Is there a mistake if to write "there're not" instead of "there aren't"?
For example, There're not new letters for you. or There aren't new letters for you. Which one is correct?
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Hello solamio There aren’t is the contracted form of there are not, and both means the same. One might sound better in a sentence but that doesn’t make the other incorrect or different. It’s totally up to the speaker to chose and use which ever pleases him/her. Thanks
Although both are acceptable , there aren't sounds much better.
Hummmmm.... actually guys, you cannot contract "there + are" (those are not contactable in proper English". Improper spoken English, by different English speaking peoples of the English world, will/would understand. It would, or might, be their colloquialism). Those two words, contracted, would make a person think you are saying this possessive pronoun, "their". Then, there is the context of these above sentences, the appreciated context, here, would actually need the adjective "NO" and not the adverb "NOT" ... 'cause it will totally changes what one is most likely wanting to convey. Clear??????????? 😏 They are not new letter, for you. = those letters are old and are not 'for you'. There are no new letters for you. = The postman/woman has come and gone, there are no (new) letters for you, nothing, nada, zilch.
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both are the same it means a change in meaning when you use it in speach
Grammatically they are both correct, but i would use "There aren't" sounds way Better
Hello solamio, The second one is a better option.
There aren't new letters from you
Hello Solanio, There is not any mistake if you write 'there're not ...' or 'there aren't ....' Both contractions are commonly used. But the truth is that contractions in general denote informal English. Depending on what and you are writing to, contractions should be avoided. In formal letters, communication or essays the fewer contractions the better.
There aren’t any …….. is more accurate 🙂🙂
try saying the first one - almost impossible - hence use the second - for more tips on pronunciation please book a lesson with me
Hi solamio Both are correct, but aren’t would be better option to use. Although both are correct grammatically. Best regards,
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Not so genius, but this has worked with my Asian and Latino students: Substitute all "Th-" in words with a "D-", as it is an easier starting point e.g. instead of "The", ask them to say De(almost like a form of pidgin english: de boi VS the boy). Its a matter of throat to tongue, where sounds with "T" and "D" are easier to begin with and then you will gradually progress to the "Th-" sounds as the find confindence and comfort. You could always tell them to pretend they are blowing out candles on a birthday cake; and for the "Th" sound their tongue should gently touch their teeth, like in words like "Thin" or "This". Have them practice the not so elated soft "Th" sound-- its like their tongue is having a short siesta on their teeth! Such a mental jounery and lots of creativity will get you through a lot of pronounciation hurdles.
