What to Say When You Don’t Understand in English | English Podcast and English Learning | Day 11

Improve your English listening and speaking skills with this practice video, where you'll learn what to say when you don't understand someone in English. English conversation practice is essential to speak English confidently, and this video will help you with everyday English phrases to use in situations where you struggle to understand someone. If you're an English for beginners or intermediate learner, this video is perfect for you, as it provides English listening practice and English speaking practice to help you improve your English fluency. You'll learn useful English phrases to ask for clarification, such as "could you please repeat that" or "I didn't quite catch that", which will help you to improve your English listening and speaking skills. By watching this video, you'll be able to learn English and practice your English conversation skills, which will help you to speak English more confidently in everyday situations. Whether you're looking for English practice or want to improve your spoken English, this video is a great resource to help you achieve your goals. With regular English listening and speaking practice, you'll be able to improve your English fluency and communicate more effectively in English. So, start watching now and take your English skills to the next level with this English listening and speaking practice video. Welcome to Day 11 of our Speak English in 14 Days challenge! 🎙️ In today’s English podcast episode, Anna and Lucas show you what to say when you don’t understand someone in English so you never freeze, nod awkwardly, or pretend to understand again. Learn polite, natural phrases to ask native speakers to repeat themselves, slow down, explain unfamiliar vocabulary, or rephrase complicated ideas with total confidence. 🎧 Listen, repeat out loud, and build your everyday conversation safety net! ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: The #1 Fear in English Conversations (Day 11) 01:27 - Technique 1: "Sorry, I Didn't Catch That" (Everyday Practice) 02:37 - Technique 2: "Could You Say That Again, Please?" 03:26 - Technique 3: Ask Specific Questions for Missing Information 04:06 - Technique 4: How to Ask Someone to Slow Down 05:10 - What to Say During Bad Connections & Noisy Places 05:52 - Technique 5: "What Does That Mean?" (Unfamiliar Words) 06:24 - "What Do You Mean by That?" (Clarifying Meaning vs. Words) 07:16 - Technique 6: "Could You Explain That?" / "I'm Not Sure I Follow" 08:53 - Technique 7: "Could You Put That Another Way?" 09:42 - Restaurant Example: Asking About Menu Items Naturally 10:11 - Technique 8: How to Confirm What You Understood ("So you're saying...") 11:56 - Real-Life Situations: Work, Travel, and Directions Practice 15:01 - Asking About Idioms & Expressions ("Cross that bridge...") 15:48 - Phone Call Clarification Practice (Reservations & Noise) 16:53 - Day 11 Rapid-Fire Situation Challenge 18:03 - Full Real-Life Conversation Demo (Handling Confusion Naturally) 19:03 - Tone & Politeness: How to Sound Friendly vs. Direct 21:13 - Day 11 Final Speaking Workout & Routine 22:09 - The Day 11 Conversation Toolkit Summary 23:31 - Outro & Preview of Day 12 (Speaking Naturally & Fluently) 📌 In this episode, you will learn: • Natural alternatives to saying "I don't understand" • How to politely ask fast speakers to slow down without feeling awkward • The difference between "What does that mean?" and "What do you mean by that?" • How to confirm key details using "So you're saying..." • How to use clarifying questions to keep conversations flowing smoothly at work and in daily life 📚 Catch up on the Speak English in 14 Days Series: • Day 1:    • Stop Freezing When You Speak English   • Day 2:    • How to Talk About Yourself in English (Wit...   • Day 3:    • How to Build English Sentences Easily (Wit...   • Day 4:    • Talk About Your Daily Routine Naturally in...   • Day 6:    • Everyday English Phrases You Need for Real...   • Day 7:    • How to Speak English in 10 Real-Life Situa...   • Day 8:    • How to Train Your Brain to Think in Englis...   • Day 9:    • How to Talk About the Past in English (Wit...   • Day 10:    • How to Stop Freezing When Talking About Fu...   💬 Question of the Day: Which phrase will you use the next time you don't catch what someone says? Share your favorite in the comments below! 🔔 Subscribe to Speak English with Anna and Lucas and turn on notifications so you don't miss Day 12! #learnenglish #englishpodcast #speakenglish #englishconversation #englishspeakingpractice #englishfluency #everydayenglish