SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 11
Descargar para leer sin conexión
ASKING FOR REPETITION AND
CLARIFICATION
BY
ROCIO ESTOLANO
Could you repeat that, please?
1. Discussion
oWhich people are hard to understand
in English?
oWhat do you do when you don’t
understand what someone says in
English?
2. Asking for Repetition
a. Would you say these to a guest (G), at
the hotel or friend (F) or both (B)?
o Sorry?
o Sorry, could you repeat that,
please?
o What?
o I beg your pardon?
o Could you speak more slowly,
please?
o Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
(G), (F) or (B)?
3. Asking for Clarification / Checking
Sometimes we think we understand, but are
not 100% sure.
How can we check?
e.g. “did you say TWO coffees?”
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,
What did you say your name was?
Cindy Carton.
Did you say Sidney or Cindy?
Cindy, like the famous model.
2. Pretend your partner is applying for a passport.
Ask him/her for personal information*
(name, birth date, address, telephone number, etc.)
Then practice asking for repetition.
For example,
What is your date of birth?
August 15, 1981.
Did you say August 16th?
No, August 15th.
*Since this is a "role play," you don't have to use actual (real) information.
You may "make up" dates, numbers, etc.
4. Practice
Look at the 5 situations below and fill in the blanks. Then practise
saying them with a partner.
a. Housekeeper and elderly guest
Elderly Guest: Excuse me, I’d like an extra blanket, please
Housekeeper:…………………………………………. (ask for repetition)
Elderly Guest: I said I’d like an extra blanket.
Housekeeper: Just ONE blanket?
Elderly Guest: Yes, that’s right. Thank you.
b. Waiter and customer (at breakfast)
Guest: Excuse me, can you bring me some HP sauce?
Waiter:………………………………………………. (ask for repetition)
Guest: HP sauce.
Waiter:………………………………………………(check if that’s the same as ‘brown
sauce’)
Guest: Yes, that’s right. Thank you.
c. Kitchen portner and head chef
Head Chef: Get me ten soufflé dishes.
Kitchen porter: …………………………………………………. (ask for
repetition)
Head Chef: ten soufflé dishes.
Kitchen porter: …………………………………………………... (check the
meaning of ‘soufflé dishes)
Head Chef: yeah, hurry.
d. Banqueting waitress and wedding guest
Wedding Guest: Excuse me, where are the loos, please?
Waitress: …………………………………………………. (ask for
repetition)
Wedding Guest: The loos. The ladies.
Waitress: …………………………………………(check if they
mean ‘the toilets’)
Wedding Guest: That’s right. Where are they?
e. You and a Scottish colleague/friend
Friend: There’s a ceilidh on tonight.
You: …………………………………………………. (ask for
repetition)
Friend: A ceilidh.
You: ………………………………………(check if they mean
‘Scottish dancing’)
Friend: Aye. It starts at eight.
Asking for clarification
B. Pair Work. Write the names of famous people who had,
or have had, a difficult life. Then take turns
telling what you think about the different people and why.
Your partner will ask for clarification and
repetition.
A writer:
(name) ______________________________
A historical figure:
(name) ______________________________
A political leader:
(name) ______________________________
An actor:
(name) ______________________________
A singer or musician:
(name) ______________________________
A military leader:
(name) ______________________________
A person with a physical handicap:
(name) ______________________________
An artist or designer:
(name) ______________________________
A member of a royal family:
(name) ______________________________
A great teacher or religious figure:
(name) ______________________________
Your own idea:
(name) ______________________________

Más contenido relacionado

La actualidad más candente

Telephone english for ESL students
Telephone english for ESL studentsTelephone english for ESL students
Telephone english for ESL studentsalfaoxford
 
Expressing agreement and disagreement
Expressing agreement and disagreementExpressing agreement and disagreement
Expressing agreement and disagreementMaría Barrillo
 
Common Expressions in English.
Common Expressions in English.Common Expressions in English.
Common Expressions in English.Pilar
 
Expressing likes and dislikes
Expressing likes and dislikesExpressing likes and dislikes
Expressing likes and dislikesmarilize2
 
Complimenting and replying to compliments
Complimenting and replying to complimentsComplimenting and replying to compliments
Complimenting and replying to complimentsRowena Wheng Rosalejos
 
