Unit 1: Attention and Understanding

What expressions can be used to ask for attention?

• Excuse me.

• Listen to me!

• Yes, please.

• I don't get it.

How do people in Indonesia tend to grab someone's attention?

• Excuse me?

• May I have your attention, please?

• Listen to me!

• Attention please!

What expressions can be used to show attention?

• I see

• Do you understand what I'm saying?

• I don't follow you.

• Is it clear?

What expressions can be used to check someone's understanding?

• Yes, please.

• Does that make any sense?

• I know what you mean.

• I'm not sure I get your point.

What expressions can be used to indicate understanding?

• I don't get it.

• I see what you're saying.

• Attention, please.

• Is it clear?

What expressions can be used to indicate misunderstanding?

• I'm not sure I get your point.

• I know what you mean.

• I'm with you.

• Yes, please.

What do we say to get people's attention?

• Excuse me.

• Attention, please.

• I don't get it.

• Yes, please.

What do we say to check someone's understanding?

• Is it clear?

• Do you understand?

• I don't follow you.

• I'm not sure I get your point.