Stage 6 · Lesson 6 of 7
Useful phrases for work and class
A few ready-made phrases make it much easier to join a conversation without building every sentence from scratch. Learn some for each situation. Asking: "Could you say that again more slowly?", "What do you mean by...?"
Joining in: "Can I add something?", "Building on what Ali said..." Disagreeing: "I see it a bit differently." Buying time: "That is a good question, let me think for a second."
Checking: "So what you are saying is..." Write a list of 15 phrases on a card or in your phone and practise them aloud until they come automatically.
Common traptranslating word for word from your first language, which can sound more abrupt or more formal than you intend.
A question to check yourself and an AI practice session come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
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- PlatformFreeBBC Learning English
BBC
Free short lessons on pronunciation, stress and everyday English, with transcripts
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Struggling right now? If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line: Find a helpline (any country), Umang (Pakistan), Tele-MANAS, 14416 (India).