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What does the presenter find most stressful when learning a new language?
What does the presenter find most stressful when learning a new language?
- Listening (correct)
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
According to Gabriella, why do most people do pretty well in speaking compared with listening in exams?
According to Gabriella, why do most people do pretty well in speaking compared with listening in exams?
- People have more opportunities to listen in exams
- Exams are a different situation from real life (correct)
- People are more confident in speaking
- People can ask for something to be repeated in exams
Why does the presenter feel in control while speaking?
Why does the presenter feel in control while speaking?
- Because they have a B1 level in German
- Because they are confident in speaking (correct)
- Because they can speak slowly
- Because they have a good vocabulary
In real life, what strategy does Gabriella suggest for dealing with fast-speaking people?
In real life, what strategy does Gabriella suggest for dealing with fast-speaking people?
Why does the presenter feel stupid always asking for repetition in real life?
Why does the presenter feel stupid always asking for repetition in real life?
What does Gabriella imply about asking for repetition in an exam?
What does Gabriella imply about asking for repetition in an exam?
What is one strategy mentioned for handling a conversation when you don't understand?
What is one strategy mentioned for handling a conversation when you don't understand?
In which scenario does Gabriella suggest that pretending to understand is not helpful?
In which scenario does Gabriella suggest that pretending to understand is not helpful?
Why does Gabriella mention 'coming out in a cold sweat'?
Why does Gabriella mention 'coming out in a cold sweat'?
What should you do if you don't understand what the other person said?
What should you do if you don't understand what the other person said?
In which scenarios does Gabriella imply that it's important to understand the conversation?
In which scenarios does Gabriella imply that it's important to understand the conversation?
What does Gabriella suggest as a way to control a conversation when you don't understand what was said?
What does Gabriella suggest as a way to control a conversation when you don't understand what was said?
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