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Maintaining longer conversations

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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

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I’ve had a similar experience.

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I’ve had a similar experience. I used to focus on speaking correctly, whereas now I focus more on being clear.

Connect ideas, share the floor, repair uncertainty, and close a longer exchange naturally.

I’ve had a similar experience.
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I’ve had a similar experience. I used to focus on speaking correctly, whereas now I focus more on being clear.
That makes sense.
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That makes sense. When you say “being clear,” do you mean using simpler language?
When you say…, do you mean…?
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That makes sense. When you say “being clear,” do you mean using simpler language?
Another point is…
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Another point is…
I’d like to hear your view.
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Partly, yes, but also checking that the other person has understood. I’d like to hear how you handle that.