ASKING AND SHOWING REPETITION

A. Asking for repetition

- Asking for repetition (ask someone to repeat his or her words because we dont hear clearly or we dont
catch what he or she said)
Expressions
- Pardon?
- Sorry?
- Sorry, what did you say?
- Im sorry
- Im sorry, I didnt hear you.
- What?
- What was that?
- Can you repeat that?

The example of the dialog:

1. X: The bell is ringing.
Y: What did you say?
X: The bell is ringing. Les get in to the class.
Y : Ok.
2. X: What did you say your name was?
Y: It's Cathy Henderson.
X: Did you say Andersen or Henderson?
Y : Henderson, with an H.
X : Is "Cathy" spelled with a C or a K?
Y : It's C.
X : And what was your address again?
Y : 72 West Sunshine Blvd., Suite 501.

Asking For Repetition

( Ungkapan Pengulangan )
Asking for repetition , example :
Sorry ?
Pardon ?
Pardon me ?
I beg you pardon ?
Excuse me ?
I am sorry .What did you say ?
Could you speak up please ?

Responses
- ( Repeat his or her sentences)
- I said,.
- Let me repeat my words
- Well, I just wanna say that..

B. Showing attention

- Showing attention (when we are in conversation sometimes we feel curious and need more explanation
about what we are talking about)
Expressions
- Tell me more about it!
- Tell me more about your house! Is it near with the
post office? Is it near with the bus stop?
- Tell me more about your favorite food? Why do
you like it?
- Such as?
- Whats occasions?
- What do you mean not any more?
- Tell me more about it.
- Really?
- Oh, my God! What happens next?
- And then what?
- How interesting!
- Whats next?

Responses
- Well,
- (Explain The subject)

The example of dialog:

1. X: Borobudur is not one of the seven wonders anymore.
Y: Really? Tell me more about it
X: Because, Indonesian government does not invest enough to increase the image of Borobudur Temple nor to
draw worlds attentions to Borobudur.
Y : Its sad. But indonesia is still famous with other tourist resorts such as Bali beach, Komodo island, Toba lake,
etc.
X : Yes, you are right.
2. X: Im very happy now.
Y: What happened?
X: My mother gives me a present.
Y : What is it?
X : It is Acer Netbook
Y : Your mother is very kind.

Example
James : "Hi Dylan there will be a party at my home tonight, do you wanna come over?"
Dylan : "Well, I'm not sure, I don't have a lot of friends, and the only friend I have is fall a sick...so..."
James : "It's fine, I'm gonna be your friend, and all of my friends can also be your friends too...So do you wanna
come?"
Dylan : "Hmm...Oke then."

Asking For Repetition

Ungkapan-ungkapan Pengulangan
"Asking for repetition" secara harfiah berarti meminta pengulangan. Jika dijabarkan lebih
lanjut "Asking for repetition" bisa diartikan sebagai permintaan seseorang untuk mengulangi
penjelasan atau jawaban dari orang lain. Meminta orang lain untuk mengulangi penjelasan
atau jawaban bukan berarti kita tuli dan tidak mendengar apa yang diucapkan orang lain;
akan tetapi "asking for repetition" lebih menekankan bahwa kita ingin mendengarkan
jawaban atau penjelasan dengan lebih terang lagi.
Di tempat keramaian atau di telpon kadang kita menemukan kesulitan mendengar apa
yang dikatakan orang lain kepada kita, untuk meminta pengulangan kata-kata atau kalimat
yang diucapkan orang lain tersebut dalam bahasa Inggris dapat kita gunakan ungkapanungkapan pengulangan seperti :

Would you mind saying that again?

Pardon

Pardon me

I bag your pardon

Sorry!

Could you repeat once again?

Could you repeat once again, please?

Im sorry I cant catch what you said

What did you say?

Im sorry. I cant hear you.

Would you mind repeating that?

Sorry, what did you say

Contoh Asking For Repetition :
Rina : Hello Dewi. Look at my new purse. I made it by myself.
Dewi : Hello, Rina. Hey, that's nice. Isn't that your old purse? The one that we bought one
year ago?
Rina : Yeah, that's right.
Dewi : How did you do that?
Rina : Sorry, What did you say?
Dewi : How did you do that, Rina?
Rina : Oh, well, first, I just added some colorful buttons. Then, four-five glittery beads.
Finally, I gave my magic finishing touch, he.. he..
Mr. Budi and his family are having holiday now. His children Osha and Fara are very happy.
They are at the Sawunggalih hotel now.
Receptionist : What can I do for you, Sir?
Mr. Budi
: Id like to book two rooms.
Receptionist : Your name please?

Mr. Budi
Receptionist
Mr. Budi
Receptionist
Mr. Budi
Receptionist
Mr. Budi

: Budi Susanto
: I beg your pardon, please
: Budi Susanto
: Your address?
: Jl. RA Kartini no. 15 Bekasi
: Okay, you get rooms 4 and 5
: Thank you

ATTENTION
Asking for attention
Excuse me, I wonder if I could trouble you .
May I have your attention, please?
Excuse me, .
Sorry to trouble you.
Sorry to bother you.
Look at me!
Look what Ive got here.
Look here.
Look!
Hey!
Attention, please!
Excuse me!

Showing attention
I see. - Tell me more about it.
Oh, yes. - Really?
Mmm... - Oh, my God! What happens next?
A ha... - And then what?
How interesting! - Whats next?
I know what you mean. - Is that all?
Oh, oh! - Indeed?
Well, well, well - Oh, no!
Attention example :
A

: Hi guys. . .

: Hi!

: How are you?

: Excellent, and you?

: Fine, thanks.

: What are you doing here?

: Oh, Im reading a book.

: What book is it?

: Its Biology bookabout plants and animals.

: Really?? Where did you buy it?

: I bought it in Gramedia book store.

: MmmCan you tell me,how much is it?

: Its Rp. 60.000,00.

: When did you buy it?

: I bought it about a month ago. Do you have an interest in it?

: Oh, yes! I need that book for doing a task from my teacher.

: What task is it?

: Summery of the plants classification

: Oh, I see

B
A

: Yes, Ill buy it. Ok, thanks for your information. Ive got to go now. See you.
: Oke.

AdmiRATION :

Expression admiration adalah ungkapan kekaguman terhadap sesuatu.

For example :
How wonderful
What a beautiful place
Its amazing !
Thats awesome !
Expressions asking for repetition.
For example :
Excuse me?
Could you repeat that?
Could you say that again?
What did you say?
What was that (again)?
Did you say . . . ?
I'm sorry. I didn't catch that.

Hamid :
Andi :
Hamid :
Andi :
Hamid :
Andi :
Hamid :
Andi :

(Showing a picture). Hey, look! This is Lengge, my traditional house.

Wow, its fantastic. By the way, who is this girl?
That is Rahadatul Aisy, the student of SMPN 1 Wawo.
Hmm.. How beautiful she is!
Ehm, ehm ...
Oh, sorry. What is she doing?
She is delivering a welcome speech for the Australian tourist.
Wow, what a smart girl.

HESITATION =
A : Hi Tony !
B : Hi angel ! i have a surprise for you
A : Really ?? what's the surprise
B : We are the winner of the hide and seek game !
A : Really ? but it's impossible !!
B : Mrs.Anna told me yesterday
A : I'm not sure about it !

B : it's up to you,how about we ask her about it?

A : great idea