4. Tia
Definition of Explaining
Expressions of Explaining
Phrases to use when Explaining
How to Explain things in English
Dialogue of Explaining
Idioms of Explaining
Dialogue of Explaining with Idiom
Quiz
QnA
References
5. Based on Merriam-webster.com, Explain is to clarify one’s
statements or the reasons for one’s conduct. In other words,
explaining is an activity used to make something clear and easy
to understand.
Tia
Definition of Explaining
Explaining
6. Giving
Explanation
Asking
Explanation
Responses
1. Can you tel me why...?
2. I don’t understand why...?
3. Can you explain why...?
4. Why is it that...?
5. How come...?
6. Does this mean...?
7. Do you really expect me to
believe...?
8. What does that mean...?
9. What’s the meaning of that
word?
10. Does that mean yes or no?
11. I’m affraid I don’t understand.
12. Could you explain the first
• When people don’t
understand :
1. I mean...
2. I’m trying to say...
3. In other words, ....
4. What I mean is....
5. There’s something wrong
with...
6. I’ll be...
7. In other words,....
• To check if people
understand :
1. Do you understand?
• Responses (if it become
clear) :
1. I see / I understand.
2. Thank you, I see now.
3. I get it.
• Responses (if it’s still not
clear) :
1. I still don’t understand.
2. I don’t get it.
3. I’m affraid I still don’t
understand. (more formal)
Tia
Explaining
7. Explaining
After all
As
As a matter of fact
As much as anything
The fact/point/thing/trouble etc. is
(that)
For one reason or another
In case
In other words
The rest is history
Since
Someone can only do something
So to speak
To put it another way
In a nutshell
To put it mildly
To whole point
Tia & Shepty
8. 5 Tips To Improve Giving Explanations
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it
well enough.”
Albert Einstein
Tip 5: Write it and record it!
Tip 4: Tell a story or
give examples to
make things easier to
understand.
Tip 3: Pay attention
to your listener
Tip 2: Try and write
what you want to
explain
Tip1: Focus on making
your thinking clear
Shepty
Explaining
9. Nisa : Sorry to bother you
Gilda : It’s Okay. What’s up?
Nisa : Can you tell me how to answer these questions?
Gilda : Let me see. First, you must read the text. Then, you read the
questions, and focus on the paragraph. Am I making myself clear?
Nisa : What do you mean by focusing on the paragraph?
Gilda : I’m trying to say to find the answer to question number 3, you must
focus on paragraph two.
Nisa : I see. I know what you mean. Thanks.
Shepty
Explaining
10. Idioms For Explaining
Set the scene
to describe a situation where something is about to happen.
(Do you) see what I mean?
used to ask if someone understands what you are trying to explain.
It's a long story
something that you say when someone has asked you about something that has
happened and you do not want to explain it to them because it would take too
long.
11. Selfi : Hello, sorry to bothering you. My name is Selfi
Riska : Oh yeah, no prob. I’m riska
Selfi : Nice to meet you riska. Do you want to help me, riska?
Riska : Yes, I do. What can I do for you?
Selfi : I’m afraid I don’t understand. Could you please explain on the
number 1?
Riska: Oh, I see… on the number 1 You have to work on the numbers in
the brackets first – do you see what I mean?
Selfi: On the brackets first? Okay I get it, thank you riska
12.
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14. References
• Oxford English Now.Jul 26, 2019. Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses - English Grammar Lesson (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_mFlafGyy8&t=676s
• Shanthi Streat. (17 Aug, 2017) .Business Skills: How To Explain Things in English And Impress Your Listen
Diakses pada 9 Desember 2021, dari https://englishwithatwist.com/2017/08/17/explaining/
• Spoken English.09, 2012. asking & giving explanations.
Diakses pada 4 januari 2022, dari https://spokenenglish4u14tips.blogspot.com/2012/09/asking-giving-
• Merriam-Webster since 1828. Diakses pada 4 Januari 2022, dari https://www.merriam-webster.com/thes
• @grammarupdates English Grammar. Phrases to use when explaining (part 1).Twitter
Diakses pada 4 Januari 2022, dari https://twitter.com/grammarupdates/status/1232179164297347073?l
• @grammarupdates English Grammar. Phrases to use when explaining (part 2).Twitter
Diakses pada 4 Januari 2022, dari https://twitter.com/grammarupdates/status/1232451458466893824