A2 • Lesson 6
Vocabulary and reading to prepare for your lesson
Click each word to see its meaning and an example.
To pay attention to what someone says.
"I listen carefully when my friend talks."
To know what something means.
"I understand what you said."
Focus and concentration on something.
"Pay attention to what I say."
To move your head up and down to say yes.
"I nod to show I understand."
To make eye contact; to watch someone.
"I look at the speaker when they talk."
To reply; to answer someone.
"I respond when someone asks me a question."
When you stop someone from talking.
"Don't make interruptions. Let them finish."
Show you understand what someone says.
"You went to London? I see."
Show you understand the logic or reason.
"You were tired. That makes sense."
Ask for more details about something.
"That sounds interesting. Tell me more."
Politely say you didn't hear or understand.
"Can you say that again? I didn't understand that."
Show you have the same opinion.
"Yes, I agree with you."
Encourage someone to continue speaking.
"That's interesting. Go on, please."
Good communication is not just about speaking. It is also about listening. When someone talks to you, you listen carefully. You show that you understand them. You respond to what they say.
Active listening means you pay attention. You look at the person who is talking. You nod your head to show you understand. You don't interrupt them. You let them finish their sentence.
You can show you are listening in many ways. You can say "I see" or "That makes sense." You can ask questions like "Tell me more" or "Why?" These show you are interested in what they say.
If you don't understand, you can ask "Can you say that again?" or "I didn't understand that." It is okay to ask for help. People like when you really listen to them.
Good listeners help make conversations better. You listen, you understand, you respond. You make the other person feel important. This is an important skill in speaking.
~235 words • A2 Level
Think about these questions before your lesson.
For each question above, write maximum 3 keywords — no sentences. Then practise speaking your answer out loud from just the keywords.
Q1: "What do you do when you listen to someone?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Now say your answer out loud. Speak for about 30 seconds from just your keywords.
Q2: "Is it easy for you to listen carefully?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Speak for 30 seconds. Let your brain build the sentences from the keywords.
Q3: "How do you show someone you understand them?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Say your answer out loud — don't just think it! Your keywords are enough.
Remember: keywords only. Your brain does the rest. Mistakes are good — they mean you're practising speaking, not reading.
Preparation time: ~15 minutes