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