A1 Expression Neutral

Could you spell that?

Ask for spelling.

Bedeutung

Used to ask someone to say the letters of a word.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Americans often use this when dealing with names of diverse origins to show respect. In the UK, it is common to add 'please' to avoid sounding like a teacher. In international business, asking for spelling is standard to avoid costly errors in contracts.

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Add 'Please'

Adding 'please' makes you sound much more polite.

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Use for Names

Always use this for names you don't recognize.

Bedeutung

Used to ask someone to say the letters of a word.

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Add 'Please'

Adding 'please' makes you sound much more polite.

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Use for Names

Always use this for names you don't recognize.

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Select the correct sentence.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Could you spell that?

After 'could', use the base verb 'spell'.

Fill in the missing word.

Could you _____ that?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: spell

The base form is required.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

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Aufgabensammlung

2 Aufgaben
Select the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Could you spell that?

After 'could', use the base verb 'spell'.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Could you _____ that?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: spell

The base form is required.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

Häufig gestellte Fragen

6 Fragen

No, it is very polite and helpful.

Yes, it is perfect for emails.

Ask them to write it down.

Yes, it is fine for casual use.

It is softer and more polite.

It is recommended but not required.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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How do you spell that?

synonym

Asking for the spelling.

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Spell it out

builds on

Explain clearly.

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