Clarification strategies in conversation
Keep a conversation moving when the speed, wording, or sound is hard to follow.
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Where this chapter sits in the course
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Chapter 2 of 29 · Beginner
Lessons
Chapter 2 of 29 · 10 short lessons · 31 min- 1Requesting slower speech3 min
- 2Requesting simpler wording3 min
- 3Spelling an unfamiliar word3 min
- 4Requesting a written word3 min
- 5Using pointing for clarification3 min
- 6Asking for a Spanish word3 min
- 7Confirming a heard word3 min
- 8Checking similar-sounding words3 min
- 9Confirming meaning with a paraphrase4 min
- 10Clarifying multiple details3 min
What you'll learn
- Request slower or simpler speech
- Use spelling, writing, and pointing to identify words
- Check what you heard and confirm your interpretation
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