Scenario: Understanding Announcements
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, I didn’t catch that announcement. Could you please repeat it?
Co-passenger: Sure! The announcement said that the next stop is the city center.
Passenger: Oh, thanks! I wasn’t sure where we were going.
Co-passenger: No problem! It can be hard to hear sometimes.
Passenger: I agree. The speaker system is a bit unclear.
Co-passenger: Yeah, it’s hard to understand sometimes.
Examples
1: catch
Meaning: To hear or understand something.
Sentences Using catch for better understanding
1 .Did you catch the announcement about the train delay?
2 .I didn’t catch what she said, could you repeat it?
3 .I caught the last part of the announcement, but not the first.
2: repeat
Meaning: To say something again.
Sentences Using repeat for better understanding
1 .Could you repeat the information again?
2 .Sorry, I didn’t hear that. Could you repeat it?
3 .She asked him to repeat the announcement.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Sorry, I didn’t fully understand that announcement. What did it say?
Co-passenger: It said the next station is Park Street. You need to get off there if you’re heading to the museum.
Passenger: Ah, I see. I wasn’t sure because the speaker wasn’t very clear.
Co-passenger: Yeah, the sound system isn’t great on this train. It happens sometimes.
Passenger: Thanks for clarifying. I’ll make sure to pay more attention next time.
Co-passenger: No problem, I’m happy to help.
Examples
1: clarify
Meaning: To explain something clearly.
Sentences Using clarify for better understanding
1 .Can you clarify the details of the announcement?
2 .I need you to clarify what was said during the speech.
3 .Could you clarify what he meant by that?
2: sound system
Meaning: The equipment used to amplify sound.
Sentences Using sound system for better understanding
1 .The sound system in this bus is not working well.
2 .I couldn’t hear the announcement clearly because of the sound system.
3 .The sound system in the concert hall was excellent.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, I couldn’t quite make out the last announcement. Could you explain it to me?
Co-passenger: Of course! The announcement said that the train will stop at the airport next, and all passengers must get off at that station.
Passenger: Thank you for explaining. The speaker system is a bit hard to understand, especially with the noise in here.
Co-passenger: I know, it’s a common issue in crowded trains. But don’t worry, the staff will remind us when it’s time to get off.
Passenger: That’s reassuring. I’ll keep an ear out for the next announcement.
Co-passenger: Good idea. I’m sure you’ll hear it this time.
Examples
1: make out
Meaning: To understand or hear something clearly.
Sentences Using make out for better understanding
1 .I couldn’t make out the announcement because of the noise.
2 .He couldn’t make out what the speaker was saying.
3 .Can you make out the words on the screen?
2: remind
Meaning: To make someone remember something.
Sentences Using remind for better understanding
1 .The conductor will remind us when we are near the station.
2 .I’ll remind you about the meeting tomorrow.
3 .Can you remind me to buy tickets before we leave?