COURSE MATERIAL

Expressing requests

 Would you mind going to my house tonight?

 Can/could you give it to me, please?
Making requests  Please, let me do this job.
 Could you help me with this?
 Could you please come to my party tonight?
 May I help you?
 Would it be possible for you to come in my party?
 If I can make a request, I’d like to come in your
party.
Accepting requests  Ok
 Oh, sure
Refusing requests  I’m sorry, I can’t.
 I’m afraid I can’t make it.
A. Listen and Practice

Woman : Just a minute, patty. I can’t hear you.

Bill is watching the food ball game on TV.
Bill turns down the TV a little, will you?
Bill : what, Mum?
Woman : can you turn down the TV a little, please?
Bill : yeah, yeah …Ok. Is this alright?
Woman : A little … can you turn down a little more, Please?
I’m on the phone. Don’t you see?
Bill : Oh, sorry, Mum. But could I use the headset so you are not disturbed?
Woman : Oh. Sure. Good boy!