Asking for help and clarifying

Ask someone to repeat, explain or slow down, and check that you have understood, politely and naturally, in the IELTS Speaking test and in everyday conversations.

Level B1 25 min5 exercisesLesson 8 of 12 in Speaking B1

Trains: IELTS Speaking Part 1, IELTS Speaking Part 3, TOEFL iBT Listening – Listen and Choose a Response

What you'll learn

Ask politely for repetition: Sorry, could you say that again?
Ask what a word means, and check that you have understood
Know what usually happens when you ask the IELTS examiner to repeat or rephrase a question
Choose the best reply when you don't fully understand something

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 25 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Choose the best reply
5. Practice 2Match the situation to the phrase
6. Practice 3Listen and repeat: polite requests
7. Practice 4IELTS Speaking Part 3: check, then answer
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary11 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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