This document provides example phrases for asking someone to repeat information that was not heard clearly due to noise or other issues. It includes questions to ask for a person's name, address, or other details to be repeated in situations like a loud party or when getting personal information for a passport application.
2. Excuse me? (said like a question)
Pardon me? (rising intonation)
What did you say (your name was)?
Did you say . . . ?
Can you repeat that?
3. Could you say that again please?
What was that again?
Sorry, I didn't catch that.
Could you speak up please?
Could you speak a little louder?
4. 1. Pretend you are being introduced to
someone at a party. The music is very
loud, and you can't hear your partner
clearly.
5. What did you say your
name was?
Did you say Andersen
or Henderson?
Is it Sidney or Cindy?
And what was your
address again?
Sorry, I didn't catch
the last part.
I can't hear you very
well.
It's Sidney Henderson.
Henderson, with an H.
It's Sidney, like the
place in Australia.
72 West Sunshine
Blvd., Suite 501.
Do you want me to
repeat it?
Maybe you should
turn down the radio.
6. Pretend your tutor is applying for a
passport. Ask her for personal
information.
(name, birth date, address, telephone
number, etc.)