[General] Short form is mandatory in speaking?

[Yiagos]

When we write or posting on forums, it is a good idea to avoid short forms. For example, it is preferred I am going to cinema because I could not work instead of I'm going to cinema because I couldn't work
My question is if it is wrong to speak in long form. Can I speak Peter you are my best friend or we must say Peter you're my best friend
I am asking because in some cases it is a bit hard to speak in short form because these abbreviations are full of constant letters, which are not common in my native language.

 

[Chicken Sandwich]

My question is if it is wrong to speak in long form.

It is not.

 

[emsr2d2]

Both the shortened form and the full long form are correct. You would, however, sound more natural if you used the shortened forms but only if you can pronounce them correctly. If they are very difficult for you, stick to the long forms.

 

[Tdol]

On this forum, these contractions are OK, but text and chatroom forms are frowned upon. :up:

 

[Yiagos]

Exactly!

but only if you can pronounce them correctly. If they are very difficult for you, stick to the long forms.

That was the reason why I asked. In Greek all letter are pronounced in same way. No differences!
For example, it is easier to pronounce I will not than I won't
Alas, I can imagine myself trying to prounounce I won't want it is impossible!

 

[englishhobby]

Re: Exactly!

That was the reason why I asked. In Greek all letter are pronounced in same way. No differences!
For example, it is easier to pronounce I will not than I won't
Alas, I can imagine myself trying to prounounce I won't want. It is impossible!

Why not practice? E.g. Won't we warn Wolsey Woden won't want one?;-)

 

[Yiagos]

Any revision process requires time. Since I encounter other significant problems (grammar, vocabulary) I prefer the long forms :-D
In the future I'll try again!

 

[Esredux]

Any revision process requires time. Since I encounter other significant problems (grammar, vocabulary) I prefer the long forms :-D
In the future I'll try again!

Believe you me, of the three, pronunciation is the easiest thing to master. It doesn't normally take much time and in most cases it's just a matter of one-time effort but it's amazinly rewarding. ;-)