6 Ways to Ask for Repetition in English

Master the art of asking for repetition in English. Our video guides you through casual to formal ways to request clarification.

In this video, we demonstrate how to ask someone to repeat something using various modal verbs, ranging from casual to formal requests.

Casual Requests with "Can".

• "Can you repeat that again?"
• "Can you say that again?"

These are everyday ways to ask for repetition when you need clarification in informal conversations.

Formal Requests with "Could".

• "Could you repeat that again?"
• "Could you say that again?"

Using "could" makes your request more polite and slightly more formal, suitable for professional or semi-formal enironment.

More Formal Requests with "Would you mind".

• "Would you mind repeating that again?"
• "Would you mind saying that again?"

This is the most polite and formal way to ask for repetition, ideal for formal situations or when speaking with people you don’t know well.

This video will help you understand when and how to use these different ways to ask for repetition.