Asking Someone to Say Something Again | English Conversation Dialogues

Monday, May 27, 2013

Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:

Asking Someone to Say Something Again
Saying Something Again
I beg your pardon?
I said …
I’m sorry I didn’t catch/ hear …
I was just saying/ remarking …
I’m sorry, what was his name?
I was just wondering/ asking …
I’m sorry, would you mind repeating …, please.
I was just/ merely expressing the view …
Pardon me?
I was pointing out the fact that …
Would/ could/ can you repeat what you said, please?
What I said was …
Etc.
Etc.

Examples of English Conversations:

In a Crowded Bus

Maria: Excuse me, you are standing on my foot.
Vincent: I’m sorry, what did you say?
Maria: I said you are standing on my foot.
Vincent: (takes off his foot) Oh, I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t realize it, you see.
Maria: It’s all right. Thank you.

Talking With Stranger in the Street

Man: Excuse me, what bus can I catch to get to the Gold Line?
Woman: Pardon me?
Man: I said what bus I could catch to get to the Gold Line.
Woman: Tell me where you live.
Man: I live in Saint Altadena.
Woman: I’m sorry. It’s very noisy here, could you repeat it?
Man: Saint Altadena.
Woman: You can catch the 264.
Man: I’m sorry, what was the number?
Woman: 264.
Man: Does it go to the Gold Line?
Woman: Yes, it does.
Man: What street do I go to catch it?
Woman: You can catch it on Altadena Drive.
Man: Sorry. What was the name of the street?
Woman: Altadena Drive.
Man: I’m glad you told me.
Woman: You’re welcome.

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