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Tips for Learning English
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Written by Lynne
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 00:00 |
English Tip # 10
Being Understood
If you're struggling to get someone to understand you, try the tips below:-
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Speak more slowly (not louder!)
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Keep it simple. Use words that are most common. For example, if you want to say cat, don't use the word feline.
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Keep it simple. Use basic sentence structures (subject/verb/object).
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Don't worry about pronouns, instead use the names of people you are talking about.
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Use a lot of hand gestures. "Do you mean up?" Raise up your hands to help the person understand the word.
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Use sound effects. You may feel silly, but if you are trying to tell someone that something exploded, using the sound "Ka Boom!" will get your point across!
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