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yeejoey
What's the differents between 'want to' and 'wanna' ?
Just formal and informal?
Oct 30, 2011 3:31 AM
Answers · 10
You'll do much better at English by avoiding sloppy words like "wanna". Even in casual speech, it sounds childish and a little stupid.
Sorry if I sound as if I'm lecturing, but I often see learners using lazy slang because they think it's "better" or "more authentic". It still sounds like poor English, no matter who says it.
October 30, 2011
We never write "wanna." It's only spoken. "Wanna" is how many native speakers (not all) pronounce "want to" when speaking at normal speed.
Never write "wanna." It's not correct and the word does not exist.
Always write "want to."
October 30, 2011
Yes, that is the difference. Also, "wanna" is never written, only spoken.
October 30, 2011
"want to" is proper English
"wanna" is slang
They both mean the same thing
October 30, 2011
There's no difference. "Wanna" is a slang. It basically means the same in many situations.
November 5, 2011
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