Welcome back! This lesson is a quick, friendly check-in to help your conversations stay clear. Say the phrases aloud, listen to a short dialogue, then practice with small quizzes.
Level A2: In this lesson you'll practice three simple phrases to check understanding in everyday conversation: asking which part is unclear, inviting any remaining doubts, and confirming your answer helped. These social glue phrases keep conversations smooth — a tiny Yak Yacker trick to stay connected!
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Recognize and use three common checking-understanding phrases in spoken English.
Ask someone which part is unclear and invite follow-up questions.
Confirm whether your explanation answered a question at level A2.
Practice saying the phrases out loud so they sound natural in conversation.
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
What part is not clear?
Ask the listener to identify the specific point they do not understand.
Meaning: What part is not clear? — Ask the listener to point out the specific point they do not understand.
When to use: Use this when you give an explanation and the other person still looks confused. It helps find the exact place to repeat or explain differently.
Tip: Beginners sometimes ask too generally (e.g., "Do you understand?") which can lead to a simple yes/no answer instead of a helpful detail.
I explained the steps to log in. What part is not clear?
I explained the steps to log in. What part is not clear?
I can show the form again—what part is not clear?
I can show the form again—what part is not clear?
Is there anything you are not sure about?
Invite the listener to mention anything they are unsure about.
Meaning: Is there anything you are not sure about? — Invite the listener to mention anything they are unsure of after an explanation.
When to use: Use this after an explanation or instruction to politely check for remaining doubts. It is friendly and open-ended.
I covered the schedule—Is there anything you are not sure about?
I covered the schedule—Is there anything you are not sure about?
Before we finish, is there anything you are not sure about?
Before we finish, is there anything you are not sure about?
Does that answer your question?
Check whether an explanation or response was sufficient and understood.
Meaning: Does that answer your question? — Check whether your explanation was sufficient and understood.
When to use: Use this right after you explain something, when you want a quick confirmation that the listener is satisfied.
I added the file to the folder. Does that answer your question?
I added the file to the folder. Does that answer your question?
I changed the meeting time to 3 pm. Does that answer your question?
I changed the meeting time to 3 pm. Does that answer your question?
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna helps David understand a plan; she checks for clarity and remaining doubts.
What does Anna ask David after explaining the plan?
Anna
I’ve explained the new schedule. What part is not clear?
I’ve explained the new schedule. What part is not clear?
David
I understand the start time, but I’m not sure about the deadline.
I understand the start time, but I’m not sure about the deadline.
Anna
The deadline is next Friday. Is there anything you are not sure about?
The deadline is next Friday. Is there anything you are not sure about?
David
No, that helps. Does that answer your question?
No, that helps. Does that answer your question?
Anna
Yes, thank you. I’m glad it’s clear.
Yes, thank you. I’m glad it’s clear.
David
Great — I’ll start now.
Great — I’ll start now.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which phrase politely asks someone to point out the exact thing they don't understand?
Which phrase invites any final doubts after an explanation?
After you explain something, which question checks if your explanation was enough?
Which choice is the best follow-up if someone looks confused after you finish speaking?
You explained the steps once, then asked: "Does that answer your question?"
You explained the steps once, then asked: "___"
After giving instructions, Maria asked, "Is there anything you are not sure about?" to invite more questions.
After giving instructions, Maria asked, "___" to invite more questions.
During the meeting, John said, "What part is not clear?" when he noticed blank faces.
During the meeting, John said, "___" when he noticed blank faces.
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
Recording stays on your device only. Check speech uses your browser's speech tools when available.
Say this phrase out loud:
What part is not clear?
Ask the listener to identify the specific point they do not understand.
Say this phrase out loud:
Is there anything you are not sure about?
Invite the listener to mention anything they are unsure about.
Say this phrase out loud:
Does that answer your question?
Check whether an explanation or response was sufficient and understood.
