Managing a conversation Flashcards
Change the subject (neutral)
Shall we move on to the next part?
Thenwe might turn to…
That reminds me
Close a conversation (neutral)
So to sum up
So, in brief
Ok, then
I think we’ve said it all
Could we round off here then?
Thank you for listening
Close a conversation (informal)
To wrap it all up
That’ll do
Silence someone (neutral)
Let’s not talk about this
That’s enough
Stop it
Silence someone (informal)
Shut up
Reformulate (neutral)
I’ll say that once again
As I was saying
In other words
Ask for clarification (neutral)
Excuse me?
What did you say?
Sorry?
You’ve lost me
Is this what you mean?
Do you mean…?
Did I hear you say…
I’m sorry, could you say that again?
Would you remind repeating that please?
Not too fast, please
Could you speak up please?
There’s so much noise, I can hardly hear you
Ask for clarification (informal)
What’s that you said?
Come again?
Say that again?
Check understanding (neutral)
Am I making myself clear?
Would you like me to repeat that?
Do you see what I mean?
Got that?
Express comprehension (neutral)
Now I understand
Yes, I see
Express comprehension (informal)
Ok, I get it
Check formulation (neutral)
How does that sound in English?
Do you know a synonym for…?
Can I put it this way?
Is this the correct word?
Check meaning (neutral)
What does that mean?
I don’t understand that word
The meaning escapes me
Check spelling (neutral)
Is this correct?
How do you write…?
How do you spell that word please?
Check pronunciation (neutral)
Where’s the stress?
Did I pronounce that correctly?
Is that the way to pronounce this in English?
