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Lawrence McEachin
Professional TeacherStarting over doesn't mean starting from zero.
A lot of English learners feel embarrassed when they don't understand something. They freeze, nod along, or pretend they got it. But fluency doesn't come from pretending — it comes from asking for clarity confidently.
In the first episode of Fresh Start English, we talk about four simple phrases to say "I don't understand" — without shame, without fear. Because asking for help isn't a weakness.
It's how you actually learn. 5 minutes. No pressure. Just a fresh start.

How to Say You Don't Understand (Without Feeling Bad)
Jan 26, 2026 3:45 PM
Lawrence McEachin
Language Skills
Arabic (Levantine), English, French, Kurdish, Portuguese, Russian, Berber (Tamazight), Turkish
Learning Language
French, Kurdish, Portuguese, Russian, Berber (Tamazight), Turkish
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