Sometimes people get so nervous they actually think they haven’t understood something, when in fact they have. So, what can we do to avoid using the famous “could you please repeat that? Well, below I will show you. Can we speak my native language? 99% of the time the other person won’t speak your language, so it is their duty to make sure you understand their message. You could easily say to the other person. The first thing to remember as a non-native speaker is that the person speaking to you has an obligation to make YOU understand! You shouldn’t feel nervous and bad about your English. This can lead to more embarrassment and problems with communication. The issue is that if you didn’t understand the first time, it is very probable that you won’t understand it the second time. If you ask someone to repeat what they said, you are inviting them to say EXACTLY the same thing. I don’t understand you, can you say that again?.There are some issues with using the following expressions.
People become self-conscious and instead of asking for clarification they say nothing, or even worse, they ask them person to repeat what they have said, again and again. This is especially the case when you are not speaking your native language. Many people often feel uncomfortable when they don’t understand what someone is explaining to them.
#Clarify meaning in english how to#
This week we have prepared a super helpful episode on how to check and ask for clarification.
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