American English reductions are reduced forms of
English words.
This American English
reduction is formed when you combine and reduce
the following words.
whatsiz = what + is + his
This American English reduction is used in the following
way.
Whatsiz name?
This American English reduction has the following
meaning.
What is
his name?
Examples:
"whatsiz"
Whatsiz
problem?
(Meaning:
Why is he being so difficult?)
Whatsiz
address?
(Meaning:
What is the street name and number of his
residence?)
Whatsiz
phone number?
(Meaning:
What is his telephone number?)
Whatsiz
favorite band?
(Meaning:
What is his favorite musical group?)
Whatsiz
girlfriend's name?
(Meaning:
What is the name of his girlfriend?)
Reductions:
"whatser"
American English reductions are reduced forms of
English words.
This American English
reduction is formed when you combine and reduce
the following words.
whatser
=
what + is +
her
This American English reduction is used in the following
way.
Whatser name?
This American English reduction has the following
meaning.
What is
her name?
Examples:
"whatser"
Whatser
problem?
(Meaning:
Why is she being so difficult?)
Whatser
address?
(Meaning:
What is the street name and number of her
residence?)
Whatser
phone number?
(Meaning:
What is her telephone number?)
Whatser
favorite band?
(Meaning:
What is her favorite musical group?)
Whatser
boyfriend's name?
(Meaning:
What is the name of her boyfriend?)
From
YOUR Teacher:
Whatsiz and Whatser
These American English reductions are used when asking
for
information about a man or a woman.
Note:
Reductions
Remember the following:
Reductions are reduced forms of English
words.
Reductions, such as whatsiz
and whatser are not real words in English.
You need to use reductions in order to sound
more natural.
You need to know reductions in order to
understand conversations between native English
speakers.
Reductions are used extensively in American
TV, movies, music, literature, and in
conversations among native English speakers.
Reductions In Music and TV
Green Day - Whatsername
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of
California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe
Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For much of
the band's career, they have been a trio with drummer Tré Cool, who
replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 before the recording of the band's
second studio album, Kerplunk (1991). Touring guitarist Jason White
became a full-time member in 2012, but returned to his role as a
touring member in 2016.
This video is a good example of the usage of "whatser",
and "whatsiz" English language
reductions.
Use a
dictionary
to look up words you do not understand.
Lyrics
Thought I ran into you down on the street
Then it turned out to only be a dream
I made a point to burn all of the photographs
She went away and then I took a different path
I remember the face, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how Whatsername
has been
Seems that she disappeared without a trace
Did she ever marry old Whatsizface?
I made a point to burn all of the photographs
She went away and then I took a different path
I remember the face, but I can't recall the name
Now I wonder how Whatsername
has been
Remember, whatever
It seems like forever ago
Remember, whatever
It seems like forever ago
The regrets are useless in my mind (Remember, whatever)
She's in my head, I must confess (It seems like forever
ago)
The regrets are useless in my mind (Remember, whatever)
She's in my head from so long ago (It seems like forever
ago)
Go, go, go, go
Go, go, go, go, go
Additional Lessons
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Lessons
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Beginner Level. Let's
Learn English conversation lesson
with a conversation video, a video script, audio
listening practice, video speaking practice, video
pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
Conversation Lesson
31 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
(Beginner -
Conversation, Listening, Reading)
In this lesson Anna wants to go to see a baseball game.
The question is: what is the fastest way for her to get
there? Her friends Jonathan and Ashley give her advice.
Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page.
Video Script
Anna: Hi, there, sports fans! Baseball is America’s sport. Today, I am going to
Nationals Park. It is home to Washington, D.C.’s baseball team -- the Washington
Nationals!
Anna: Hi, Jonathan!
Jonathan: Hi, Anna! Where are you going?
Anna: I am taking a bus to a Nationals baseball game!
Jonathan: Don’t take the bus. A taxi is faster than a bus.
Anna: Oh, good idea. You know I love baseball.
Jonathan: That’s great. Have fun.
Anna: In fact, I wanted to be a baseball player.
Jonathan: Is this one of your memories? I’m really busy.
Anna: This won’t take long. I can see it now... I am at home plate. I wait for
the pitch. The ball comes. I swing. It’s a hit! I run to first base, second
base, third base, then home plate. It’s a home run! The crowd cheers! Woo hoo!
