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What is the presenter's main struggle when it comes to learning a new language?
What is the presenter's main struggle when it comes to learning a new language?
Listening
According to Gabriella, how do most people perform in exams in terms of speaking and listening?
According to Gabriella, how do most people perform in exams in terms of speaking and listening?
Most people do pretty well in speaking compared with listening.
What does the presenter find challenging about asking someone to repeat what they said in a conversation?
What does the presenter find challenging about asking someone to repeat what they said in a conversation?
People often repeat what they said equally as fast, leaving the presenter still lost.
What is one strategy suggested by Gabriella to handle a conversation with high stakes?
What is one strategy suggested by Gabriella to handle a conversation with high stakes?
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What are the two strategies mentioned by Gabriella for dealing with difficulties in understanding in real-life conversations?
What are the two strategies mentioned by Gabriella for dealing with difficulties in understanding in real-life conversations?
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When might it not matter if you're just chatting with a stranger according to Gabriella?
When might it not matter if you're just chatting with a stranger according to Gabriella?
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How does the presenter feel about always asking for something to be repeated in a conversation?
How does the presenter feel about always asking for something to be repeated in a conversation?
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What does Gabriella suggest doing if you're at a government office or a bank and need information?
What does Gabriella suggest doing if you're at a government office or a bank and need information?
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How does Gabriella propose starting a summary when you didn't understand what was said?
How does Gabriella propose starting a summary when you didn't understand what was said?
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What is one way to naturally prompt the other person to continue answering your questions?
What is one way to naturally prompt the other person to continue answering your questions?
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