Ask for repetition and clarification

Vocabulary in this set

Keep a conversation going when you do not understand.

1. Sorry, I don't understand.

   Expression

   Signal a problem politely.

   Sorry, I don't understand “commute.” What does it mean?

2. Could you say that again?

   Expression

   Ask for repetition.

   I see. Could you say that again, slowly?

3. Could you speak more slowly?

   Expression

   Ask for slower speech.

   Could you speak more slowly?

4. What does ___ mean?

   Expression

   Ask for a meaning.

   What does ___ mean?

5. I see.

   Expression

   Show that you understand now.

   I see. Could you say that again, slowly?