Jonathan: You really love baseball. Have fun at the game, Anna.
Anna: Thanks, Jonathan.Taxi!
Ashley: Hi, Anna. Where are you going?
Anna: Hi, Ashley. I am going to see a Nationals baseball game!
Ashley: What time is the game?
Anna: 7 o’clock.
Ashley: Do you have a ticket?
Anna: No, not yet.
Ashley: Anna, you should go a lot earlier than 7 o’clock.
Anna: That is why I’m taking a taxi. Taxi!
Ashley: Anna, Anna, that’s not a good idea. A bicycle is faster than a taxi.
Anna: Oh, Ashley. Ashley, Ashley, Ashley. A car is faster than your bicycle.
Ashley: In D.C. traffic sometimes a bicycle is faster than a car. And right now,
there is a lot of traffic.
Anna: Good point. But I don’t have a bicycle.
Ashley: Okay, Anna, you can use my bicycle.
Anna: Thanks! I really want to learn how to ride one.
Ashley: What do you mean, learn how to ride a bike? Oh, Anna! Anna, Anna!
Ashley: You know, Anna, the Metro is faster than a taxi and a bicycle. You ought
to take the Metro. It’s that way.
Anna: Good idea.
Ashley: OK.
Anna: See you later!
Ashley: Bye, Anna!
Anna: Bye!
Anna: The Metro was a lot faster than a bus, taxi or bike. And now I’m at
Nationals Park! Look at all these fans! So many people like to watch baseball.
There’s the ticket window. What? The tickets are sold out? Nooooooo!Nooooooo!
But I really want to watch a baseball game. Does anyone have an extra ticket?
Fan: Next time, you should buy your ticket online.
Anna: Thanks. Thanks a lot. It is good advice. Being early is better than being
late. Until next time …
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation.
Speaking
In this video, learn to say the new words for this lesson. You can also learn
about comparative adjectives like "faster," and superlative adjectives like
"fastest."
Pronunciation
Use this video to learn about pronouncing "than" in sentences with comparative
adjectives.
New Words
base -
n. any one of the four places a runner must
touch in order to score in baseball
baseball -
n. a game played on a large field by two teams
of nine players who try to score runs by hitting a small ball with a long
rounded stick and then running to each of the four places a runner must
touch in order to score without being put out
better -
adj. more attractive, appealing, effective or
useful
bicycle / bike -
n. a 2-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by
pushing on foot pedals
cheer(s) -
v. to shout with joy, approval, or enthusiasm
crowd -
n. a large group of people who are together in
one place
earlier -
adv. before the usual or expected time
extra -
adj. more than is usual or necessary
fan(s) -
n. a person who likes and admires someone, such
as a famous person, or something, such as a sport or a sports team, in a
very enthusiastic way
faster -
adv. with great speed
hit -
v. to cause a ball to move by hitting it
forcefully with a bat in baseball
hit -
n. when a baseball player is able to
successfully swing the bat and connect it with the ball
home plate -
n. the base that a runner must touch in order
to score in baseball
home run -
n. a hit that allows the batter to go around
all the bases and score a run in baseball
Nationals Park -
n. a baseball park located in Washington, D.C.
that is the home ballpark for the Washington Nationals baseball team
online -
n. done over the Internet
pitch -
v. to throw a ball to the player who is trying
to hit the ball in baseball
sell out -
v. to be bought until no more are available
swing -
v. to move your arms while holding the long
rounded stick that is used to hit the ball in baseball with a quick, curving
motion
team -
n. a group of people who compete in a sport or
game against another group
than -
conj. used to introduce the second or last of
two or more things or people that are being compared — used with the
comparative form of an adjective or adverb
ticket -
n. a piece of paper that allows you to see a
show, participate in an event, travel on a vehicle
window -
n. an opening in a wall or door that usually
contains a sheet of glass
Activity
Do you like to watch sports? Where do you watch them?
Write to tell us about a game you saw. Try to use some
of the words from this lesson, like ticket, crowd, fans,
and cheer. Write about it in the Facebook Comments
section below. Then practice using comparative and
superlative adjectives with a friend.
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and other important information.
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Audio Program
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The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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