Fast English: Want To Becomes Wanna

Wanna' is one of the first reductions English learners notice in songs and films. In this video, you will learn how 'want to' turns into 'wanna' and how it sounds in common sentences. In basic English, we say 'want to'. In fast English, the t sounds disappear and the words blend into 'wanna'. So 'I want to go' becomes 'I wanna go'. In questions, 'Do you want to come?' becomes 'D'ya wanna come?', where 'do you' also shrinks into 'd'ya'. In negative sentences, 'I don't want to do it' becomes 'Don' wanna do it', with the t in 'don't' almost silent and the subject sometimes dropped. One important rule: we only use 'wanna' for 'want to', not for 'wants to'. So 'He wanna go' is incorrect. We still say 'He wants to go'. 'Wanna' is informal, so it is perfect for conversations with friends and text messages, but not for formal writing or business emails. Watch the video, listen carefully to the difference between basic and fast English, and repeat each sentence during the pause. Your listening skills will improve quickly with this kind of practice.