B1
Clarifying & Confirming
ការសុំការបំភ្លឺ និងការបញ្ជាក់
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Stop saying "What?" or "Huh?". Use polite phrases to check understanding.
💬 Scenario: The Confusing Order
Customer
"I'd like the spicy chicken, but not too spicy, and can I have rice instead of fries?"
Waiter (A2 - Rude/Simple)
"What? Say again."
(Too direct. Sounds impolite.)
Waiter (B1 - Polite)
"Sorry, could you repeat that, please?"
Customer
"Spicy chicken. Less spicy. Rice, not fries."
Waiter (B1 - Confirming)
"So, you mean mild chicken with rice?"
Customer
"Yes, exactly."
1. Asking for Repetition
Use these when you didn't hear.
Polite Standard
"Sorry, could you say that again?"
"I didn't catch that."
Very Polite (Formal)
"Would you mind repeating that?"
2. Checking Understanding
Use these to check if you understood correctly.
Paraphrasing (Summarizing)
"So, what you mean is..."
"Just to clarify, you want..."
"So, what you mean is we need to finish by Friday?"
Select the Best Response
Situation: Your boss gives complicated instructions quickly.
What do you say?
A. "Huh? Too fast."
B. "Sorry, would you mind repeating the last part?"
C. "I don't understand."
Situation: Confirming a meeting time.
What do you say?
A. "Just to clarify, we are meeting at 2 PM, right?"
B. "Repeat the time."