Lecture 12Questions and AnswersEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Lecture 12 Questions and Answers English for Academic Communication
ContentsIn this lecture you willTo learn skills in handling questions in an effective wayTo learn skills in raisingquestionsTo rehearse questions and answersEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Contents In this lecture you will: • To learn skills in handling questions in an effective way • To learn skills in raising questions • To rehearse questions and answers English for Academic Communication
Handling questionsHow to choose questioners:different areas of the hallBefore answering the question:listen carefully to the questionlisten to the entire questiondo not look at the floor or ceiling while listeningEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Handling questions How to choose questioners: different areas of the hall Before answering the question: listen carefully to the question listen to the entire question do not look at the floor or ceiling while listening English for Academic Communication
If you do not understand a questionyou can say:Pardon, I couldn't hear what you saidI beg your pardon. I didn't catch what you saidI am sorry I forgot your first question. Would you be so kind as torepeat it?I'm not sure what your question isI didn't quite get the last point of your questionCould you go over that again?English for Academic Communication
If you do not understand a question you can say: Pardon, I couldn’t hear what you said. I beg your pardon. I didn’t catch what you said. I am sorry I forgot your first question. Would you be so kind as to repeat it? I’m not sure what your question is. I didn’t quite get the last point of your question. Could you go over that again? English for Academic Communication
Welcome the questionYou can say:Thank you for your questionI appreciate that question.I'd be delighted to answer your question.That is a very good question.The question you raised right now is a very challenging one, but I willtry.EnglishforAcademicCommunication
Welcome the question You can say: Thank you for your question. I appreciate that question. I’d be delighted to answer your question. That is a very good question. The question you raised right now is a very challenging one, but I will try. English for Academic Communication