Listening and Speaking A1: Making Requests

🗣️ Listening and Speaking A1: Making Requests 📝

Being able to make polite requests is essential in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we’ll learn how to make requests politely in English, expand your vocabulary, and practice through engaging dialogues. Let’s begin! 🌟

📖 Lesson Overview

  • Topic: Making Requests (A1 Level)
  • Skill Focus: Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary, and Conversational Phrases
  • Objectives:
    • Learn essential vocabulary and phrases for making polite requests.
    • Understand how to respond to requests appropriately.
    • Practice real-life dialogues to build confidence.

🔑 Essential Vocabulary for Making Requests

Let’s start by learning key phrases and expressions used when making requests. Repeat each one aloud to improve your pronunciation! 🗣️

💬 Common Phrases for Making Requests:

  • 🙏 “Please”
  • ❓ “Can you…?”
  • 📝 “Could you…?”
  • 🙇‍♂️ “Would you mind…?”
  • 🤗 “Do you think you could…?”
  • 📌 “May I…?”
  • 👍 “Is it okay if I…?”
  • 🚪 “Could I possibly…?”
  • 👋 “Excuse me…”
  • 🙏 “I’d appreciate it if you could…”

🗣️ Responses to Requests:

  • 😊 “Sure!”
  • 👍 “No problem.”
  • 🙌 “Of course.”
  • 👌 “Certainly.”
  • 😁 “I’d be happy to.”
  • 🚫 “I’m sorry, but…”
  • 🙁 “I’m afraid I can’t.”
  • 🙏 “Maybe another time.”

🛠️ Useful Expressions:

  • 🕒 “Do you have a moment…?”
  • 💡 “Could you help me with…?”
  • 📞 “May I use your phone?”
  • 📝 “Could you pass me the…?”
  • 👀 “Do you know where…?”
  • 🔍 “Could you show me…?”
  • 🛠️ “Can I borrow…?”
  • 🍽️ “May I have…?”

💡 Practice Tip:

Practice making requests in different situations. Try to use a variety of phrases to become more comfortable. 📝

🎧 Real-Life Dialogues: Making Requests

Practice these dialogues to become comfortable with making and responding to requests. Try both roles to enhance your speaking skills! 🎤

🗣️ Dialogue 1: Borrowing a Pen

Emily: Excuse me, could I borrow your pen for a moment? 🖊️
Michael: Sure, here you go! 😊
Emily: Thanks so much. I’ll give it back in a minute. 🙏
Michael: No problem!

🗣️ Dialogue 2: Asking for Help

Sophia: Can you help me carry this box? It’s quite heavy. 📦
David: Of course! Let me take that for you. 💪
Sophia: Thank you, I appreciate it. 🙏

🗣️ Dialogue 3: Requesting Directions

Alex: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the train station? 🚉
Olivia: Sure! Go straight ahead and turn left at the second traffic light. ➡️
Alex: Thanks a lot! 😊
Olivia: You’re welcome!

🗣️ Dialogue 4: Asking Permission

Liam: May I open the window? It’s a bit warm in here. 🪟
Emma: Certainly! Go ahead. 🌬️
Liam: Thanks!

🗣️ Dialogue 5: Ordering Food Politely

Waiter: Are you ready to order? 🍽️
Isabella: Yes, could I please have the grilled chicken salad? 🥗
Waiter: Certainly. Anything to drink?
Isabella: Just water, please. 💧

🗣️ Dialogue 6: Asking for Time Off

Employee: Excuse me, could I take the afternoon off tomorrow? 🗓️
Manager: May I ask why? 🤔
Employee: I have a doctor’s appointment. 🏥
Manager: That’s fine. Just make sure to finish your tasks. 👍

🗣️ Dialogue 7: Requesting a Favor

Daniel: Would you mind watering my plants while I’m away? 🌱
Grace: Not at all! I’d be happy to. 😊
Daniel: Thank you so much. 🙏

🗣️ Dialogue 8: Asking for Clarification

Teacher: Do you have any questions? 👩‍🏫
Student: Could you please explain that last part again? 📚
Teacher: Certainly! Let’s go over it together. 👍

🗣️ Dialogue 9: Making a Phone Request

Caller: May I speak to Mr. Johnson, please? 📞
Receptionist: One moment, please. I’ll put you through. ☎️
Caller: Thank you!

🗣️ Dialogue 10: Requesting Silence

Maria: Would you mind keeping the noise down? I’m trying to study. 📖
Neighbor: Oh, I’m sorry! I’ll turn the music down. 🔉
Maria: Thank you, I appreciate it. 🙏

🌟 Conclusion: Making Requests with Confidence

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Making Requests! You’ve learned essential phrases and practiced dialogues to help you make polite requests in English. Remember, politeness and clarity are key. Keep practicing, and you’ll communicate your needs effectively! 🌟

💪 Keep Practicing!

Try using these phrases in real-life situations. Practice making requests with friends or classmates. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel! 😊