Real Talk #062 – What to say when you’re misunderstood

Culips Everyday English Podcast

In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Kassy teach you how to handle misunderstandings in English conversations. They focus on common situations where people might get confused, such as unclear pronunciation or vague statements. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how to ask for clarification and how to correct yourself politely when you’ve been misunderstood.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Clarification expressions: Learn useful expressions to help you handle misunderstandings easily.
• Practical examples: Listen to two real-life conversations that show how to use these expressions in different situations.
• Pronunciation tips: Understand the difference between similar-sounding numbers, like 15 and 50, to avoid confusion.

How you will improve your English with this episode:

• Better vocabulary: Build your English vocabulary with new expressions for handling misunderstandings.
• Improved understanding: Improve your listening skills so you can understand and solve unclear statements or pronunciation issues.
• Fluency and confidence: Practice using these expressions in real-life situations to sound more fluent and confident in English.
• English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

• Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)