If you find it difficult to follow connected English speech, don't worry. We British are well aware of the complexities of our language and only too happy to simplify our speech for the benefit of the 'challenged' foreign user. Here are some useful phrases to learn. Slip them into the conversation whenever you're in trouble!
Sorry, what did you say?
Could you repeat that, please?
Pardon?
What?
Eh?
Huh?
I'm not with you. Come again.
I haven't a clue what you're on about. What language are you speaking?
Could you try drawing a picture?
Sorry, what did you say?
Could you repeat that, please?
Pardon?
What?
Eh?
Huh?
I'm not with you. Come again.
I haven't a clue what you're on about. What language are you speaking?
Could you try drawing a picture?