The sentence saved lives. Listening to the IELTS directors, I don't understand. 😵

1. When hearing clearly

👉 Sorry, could you repeat the question, please?

(I'm sorry. Can the judges repeat the question again?)

👉 I'm afraid I didn't quite catch that. Could you say it again?

(Sorry. / Yes, I can't listen in time. Can you speak again?)

👉 Pardon me, would you mind repeating that for me?

(Sorry. Can you repeat it again?)

2. When hearing clearly but not understanding some words in a sentence

👉 Could you please explain what you mean by [that word]?

(Can you explain the meaning of [that word]?)

👉 I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the term [that word].

(Sorry, but I'm not familiar with the word [that word])

👉 Does [that word] mean the same as [that word]?

(The word [that word] means the same thing as [another word], right?)

3. Hearing the whole sentence but still cannot capture the main meaning.

👉 Could you please rephrase the question?

(Please say the question in another way)

👉 I'm not entirely sure I follow you. Could you clarify it?

(I'm still not sure if I got it right. Could you please explain it more clearly?)

👉 In other words, are you asking about [your understanding]?

(In other words, you're asking about [your understanding], right?)

Keep it for use so you can enter the exam room without confusion, not Panic. 🤗

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