Pronunciation - Student Book - Mar 2018

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Lesson 5
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C. PRACTICE
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D. GAME
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E. SELF TEST
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Pronunciation for conversations – Asking for a favor in English
Asking for a favor refers to asking someone to do something for you. Use these phrases to
politely ask for a favor. When someone asks you for a favor, you'll have to either grant the
favor (say yes) or refuse the favor (say no). Pay special attention to the form of the verb
used in each case as you learn to ask, grant and refuse favors.
Asking for a Favor
Could / Would you do me a favor?
Could you do me a favor?
is used to find out if someone will do a favor for you as a way to begin the conversation. The
form Would you do me a favor? is more formal.
Would you do me a favor?

Could you do me a favor?
Could you please + verb
Use the simple form of the verb (do) to ask for help with specific actions such as asking for
help in daily situations.
Could you please take me to work?

Could you please lend me a hand?
Could you possibly + verb
Use the simple form of the verb to ask for help with specific situations while being extremely
polite.
Could I possibly take some time off to help?

Could you possibly work overtime today?
Could I ask / bother / trouble you + infinitive
Use the infinitive form of the verb (to do) to ask for a favor in formal situations.
Could I ask you to help my brother?

Could I bother you to give a ride to work?
Could I trouble you to open the door for me?
Would you mind + verb + ing
Use the gerund form of the verb (doing) to ask for a favor in everyday situations.
Would you mind closing the window?

Would you mind cooking dinner tonight?
Would it be too much trouble for you + infinitive
Use this form with the infinitive to ask for a favor in very formal situations.
Would it be too much trouble for you to let me come in late tomorrow?
Would it be too much trouble for you to take a look at this letter?
May I + verb? - Use the simple form of the verb with 'may' when the favor you're asking
requires permission.
May I leave class early?

May we use your telephone?
Granting a Favor
If you would like to say "yes" to someone who asks you for a favor, you can grant the favor
using these phrases:
Sure
No problem.
I'd be happy to help you.
It would be my pleasure.
I'd be glad to help out.
It's common to ask for more specifics when granting a favor. For instance, if your friend
asks you to help him out with a project, you might ask some follow up questions to get an
idea of what is needed.
Would you mind giving me a hand?

I'd be happy to help you. What do you need help with?
May I use your telephone?

Sure. Who are you calling?
Refusing a Favor
If you are unable to help out and need to say "no", you can refuse a favor with these
responses:
I'm afraid I can't.

Sorry, but I'm unable + infinitive
Unfortunately, I'm not able + infinitive.
Regrettably, I can't + verb
Saying 'no', is never fun, but sometimes it's necessary. It's common to offer a different
solution to try to help out even if you can't do the favor.
Could I ask you to help me with my homework?

Unfortunately, I'm not able to do that.
Why not?
Regrettably, I can't do math very well, so I won't be able to help.
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Practice Dialogues
Use these dialogues to practice asking for a favor, granting favors and refusing favors.
Asking for a Favor which is Granted
Peter: Hi Anna. I've got a favor to ask. Would you mind cooking dinner tonight? I'm kind of
busy.
Anna: Sure, Peter. What would you like for dinner?
Peter: Could I trouble you to make some pasta?
Anna: That's sounds good. Let's have pasta. Which type of sauce should I make?
Peter: Would it be too much trouble to make a four cheese sauce?
Anna: No, that's easy. Yum. Good idea.
Peter: Thanks Anna. That really helps me out.
Anna: No problem.
Mark: Hey, could you please help me with my homework?

Susan: I'd be glad to help out. What seems to be the problem.
Mark:: I don't get this equation. Would you mind explaining it to me?
Susan: No problem. It's difficult!
Mark: Yeah, I know. Thanks a lot.
Susan: Don't worry about it.
Asking for a Favor which is Refused
Employee: Hello, Mr. Smith. Could I ask you a question?

Boss: Sure, what do you need?
Employee: Would it be too much trouble for you to let me come in at 10 tomorrow morning?
Boss: Oh, that's a little difficult.
Employee: Yes, I know it's last moment, but I have to go to the dentist.
Boss: I'm afraid I can't let you come in late tomorrow. We really need you at the meeting.
Employee: OK, I just thought I'd ask. I'll get a different appointment.
Boss: Thanks, I appreciate it.
Brother: Hey. Would you mind letting me watch my show?

