A1 Expression Neutral

Could you speak slowly?

Request slower speech.

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Meaning

Used to politely ask someone to talk at a slower pace.

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Cultural Background

Americans value efficiency, but in a learning context, they are very patient with requests for clarity. British speakers often use 'Would you mind' to make the request even more indirect.

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Add 'please'

Adding 'please' makes any request 100% more polite.

Meaning

Used to politely ask someone to talk at a slower pace.

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Add 'please'

Adding 'please' makes any request 100% more polite.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct adverb form.

Could you speak _____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: slowly

We need the adverb 'slowly' to modify the verb 'speak'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct adverb form. Choose A1

Could you speak _____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: slowly

We need the adverb 'slowly' to modify the verb 'speak'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Related Phrases

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Could you repeat that?

similar

Asking to say it again.

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What did you say?

similar

Asking for clarification.

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