Talk about it.

We often paraphrase (repeat what someone said in our own words) to check our understanding. Is this the same in your culture? Do you use the same/similar language?

Ми часто перефразовуємо (повторюємо сказане своїми словами), щоб перевірити своє розуміння. Чи так само у вашій культурі? Чи використовуєте ви ту саму/подібнe формулювання?

Teacher and students sitting together and talking.

Here are some expressions you can use: 

Giving your opinion

So I think…

It seems to me…

In my experience/country/family…

Checking

Do you mean….? 

Are you asking…?

Are you talking about…?

Thinking time

Hmmmmm…

Let me think (about that). 

I’m not really sure…

I haven’t really thought about that before. 

Complimenting

That’s a good question.

Good point. 

Choosing not to answer

Hmm, that’s a little personal. 

I’d rather not talk about that. 

Involving other people

What do you think?

How about you? 

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