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someone who sends a lot of texts? If so, u
probably use abbreviations to shorten the words. In this English lesson, I will introduce you to many abbreviations used in texting and online messages. Here are some examples: bday
, ez
, ppl
, sry
, gnite
, wd
, g2cu
, gf
, bf
, fyi
, cu
, yr
… In total, there are 55 abbreviations you can start using to shorten your words and shorten your communication. They are useful in informal written communication such as text messages, informal emails, and online discussion forums where you need to reply briefly and quickly. A word of warning: as much as these are fun and useful, they are not a substitute for learning proper English! But for short and informal communication, these will come in handy. So if a friend sends you a text message like, “Don’t 4get my bday party and byob”, you will know exactly what they mean!
48 COMMENTS
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tks teacher, ver nice lesson, and many mwaks for you XD
TKS.
Hi Gill. Thank you for this wonderful lesson. I got 100/100. Never came across so many abbreviations. TYSM!
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Thank you.
Rasho.
thank you so much for this very useful lesson, Gill. we really appreciate the efforts that you guys are doing. but please, try to make your lessons videos shorter.. because when it’s too long learners get bored ..I THINK that less than 15 min is a proper.. Thank you so much
Thank you very much.It was extremely interesting lesson for me and I have not found anything boring here, as you mentioned in the end. I do prefer to write without abbreviations, as it means to me that person does not want to spend time for even typing you a full word for me.(IHO)
Thank you Gill.
thank you MUAH
I would like to say that those abbreviations are very funny. Tks.
Thank you very much Gill.Today, I learnt a lot of abbeviations. I’ve been following your videos a long time ago, but It’s the first time I get in touch with you.
Those abbreviations are amazing. txh a lot, this is so helpfully
Madam Gill,
That was Great. Tks.
Thank you for the really usefull lesson, Gill. I’ve got 100 points.
Madam Gill,
Thanks for the lesson its very useful for all our life…I’ve got 10 out of 10….Tks…
it’s always a pleasure to follow your lessons. Thanks Gill
Thank you so much!
Thanks Teacher Gill!
Thanks for your effort
Tkx Gill
I got 10 correct out of 10
Gill, ths, yaw.
I just loved it!!!! Congratulations!!!
I love your lectures, Gill. I’m from Brazil – Manaus AM. Thanks a lot for your help. I’m learning a lot with you. I’d like to say that you’ve got a friend from the other side of the globe, that’s me. XXX
Tks, Gill! 2day it’s a most useful thing what I have met. Gd!
Thank you Grill. Instead of tks I use tx. But in general I don’t use abbreviations.
Thanks for the lesson. I’m so happy to have 8 correct answers.
Thank you very much for the lesson, Gill!
But a question, yr can mean ”you are”?
Hi, yes, it can mean ‘you are’ or ‘your’, depending on the context – different people use different abbreviations :-)
Thanks a Lot!!!
Thank you very much!!!
Thank you so much!
Thks n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx!
Gill, it’s was lovely and interesting, as always. Take care yourself
I got 9/10 Thank you Gill!
Thank you Ms. Gill.
Tks Ms.Gill.I learnt many new words
Thanks.
thanks so much i really enjoyed the lesson
tks u v much mwaw
This lesson is superb! Every time I see one of your lessons I feel relaxed :) the way you talking is very polite and kind and also you do have the sense of humour. Thank you so much!
Hi, I come from Dangara (Tajikistan), I got 8 from 10, it’s really useful, thssm (thanks so much)!
TKS <3
Thank you for the lesson. thx
She is one of my favorite English teacher. When i saw her on this web-site I decided to become a member! I really love the videos you make about English culture.
Hello! Tks Teacher!!!
I got ? by the way!!..
6/10
Thank you Jill, hugs. (Kazakhstan, 08 october2021);
it is very usefull
Thanks Gill.