STEP 3
Talk with your partner about various tips to improve
your mood.
A
What do you usually do when you feel stressed?
B
I usually listen to some upbeat music.
A
Are you saying that upbeat music makes you feel better?
B
Yes!
Upbeat music has the ability to make you feel better by
reducing stress hormones.
Checking for Understanding
When you want to clarify what your partner is saying during the conversation, you can use expressions like Do you mean ...?, Does it mean ...?, and I’m sorry, did you say ...?

Role Play

More Sample

A
What do you usually do when you feel stressed?
B
I usually do light stretching.
A
Are you saying that light stretching makes you feel better?
B
Yes!
Light stretching has the ability to make you feel better by increasing blood circulation.

Role Play

A
What do you usually do when you feel stressed?
너는 스트레스를 받을 때 보통 뭐 해?
B
I usually listen to some upbeat music.
나는 보통 신나는 음악을 들어.
A
Are you saying that upbeat music makes you feel better?
신나는 음악이 너를 기분 좋게 해준다는 말이야?
B
Yes! Upbeat music has the ability to make you feel better by reducing stress hormones.
맞아! 신나는 음악은 스트레스 호르몬을 줄여줘서 기분을 좋아지게 해.

Self-Check

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I can check my understanding of the facts using Are you saying that ...?

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I can use the proper expressions to clarify what my partner meant.