Listening Prompts

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The Disagreement

Question: Why do you think miscommunication happens between friends or family, and how can it be avoided?

PIE Information:

  1. P (Pronunciation)

    • Vocabulary in the text:

      • Idiom: Say it outright

      • Phrasal Verbs: Hint at, Blame for

      • Homonyms: Fine (okay) / Fine (a penalty).

  2. I (Intonation)

    • Stress these words to emphasize emotion in the dialogue:

      • tell, obvious, next, listening

  3. E (Expression)

Yes, this reading should be expressive to capture frustration and humor in the conversation.