checking the understanding

checking the understanding

is expression used to check the understanding of someone or our interlocuter about what we convey to him.

Expression of checking for understanding

• do you know what i mean?

• do you understand?

• is it clear?

• are you following me?

Expression of showing understanding (positive)

• i see

• i understand

• i get it

• i know what you mean

Expressing lack of understanding (negative)

• i don't get it

• i don't understand

• again, please

• what do you mean?

• i don't quite follow you

Example of conversation about checking understanding

Rara : How do you find the word responsible in the dictionary?

Rista : let me help you,open the page with the words beginning with r.

Rara : here ?

Rista :Right. Can you find it?

Rara : yes, I have found it.

Rista :Good. Do you understand?

Rara : yes, thanks for your help.