... and then ask her if that was what she meant. As you are speaking, repeat a word or phrase that she used. Pay close attention to her response as you speak. If she shows signs of not hearing you ... repeat- ing what you said in a different way. Ask someone, “Could you clearly hear what I said?” if there’s any doubt you were understood. L ISTENING IN A G ROUP A good way to make sure you heard ... with a question from your study matter that would get a group going, something that people have opinions about or are interested in. A controversial subject is ideal here. Ask a few classmates,...