When English is too fast — or you need to ask for help — use these. In class, at work, at the store, at the doctor. Tap 🔊 to hear it. Tap 🌐 for your language.
It is always OK to ask someone to slow down or repeat. Good English speakers do this too.
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I don't understand.
Start here — learn this one first
EspañolNo entiendo.
KreyòlMwen pa konprann.
FrançaisJe ne comprends pas.
فارسیمتوجه نمیشوم.
When it's too fast or you're lost
1
Please speak more slowly.
Too fast?
more waysCould you slow down?Not so fast, please.
EspañolPor favor, hable más despacio.
KreyòlTanpri, pale pi dousman.
FrançaisParlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.
فارسیلطفاً آهستهتر صحبت کنید.
2
Can you repeat that?
Missed it?
more waysOne more time, please.Sorry, I didn't catch that.
Español¿Puede repetir eso?
KreyòlÈske ou ka repete sa?
FrançaisPouvez-vous répéter ?
فارسیمیشود آن را تکرار کنید؟
3
What does mean?
New word?
more waysI don't know this word.What is a ?
Español¿Qué significa _____?
KreyòlKisa _____ vle di?
FrançaisQue veut dire _____ ?
فارسی_____ یعنی چه؟
4
Can you write it?
Need to see it?
more waysHow do you spell that?Can you show me?
Español¿Puede escribirlo?
KreyòlÈske ou ka ekri l?
FrançaisPouvez-vous l'écrire ?
فارسیمیشود آن را بنویسید؟
Tell them — and ask for help
5
I am learning English.
Be patient with me
more waysI'm still learning.Please be patient with me.
EspañolEstoy aprendiendo inglés.
KreyòlM ap aprann anglè.
FrançaisJ'apprends l'anglais.
فارسیمن دارم انگلیسی یاد میگیرم.
6
Can you spell that?
Need the letters?
more waysHow do you spell it?Letter by letter, please.
Español¿Puede deletrearlo?
KreyòlÈske ou ka eple sa?
FrançaisPouvez-vous l'épeler ?
فارسیمیشود آن را هجی کنید؟
7
Do you speak ?
Need your language?
more waysDo you speak Spanish / Kreyòl / French / Farsi?Does anyone here speak my language?
Español¿Habla usted _____?
KreyòlÈske ou pale _____?
FrançaisParlez-vous _____ ?
فارسیآیا شما _____ صحبت میکنید؟
8
How do you say in English?
Don't know the word?
more waysWhat is the word for this?What do you call this?
Español¿Cómo se dice _____ en inglés?
KreyòlKijan ou di _____ an anglè?
FrançaisComment dit-on _____ en anglais ?
فارسی_____ به انگلیسی چه میشود؟
9
Can you help me, please?
Need help?
more waysExcuse me — I need help.Can someone help me?
Español¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
KreyòlÈske ou ka ede m, tanpri?
FrançaisPouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît ?
فارسیمیشود لطفاً به من کمک کنید؟
10
Is this right?
Check your English
more waysDid I say that right?Is my English OK?
Español¿Está bien así?
KreyòlÈske sa kòrèk?
FrançaisEst-ce que c'est correct ?
فارسیآیا این درست است؟
🔊 On a phone or computer, tap a phrase to hear it and tap 🌐 for your language. On paper, the ★ phrase is the one to learn first.