Significado
A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.
Contexto cultural
Americans often speak very quickly. It is considered polite to ask them to slow down. British speakers may use 'Could you' to be extra polite.
Smile!
Always smile when you ask this to ensure the speaker doesn't feel offended.
Significado
A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.
Smile!
Always smile when you ask this to ensure the speaker doesn't feel offended.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct adverb form.
Could you speak _____, please?
Adverbs modify verbs, so 'slowly' is correct.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosCould you speak _____, please?
Adverbs modify verbs, so 'slowly' is correct.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it is very polite if you add 'please'.
Frases relacionadas
Could you repeat that?
similarAsking for repetition.