Everyday English: Slang, interjections & Colloquial Expressions
Everyday English:  Slang, interjections & Colloquial ExpressionsEveryday English:  Slang, interjections & Colloquial Expressions
Everyday English: Slang, interjections & Colloquial ExpressionsKatieEnglishTutoring
 
Exspresion Using and Giving Compliments
Exspresion Using and Giving ComplimentsExspresion Using and Giving Compliments
Exspresion Using and Giving ComplimentsTeguh Sasmito
 
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdf
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdfEXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdf
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdfHaniPatuTazkiah2
 
Telephone Vocabulary M. van Eijk
Telephone Vocabulary  M. van EijkTelephone Vocabulary  M. van Eijk
Telephone Vocabulary M. van EijkZadkine
 
Introductions and greetings
Introductions and greetingsIntroductions and greetings
Introductions and greetingsIkhfi Imaniah
 

La actualidad más candente (20)

Telephone english for ESL students
Telephone english for ESL studentsTelephone english for ESL students
Telephone english for ESL students
 
Polite Requests
Polite RequestsPolite Requests
Polite Requests
 
English: Everyday Expressions
English: Everyday Expressions English: Everyday Expressions
English: Everyday Expressions
 
Expressing agreement and disagreement
Expressing agreement and disagreementExpressing agreement and disagreement
Expressing agreement and disagreement
 
Say and tell
Say and tellSay and tell
Say and tell
 
Asking for repetition
Asking for repetitionAsking for repetition
Asking for repetition
 
Much many little few
Much many little fewMuch many little few
Much many little few
 
Common Expressions in English.
Common Expressions in English.Common Expressions in English.
Common Expressions in English.
 
Being polite
Being politeBeing polite
Being polite
 
Expressing likes and dislikes
Expressing likes and dislikesExpressing likes and dislikes
Expressing likes and dislikes
 
Complimenting and replying to compliments
Complimenting and replying to complimentsComplimenting and replying to compliments
Complimenting and replying to compliments
 
Everyday English: Slang, interjections & Colloquial Expressions
Everyday English:  Slang, interjections & Colloquial ExpressionsEveryday English:  Slang, interjections & Colloquial Expressions
Everyday English: Slang, interjections & Colloquial Expressions
 
Travel Accommodations
Travel AccommodationsTravel Accommodations
Travel Accommodations
 
Exspresion Using and Giving Compliments
Exspresion Using and Giving ComplimentsExspresion Using and Giving Compliments
Exspresion Using and Giving Compliments
 
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdf
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdfEXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdf
EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKE ppt.pdf
 
Telephone Vocabulary M. van Eijk
Telephone Vocabulary  M. van EijkTelephone Vocabulary  M. van Eijk
Telephone Vocabulary M. van Eijk
 
Being Polite
Being PoliteBeing Polite
Being Polite
 
Introductions and greetings
Introductions and greetingsIntroductions and greetings
Introductions and greetings
 
Travel Vocabulary Review
Travel Vocabulary ReviewTravel Vocabulary Review
Travel Vocabulary Review
 
ESL: Describe Your Personality
ESL: Describe Your PersonalityESL: Describe Your Personality
ESL: Describe Your Personality
 

Destacado

Asking for repetition and clarification
Asking for repetition and clarificationAsking for repetition and clarification
Asking for repetition and clarificationValentina Mariano
 
Asking for repetition
Asking for repetitionAsking for repetition
Asking for repetitionLena Sutanti
 
Ask for clarification
Ask for clarificationAsk for clarification
Ask for clarificationSunny Day
 
Asking for and giving directions Luis Pérez
Asking for and giving directions Luis PérezAsking for and giving directions Luis Pérez
Asking for and giving directions Luis Pérezluis perez
 
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)Mr Bounab Samir
 
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016 2017
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016   2017Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016   2017
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016 2017Mr Bounab Samir
 
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modelo
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modeloGiving directions presentation_oseiasa_modelo
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modeloOseias Alves
 

Destacado (13)

Greetings & clarification
Greetings & clarificationGreetings & clarification
Greetings & clarification
 
Asking for repetition and clarification
Asking for repetition and clarificationAsking for repetition and clarification
Asking for repetition and clarification
 
Materi
MateriMateri
Materi
 
Asking for repetition
Asking for repetitionAsking for repetition
Asking for repetition
 
Day 1 optional clarification
Day 1 optional   clarificationDay 1 optional   clarification
Day 1 optional clarification
 
