5 Ways to Ask for Clarification
1. Pardon?
(if you didn’t hear or understand what the person said)
2. Would you mind repeating that?
3. What do you mean?
(asking for more information)
4. I’m not sure I follow you.
(= I don’t understand)
5. Could you explain… ?
5 Ways to Check if the Other Person Understands You
1. Do you understand what I’m saying?
2. Does that make sense?
3. Do you know what I mean?
4. Are you with me so far? (often used in the middle of a long explanation or instructions)
5. Is that clear? (often used after giving orders, or expressing disapproval or another negative attitude)