Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.Today, let’s practice liaison - how sounds link together in natural American English. Our focus today is the phrase “whaddaya.” I everyday English conversation, what do you and what are you often sound exactly the same: whaddaya.So instead of saying: “What do you think?” Americans usually say: “Whaddaya think?”And instead of: “What are you doing?” We say: “Whaddaya doing?”Now, let’s do some shadowing practice. I’ll say a phrase twice. First, just listen. Then, say it together with me. Ready?Whaddaya think? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya think?Whaddaya like? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya like? Whaddaya want? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya want? Whaddaya doing? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya doing?Whaddaya thinking? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya thinking?Whaddaya getting? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya getting?This kind of liaison makes your English sound faster, smoother, and more natural. So next time you ask a question, try it the natural way: Whaddaya think?Hey, thanks for practicing with me! And remember to follow and subscribe so you won’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Speak Naturally in a Minute. Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.Happy English Podcast – Speak English Naturally I’m Michael from Happy English, and I help people speak English more naturally, confidently, and clearly.🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop:https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses:https://www.myhappyenglish.com

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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