ID de réservation
17907394
Quand ?
31st July 2025
Horaire ?
10:00am - 11:00am
Notes
SUBJECT/TOPIC: CATCH UP SESSION
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
“Come again?” = Can you repeat that?
“I’m not following” = I don’t understand.
“What do you mean by...?” = Asking for clarification
“Let me get this straight…” = Clarifying what you heard
“Misunderstanding” = when two people think differently about what was said
“Mixed signals” = unclear or contradictory communication
“We’re not on the same page” = we don’t understand things the same way
IDIOM
“Lost in translation” – when meaning is misunderstood because of language or cultural differences
GRAMMAR POINT
Tag questions:
“You’re coming tonight, aren’t you?”
“It’s confusing, isn’t it?”
Use to confirm or invite agreement.
SPEAKING PRACTICE
→ Describe a time you misunderstood someone
→ How do you politely interrupt to ask for clarification?
→ What phrases do you use when someone speaks too fast?
CULTURE NOTE
In some cultures, it’s rude to interrupt. In others, it’s normal to ask questions quickly. Be aware of tone and volume — what sounds “interested” in one country might sound “aggressive” in another.