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Questions and help

English questions often use a helper such as do or can. Can you help me? is a useful polite request. I do not understand describes your difficulty; Please speak slowly gives the other person a way to help. Practise complete phrases, not only isolated words.

Practise both directions: recognize the target phrase, then produce it from its meaning. Repeat after available audio, cover the text, and try again. Audio availability depends on your browser’s installed voices; this tool does not grade pronunciation.

ListenRecallUse

Worked example

Mini-dialogue: choose a greeting, introduce your name, and say thank you using the phrases below.

Try it yourself

Practise three phrases with the text covered. Revisit them tomorrow and again later in the week.

Listen and practise

Choose a card to practise its meaning. Audio uses an available voice for the target language. Recording and pronunciation grading are not enabled.

Can you help me?Can you help me?
I do not understandI do not understand
Please speak slowlyPlease speak slowly
Where is the bathroom?Where is the bathroom?
YesYes
NoNo

Check your understanding

Which expression matches this situation: asking for help

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