This document provides expressions for requesting and giving clarification in order to avoid misunderstandings. It lists phrases like "Excuse me, what was that again?" for requesting repetition and "Does that make sense?" for checking understanding when giving clarification. Clarification should be asked for and given to ensure the message is understood correctly.
This document provides expressions for requesting and giving clarification in order to avoid misunderstandings. It lists phrases like "Excuse me, what was that again?" for requesting repetition and "Does that make sense?" for checking understanding when giving clarification. Clarification should be asked for and given to ensure the message is understood correctly.
This document provides expressions for requesting and giving clarification in order to avoid misunderstandings. It lists phrases like "Excuse me, what was that again?" for requesting repetition and "Does that make sense?" for checking understanding when giving clarification. Clarification should be asked for and given to ensure the message is understood correctly.
This document provides expressions for requesting and giving clarification in order to avoid misunderstandings. It lists phrases like "Excuse me, what was that again?" for requesting repetition and "Does that make sense?" for checking understanding when giving clarification. Clarification should be asked for and given to ensure the message is understood correctly.
In order to avoid misunderstanding one has to ask for clarification to make sure one understands the message in the right way. If one is asked for clarification one has to give it and check for understanding. Here are some useful expressions you can use in both situations:
Requesting Clarification Excuse me. What was that again? Pardon me. Would you mind repeating that? Pardon me. Could you repeat that please? I beg your pardon. Would you mind repeating that? Im sorry. I didnt get the last part. May I interrupt? Could you say that again please?
Asking for clarification for better understanding
* If I understand the terms correctly.............. Is that right? * Could you elaborate on that? * Do you mean...... * I was under the impression that......... * Let me see if I have that right. .................. Is that so? * Use Question Tags. * I cant understand....... * I am not sure I got your point. * Would you clarify that a little, please?
Giving Clarification and checking for understanding.
+ I mean that...... + What I mean is that.... + Does that make sense to you? + Am I making sense? + Am I clear enough? + Do you get that? + Have I made myself clear? + Do you see what I mean? + Do you understand so far? + Are you following me?
