Useful Language. Conversations & Comm. Strat. Part 1

This episode is devoted to communicative strategies, fluency and correction in conversations. Sentences are taken from the TP section called “Useful Language - Conversations”. We will deal with all of this parting from the different language functions we need to perform while communicating, such as clarifying and the like. This episode is divided into 3 parts.
Listen to Part 1
Read Part 1. Asking for Clarification and Getting More Information, Checking for Comprehension

If you’re interested in improving your ability to discuss ideas with people who do not think like you do, please check out this TP website section: Speaking – Discussions. It is true we cannot do much when people refuse to listen or insist in interpreting we’re hurting them with our words, especially when these are critical thinking. We cannot do much in what does not depend on us. But we can try to develop a constructive attitude and approach to discussions, and also some useful skills. These notes are based on workshops on problem-solving, negotiation and nonviolent communication, and on the application of their contents in communicative language lessons.

Our upcoming episodes are:
Part 2. Agreeing, Sitting on the Fence, Showing You Follow and Making Comments to accompany the person who is speaking, Inviting People to Speak
Part 3. Defending a Position, Disagreeing & Challenging a Position,
Problem-solving, reaching an agreement, moving on, recapitulating

Post your questions and comments here, or on the TP Forum. Thanks for listening. Have a nice day!