In this lesson, students will learn how to express doubt, confusion, or uncertainty in English. The phrase "That explanation doesn’t really make sense to me" is useful when we want to say we don’t understand or don’t believe something. Learners will explore grammar structures to explain why something is confusing, give opinions, and ask for clarification using A2-level English.
Examples:
That explanation doesn’t really make sense to me.
Can you explain it again, please?
He said he was at home, but nobody saw him.
It should be clearer with more details.
🧠 GRAMMAR
Present Simple
It doesn’t make sense.
He tells a different story each time.
Present Continuous
You are saying something very strange.
I’m trying to understand your point.
Past Simple
He explained it yesterday.
She didn’t understand the instructions.
Future (Will / Going to)
It will make sense after we see the report.
We are going to ask him more questions.
Modal Verbs
It can’t be true.
You should explain it better.
He must be confused.
Comparatives and Superlatives
This version is clearer than the last one.
That’s the most confusing thing I’ve heard today.
Adverbs and Prepositions
She spoke very clearly.
The problem lies in the explanation.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words with Definition)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Explanation | A reason or detail that helps someone understand something |
| Sense | Logical meaning or understanding |
| Confused | Not sure or not clear about something |
| Clarify | To make something easier to understand |
| Doubt | A feeling of uncertainty or disbelief |
| Details | Small pieces of information |
| Clear | Easy to understand |
| Misunderstand | To understand something the wrong way |
| Opinion | What someone thinks or believes |
| Truth | What is real or factual |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
That doesn’t really make sense.
Can you say that again?
I’m confused.
That’s hard to believe.
It should be more clear.
What do you mean by that?
Something doesn’t add up.
Let me explain it differently.
✏️ SENTENCES
Positive:
The teacher gave a good explanation.
He understands the theory well.
Negative:
That explanation doesn’t really make sense to me.
I don’t understand his point.
Questions:
Do you understand what he said?
Can you explain it one more time?
Will it make sense after more details?
Answers:
Yes, I get it now.
No, it’s still confusing.
Maybe I need more information.
🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION
Anna: That explanation doesn’t really make sense to me.
Jake: What part don’t you understand?
Anna: He said he was in the library, but the librarian didn’t see him.
Jake: Hmm, that’s strange. Maybe he was in a different room?
Anna: Maybe. But then, why did he say he spoke to the librarian?
Jake: You're right. That doesn’t add up.
Anna: I think we should ask him again. It should be clearer with more details.
Jake: Yes, let’s talk to him tomorrow.
📖 LONG READING
Title: The Unclear Story
Tom gave his version of the event, but many people didn’t understand it. He said he was walking home at 9 p.m., but a neighbor saw someone who looked like him far from that area. When asked about it, Tom changed his story and said he was actually in the park.
This made everyone confused. The police said the explanation didn’t make sense. They asked for more details. Tom tried to explain again, but the information was still unclear. Some believe he just misunderstood the question. Others think he is hiding something.
The case is still open. Investigators are going to check his phone location to find the truth.
Questions and Answers:
Why was Tom’s story confusing?
→ Because he gave two different locations.Did the police believe him?
→ No, they didn’t believe his explanation.What are the investigators going to do?
→ They are going to check his phone location.Did Tom give a clear explanation?
→ No, his explanation wasn’t clear.What do some people think?
→ That he misunderstood or is hiding something.
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