QUIZ: PHRASES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

If you suggest an idea or plan, use this phrase to find out what others think.

• Excuse me.

• How does that sound?

• That sounds great.

• Never mind,

Another way to say, "Thank you!" to someone.

• Thank you so much!

• It's very sweet of you!

• Thanks a lot.

• I really appreciate.

Use this phrase to apologize, whether for something big or small.

• Oh, never mind!

• I'm sorry.

• I apologize.

• That won't happen again.

When you need to get through but there’s someone blocking your way, say " (a)   "

When you want to hear someone’s opinion on a topic, use this question.

• What do you think?

• What's yours?

• What else?

• How about yours?

if you suggest an idea or plan, use this phrase to find out what others think.

Example: Let’s hire a band to play music, and Brent can photograph the event, (a)   ?

Let’s say someone doesn’t understand an idea you’re trying to explain. If you’ve explained it over and over and want to stop, just say “ (a)   .” You can now talk about something else!

This simple phrase tells people that English is not your native language.

• "That's not my language."

• "Could you please, translate it to English?"

• "I'm learning English."

• "What does that mean in English?"

Use this phrase when you don’t know what someone means.

• What is that again?

• What do you mean by that?

• Oh, never mind.

• I don't understand.

If you’d like someone to say a word, question or phrase again, use this question.

• Say it, again please.

• Could you repeat that please?

• Slow it down, please!

• I didn't hear it properly.