Why You Keep Forgetting Words

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Mar. 24 Tue , 19:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will explore why we sometimes forget words even when we feel we know them. You will learn simple reasons behind memory blocks and discover useful strategies to help you recall words more easily. By the end, you will feel more confident handling moments when words don’t come out right away in conversations.

Session Activities

1: Have you ever forgotten a word in the middle of speaking?

2: Do you think stress affects your memory?

3: Do you feel more confident speaking with friends or strangers?

1: What topics make you more likely to draw a blank?

2: When you forget a word, do you bite the bullet and explain it in another way?

3: How can you handle situations when the discussion is over your head?

4: What is your strategy when you are put on the spot and need to answer quickly?

5: Can you remember a time when a name was on the tip of your tongue? What happened?

6: How can you maintain good relationships while managing your limits?

7: How can clear communication prevent misunderstandings?

Tip-of-the-tongue

the feeling of almost remembering a word

Draw a blank

to fail to remember something

Put on the spot

to be suddenly asked something difficult

Bite the bullet

to accept something difficult

Over my head

too difficult to handle