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Saying your English isn't great in English (beginner)

Beginner English for saying your English isn't great. Key line: “Sorry, my *English* isn't *good*, so *please* speak *slowly*.”

Full script

Lin
Sorry, my English isn't good, so please speak slowly.
Them
Of course. I can speak slowly for you.
Lin
Thanks. I learn new words every day.
Them
That's great. Your English is clear already.
Lin
Sometimes my brain is slow in English.
Them
Mine too. It wakes up late.
Lin
Good. Then we can be slow together.
Them
Deal. Our slow club starts now.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Weak English
✓ Sorry, my English isn't good.

Say this first if needed.

Say this first, and people can help more easily

Speak slowly
✓ Please speak slowly.

Ask for slower speech.

Very useful when speech is hard to catch

Learning words
✓ I learn new words every day.

Talk about your learning habit.

Use it when talking about study progress

Go slow together
✓ We can be slow together.

Light joke to relax the talk.

Light and friendly; helps you feel closer

Quick answers

Weak English: what to say in English

Say “Sorry, my English isn't good.” — say this first if needed. Say this first, and people can help more easily.

Speak slowly: what to say in English

Say “Please speak slowly.” — ask for slower speech. Very useful when speech is hard to catch.

Learning words: what to say in English

Say “I learn new words every day.” — talk about your learning habit. Use it when talking about study progress.

Go slow together: what to say in English

Say “We can be slow together.” — light joke to relax the talk. Light and friendly; helps you feel closer.

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