Could you speak slowly vs Could you speak more slowly

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different nuances. 'Could you speak slowly?' is a common, acceptable way to ask someone to speak at a slower pace. On the other hand, 'Could you speak more slowly?' emphasizes the idea of increasing the degree of slowness in speech.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Could you speak slowly"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to speak at a slower pace.

Examples:

Could you speak slowly? I'm having trouble understanding you.
I asked him, 'Could you speak slowly?' so I could follow along.
She requested, 'Could you speak slowly?' as she was trying to take notes.
Could you speak slowly, please? I want to make sure I catch everything you're saying.
The teacher said, 'Could you speak slowly?' to help the students comprehend the lesson.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

Jun 27, 2012 ... Hi, Someone is talking very fast and I can hardly follow, so should I say"Could you speak slowly?" or "Could you speak more slowly"?
May 20, 2019 ... Could you speak slowly please? Proszę ci bardzo…. Thank you very much. Always say please…and thank you… Poles are very polite in their speech.
Sep 27, 2023 ... Thank you Sian. Looking back on some notes I have made I have written “Fedri dy siarad yn araf” which I have translated Could you speak slowly ...
Feb 28, 2019 ... Could you speak slowly please? Proszę ci bardzo…. Thank you very much. Always say please…and thank you… Poles are very polite in their speech.
(Could you speak) slowly please? lentement s' il vous plaît, lontemon seel voo play. do you speak English? parlez-vous anglais? parlay voo onglay? please, s'il ...
May 19, 2019 ... Could you speak slowly please? Proszę ci bardzo…. Thank you very much. Always say please…and thank you… Poles are very polite in their speech.
Apr 14, 2019 ... How do you say this in Japanese? Could you speak slowly please? See a translation.
Jun 18, 2018 ... I've got some mdf so the long term project begins. I'm intrigued by the simulator A9X but could you speak slowly please ? I don't know the ...
May 17, 2012 ... It is best to politely stop them and say something like 'I am so sorry I am a bit death - could you speak slowly and clearly for me please, the phone is very ...

Alternatives:

Can you speak slowly?
Would you mind speaking slowly?
Can you slow down your speech?
Would you be able to speak more slowly?
Could you please speak at a slower pace?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Could you speak more slowly"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to increase the degree of slowness in their speech.

Examples:

Could you speak more slowly? I'm trying to take notes.
She asked, 'Could you speak more slowly?' to help her understand better.
Could you speak more slowly, please? I want to make sure I don't miss anything.
The instructor said, 'Could you speak more slowly?' to assist the students.
Could you speak more slowly so I can follow along?

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

Nov 11, 2007 ... The correct one is "Could you speak more slowly?" because speak is a verb and you are modifying the action of the verb. Therefore, an adverb, not an adjective, ...
Oct 10, 2021 ... "Podría hablar más despacio" means "Could you speak more slowly". First one is the normal present tense of poder, the second one is the ...
Jun 27, 2012 ... Hi, Someone is talking very fast and I can hardly follow, so should I say"Could you speak slowly?" or "Could you speak more slowly"?
Jul 6, 2021 ... Could you speak more slowly? 6. Sorry, I didn't catch that. [ = "I didn't understand."] 7. Please speak slowly. (or) Please speak more ...
May 20, 2019 ... How do you say “Could you speak more slowly?” in French? All related (44).
Mar 19, 2017 ... What is the difference between could you speak more slowly? and could you speak slower? ? Similar questions. "i slowly work up to things" is ...
May 20, 2019 ... question was : How do you say “Could you speak more slowly?” in German? “Könntest du langsamer sprechen?” (to one person) “Könntet ihr ...
May 7, 2011 ... For "could you speak more slowly?" I say "¿Puede hablar más despacio, por favor?" - Lou Ann, de Washington, DC, USA
Feb 9, 2022 ... Could you speak more slowly?” Invariably they do. Then I follow up with, “Thank your for you patience with me.” Then they always smile with ...
Mar 22, 2021 ... What is the difference between Could you speak a little more slowly? and Could you speak more slowly a little? ?Feel free to just provide ...

Alternatives:

Can you speak more slowly?
Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Can you slow down your speech even more?
Would you be able to speak even more slowly?
Could you please speak at a slower pace?

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