DO NOT SAY 'Can you repeat?' or 'I don't understand' - ask for repetition in this BETTER way!

I

understand

. Another sentence, it was as clear as clay. It was as clear as mud. Now, be careful with that. Only use it on friends and people you like to tell jokes about because you're basically saying that everything she said wasn't very clear. Obviously, a teacher, professor, or someone you don't know well doesn't appreciate such a sarcastic comment. So if someone was trying to explain something but was doing it very poorly, then you could say, well, that was clear as mud. If you want to say that something was too complicated for you, you can say that it crossed my mind.

This crossed my mind. It didn't get into my head or go past me, none of that. I didn't

understand

any of that. In other words, I think

this

is pretty British, but if there are any Americans watching, let me know. What are you talking about? What are you coming to do? That means what you're talking about. But the phrase is about something that implies that someone talks too much. talk about something talk excessively about something. So when you say, what are you talking about? I mean, what are you talking about? You've been talking for years. Again, only use it with friends, people with whom you trust each other and perhaps share a sense of humor, not with teachers, not with your boss.

Well, that's today's lesson. I hope you enjoyed it and that you learned something, and most importantly, I hope you feel more comfortable asking for

repetition

because you should definitely ask for

repetition

. And any good person, any good native speaker should not be offended or bored by your

repeat

ed question. I have said it in previous videos. A very good way to get people to agree is to constantly ask them to

repeat

something to please you. Tell me, look, I really like the way you speak English, I'm trying to improve my language, do you mind? Shall I ask you some questions or ask you to repeat some things?

And then you can use single-word repetition questions like sorry, sorry, or just gesture at them to make it less embarrassing and annoying for both of you. Don't forget to check out Audible. You can claim your free audiobook, the link is in the description box. Don't forget to follow me on all my social networks. You see my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and I also have a new channel. At first it was just a personal channel, but now I publish all my videos, documenting everyday life on an English farm in the British countryside. I really enjoyed making them and they have a really great response and they are all fully translated so you can learn new vocabulary and practice listening.

Well, I'll see you soon for another lesson. Moa! (upbeat music)