AEE 287: SOS! Are You in Distress? How to Rescue Your English Phone Conversations

AEE 287: SOS! Are You in Distress? How to Rescue Your English Phone Conversations

Come back to http://www.allearsenglish.com/287 Do you ever get into trouble during English phone conversations? This is one of the biggest challenge for English students, especially at work. Today we will show you how to get out of trouble if you aren’t understanding someone on the phone. We’ll give you 8 things to do before or during the call to get the help you need. How to Rescue Your Phone Call: Practice to listening to natives as much as possible in your daily life (podcasts, sitcoms, the news on TV) Ask the person to help you: “I’m sorry. I’m having trouble understanding you. Would you (be able to ) say that again?” “Could you repeat that (for me) please?” “Would you mind slowing down a bit? It’s hard to hear you.” Ask the person to follow up with a summary of the conversation by email See if it’s ok to record the conversation Breathe deeply before you get on the call with a native speaker It’s important not to be ashamed if you can’t understand someone in English on the phone. Don’t pretend to understand when you don’t. Use one of our strategies above to save your English conversations on the phone. What other tactics have you tried to rescue your English conversations? Share them with us in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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AEE 276: 3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English

AEE 276: 3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English

Do you use reading to advance your English? Today, learn 3 ways to do it with italki teacher Arianne!   Come back to our site for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Feb 201517min

AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English

AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English

Do you know how to interrupt others in English? Today, learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate!   Americans often interrupt each other. It can appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens. Don’t take it personally. Instead, learn how it works so you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture. There are many phrases you can use when being interrupted, or when interrupting others. Some of them include: Sorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted. Go ‘head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases permit the other person to interrupt you. No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred.   Other common interruption phrases include: What was that? Uh huh. Oh?   What other ways have you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on past episodes of All Ears English? Tell us in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Feb 201519min

AEE 274: Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It

AEE 274: Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It

Why is dating in a big American city so difficult? Today, returning guest Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Feb 201518min

AEE IELTS: Is the IELTS for Me? Find Out Today!

AEE IELTS: Is the IELTS for Me? Find Out Today!

What is the IELTS English exam? Who takes it, and why? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss all the basics of the IELTS exam!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Feb 201515min

AEE 273: 3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country

AEE 273: 3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country

How can you achieve English fluency where you live? Today, find out why you don’t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 201516min

AEE 272: How to Use "By" and "Until" in English

AEE 272: How to Use "By" and "Until" in English

Do you know the difference between “by” and “until”? Today, learn how they’re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker!   Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 201515min

AEE IELTS: How Does Being a Drama King/Queen Help You on the IELTS Speaking Exam

AEE IELTS: How Does Being a Drama King/Queen Help You on the IELTS Speaking Exam

Do you want to impress the examiner in the IELTS speaking section? Today, find out why exaggerating will give you a better score!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 201515min

AEE IELTS: Don't Make THIS Cultural Mistake on the Writing Test

AEE IELTS: Don't Make THIS Cultural Mistake on the Writing Test

Are you in danger of making a cultural mistake in writing? Today, learn the biggest cultural mistake people make in Writing Task 2 of the IELTS! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Feb 201514min

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