Checking understanding

In this video, Paul has problems understanding Bob. Listen to the language they use for checking understanding and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

Transcript

Ana: Hi, I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!

 

Do you know what to say when you want to check your understanding? Listen out for useful language for checking your understanding. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Bob: This isn't right. Hey! Excuse me, Paul, could you pass me the hammer?

Paul: Sorry, Bob, my ears are blocked. I can't hear you very well. Could you say that again, please?

Bob: The hammer. Please could you pass it to me?

Paul: The spanner?

Bob: No. The hammer! 

Paul: Sorry, Bob, I don't understand. This is the spanner! 

Bob: No, Paul, I need the hammer. It's in the toolbox, on the left, under the scissors.

Paul: Sorry, Bob. Could you repeat that more slowly, please? 

Bob: The hammer … in the toolbox … on the left … under the scissors.

Paul: On the left … under the scissors … Oh! Do you mean the hammer? Is this it?

Bob: Yes, that's right! 

Paul: Ah! Why didn't you say so?

Bob: I did! 

 

Ana: Hello again! Oh dear. I think Paul needs to go home and sleep. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for checking your understanding? Listen to me and then repeat.

 

I'm sorry?

I can't hear you very well.

Could you say that again, please?

I don't understand.

Can you repeat that more slowly, please?

Do you mean the hammer?

Is this it?

Yes, that's right! 

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to check your understanding in English. Bye for now! 

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Submitted by KhanhLe98 on Wed, 28/08/2024 - 15:03

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thanks, the video is very well

Submitted by Kirin KHD on Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:02

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My first elementary course

Submitted by JacqueC on Mon, 12/08/2024 - 02:35

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Yes, I found the video very useful and it was well explained.

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Submitted by zino on Mon, 05/08/2024 - 17:19

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As I am a learner in English, I find this video useful.

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Submitted by Frida Murazaki on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 19:25

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Yes. The video was useful and I also learned the different phrases that I can use to check understanding. Thanks.

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Submitted by alimtwaly57 on Sun, 21/07/2024 - 17:54

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Its useful video thanks 

Submitted by 1terrenote on Wed, 10/07/2024 - 11:44

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Yes, the movie is usefull. Characters don't speak too fast and it's clear. May be, we could have an other sequence where the dialogue of one of the actor is cut. To find the dialogue and speaking at his place. Thank for reading.

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Submitted by Lujyn on Tue, 09/07/2024 - 10:12

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The video can't be opened