Asking for repetition

Phrases for asking repetition:

Excuse me? (said like a question)

Pardon me? (rising intonation)

What did you say (your name was)?

Did you say . . . ?

Can you repeat that?

Phrases for asking repetition:

Could you say that again please?

What was that again?

Sorry, I didn't catch that.

Could you speak up please?

Could you speak a little louder?

Conversation Practice

1. Pretend you are being introduced to

someone at a party. The music is very

loud, and you can't hear your partner

clearly.

Example

Student: Tutor:

What did you say your name was?

Did you say Andersen or Henderson?

Is it Sidney or Cindy?

And what was your address again?

Sorry, I didn't catch the last part.

I can't hear you very well.

It's Sidney Henderson.

Henderson, with an H.

It's Sidney, like the place in Australia.

72 West Sunshine Blvd., Suite 501.

Do you want me to repeat it?

Maybe you should turn down the radio.

Role Play:

Pretend your tutor is applying for a

passport. Ask her for personal

information.

(name, birth date, address, telephone

number, etc.)