Ask for clarification
Ask for clarificationAsk for clarification
Ask for clarification
 
Unit 5
Unit 5Unit 5
Unit 5
 
Asking for and giving directions Luis Pérez
Asking for and giving directions Luis PérezAsking for and giving directions Luis Pérez
Asking for and giving directions Luis Pérez
 
Asking and giving directions
Asking and giving directionsAsking and giving directions
Asking and giving directions
 
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)
File 3 third_am_level_work_and_play_ (enregistré automatiquement)
 
Asking & giving directions
Asking & giving directionsAsking & giving directions
Asking & giving directions
 
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016 2017
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016   2017Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016   2017
Ms1 exam 2 leisure time 2016 2017
 
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modelo
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modeloGiving directions presentation_oseiasa_modelo
Giving directions presentation_oseiasa_modelo
 

Similar a Asking for clarification

Invitations and Replies to Invitations
Invitations and Replies to InvitationsInvitations and Replies to Invitations
Invitations and Replies to InvitationsRowena Wheng Rosalejos
 
Document for Ruyt(my father)
Document for Ruyt(my father)Document for Ruyt(my father)
Document for Ruyt(my father)Chin Chean Ong
 
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash Vyas
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash VyasBusiness English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash Vyas
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash VyasAsh (Ashvini) Vyas
 
ใบความรู้ Sugesstion
ใบความรู้ Sugesstionใบความรู้ Sugesstion
ใบความรู้ SugesstionSopa
 
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining something
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining somethingThe expression of offering, accepting, and declining something
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining somethingsatriadiskom
 
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdf
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdfrole play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdf
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdfbengreenman
 
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)KatieEnglishTutoring
 
Expressing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Expressing Satisfaction and DissatisfactionExpressing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Expressing Satisfaction and DissatisfactionIna Aina
 
Group work
Group workGroup work
Group workHoa Dang
 
Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4dothom
 
Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4dothom
 
餐廳會話 第4組
餐廳會話 第4組餐廳會話 第4組
餐廳會話 第4組neocyc1113
 
Perfeccionamiento
PerfeccionamientoPerfeccionamiento
Perfeccionamientoguestf55089
 
Standard polite phrases for guest contact
Standard polite phrases for guest contactStandard polite phrases for guest contact
Standard polite phrases for guest contactPercy Sabawalla
 

Similar a Asking for clarification (20)

1 4
1 41 4
1 4
 
Invitations and Replies to Invitations
Invitations and Replies to InvitationsInvitations and Replies to Invitations
Invitations and Replies to Invitations
 
Lesson 9 new
Lesson 9 newLesson 9 new
Lesson 9 new
 
1 3
1 31 3
1 3
 
Document for Ruyt(my father)
Document for Ruyt(my father)Document for Ruyt(my father)
Document for Ruyt(my father)
 
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash Vyas
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash VyasBusiness English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash Vyas
Business English - Offer, Request, Gratitude, Apology - Ash Vyas
 
ใบความรู้ Sugesstion
ใบความรู้ Sugesstionใบความรู้ Sugesstion
ใบความรู้ Sugesstion
 
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining something
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining somethingThe expression of offering, accepting, and declining something
The expression of offering, accepting, and declining something
 
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdf
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdfrole play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdf
role play -exercices to practice-serveis.pdf
 
Command and request
Command and requestCommand and request
Command and request
 
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)
Expressing Emotions (Happiness, Sadness, Gratitude, Sorrow, Anger)
 
Expressing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Expressing Satisfaction and DissatisfactionExpressing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Expressing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
 
Group work
Group workGroup work
Group work
 
Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4
 
Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4Cross Cutural Game Group4
Cross Cutural Game Group4
 
餐廳會話 第4組
餐廳會話 第4組餐廳會話 第4組
餐廳會話 第4組
 
Perfeccionamiento
PerfeccionamientoPerfeccionamiento
Perfeccionamiento
 
Modul bhs inggris
Modul bhs inggrisModul bhs inggris
Modul bhs inggris
 
Powerpoint listening
Powerpoint listeningPowerpoint listening
Powerpoint listening
 
Standard polite phrases for guest contact
Standard polite phrases for guest contactStandard polite phrases for guest contact
Standard polite phrases for guest contact
 

Último

How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesHow to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesCeline George
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesMohammad Hassany
 
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxPrescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxraviapr7
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...raviapr7
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxSaurabhParmar42
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxheathfieldcps1
 
