Implied meaning and context
A speaker may imply something without stating it directly.
Lessons
10 available items- 1
Implied meaning and context
A speaker may imply something without stating it directly.
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Meaning beyond the words · Distinguishing literal meaning from possible intention
Distinguishing literal meaning from possible intention in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Meaning beyond the words · Using context without claiming certainty about intention
Using context without claiming certainty about intention in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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An indirect request · Recognising the communicative function
Recognising the communicative function in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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An indirect request · Considering the relationship and situation
Considering the relationship and situation in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Courtesy without agreement · Distinguishing acknowledgement from acceptance
Distinguishing acknowledgement from acceptance in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Courtesy without agreement · Looking for an explicit commitment
Looking for an explicit commitment in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The significance of what is omitted · Avoiding treating silence as proof
Avoiding treating silence as proof in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The significance of what is omitted · Identifying missing information that can be requested
Identifying missing information that can be requested in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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A mismatch between wording and context · Recognising possible irony without certainty
Recognising possible irony without certainty in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
Reading
5 available items- 1
Meaning beyond the words
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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An indirect request
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Courtesy without agreement
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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The significance of what is omitted
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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A mismatch between wording and context
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.