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When the word is unstressed (which is most cases) we use the weak form. If it is stressed, for example at the end of a sentence or when emphasised, we use the strong form. 

Here are some examples of the strong and weak forms:

        STRONG –  WEAK 

was   / wɒz /         / wəz /

for     / fɔː /            / fə /

to      / tuː /            / tə /

3. IELTS Pronunciation Weak And Strong Forms

In connected speech, phonemes may be linked, they may change their sound slightly, new sounds may be added or even some sounds are dropped and disappear. In addition, we also have contractions. 

Here are some examples:

Linking phonemes:

Wake_up
First_of_all
All_in_all
Connected speech and Phrasal verbs

Take_out
Give_up 
Take_on 
Put_away 
Connected speech and disappearing sounds

I must go = I mus go
He must pay = he mus pay
I must listen = I mus listen

4. IELTS Pronunciation Connected Speech

Decision - Making

To be right up my alley = to be in line with my interests and preferences.

I love this fitness blog because I work out a lot, so it’s right up my alley 


My go-to website = the one I visit the most often and rely on the most.

When it comes to learning English, Youtube is my go-to-website 


To be a gold mine = to have a lot of valuable information or resources

Youtube is a gold mine of useful videos to learn English 


To be a godsend = to be very helpful to you when you most need it, like a gift from heaven.

I was desperate for a place to find some good training videos, and this website has been a godsend to me

Websites

To be a scatterbrain = to be forgetful or absent-minded

My maths teacher is a real scatterbrain, she always forgets what homework she has given us.


To have a memory like a sieve /sɪv/ = to forget things easily and quickly.

I have a memory like a sieve, I can’t even remember what I had for dinner last night!


To fall through the cracks = to be forgotten by a system

Too many children with disabilities fall through the cracks in the education system. Then they can’t find a job because they have no qualifications.


To be on another planet = to be forgetful or absent-minded (living in your own world).

My sister left her keys in her flat yesterday and was locked out. I think she is on another planet sometimes.

Forgetting

To be full of twists and turns = to have sudden and surprising changes

This film has such a good story, the plot is full of twists and turns, and you never know what is going to happen next.


To be a flop  =  To be a failure (for a film) 

Unfortunately, the latest movie in the Marvel series was a total flop, fans hated it and it didn’t make much money.


To steal the show = To perform better than anyone else in the film

Brad Pitt's performance in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' really stole the show for me.


The plot thickens = the situation in which the story becomes more complicated or suspenseful.  

I thought I knew who the killer was, but then the plot thickened and I was completely surprised by the ending.

Movies

To be tickled pink = to be very happy 

I was tickled pink when I finally managed to pass my IELTS test.



To be in your element  =  to be in a situation that you like and where you can perform well

I am really in my element when I am playing the guitar, I just let go and can really express my feelings well. 



To be music to my ears = to be something you are very pleased to hear 

The news of the Manchester United winning the Premier League was music to my ears



To be like a dog with two tails =  to be very happy about something  

After getting accepted to his dream university, my friend was like a dog with two tails

Happiness

To curb loneliness  = to reduce the feeling of being alone
Many retired people keep pet dogs to curb their loneliness


To keep you company  = to be with you so you are not alone
My grandmother had a pet cat to keep her company after my grandad past away (=died)


A sense of well-being = a feeling of being happy and well
Some pets nowadays are called ‘emotional support animals’ because they can help give their owners a sense of well-being.


To mingle with others = to meet and socialise with other people
Many young people get a pet dog, so they can mingle with others in the park and make new friends.

Pets And Animals

off-the-peg clothes = all standard sizes, not specially made for you
I usually wear off-the-peg clothes as they are cheaper than tailor-made ones.
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To fit like a glove = to fit perfectly 
I love this dress as it fits like a glove
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To wear in (for new clothes, e.g. shoes, jacket) = to wear something new until it feels comfortable
The only problem with new shoes is that they take a few days to wear in.
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To follow the dress code = to wear clothes according to the rules (at work or school)
As a teacher, I don’t have to follow a strict dress code, but I need to be smart
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To go for = to choose
When I buy shirts, I usually go for long-sleeved ones

Clothes

Listening Bingo: Travel and Transport

Whistling Listening

Listening Bingo: Party

IELTS Part 2 Model Answer: A Party you enjoyed

Chapter 2 The Blocked Writer

Do you Think Science is Important?

مینا مومنی
شعر: مولانا
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چون دل جانا بنشین بنشین --- چون جان بی‌جا بنشین بنشین
عمری گشتی همچون کشتی --- اندر دریا بنشین بنشین
بلکا دلکا کم کن یغما --- ای خوش سیما بنشین بنشین
یار نغزم اندر مغزم --- همچون صهبا بنشین بنشین
خونم خوردی تا کی گردی --- یک دم بازآ بنشین بنشین

بنشین - مینا مومنی

همه‌ی ما!
همه‌‌ی ما چیزهای مهمی را گوشه‌هایی از زمان جا گذاشته‌ایم. در گذر فصل‌ها و سن‌ها. جا گذاشته‌ایم به امید این که دوای روزهای مبادامان باشد... و روزی برگردیم و خمیر مایه‌ی لبخندهامان شود.
«لُکّه» روایت شبان و روزان بی‌انتهاست. سزای تراژدی‌های آگاهانه‌ی بشر یا... ولش کن با ریتم، سرتو تکون بده...
پ ن: به شیوه‌ی راه رفتن شتر در جنوب ایران لُکّه رفتن می‌گویند. لُکّه رفتن استعاره از 
آدم خسته و ناامید است... که البته در پی آب می‌گردد.

حیدو هدایتی

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LOKKEH

Santoor: Ehsan Matoori 
Percussion: Homayoon Nasiri
Mix & Mastering: Armin Karbaf

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