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptx
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptxEducation and training program in the hospital APR.pptx
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptxraviapr7
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRATanmoy Mishra
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?TechSoup
 
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptx
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptxPractical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptx
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptxKatherine Villaluna
 
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxPractical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxKatherine Villaluna
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfMohonDas
 
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE
 
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.EnglishCEIPdeSigeiro
 
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationBenefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationMJDuyan
 

Último (20)

How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesHow to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
 
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxPrescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
 
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdfPersonal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
 
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
 
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptx
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptxEducation and training program in the hospital APR.pptx
Education and training program in the hospital APR.pptx
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
 
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptx
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptxPractical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptx
Practical Research 1 Lesson 9 Scope and delimitation.pptx
 
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxPractical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
 
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quizPrelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
 
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
 
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
 
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.
Easter in the USA presentation by Chloe.
 
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationBenefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
 
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quizFinals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
 

Asking for clarification

  • 1. ASKING FOR REPETITION AND CLARIFICATION BY ROCIO ESTOLANO
  • 2. Could you repeat that, please?
  • 3. 1. Discussion oWhich people are hard to understand in English? oWhat do you do when you don’t understand what someone says in English?
  • 4. 2. Asking for Repetition a. Would you say these to a guest (G), at the hotel or friend (F) or both (B)? o Sorry? o Sorry, could you repeat that, please? o What? o I beg your pardon? o Could you speak more slowly, please? o Sorry, I didn’t catch that. (G), (F) or (B)?
  • 5. 3. Asking for Clarification / Checking Sometimes we think we understand, but are not 100% sure. How can we check? e.g. “did you say TWO coffees?”
  • 6. 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, What did you say your name was? Cindy Carton. Did you say Sidney or Cindy? Cindy, like the famous model. 2. Pretend your partner is applying for a passport. Ask him/her for personal information* (name, birth date, address, telephone number, etc.) Then practice asking for repetition. For example, What is your date of birth? August 15, 1981. Did you say August 16th? No, August 15th. *Since this is a "role play," you don't have to use actual (real) information. You may "make up" dates, numbers, etc.
  • 7. 4. Practice Look at the 5 situations below and fill in the blanks. Then practise saying them with a partner. a. Housekeeper and elderly guest Elderly Guest: Excuse me, I’d like an extra blanket, please Housekeeper:…………………………………………. (ask for repetition) Elderly Guest: I said I’d like an extra blanket. Housekeeper: Just ONE blanket? Elderly Guest: Yes, that’s right. Thank you.
  • 8. b. Waiter and customer (at breakfast) Guest: Excuse me, can you bring me some HP sauce? Waiter:………………………………………………. (ask for repetition) Guest: HP sauce. Waiter:………………………………………………(check if that’s the same as ‘brown sauce’) Guest: Yes, that’s right. Thank you. c. Kitchen portner and head chef Head Chef: Get me ten soufflé dishes. Kitchen porter: …………………………………………………. (ask for repetition) Head Chef: ten soufflé dishes. Kitchen porter: …………………………………………………... (check the meaning of ‘soufflé dishes) Head Chef: yeah, hurry.
  • 9. d. Banqueting waitress and wedding guest Wedding Guest: Excuse me, where are the loos, please? Waitress: …………………………………………………. (ask for repetition) Wedding Guest: The loos. The ladies. Waitress: …………………………………………(check if they mean ‘the toilets’) Wedding Guest: That’s right. Where are they? e. You and a Scottish colleague/friend Friend: There’s a ceilidh on tonight. You: …………………………………………………. (ask for repetition) Friend: A ceilidh. You: ………………………………………(check if they mean ‘Scottish dancing’) Friend: Aye. It starts at eight.
  • 11. B. Pair Work. Write the names of famous people who had, or have had, a difficult life. Then take turns telling what you think about the different people and why. Your partner will ask for clarification and repetition. A writer: (name) ______________________________ A historical figure: (name) ______________________________ A political leader: (name) ______________________________ An actor: (name) ______________________________ A singer or musician: (name) ______________________________ A military leader: (name) ______________________________ A person with a physical handicap: (name) ______________________________ An artist or designer: (name) ______________________________ A member of a royal family: (name) ______________________________ A great teacher or religious figure: (name) ______________________________ Your own idea: (name) ______________________________