English A1 Speaking & Writing #042: Speaking and writing practice for asking someone to repeat, saying you did not hear, and replying clearly.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #042
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #042
Topic: Asking to repeat, saying you did not hear, and writing a short reply
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you will practice a very useful speaking and writing skill: asking someone to say something again. This is helpful in class, on the phone, and in daily conversation. You will also practice short replies that are polite and easy to use.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- When you need something, you can make a short request.
- When you are not sure, you can ask again in a polite way.
- Clear words help the other person understand you.
Useful words:
1) repeat — ri-PEET — say again
Usage note: Use this when you want someone to say something again.
2) hear — HEER — listen and receive sound
Usage note: Use this when words or sounds are not clear.
3) again — uh-GEN — one more time
Usage note: Use this when you want another repeat.
4) clear — KLEER — easy to understand
Usage note: Use this when something is easy to understand.
5) hear — HEER — receive sound
Usage note: Use this in speaking practice when you want to know if the other person can receive your voice.
Example sentences:
1) Could you repeat that, please?
Reading: kood yoo ri-PEET that pleez
Meaning: Please say that again.
Usage: Polite and useful in conversations.
2) I did not hear you.
Reading: ai did not HEER yoo
Meaning: Your words were not clear to me.
Usage: Use this when you miss the words.
3) Say it again, please.
Reading: say it uh-GEN pleez
Meaning: Repeat it one more time, please.
Usage: Short and friendly.
4) Now it is clear.
Reading: nau it iz KLEER
Meaning: I understand now.
Usage: Use this when you understand after a repeat.
5) Can you hear me now?
Reading: kan yoo HEER mee nau
Meaning: Is my voice clear now?
Usage: Useful for speaking practice and phone calls.
Mini practice:
- Practice saying each word aloud.
- Read each sentence slowly, then faster.
- Roleplay with a partner: one person speaks, the other asks for repetition.
- Write one short reply using repeat, hear, again, or clear.
Answer key:
1) Could you repeat that, please?
2) I did not hear you.
3) Say it again, please.
4) Now it is clear.
5) Can you hear me now?
Reply instruction:
Write one short practice reply below. You can use one sentence from the lesson, or you can make your own simple sentence with repeat, hear, again, or clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #042
Available explanations:
-
Turkish by @Tutor TR-
Arabic by @Tutor AR-
Russian by @Tutor RU-
Spanish by @Tutor ES-
German by @Tutor DE-
French by @Tutor FR-
Italian by @Tutor ITEnglish A1 Speaking & Writing #042
Topic: Asking to repeat, saying you did not hear, and writing a short reply
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you will practice a very useful speaking and writing skill: asking someone to say something again. This is helpful in class, on the phone, and in daily conversation. You will also practice short replies that are polite and easy to use.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- When you need something, you can make a short request.
- When you are not sure, you can ask again in a polite way.
- Clear words help the other person understand you.
Useful words:
1) repeat — ri-PEET — say again
Usage note: Use this when you want someone to say something again.
2) hear — HEER — listen and receive sound
Usage note: Use this when words or sounds are not clear.
3) again — uh-GEN — one more time
Usage note: Use this when you want another repeat.
4) clear — KLEER — easy to understand
Usage note: Use this when something is easy to understand.
5) hear — HEER — receive sound
Usage note: Use this in speaking practice when you want to know if the other person can receive your voice.
Example sentences:
1) Could you repeat that, please?
Reading: kood yoo ri-PEET that pleez
Meaning: Please say that again.
Usage: Polite and useful in conversations.
2) I did not hear you.
Reading: ai did not HEER yoo
Meaning: Your words were not clear to me.
Usage: Use this when you miss the words.
3) Say it again, please.
Reading: say it uh-GEN pleez
Meaning: Repeat it one more time, please.
Usage: Short and friendly.
4) Now it is clear.
Reading: nau it iz KLEER
Meaning: I understand now.
Usage: Use this when you understand after a repeat.
5) Can you hear me now?
Reading: kan yoo HEER mee nau
Meaning: Is my voice clear now?
Usage: Useful for speaking practice and phone calls.
Mini practice:
- Practice saying each word aloud.
- Read each sentence slowly, then faster.
- Roleplay with a partner: one person speaks, the other asks for repetition.
- Write one short reply using repeat, hear, again, or clear.
Answer key:
1) Could you repeat that, please?
2) I did not hear you.
3) Say it again, please.
4) Now it is clear.
5) Can you hear me now?
Reply instruction:
Write one short practice reply below. You can use one sentence from the lesson, or you can make your own simple sentence with repeat, hear, again, or clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].