Keep Talking!
Don't let the conversation die! Use comments to show interest and follow-up questions to get more details.
Showing Interest
Follow-up Questions
The Echo Technique
Repeat a key word as a question. It shows you are listening and prompts them to explain more.
(និយាយត្រាប់តាមពាក្យសំខាន់ដើម្បីឱ្យគេពន្យល់បន្ថែម)
Do not ask question after question!
cancel Too many questions!
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Keep Talking! movie
Watch Teacher Sopheak demonstrate how to be an active listener. See how she uses comments and echoes to make the conversation flow naturally!
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B: "___? What kind?"
B: "Wow! ___?"
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Recent Questions
Hi Sovan! Nodding is a great start, but adding a short comment like "Really?" or "I see" makes you sound much more engaged and friendly in English! chat
What if I don't know what to ask them next?
If you get stuck and your mind goes blank, just use the magic phrase: "Tell me more about it!" It works for almost any situation and forces them to keep talking! magic_button
Is it annoying if I use the Echo technique too much?
Yes! If you echo every single sentence, you will sound like a parrot. Use it just once or twice in a conversation when you genuinely want to show surprise or highlight a specific detail. hearing
Teacher, can I just nod my head instead of saying "Really"?