How to use abbreviations

[lima_diu]

When we speak, we often abbreviate words. We also shorten words when we write text messages (SMS). Here's a handy guide to some of the more common abbreviations:

Speaking

gonna = is / am going to (do something)
"I'm gonna call him now."

wanna = want to
"I wanna speak to you."

gotta = has / have got to (or have got)
"I gotta go!"

innit = isn't it
"It's cold, innit?"

ain't = isn't / haven't / hasn't
"He ain't finished yet."
"I ain't seen him today."

ya = you
"Do ya now what I mean?"

lemme = let me
"Lemme see … tomorrow's a good time."

whadd'ya = what do you …
"Whadd'ya mean, you don't want to watch the game?"

dunno = don't / doesn't know
"I dunno. Whadd'ya think?"



Text messaging abbreviations

Numbers


2 = to / two
4 = for / four
8 = ate

Letters

U = you
C = see
B = be
CU L8r = see you later

msg – message
pls = please
cld = could
gd = good
vgd = very good
abt = about
ths = this
asap = as soon as possible
tks = thanks
txt = text
LOL = lots of love / laugh out loud
x = a kiss!

[Md. Limon Hossain]

Thank you, Ms. Lima:

I wanna learn more. Do ya help us by posting more?

[lima_diu]

Dear Limon, i will try to my level best....

[shibli]

For your information= FYI

[cmkhasan]

Thank you Madam.

The abbreviations which you have provided for "speaking" purpose are nice, and can be used in informal situation. I think we should not use these abbreviation in the context of official and formal environment.

Abbreviations for "Text messaging" are really workable both in Mobile SMS and Internet Chatting media. 


Please visit the following link for more information regarding styles of English>>

http://www.englishonline.org.cn/en/exams-work/ielts-preparation-articles/article-eleven

[bidita]

do not-=don't       
cannot=can't         
will not=won't
must not=mustn't
he would=he'd
appendix=app.
Life=lyf
especially=esp.
attained=atnd

[mhrasel]

We need to focus on short forms aswell.

[shamsi]

Its really interesting to see Limon Hossain using the forms immediately.If our students have such mentality of quick implementation,they are definite to succeed.

Shamsi 

[mhrasel]

It is worth considering that most of the short forms are used in non-academic/informal writing.

[irina]

O my gosh! What you've done? Some more expressions....


Informal                                   Formal
                                                     
Wanna drink?                             Could I offer you a drink?
He's a pain in the neck.                He has not been easy to deal with.
Sorry, gotta go.                          I'm afraid I've got to be going now.

[mhrasel]

I appreciate the ideas of Irina Madam

[nature]

MAny many thanks Ms. Lima mam. Please give more and more psot all diu students then we can earn knowledge.

[fatema_diu]

THANKS DEAR IRINA Mam and Rasel Sir for pointing the formal and informal usage because I have seen students using informal abbreviation in their formal writing.

[asma alam]

I also agree with Irina madam and Shamsi madam. We should know which one is appropriate for formal or informal writing. Sometimes we make mistake.

[sushmita]

Oh Lima mam,

excellent posting!!!!!!!

Students are much more interested to use and learn the short form. But we should also inform them that they can use it only in informal environment.