B2
Paraphrasing
ការបកស្រាយឡើងវិញដោយប្រើពាក្យផ្សេង
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Don't get stuck! If you forget a word, use "The Detour" technique to explain it instantly.
💬 Scenario: The Missing Word
Target Word: "Stethoscope" (Medical Tool)
B1 Speaker (Freezing)
"The doctor used a... um... a... uh... sorry, I forgot the word. [Stops Talking]"
(Fluency breaks. Communication fails.)
B2 Speaker (Paraphrasing)
"The doctor used that tool for listening to your heart."
"You know, it's the thing they wear around their neck."
(Fluency continues smoothly. Communication succeeds.)
The Detour Toolkit
Use these structures when you are stuck.
1. Describe the Function
Say what it does.
"It's a tool for cutting paper." (Scissors)
"It's something you use to boil water." (Kettle)
"It's something you use to boil water." (Kettle)
2. Use General Categories
Use a bigger word.
"It's a kind of fruit." (Pomegranate)
"It's a type of vehicle." (Forklift)
"It's a type of vehicle." (Forklift)
3. Describe the Appearance
Say what it looks like.
"It's shaped like a star."
"It's made of metal."
"It's made of metal."
The "Forbidden Word" Game
Explain the word without saying it!
Target Word: "Umbrella"
Select the best paraphrase:
A. "It is raining now."
B. "It's a thing you hold over your head to stay dry when it rains."
C. "It's... um... rain... stick?"
Target Word: "Wallet"
Select the best paraphrase:
A. "It's a small leather object where you keep your money and cards."
B. "It's for money." (Too vague)