Learn English – How to politely express that “I have understood”

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When my professor instructs me during his/her office hour, I may simply show my understanding by "Got it" or "I see". But I wonder how to say that politely and professionally in written English, especially in an email.

Best Answer

Typically when writing a polite and formal message or email; a longer sentence will sound more courteous and gracious than a two word reply.

There are innumerable ways of writing a polite acknowledgement, or a thank-you note. Change the adjectives with ones that you feel more comfortable with.

You can use the verb, grasp, instead of understand to say you comprehended something fully, and you won't easily forget or be confused by it again.

  • Thank you so much for your clear and unambiguous explanations on [topic]. They have helped me tremendously.

  • I really appreciated your explanations in the last session I attended, they helped me to grasp/understand [topic] and now I feel much more confident. Thank you.

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