Ever have to be part of a conversation in your second language?
The video below is more for new ESL instructors and native-English speakers. The next time you're trying to communicate with a non-native speaker of English, remember what you learn from the video below.
For techniques on how to deal withe communication problems, read these posts.
- My first post on an excellent text on natural English speech (here).
- Questions to ask fast-talking teachers .
- How to deal with fast-talkers on the phone.
ESL learners:
Remember, if a native English speaker is talking too fast, use these questions and phrases to help improve communication.
I'm sorry. Could you speak more slowly, please? English is my second language.
I apologize, but, could you slow down a little, please?
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