A father calls a friend from a train that isn't moving. Listen for what he needs, and for how she helps.

Step 1 of 6

Listen first

No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.

OliverBella

Practice · 3 min

Record Oliver's first line, "Bella, hi. Sorry, can you do me a big favor?" Starting with "sorry" warns the listener that a request is coming. Stress "big", and let the question rise. Compare with the model.

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.