Sentence examples for speakers understanding from inspiring English sources

So far as an account of speakers' understanding goes, the ascription of knowledge of recognition-transcendent truth-conditions is simply redundant: there is no good reason for ascribing it.

On the second point: Critics (Kroon 2004a; Schroeter 2003) challenge 2D empiricist's assumption of common knowledge of reference-fixing conditions, arguing that speakers are not in a position to know the range of variation and similarity in speakers' understanding of a term within their linguistic community.

Here is the acquisition argument: For example, in the case of a simple language consisting of demonstratives and taste predicates (such as "bitter" and "sweet"), applied to foodstuffs within reach of the speaker, a speaker's understanding consists in his ability to determine whether "this is bitter" is true, by putting the relevant foodstuff in his mouth and tasting it (Wright 1993).

Although I do not speak Mandarin, it was shown I could have a very convincing discussion with a Mandarin speaker without ever understanding a word of my responses.

P value Did the speakers show understanding of their opponents' arguments?

P value Did the speakers show understanding of the points made during the cross-examination?

[Explanation] Rebuttal speech  Did the speakers show understanding of the points made during the cross-examination?

[Explanation] Cross-examination speech  Did the speakers show understanding of their opponents' arguments?

Often, foreigners who can speak Italian have difficulty understanding native speakers when they talk quickly, use idioms, or do not pause for response.

In Princeton, the Career/Networking Group, which meets at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, has about 40 members and offers eight-week sessions with speakers on topics like understanding yourself, résumé writing and targeting a job search.

"The non-English speakers especially have trouble understanding the institutional goings-on".