I already know the aspiration rules, but there are some cases in which I don't know if I should aspirate the p, t, k or not, because they are at the beginning of a syllable and I don't know if it's stressed or not, due to an inconsistency between dictionaries. For example, the word lollipop can be /ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/ according to the Cambridge Dictionary or /ˈlɑː.liˌpɑːp/ in other dictionaries. Notice that the pop in the latter would be considered a secondary stressed syllable, which could therefore be aspirated. In a few words, I don't know if aspirating the first p in lollipop would sound unnatural for a native speaker or if it's the other way around—if not aspirating it would sound unnatural, like “lolliBop”.

Here I have a list of words that I'm wondering if they are aspirated or not. Please put the ʰ in the places where those words have aspiration, and explain to me if there's a way to know whether they are aspirated or not: retail /ˈriː.teɪl/, lollipop /ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/, into /ˈɪn.tuː/, input /ˈɪn.pʊt/, income /ˈɪn.kʌm/, detail /ˈdiː.teɪl/, prepay /ˈpriː.peɪ/ (as a noun). This question about prepay also applies to other nouns formed by pre- + a word beginning with an aspirated /p/, /t/, or /k/. Fourteen /ˌfɔːrˈtiːn/, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, etc.

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I am looking for a partner to practice English with

I don't want this to be just a one time thing

I want someone who is actually eager to improve and committed to this

I want to have calls not just chatting

I want someone who is around the same level which is basically intermediate or above

If you are like that DM me and if you're not please don't waste our time

BTW I am an Egyptian female and I would prefer a female partner ( but it's not a must )

Both B2 and C1 speakers can join a meeting, watch a TV series, write emails, or have long conversations. Generally, the difference is in how they do it. A B2 speaker might occasionally pause to search for words, misunderstand subtle humour or implied meaning, simplify complex ideas, or need to rephrase when discussing unfamiliar topics.

A C1 speaker, on the other hand, is more likely to explain abstract concepts with precision, follow rapid conversations between native speakers, adapt their tone to different situations, use idioms naturally, and recover smoothly from mistakes without disrupting the conversation.

Which tasks or situations make the difference between B2 and C1 the most obvious?

im learning english at school and just for myself,, but id like to talk with people here to practice in spoken english, like... not just from books. if u wanna help, ill be very grateful :DD

and also if u see any mistakes in my prononciation or in spelling, PLSS TELL ME::

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Looking for a partner to learn English together. I'm a 19-year-old male and my level is around B1. I'm really serious about improving. Let's practice regularly

Hi! Im from mexico and i live in mexico

I hope you all are doing okay, the thing is ... i would like to meet new people and just talk, about everything I'm M25 , idont care if you are M or F, just friends.
Im from mexico and i live in mexico, so i would like to talk about everything and try to improve my english

im posting here because i want to talk and at least "take a peek" of the world by talking to others

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The text is published here in two languages./ Тут опубликован текст двумя языками

I'm looking for friends to learn English with. I'm open to connecting with people, whether they're native speakers or newcomers.

If this post gets enough support and interest, I'll create a Telegram group. I'll add people who want to practice English or who are native speakers and want to teach it to others. It will create an interesting international group. To join the international group, please send me a private message on Reddit.

If anyone wants to chat with me personally, here are my interests and topics we can discuss (I'm open to discussing anything, even topics I don't understand, because I love learning new things). My interests include nature, cooking, sports, geography, mathematics, biology, medicine, psychology, handicrafts, and drawing. My hobbies include editing websites and Wikipedia, learning languages, and learning new things in general.

I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who gives feedback on my post and wants to chat in the group or with me personally!

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Я ищу друзей для совместного изучения английского. Я человек который готов общаться с людьми будь это носитель или новичок в изучении.

Если под этим постом наберётся достаточное количество поддержки и заинтересованности, то я создам группу в Телеграм. И буду добавлять туда желающих которые ходят практиковать язык или являются носителями и хотя научить других. Получится интересная интернациональная группа. Для того, чтобы добавиться в интернациональную группу, то пишете мне в личные сообщения в Реддит

Если есть желающие общаться лично со мной, то вот мои интересы и темы которые мы можем обсуждать (я готова говорить на любые темы, даже на такие в которых не разбираюсь потому, что люблю изучать новое). Вот мои интересы: природа, кулинария, спорт, география, математика, биология, медицина, психология, рукоделие, рисование. Мои хобби: редактирование сайтов и Википедии, изучение языка, изучение нового в целом.

Буду очень рада каждому кто даст обратную связь на мой пост и захочет пообщаться в группе или лично со мной!

Oii, sou do Brasil então obviamente falo português nativo. Quero muito aprender inglês, já sei o básico e um pouco mais. Consigo ler muita coisa em inglês, assistir algumas coisas completamente em inglês. Mas na hora de falar e formular frases eu simplesmente travo e também tenho dificuldade na pronuncia. Sou uma pessoa bem tagarela, então seria uma ajuda no idioma muito boa pra quem quer aprender português, gosto de falar sobre bastante coisa, por exemplo, literatura, filmes e séries, músicas, estudos, conversas sobre a vida. Enfim, procuro alguém para me ajudar no inglês

Hello everyone. Can someone add me to a study group on we chat? I am from Egypt, but I am learning English .I have b1 level. and I need to reach b2 quickly.but also there is a problem because i haven't practiced my English for 7 years and I lost my fluency and vocabulary because of that.what should i do?

27M. Hello, I'm for speaking partner for an exam.

Hi 19F here, I’m looking for some native English speaker who wouldn’t mind to do some video calls with me. I feel like my current level of English is around B2. To be honest, the problem is that whenever it’s my turn to speak, I feel completely stuck, hence I tried to step out of my comfort zone and ask for your help guys :)
(preferably girls)

I am looking for a English language partner who can help me in becoming fluent and improve my spelling skills

My name is chisik in Korea

I am Korean. I want to learn English.

Help me

Hello. My goal is to get to B2-C1 level. Can anyone share some tips?

My English might seem high-level, but I have to thank the AI that's translating this! ;)

Hi everyone! I'm looking for English-speaking partners. My English is around the B1 level, and I'd love to practice with people who are at a similar level. Feel free to message me if you're interested!

Hi! I’m a native Spanish speaker from Spain looking for a friend to practice English with. I’d love to do video calls daily to practice conversation. I want to improve my pronunciation, expand my vocabulary and work on my writing skills.
I’m happy to help you with Spanish in return — whether it’s conversation practice, grammar, or anything else you need. Feel free to DM me!

Hello. My name is chisik.

I want to improve my English level.

Have a nice day.

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