Asking for Repetition

Excuse me? (said like a question)

Pardon me? (rising intonation)

What did you say (your name was)?

Did you say . . . ?

Can you repeat that?

Could you say that again please?

What was that again?

Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Could you speak up please?

Could you speak a little louder?

1. Pretend you are being introduced to someone at a party.

The music is very loud, and you can’t hear your partner clearly.

Example:

What did you say your name was?

Cindy Carton.

Did you say Sidney or Cindy?

Cindy, like the famous model.

2. Pretend your partner is applying for a passport.

Ask him/her for personal information*

(name, birth date, address, telephone number, etc.)

Then practice asking for repetition.

For example:

What is your date of birth?

August 15, 1981.

Did you say August 16th?

No, August 15th.

*Since this is a “role play,” you don’t have to use actual (real) information.

You may “make up” dates, numbers, etc.