Are you learning English?
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What do you say when you don't understand something?
Learning a language can feel daunting, especially at the beginning! We often struggle to express even simple ideas or ask for help. That can make us feel shy or nervous, but don't worry you're not alone!
To help you gain confidence in your English class, I’ve put together 15 essential phrases you can use to communicate. These phrases will help you ask questions and understand instructions; especially in an online English class!
Basic Introductions
1.
"Hello, my name is [your name]. Nice to meet you."
→ Use this to introduce yourself politely in class.
Being Late
2.
"Sorry, I’m late."
→ Say this if you join the class after it has started.
Understanding and Not Understanding
3.
"I understand."
→ Say this when you know what the teacher means.
4.
"I don’t understand."
→ Use this when something is not clear.
5.
"I don’t know."
→ Say this if you don’t have the answer.
Asking for Help
6.
"Can you help me, please?"
→ Use this if you need assistance with something.
7.
"What does [word] mean?"
→ Ask this to learn the meaning of a word.
8.
"Can you repeat, please?"
→ Say this if you didn’t hear or understand.
9.
"Can you speak slowly, please?"
→ Ask this when the teacher is speaking too fast.
10.
"Can I ask a question?"
→ Use this before asking something.
Technical Issues
11.
"Can you see and hear me?"
→ Use this to check if your camera and microphone are working.
Extra Practice
12.
"Can you give an example?"
→ Ask this if you need a sample sentence or explanation.
13.
"Can we practice speaking?"
→ Use this to ask for more speaking activities.
14.
"Can we do another example?"
→ Ask this if you need more practice on a topic.
Politeness
15.
"Thanks!"
→ Always a good way to show appreciation!
Now, you won't feel lost in your next English class!
Learning a language might not be easy but it can be simple.
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