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Story 10

📘 Lesson Title: “The Bridge Builder”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Articulate – (ar-TIK-yuh-lit) /ɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/
    (adjective) – able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively
    Synonyms: eloquent, expressive, fluent
    Sentence: She is articulate in presenting her opinions during meetings.

  2. Consensus – (kuhn-SEN-suhs) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
    (noun) – a general agreement among a group
    Synonyms: agreement, unity, harmony
    Sentence: After hours of discussion, the team finally reached a consensus.

  3. Mediate – (MEE-dee-ate) /ˈmiːdɪeɪt/
    (verb) – to help settle differences between two sides
    Synonyms: negotiate, intervene, reconcile
    Sentence: He was asked to mediate between the two departments.

  4. Diplomatic – (dip-lo-MAT-ik) /ˌdɪpləˈmatɪk/
    (adjective) – dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
    Synonyms: tactful, discreet, polite
    Sentence: Her diplomatic response avoided unnecessary conflict.

  5. Clarify – (KLAIR-uh-fy) /ˈklærɪfaɪ/
    (verb) – to make something clearer or easier to understand
    Synonyms: explain, simplify, define
    Sentence: Please clarify your point so that everyone can understand.


IDIOMS

  1. Clear the air – (to remove misunderstanding or tension)
    Synonyms: resolve, explain, talk things out
    Sentence: They had a meeting to clear the air after the disagreement.

  2. Speak the same language – (to understand each other easily)
    Synonyms: agree, relate, connect
    Sentence: They work well together because they speak the same language.

  3. Get your point across – (to make someone understand what you mean)
    Synonyms: express, communicate clearly
    Sentence: She used visuals to get her point across during the presentation.


TONGUE TWISTER

Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times as fast and clearly as you can.


“Calm communicators clarify complex concepts quickly.”


STORY: The Bridge Builder

Carlos was promoted to project lead in a multinational team. With different communication styles, conflicts soon arose. Some team members were outspoken, while others remained quiet, leading to misunderstandings.

Carlos stayed diplomatic and took time to clarify every concern. He invited each member to speak and mediated between viewpoints until they found consensus.

His articulate summaries made discussions productive. He also encouraged a team culture where people could clear the air respectfully.

By focusing on understanding instead of blame, Carlos became the bridge builder they needed—someone who helped the team not just finish the task but grow stronger together.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What vocabulary word describes Carlos's way of expressing thoughts clearly?

  2. How did Carlos resolve the conflict in the team?

  3. What word means helping two sides settle their differences?

  4. What idiom means to remove tension from a misunderstanding?

  5. What lesson can be learned from Carlos’s approach?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever been part of a team with communication challenges? What happened?

  2. What makes a person a good communicator?

  3. Why is it important to reach consensus in group decisions?

  4. How do you clarify something when others don’t understand you?

  5. Is being diplomatic always the best approach? Why or why not?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. Clear communication strengthens teams.

  2. Being diplomatic can prevent unnecessary conflict.

  3. Understanding different perspectives is key to collaboration.


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