Functions of Learner Language

Question 1

Agree

同意

Answer 1

To have the same opinion as someone else

You’re right, I agree, I think so too; yes

Question 2

Apologise

道歉

Answer 2

To say sorry for something

I’m sorry, I’m terribly sorry, Sorry about that

Question 3

Ask for clarification

请求清晰化

Answer 3

To ask for an explanation of what a speaker means

What do you mean? Sorry, I don’t understand

Question 4

Ask for repetition

请求重复

Answer 4

To ask someone to say what they have just said again

Sorry, could you say that again. I didn’t hear that could you repeat it, please?

Question 5

Clarify

清晰化

Answer 5

To make clear what you mean

What I mean is .. What I want to say is…

Question 6

Contribute

提供

Answer 6

To give or add something to a discussion by taking part and giving ideas

I think it’s a good idea to improve the public transport system then there
would be fewer cars; Yes, and I think…

Question 7

Hesitate

延迟表述

Answer 7

To pause before or while doing or saying something

I’m going on (pause)holiday next week.

Question 8

Use fillers

使用填充用语

Answer 8

To use a word or sound which fills the time while you are thinking of what to
say

Umm, Er, How shall I say?