you sound like a native speaker. Let's get started. 

Okay, here's my list of eight common  contractions using pronouns and ‘be’ verbs. 

I will say each example two times. The first time, I will say it slowly. 

The second time, I will say it at a  normal speed like a native speaker. 

It's really important that  you repeat along after me, 

so don't be shy. And repeat after each example. 

Okay First example, ‘I am’ goes to ‘I’m’. 

‘I’m waiting for my friend.’ 

Okay, one more time. I’m waiting for my friend. 

Next, ‘he is’ - ‘he's’ 

‘He's walking home.’ Again, ‘he's walking home’. 

‘she is’ – ‘she's’. ‘She's reading a book.’ 

And again. ‘She's reading a book’. 

The next one, ‘It is’ = ‘it's’. ‘It's a nice day.’

And again, ‘It's a nice day’. 

Next one, ‘You are’ = ‘you're’. ‘You're a nice person.’ 

And again, ‘You're a nice person’. 

‘we are’ = ‘we're’. ‘We're ready for the test.’ 

‘We're ready for the test.’ 

Next one, ‘they are’ = ‘they’re’. ‘They're very happy.’ 

‘They're very happy.’ 

The last one, ‘Lynn is’ = ‘Lynn’s’. ‘Lynn's teaching English.’ 

‘Lynn's teaching English.’ 

Good job, everyone. Let's move on. 

Okay, now, we're going to  take a look at some dialogues. 

These will help you know how  and when to make contractions. 

And how to pronounce them correctly. Conversation 1. 

Adam says: “I am going to work.” Brian says: “You are late.” 

Adam says: “No. It is still early.” Which words can be changed into contractions? 

Yes these ones. “I’m going to work.” 

“You're late.” “No. It's still early.” 

Let's look at another conversation. 

Conversation 2. Tim says: “I like Steve. He is a nice guy.” 

Julie says: “His girlfriend is  Sara. Sarah is a nice girl.” 

Tim says: “They are a nice couple.’ Which words can be made into contractions? 

Yes, these ones. 

“I like Steve. He's a nice guy.” “His girlfriend is Sara. Sara's a nice girl.” 

“They're a nice couple.” Let's look at another conversation. 

Pete says: “Are you a teacher?” Sally says: “Yes, I am. 

Pete says: “Ss your brother a teacher?” Sally says: “Yes, he is.” 

Which of these words can be  changed into contractions?

Right. None of them. 

As you can see, ‘I am’ and ‘he is’ cannot be  used as contractions at the end of a sentence. 

All right, great job, everybody. We practiced a lot today. 

And I know you worked hard, so keep on working hard because  

these contractions, if you master them, they  will help you sound like a native speaker. 

Be sure to let me know how you're doing in  the comments and see you in the next video. 

Bye.