When to Use CONTRACTIONS in Writing for JOB Applications and Business Communications

[@isabelatence7035]

It's great to see you again, I've always had doubts, I appreciate the contractions, I'm going to use them without fear. Great master Gideon. always have inspirations in 2019!

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Yes, be fearless in 2019. Thanks

[@lacedhexes]

This was very useful. I've learned recently that contractions make it easier to connect with the reader. What you're saying, write for the reader makes so much sense! But I was "brainwashed" that any email you write that's not to your childhood friend shouldn't have contractions. I thought it was rude to use them. It always felt wrong to write so coldly. People want a quick email, not something they need to linger on and think about. Many thanks!

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Lots of thanks for posting content on written English. I hope you will do so time after time :-)

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[@aram5642]

There is|are + plural. Is or are? Are those interchangable or is there more to it?

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[@arturcostasteiner9735]

Thank you Gideon, great video!. As for the the word that, when it's a conjuction, should we write or omit it? In normal speech, it's almost always omitted. No one says "I think that you're right", we just say "I think you're right" . That is, that clause have no that. In formal writing, should we include that? Thank you.

[@1953emo]

Hi, Artur Steiner, let me answer your question. Both sentences are correct. It's only up to you if you use this conjunction.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

You are indeed correct.

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I've just realised why I had most of my applications rejected when I ended my covering letter with "I betcha gonna wanna gimme the job".

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Could you help me with the following? Which option is correct, when we agree? "She dislikes tea" - a) So do I. Or b) Neither do I

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[@Dr.Sadegh]

does leave mean leave?

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No. We want to stay.

[@causilvestrini7000]

Great video, as usual :-) Hey, about the "red list": so, is it ok at least in one situation to use "ain't"?? I learnt' that a long time ago with a song ("He ain't heavy...") but my American friends laughed at me when I used it :-$ (ha! some friends! :-D )

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Exactly, "he ain't heavy" is a fixed expression you might use it (in the right context) or "if it ain't broke don't fix it".

[@ronenr1405]

Great!! Lemme just tell you that my life would’ve been poorer if I hadn’t met you!! (Wouldn’t you write it different?! 😜👌🏼)

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I wanna thank u for yer comment. Innit?

[@abderrahmanebelhadj1867]

You are star

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You too

[@lordmono9986]

'Thrice' is that even correct?

[@causilvestrini7000]

Indeed it is. I believe it's a little outdated, though. Still, doesn't it sound cute? :-)

[@lordmono9986]

@@causilvestrini7000 it does indeed 👌

[@rezza2507]

does 'thrice' mean 'three times' in english?

[@lordmono9986]

@@rezza2507yep that's correct

[@rezza2507]

@@lordmono9986 thanks for the answer. cheers.

[@youssefmokadem5434]

Great. My daughter has an exams tomorrow can anybody help in this question pls . The project will be carried out in a ...... Of 5 years . 1- space . 2- timing. Urgent pls .

[@shaguftarizwana6953]

1

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Many contractions are becoming words in their own right. “I’m” (Im) is well on its way.

[@mihailzagorodnii2225]

👍🏻

[@iphonemax395]

Reader. U said reada. Some Word like rememeber u pronounced as remember with r .why not schwa sounds ?

[@user-fm1wj5ub5y]

Unfortunately if a Russian pupil uses contractions in his essay at the exam... this will be considered as a mistake

[@mercymusoni2721]

am also in class teacher

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Yes you are

[@Owlandpie]

You're from London and you don't even mention "innit"? Shame on you.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

You're right geezer shame on me. I should've put it in the "green list", innit?

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I unsubscribed your channel because you read Scripts, fooling all.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Interesting.

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