A320
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Communication Breakdown
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
General None Reported / Taken
Airspace Structure; Human Factors; Procedure
I am not sure if the original controller actually meant to send us direct to ZZZZZ or to ZZZZZ1 but I believe having the controller spell it and confirm the fix when there are two very similar sounding on a flight plan would help.
A320 Captain reported a communication breakdown with ATC in regard to route clearance.