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 KATIELLE RAIAN… on Tue, 06/07/2021 - 14:00

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Yes, very useful!

Submitted by Ilhya on Sat, 03/07/2021 - 05:38

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Yes, it was easy to understand, the context presented is about real life, and the video gave me more confidence. Thanks for all.

Submitted by amola on Wed, 26/05/2021 - 15:35

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Yes I do .it helps me alot. thank u

Submitted by Yin Yin Win on Thu, 13/05/2021 - 15:11

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Your video is useful to me. It is best way to improve my speaking skill. Thanks a lot fot it.

Submitted by Suraj paliwal on Thu, 13/05/2021 - 05:11

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Yes, video have very helpful and easy to understand.thank you.
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Submitted by mirtha on Wed, 12/05/2021 - 16:29

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Yes, It is a good video!

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Submitted by Veronikka on Mon, 10/05/2021 - 01:25

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Yes, the video has useful content for improving our speaking skills. Thanks for that :)