What's the missing word?
get ___ my nerves
get ON my nerves
When talking to another person, try to listen more than you speak. Check you've understood by ______ their point of view.This will also show them you are listening.
When talking to another person, try to listen more than you speak. Check you've understood by SUMMARISING their point of view. This will also show them you are listening.
Does this phrase "I am sorry to hear that. It must be hard for you" mean helping others to see the other side?
No! It means "acknowledging difficulties"
think of an idea
come up with
Is it INSPIRING/CONVINCING/NEGOTIATING?
"I can see where you're coming from"
NEGOTIATING
can't ____ my eyes
can't BELIEVE my eyes
to build relationships ask ___ questions to find our about the other person's background. For example, where are you from?
to build relationships ask OPEN questions to find our about the other person's background. For example, where are you from?
Does this phrase "It sounds like you are feeling ... Is that right?" mean checking you've understood.
Correct
learn more by reading
read up on
Is it INSPIRING/CONVINCING/NEGOTIATING?
"According to"
CONVINCING
let me___
let me DOWN
When you adapt your English in order to be understood, it's a good idea to ____ your language
When you adapt your English in order to be understood, it's a good idea to SIMPLIFY your language
Does this phrase "How does that compare with [the way you normally do that in your family]" mean you explain your first language identity.
No! It's used to show interest in others
learn to do without much effort
pick up
Is it INSPIRING/CONVINCING/NEGOTIATING?
"The reason I say that is because..."
CONVINCING
lost his ___
lost his TEMPER
In the convincing style use evidence,____ to convince people that your idea is good
In the convincing style use evidence, REASONING to convince people that your idea is good
Does the phrase "I'm getting mixed up" mean you identify misunderstandings?
Correct
draw sb's attention to
point out
Is it INSPIRING/CONVINCING/NEGOTIATING?
"Wouldn't it be amazing if..."
INSPIRING
___ stand
CAN'T stand
If you hear a word that seems unlikely in the context, _____ focus too much on specific words. Try to _____ what the speaker probably means in context.
If you hear a word that seems unlikely in the context, DON'T focus too much on specific words. Try to GUESS what the speaker probably means in context.
Does the phrase "Shall I repeat it all back to you?" mean you confirm understanding?
No! It's used to fix misunderstanding
explain (ideas)
get across
Is it INSPIRING/CONVINCING/NEGOTIATING?
"Would you be willing to consider"?
NEGOTIATING