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Polite Requests and Offers: Can, Could, May, Would
Using polite language is important for respectful communication. This lesson covers how to make requests and offers politely.
Making Requests
| Structure | Example | Politeness |
|---|---|---|
| Can you + verb? | Can you help me? | Neutral |
| Could you + verb? | Could you open the window? | Polite |
| Would you mind + verb-ing? | Would you mind waiting? | Very polite |
| May I + verb? | May I borrow your pen? | Formal |
Making Offers
- Can I + verb? “Can I help you carry that?”
- Shall I + verb? “Shall I open the door for you?”
- Would you like me to + verb? “Would you like me to call a taxi?”
- Let me + verb: “Let me help you with that.”
Responding
- Yes, please. / No, thank you. / That would be great.
- Certainly. / Of course. / Sure. / I’m sorry, I can’t.
Exercises
- Make a polite request: “ask your teacher to explain the lesson again.”
- Make an offer: “offer to help your friend with homework.”
- Write a dialogue with 3 polite requests and responses.
