The Good Doctor · Listen Before You Decide.

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The Good Doctor

Listen Before You Decide.

Explain a motivation and adapt communication without making assumptions about a person.

B2 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Hear his own reason

In this programme, the selected scene focuses on hear his own reason.

Watch for: What reasons does Shaun give in his own words?

Original source

Clip A quiz · 6 questions

Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.

1. What is Shaun asked to explain?
2. Which two losses does he mention?
3. What does he say he could not do?
4. What future does he want to make possible for others?
5. What personal purchase does he also mention?
6. How does the meeting respond at the end?

Useful English

I’d like to explain why this matters to me.

Please hear my answer before deciding.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.

  1. What makes a motivation answer personal without being too private?

    Support and one possible answer

    Choose a relevant…

    Choose a relevant experience or value without sharing details you prefer to keep private.

  2. Why should a person be heard directly?

    Support and one possible answer

    Others may assume…

    Others may assume motives that are not the person's own explanation.

  3. Give a short motivation for learning a skill.

    Support and one possible answer

    I want to… because…

    I want to improve my English because I would like to work confidently with international colleagues.

Changing the way she asks

In this programme, the selected scene focuses on changing the way she asks.

Watch for: What communication change does Claire notice?

Original source

Edited sequence from the same convenience-store scene, in original story order. Other plots and intervening dialogue have been omitted.

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.

1. What item are they trying to obtain?
2. Why can the store not supply it?
3. Why is the suggested supermarket unhelpful?
4. What does Claire initially find difficult?
5. What does she notice about his replies?
6. Does Shaun confirm her observation?

Useful English

Let me explain what I don’t understand.

Would a different way of asking help?

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.

  1. What can you change when a conversation is not working?

    Support and one possible answer

    Pace, wording or…

    You can change the pace, use a clearer statement or allow more time.

  2. Why should this scene not become a rule about all autistic people?

    Support and one possible answer

    One character’s preference…

    One character's preference is not everyone's preference. Ask the individual instead of assuming.

  3. Describe a problem without blaming the listener.

    Support and one possible answer

    I don't understand…

    I don't understand which step comes next. I need a clearer description of that part.

Mastery: use your English

Apply language from both clips to new situations.

Mastery · 6 questions

Use the English in new situations. Choose one answer for each question.

1. Introduce a personal motivation.
2. Avoid speaking for someone else.
3. Change an unsuccessful question.
4. Allow processing time.
5. Clarify preference.
6. Keep private information optional.

Put it all together — speaking

Use English from both clips. For the last conversation, take a role each. On your own, practise both roles.

  1. What does listening mean beyond waiting for words?

    Support and one possible answer

    It includes…

    It includes allowing the person to explain their own reason and noticing how communication works for them.

  2. Which communication adjustment would help you in a difficult task?

    Support and one possible answer

    I would prefer…

    I would prefer short written steps followed by a chance to ask questions.

  1. Can you explain your motivation and ask for a useful working method?

    Role A

    You join a new project because you want to develop a practical skill. You find rapid verbal instructions difficult to follow.

    Role B

    You coordinate the project. Ask about the learner’s goal and preferred instructions without guessing a diagnosis. Agree a clear first task.

    Support

    State your goal; explain the difficulty; request an adjustment; agree a check.

    Check your conversation

    • Complete the communication goal on both role cards.
    • Use language from both clips naturally, with at least three target items overall.
    • Ask a relevant question and respond to your partner, rather than delivering two unrelated speeches.
    • Finish with a clear decision, next step or summary; repeat one part after feedback.
    One possible conversation, after your attempt

    A: I want to learn this process, but I miss details when the steps come quickly. B: Would a written list help? A: Yes, followed by one example. B: Let us try that and check whether it works for you.

    I want to do this task well. Could we write the first steps down and review one example together?

    Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.

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