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Asking someone to repeat in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking someone to repeat. Key line: “Sorry, can you say that again?”
Full script
Lin
Sorry, can you say that again?
Them
Sure. Turn left at Green Street.
Lin
Sorry, Green Street? I heard tree Street.
Them
Yes, Green Street. Not tree Street.
Lin
Thanks. Then I go left, not right?
Them
No, left. Coffee can wait.
Lin
Haha, okay. Left at Green Street. Got it.
Them
Perfect. Get coffee after, not before.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Repeat
✓ Sorry, can you say that again?A polite way to ask
Common and polite
Misheard
✓ I heard tree Street.Say what you heard
Say what you misheard
Confirm
✓ Then I go left, not right?Repeat to confirm
Repeat to check
OK
✓ Got it.Understood
Very common in speech
Quick answers
Repeat: what to say in English
Say “Sorry, can you say that again?” — a polite way to ask. Common and polite.
Misheard: what to say in English
Say “I heard tree Street.” — say what you heard. Say what you misheard.
Confirm: what to say in English
Say “Then I go left, not right?” — repeat to confirm. Repeat to check.
OK: what to say in English
Say “Got it.” — understood. Very common in speech.