FlexiLingo
Handle Misunderstandings Calmly in English
- Language lesson
- Language learning
Have you ever misunderstood someone in English — or realized that someone completely misunderstood what you meant? Misunderstandings happen in everyday conversations, at work, with friends, and even between fluent English speakers. The important skill isn't avoiding every misunderstanding. It's knowing how to clarify things calmly without blaming or embarrassing the other person. In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane teach you practical English expressions for clearing up misunderstandings, explaining what you really meant, checking that you've understood correctly, and getting a conversation back on track. You'll learn a simple approach: ...
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No, I said I needed it by tomorrow.
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B1 · Intermediate
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- 97% of the words are B1 or easier.
- 151 words a minute: a natural pace.
- 10 harder words (B2 and up) in the whole episode.
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harder words (B2+)
Hey Jane, why didn't you send me the file yesterday? Yesterday? I thought you said you needed it tomorrow. No, I said I needed it by tomorrow.
Oh, I misunderstood you. No problem. I probably could have been clearer too. Well, at least we figured out what happened.
Exactly. And nobody had to argue about it. And that's exactly what we're talking about today. Welcome to 5-Minute English Talk.
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