Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Making Requests.

Part One

Work with a partner. Listen and practice the following conversations:

moving boxes

A: May I ask you a favour?

B: Sure, what is it?

A: Well, you know I'm moving this weekend, right?

B: Yeah. Oh. I know where this is going.

A: Do you think you could give me a hand on Saturday?

B: Okay. What time?

two girls chatting in front of two men

A: Shaun, can I ask you something?

B: What?

A: Do you think Anna would say yes if I asked her out on a date?

B: Anna? She'd probably say "yes." You should do it. What have you got to lose?

A: Okay, we'll see. Thanks.

man with empty wallet

A: Diana, could I please ask you a favour?

B: Of course, what's up?

A: Would you mind lending me some money until I get paid next week?

B: Okay, but it depends how much you need.

A: May I borrow $100?

B: $100. Sure, that's fine.

people talking on a bus

A: Would you mind if I opened the window?

B: No, not at all. Go ahead.

A: Thanks.

B: It's a hot one today, isn't it?

A: Sure is. 


Part Two

The blue parts of the conversations above are requests. Requests are polite ways to ask for something.

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