Contractions

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"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters THE PRONUNCIATION LOUNGE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_pronunciation_lounge LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Conversations ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app

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