Sister: Sorry, but I can't do that.
Brother: Why not?!
Sister: I'm watching favorite show now.
Brother: But I'm going to miss my favorite game show!
Sister: Watch it online. Don't bother me.
Brother: Could you please watch your show online, it's a rerun!
Sister: Sorry, but I'm unable to do that. You'll just have to watch it later.
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IELTS Speaking Part 3
Discussion skills
IELTS Skills: Giving and asking for opinions
This page continues the academic discussion skills section by looking at how to give your
opinion and how to invite others to join the discussion by asking for their opinion. There is also
an example discussion to show how to use some of the phrases.
Giving opinions
If you want to participate effectively in an academic discussion, you will need to make your
ideas clear. This means you will have to voice (or give) your opinion. This alone will not be
enough, as you will also need to support your opinion by giving reasons and evidence such as
examples, statistics, or information from readings on the topic. If you have actual data or expert
opinions to use during the discussion, you should refer to the source if you can.
The list below shows phrases for each of these three functions, i.e. giving opinions, explaining
your reasons for holding these opinions, and giving evidence to support your opinion.
Giving opinions
· I think (that)...
· I believe (that)...
· I feel (that)...
· It seems to me (that)...
· My view is (that)...
· It is my view (that)...
· In my view...
· In my opinion...
· As far as I’m concerned...
· I would say (that)...
· For me, ...
· As I understand it...
· From what I understand...
Giving reasons
· This is due to...

· Because/Since...
· Due to the fact that...
· As a result of...
· As a consequence of...
Giving evidence
· For instance...
· For example...
· (Author's name) states that...
· Statistics from (source) indicate...
Asking for opinions Lesson 5
A related skill during a seminar discussion is asking others for their opinion. This allows
other group members to join the discussion and gives them a chance to share their
opinions, and say whether they agree or disagree with yours. The phrase box shows some
useful phrases for inviting others to share their opinions with the rest of the group.
Asking for opinions
· What do you think?

· What do you think about...?
· What’s your opinion about...?
· How do you feel about...?
· What about you?
Example discussion
Below is an example discussion on the topic of transportation in a particular city. There are
three students involved. Click on the different areas (in the shaded boxes to the right) to
highlight phrases for giving opinions, giving reasons, and giving evidence.
Student A: I think that the transportation here is excellent, because there are so many
different options: buses, the underground and taxis. I really love the buses here. They run
many different routes, and the cost is quite reasonable, under one pound for most of the
places I go to. What's your opinion?
Student B: I agree with you. The buses are very convenient and cheap. And the subway is
good too, it's not expensive at all.
Student C: That may be true, but you are only considering the cost. If we look at how
frequent the transport is, then it's not so good. For example I often have to wait twenty or
thirty minutes for a bus when I go to the university. It's really not convenient for me.
Student A: I really don't agree with you. In my opinion the transport is extremely convenient.
As I just said, the buses run many different routes, so you can get anywhere in the city quite
easily. For instance I can take a bus from where I live to the university, or another one to the
train station, another to the football stadium. They'll all direct and I don't need to change.
Student B: So you mean that convenience in terms of destination is important in a good
transportation system?
Student A: Yes, that's certainly one aspect. In terms of the buses, there is also the number
of bus stops, which again makes them very convenient.
Student B: Yes, I see.
Student C: I don't think I'd say that. In some ways, the more stops there are, the less
convenient it is. It makes the journey longer. And how about frequency? Isn't that important
too?
Student A: Yes, in my opinion it is. But I don't have any problem with that. I never have to
wait more than about ten minutes for a bus, so in terms of frequency they are very
convenient for me.
Student B: That's what I think too. I never have to wait long for a bus either. It could be that
you're just unlucky with where you live.
Student C: I take your point, but I still don't think I agree. As far as I'm concerned the
transportation needs improving in many aspects, because it's just not good enough. You
mentioned taxis, but they're far too expensive. For example I once took one to the train
station in the evening, and I paid almost ten pounds.
Student A: I'm not so sure about that. Ten pounds to me seems quite reasonable for a taxi
fare. And isn't that just the nature of taxis? That they are more expensive?
Student C: I don't think so. I mean of course they should be more expensive than other
forms of transportation, but not so expensive.
Student B: What do you mean by expensive? How much is too much?
Student C: I would say that two or three times as much as other forms of transport is fine, so
maybe three pounds for a typical journey. Certainly not as much as ten pounds!
Student B: I see. So what do you suggest to improve the situation? Taxi drivers have to
make a living, after all.
Student C: Well, I think what the local council should do is reduce the starting fare for taxis.
That would at least make them more economical for shorter distances. If the fare for longer
distances is higher, it would equal things out. Alternatively...
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Asking for a Favor

Could / Would you do me a favor?

Could you do me a favor?

Would you do me a favor?

Could you please + verb

Could you please take me to work?

Could you possibly + verb

Could I possibly take some time off to help?

Could I ask / bother / trouble you + infinitive

Could I ask you to help my brother?

Would you mind + verb + ing

Would you mind closing the window?

Would it be too much trouble for you + infinitive

May I leave class early?

Would you mind giving me a hand?

May I use your telephone?

I'm afraid I can't.

Could I ask you to help me with my homework?

Asking for a Favor which is Granted

Mark: Hey, could you please help me with my homework?

Asking for a Favor which is Refused

Employee: Hello, Mr. Smith. Could I ask you a question?

Brother: Hey. Would you mind letting me watch my show?

· This is due to...

Asking for opinions Lesson 5

Asking for opinions

· What do you think?

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