How to say “let's go” like a native speaker
Suggest leaving or starting an activity together. It can also be an enthusiastic encouragement.
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Hear “let's go” in real speech
Clip 1 · Twominute English
Going out with friends · 2:13
About this video
Speakers in this Twominute English lesson act out conversations about going out with friends. The opening dialogue arranges a cinema visit, and the lines are repeated for listening practice.
In context
They are showing “Avatar” and “Transformers” at 5pm.Let’s go see Avatar.
Let’s go see Avatar.
Clip 2 · VOA Learning English
Coasts, Time change, Open Boat · 6:22
About this video
Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter Jr. introduce a VOA Learning English programme combining vocabulary, health reporting and a story. It covers “coast”, “shore” and “beach”, adjectives and adverbs, time changes, and The Open Boat.
In context
Fine.Let's go study our notes quick.
Then we can play video games.
Clip 3 · Patrick Winston (MIT)
How to Speak · 60:11
About this video
Patrick Winston teaches a lecture about speaking and communicating ideas. He discusses the role of knowledge and practice, and uses presentation slides to illustrate choices that help or hinder an audience.
In context
PATRICK WINSTON: Now, watch this.Let's go back a little bit and redo it.
What I want you to see is that at one point, he seems to be almost pressing his lips together, forcing himself not to say thank you.
When to use “let's go”
- Leaving for an appointment: “The taxi's here. Let's go.”
- Suggesting an outing: “Let's go to the park after lunch.”
Common learner mistake
After “let's”, use the base verb: “Let's go”, not “Let's going”.
Possible connected-speech patterns in “let's go”
Keep the TS ending of “let's” close to G in “go”. The last word often carries the energy of the invitation.
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