Commonest Mistakes Czechs Make in English - No 4 "I think that yes!"

[@the_red-plague]

You've returned ♡

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

I guess I have, but in a slightly different costume!

[@TheKerby]

This is a really good video series! Thank you!

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

thanks very much

[@RobinPM100]

Rich, can you make a video what is correct in english? I mean pronunciation, you say often - ofTen but I hear some say it - offen, without T, so how is it right?

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

It is a very good question and you if you go to English speaking country you will here both pronunciations - I use both myself. According to Merriam Webster - Often has a medial /t/ that, like similar words such has "hasten" and "soften," was once pronounced and is now typically silent. Unlike the similar words, pronouncing the "t" in "often" has returned in some modern usage. This pronunciation is still scrutinized heavily and there is a divide between whether this is an educated or uneducated way of speaking. So, I think this is an example where both versions are correct. There will of course be a few strict people who will say you are making a mistake if you say ofTen as I did in the video. My advice would be not to worry about this :) Thanks for a great question!

[@RobinPM100]

Czech a Anglický with Rich Thank you Rich for your comprehensive answer :-) This explains everything, that both versions are correct 😀 I hear it like 50/50 and it always puzzled me 😀 Personally I prefer "offn" pronunciation, as it feels more cool to me - in a cool lazy way 😀 why should I say one more letter? 😀 not to mention that "FTN" are three consonants, little akward to say in a sequence 😀

[@FelixTheCatBoyo]

Is it possible to answer: "Yes, I think it will." ?

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

Yes, this is also correct. However, this video really focuses on the incorrect formulation of statements that start with "I think...". This is because this structure is used a lot in Czech and then directly translated to English, so I just wanted to present a similar but correct alternative.

[@FelixTheCatBoyo]

@@LearnCzechwithRich okay, thank you

[@AdrianoBortoleto]

Or simply: I do / I don’t

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

True - but this video really focuses on the incorrect formulation of statements that start with "I think...". This is because this structure is used a lot in Czech and then directly translated to English, so I just wanted to present a similar but correct alternative.

[@AdrianoBortoleto]

Yes!!! You’re right... I got your point. I speak Portuguese and in our language for this sentence is like Czech “I think that yes” I am from Brazil but I live in Czech Republic. Good to see you posting new videos...

[@LearnCzechwithRich]

@@AdrianoBortoleto I am glad it also makes sense to you! Thanks for watching and commenting