Requests and Offers

➧ Learn how to use modal verbs | can ◦ could ◦ would | for polite requests.
➧ Expand vocabulary with phrases for making and responding to requests and offers.

Modal Verbs for Requests

Examples
➧ Can you help me?
➧ Could you please open the window?
➧ Would you mind passing the salt?

These are all polite ways of asking for something.

Responding to Requests

Examples
➧ Sure, no problem.
➧ Of course!
➧ I’m sorry, but I can’t right now.

When someone makes a request, it’s important to know how to respond politely.

Making Offers

Examples
➧ Can I help you with that?
➧ Would you like a drink?
➧ Shall I open the door for you?

These are all polite ways to offer assistance.

Responding to Offers

Examples
➧ Yes, please. Thank you.
➧ No, thank you. I’m fine.
➧ That would be great, thanks!

Just like with requests, you need to know how to respond to offers.

If you accept - Yes, please.
If you don’t accept - No, thank you.