 Asking for clarification. What if you don't quite understand what someone just said? What do you do? Just forget it. It's not important. Say you don't understand. Ask for clarification. Use body language to indicate that you don't understand. What's the best answer? It is usually best to ask for clarification. How do you do that? What do you say? Let's try some scenarios. What do you think is best to say in the following situations? Mark the best answer. Ready to begin? Situation 1. You didn't quite catch the meaning in a casual conversation. What do you say? Say again. Repeat it please. What was that again? You need to repeat it. What's the best answer? The best answer is C. What was that again? Situation 2. You don't fully understand what a presenter just said. What do you say? I don't get it. Could you clarify that? Please say what you mean. I don't understand you at all. What's the best answer? The best answer is B. Could you clarify that? Situation 3. You need more information from the teacher in class. What do you say? Could you explain that a little more? Could you elaborate on that? Would you mind clarifying that? Any of the above. What's the best answer? The best answer is D. Any of the above. Situation 4. In a debate, you want to confirm that you understand your opponent's meaning. What do you say? If I understand you correctly, what you're saying is, so you're saying that any of the above. What's the best answer? The best answer is D. Any of the above. Situation 5. You want to check your understanding by paraphrasing the speaker. What do you say? Are you trying to tell me that? I guess what you mean is, let me see if I understand any of the above. What's the best answer? The best answer is C. Let me see if I understand. To learn more about this topic, see video at link or check out our websites for more free English learning resources ESLgold.com or FreeEnglishStudy.com