Speaking: Interactive Communication A2 - Lesson 2: Asking for Repetition/Clarification (e.g., "Sorry?")
Speaking: Interactive Communication A2 - Lesson 2: Asking for Repetition/Clarification (e.g., "Sorry?")
Lesson: Asking for Repetition & Clarification It is perfectly normal to ask people to repeat themselves when you do not understand or did not hear them clearly. Learn how to manage conversations using polite expressions instead of sounding abrupt. Core Functional Phrases: Casual Registers: Sorry?, Come again?, What was that? Polite & Formal Registers: Pardon me?, Could you repeat that, please?, I didn't catch that. Asking for Meaning: What does this word mean?, Can you explain that? Linguistic Caution: Avoid shouting "What?" when you miss information, as this projects an aggressive tone to native speakers. Opt for "Sorry?" or "Pardon me?" instead. Please enable JavaScript to access the interactive audio playback tools, vertical assessment modules, and document download engines.