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How to ask someone to repeat something

Learn different ways you can ask someone to repeat what they have said.

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the task. You can read the transcript at any time.

Preparation

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Transcripts

Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)

Woman: I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that.

Man: (I said, 'Have you seen a green pen?')

Woman: Could you say that again?

Man: (Green pen, see it anywhere?)

Woman: I'm sorry ... I still didn't get that.

Man: (I said, 'Have you seen a green pen anywhere?')

Woman: Could you say that again?

Man: (Green pen, see it anywhere?)

Woman: One more time?

Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)

Woman: No, sorry. Nothing.

Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)

Woman: Look! I can't hear a word you're saying.

Man: I said, 'Have you seen a green pen?' Oh, there it is!

 

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Can you think of any other ways to ask someone to repeat what they have said?

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Intermediate: B1

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alberto bastos's picture alberto bastos replied on Brazil

I can't hear well. The words in the videos are so fast. Do you explain what's matter? Sorry for my question.

Kirk's picture Kirk replied on Spain

Hello alberto,

The people in this video speak at a natural speed for native speakers. It's not unusual for students to find that difficult, which is why we include transcripts of what they say. I'd suggest you try reading the transcript as you listen.

I'd also suggest you try our Speaking and Listening skills sections, where you can find resources at the level that's best for you. I'd also suggest checking out Podcasts and Writing home.

All the best,

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

Jonathan R's picture Jonathan R replied on United Kingdom

Hi alberto bastos,

Yes, it is a bit fast, and what the man says is unclear (which is why the woman needs to ask him to repeat it).

Try using the transcript to see the full text. Also, pause after an unclear part, and go back and listen to that part again until you catch the words. I hope that helps :)

Jonathan

The LearnEnglish Team

ewa hart's picture ewa hart replied on Bangladesh

I think the words of the videoes are fast. So, I can't hear it well. I think it will be good for learning English if they speak slowly. It will be easier to catch the words.

Thanks for the helpful lesson!!!!!!!!!

Kirk's picture Kirk replied on Spain

Hello ewa hart,

I would suggest you try the videos in our Speaking skills section and the audios in our Listening skills section.

All the best,

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

ewa hart's picture ewa hart replied on Bangladesh

Sorry, could you repeat it, please? Am... actually I couldn't catch your words.

This is another way. Is there any problem.

OlaIELTS's picture OlaIELTS replied on Nigeria

Yes. I can.

Stela Stoycheva's picture Stela Stoycheva replied on United Kingdom

Maybe with non-verbal communication...

theguest22's picture theguest22 replied on Iraq

It's great ,because these sentences all use like this situation , when somebody say something for more than three time and you don't quite hear him . Please if I have any mistakes in my comment, correct it to me, don't be shy

Aktham Youssef's picture Aktham Youssef replied on India

sorry ,but videos doesn't work well

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