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Hameed J

Think Twice, Speak Once

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

Description

Participants will discuss how assumptions can lead to miscommunication in daily life, work, and relationships. We’ll practise sharing experiences, identifying causes of miscommunication, and using strategies like asking clarifying questions. This helps build awareness, improve active listening, and sharpen conversational skills at a higher level.

Questions list

1. Have you ever misunderstood a message or text? What happened?

2. Do you prefer texting or calling someone? Why?

3. What do you usually do when someone doesn’t understand you?

1. What are some common assumptions people make in conversations?

2. How can cultural differences lead to miscommunication?

3. Have you ever made a wrong assumption about what someone meant? What happened?

4. Why do you think people often assume instead of asking questions?

5. What are some signs that someone has misunderstood you?

6. What can you say or do to check if someone understood you correctly?

7. How does tone of voice or body language affect what we understand?

8. In what ways can active listening reduce miscommunication?

1. You will have a few minutes to engage in an open interaction with your classmates, so feel free to talk about anything you like! And remember to be respectful and enjoy!

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned