How do you ask for clarification phrases?

In such cases, phrases like these can introduce what you want to say: In other words,… Let me clarify that….Let’s listen to a few useful phrases:

I’m sorry but I’m not sure (that) I understand.
Sorry, I’m not sure (that) I know what you mean.
Sorry but I don’t quite follow you.

What is needed for clarification in communication?

In communication, clarification involves offering back to the speaker the essential meaning, as understood by the listener, of what they have just said. Thereby checking that the listener’s understanding is correct and resolving any areas of confusion or misunderstanding.

How do you use clarify?

clarify something to clarify a situation/problem/issue.
I hope this clarifies my position.
The law on drugs needs to be clarified.
Talking to someone has helped clarify my feelings.
clarify what/how, etc… She asked him to clarify what he meant.

What do you mean by clarify?

transitive verb. 1 : to make understandable clarify a subject The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue. 2 : to free of confusion needs time to clarify his thoughts. 3 : to make (a liquid or something liquefied) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter clarify syrup.

What do you need to know about clarification skills?

See our pages: Questioning and Types of Question for more information. Clarification is the skill we use to ensure that we have understood the message of the speaker in an interpersonal exchange. When using clarification follow these guidelines to help aid communication and understanding. Admit if you are unsure about what the speaker means.

What does the word clarification mean in English?

uk /ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ən/ us /ˌkler.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃ ən/. C1 an explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand: Some further clarification of your position is needed.

When to ask for clarification in a conversation?

A listener can ask for clarification when they cannot make sense of the speaker’s responses. Sometimes, the messages that a speaker is attempting to send can be highly complex, involving many different people, issues, places and/or times. Clarifying helps you to sort these out and also to check the speaker’s priorities.

How does clarification help the speaker and the listener?

Through clarification it is possible for the speaker and the listener to make sense of these often confused and complex issues. Clarifying involves genuineness on the listener’s part and it shows speakers that the listener is interested in them and in what they have to say.

What are the three components of language clarification?

The three fundamental components of clarifying language – whether it be grammar, functional language, or vocabulary – are meaning, form, and pronunciation (or MFP).

When to ask for clarification in a Nin situation?

nIn situation A, the listener does not understand because he/she lacks the language proficiency required. nIn situation B, the listener does not understand because he/she simply cannot hear due to background noise. 4. Brainstorm the language (words/expressions) that could be used to interrupt and ask for clarification in each situation.

How to use language to interrupt and ask for clarification?

Activity 1: Determining Appropriate Language Used to Interrupt and Ask for Clarification. 1. Distribute Appendix 1.1 2. Have learners read each situation silently and then review for comprehension. 3. Elicit from the learners the central commonality and difference in each situation.