Making requests

A Non questions : Orders VS Requests

1- You are requested

2- It’s requested that you…
3- It‘s required that you…..
4- You are required to……..
These aren’t very polite request because of the use of the PASSIVE
These are rather demands or orders.

B Polite requests

There are many ways to make requests in English politely. Most of the polite requests are in
the form of questions.

Polite requests Accepting Declining

Would you prepare a cup of coffee, please? Yes, of course. Well, I am afraid.
I can’t. I’m so
busy.
Could you please join us at a community Why not, I am I am sorry I am
service this afternoon? happy to join not free this
afternoon.
Would you like to write a report in English Yes, certainly I’d like to but … +
about what has been discussed in the meeting? reason.
Would you be open to....? sure I’m really sorry….
When you get a chance; can you…? surely Surely not….
If you’re available in/on could you kindly…? certainly Certainly not
Do you think you could help me with…? I’d love to I’d love to but …
Can you …? ok honestly, I can’t…
Would it be possible to…? Yes, sure I’m so sorry ….
If you have a spare moment, could you…? That’s alright I’m owfully sorry,.
Would you mind+ing/ do you mind… No (an Yes (a negative
affirmative response)
response)
Practice:

1- Would you mind giving me a feedback on this lesson?

(refuse and give reason )
--> Well, I am afraid. I can’t. I’m so busy.
2- When you get a chance can you help me prepare for my up coming interview?
(accept)……………yes of course ……………………………………………………….
3- (you want your classmate to take look at your project proposal. Make a polite request)
  When you get a chance can you take look at my project proposal,
please?
4- (You want you sister to call you later as your phone ran out. Make a request)

Can you call me later my phone ran out

5- (ask your classmate if he can help you in a math equation)

If you’re available help me in this math equation