AEE 89: What NOT to Do if You Don’t Understand English Conversation

This podcast episode addresses the topic of polite ways to ask for clarification in English conversations. The hosts emphasize the annoyance of using the word "what" as it can sound impatient and suggest using alternative phrases such as "Could you repeat that?" or "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that." They also discuss regional variations in pronunciation and provide a list of six polite phrases that can be used to ask for clarification, including "What was that?" and "Could you repeat that?"

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All Ears English Podcast

Annoyance of Using "What" and Alternative Phrases

Dealing with Misunderstandings: Avoid "What?" and Use More Graceful Phrases

Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves

Colloquial Expressions: Pronunciation and Regional Variations

6 Essential Phrases to Use When You Need Someone to Repeat Themselves

Three Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves

AEE 89: What NOT to Do if You Don’t Understand English Conversation

All Ears English Podcast

00:00Annoyance of Using "What" and Alternative Phrases

Annoyance of Using "What" and Alternative Phrases

01:51Dealing with Misunderstandings: Avoid "What?" and Use More Graceful Phrases

Dealing with Misunderstandings: Avoid "What?" and Use More Graceful Phrases

03:14Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves

Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves

05:11Colloquial Expressions: Pronunciation and Regional Variations

Colloquial Expressions: Pronunciation and Regional Variations

06:176 Essential Phrases to Use When You Need Someone to Repeat Themselves

6 Essential Phrases to Use When You Need Someone to Repeat Themselves

07:42Three Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves

Three Polite Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves