May Can Could - Making Polite Requests In English
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- Three words we can use when making polite requests in English: May Can Could. May I interest you in $10 credit to use on an italki lesson? Click here and book: go.italki.com/englishlikeanative
The main difference between these words: Can, could, & may, is their level of formality. Let's explore those differences here.
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We also have this modal verb, which is very similar to 'should' and varies slightly to 'may' and 'can.' This modal verb is 'shall.' 'Shall I take you to the cinema now?' and 'Shall we go?' Shall we go to the park? Shall I make the tea? This verb is commonly used like this: "Shall we?' and "Shall I?' or when answering a question: 'We shall' and 'I shall.' To negate the verb, one would say this: 'I shall not,' We shall not,' '''She shall not,' 'It shall not stand,' 'Tom shall not go,' 'This rule shall not be breached' (pronoun/noun/proper noun + verb + negative adverb).
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Hi Anna, please allow me to thank you for the lesson. I really appreciate British politeness, as it makes everyone a bit more gracious and kind. So, please find my homework below:
- May I have your contact details?
Yes, you may. My address is...
- Can we borrow your hoover?
Of course you can, here you go.
- Could you wait a moment please?
Yes, of course, take your time.
- Excuse me, could I have another one please?
Of course Ma'am.
- Can you pass me the salt, please?
Sure, here you go.
Have a nice one!
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1.Of course, here you go.
2. No, you can't.
3.Sure, here you go.
4.I'm afraid I can't.
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Modal verbs now reminding me of the modes of music...developed by the Greek philosophers. Ionian (Major) Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (Minor), and finally, Locrian. All having a unique tonality. 1. For you, most certainly. 2. My Hoover is on the blink, so I’m afraid not. 3. Yes, I can wait. 4. Sure, take two, they’re small. 5. Yes, would you like the pepper as well?
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1) Of course you may. Here you have my card, send me a message, and I'll reply to you as soon as possible. It wil be my pleasure keeping in touch.
2) For sure. I'd be pleased if you clean it at the end.
3) Yes, I can. Let me know, when I can go forward, please.
4) Owh, absolutely. Here you go!
5) Yeah, here you have.
Is the expression 'could you possibly ....' is still used nowadays and to which degree of formality does it correspond to ?
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Thank you for your video Anna! I've got a question. Is the word "Pardon" for formal or semi-formal requests? Considering we will use it as a replacement of "Excuse me"
Yes, exactly right. Pardon can be used in formal and semi formal situations.
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may I say TO you
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Hey Anna, I have two questions.
1. Is it "to not" or "not to"? For example, "He was trying his best *to not* yell at her" or "He was trying his best *not to* yell at her"
2. Is it "in regard to" or "with regard to" ?
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No use them interchangeably. :)
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"Can we borrow your hoover?" - "I'm afraid you can't. Because you borrowed it two weeks ago and haven't brought it back yet!"
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For that situation I have two hoovers - one cheapest one for my neighbors and second Makita for me.
Hi there, can one say: you wouldn't help me, would you? Is this more formal or is it not? Many thanks Anna
It's better to say: You couldn't help me, could you? Could suggests possibility rather than desire.
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1- May I have your contact details ? No You may not
2- Can we borrow your hoover ? Sure
3- Could you wait a moment ,please ? I’m afraid I’m busy now
4- Excuse me could I have another please? Here you go
5- Can you pass me the salt , please ? No
Get yourself 😀
5 - GET IT yourself. :)
Hi Anna! I only have a question and I would appreciate it if you give me an answer!
If I were supposed to ask a girl out for a cup of coffee or dinner plus, a friendly chat, how could I use those verbs?!
Thanks!
Can I interest you in dinner? Could I invite you out for a coffee sometime? May I have the pleasure of your company on Thursday evening?
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May give us lesson about idioms
Excuse me your honour, may i explain the reason of my mistake after the jury?
Can you play that song again?
Could you call us again, please?
Can't you go shopping for me?
May you sign my permission form please your majesty?
..to have my contact details? Sure, you may. Only do not use it to harass me.
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My fault/ mistake/ bad/ my apologies/ pardon me. I take responsibility
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Could you tell me, where is the born in English ?
Of course. My contact details is...
Certainly. Here it is.
Sure.
Yes you could.
Here we go.
My contact details ARE....
Thank you teacher.
Sorry for the delay!!
Q: May I have your contact details?
A: Sure, write my number and email.
Q: Can we borrow your hoover?
A: Sorry, I can´t because I´m using it in this moment.
Q: Could you wait a moment please?
A: Yes, excuse me what happen?
Q: Excuse me, could I have another one please?
A: Of course, the same flavor?
Q: Can you past me the salt please?
A: Here you go.
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You call them modal verbs, can we call them defective verbs too?
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1- Can I go out mom, please.?
No, you can't.
2-could you let me sit here, Ali?
Sure. Sit down please.
3- Excuse me teacher, may I come in?
Yes please.
4- Ahmed, could you get me that jug?
Ok.
5- Hi soldier, can I pass here?
Sure, but very carefully.
You finish the lesson with « finally » and I have to admit that the difference between « finally » and « eventually » is quite confusing for non native as I am... may I ask you to enlighten me please ?
Here is a great explanation of the differences. :). english.stackexchange.com/questions/67063/eventually-vs-finally
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May I have your contact details? Absolutely not as it's a national security risk. Can we borrow your hoover? Assuming that's my neighbor asking I would reply: Of course when you're finished with it you could return it. Or i'll have someone helpful or possibly myself, if I can; come later to pick it up. Could you wait a moment please? Depending on the situation I would either say: Unfortunately time is pressing me to hurry right now. Or I would reply Why what have you for me? Excuse me could I have another one please: I guess it's at the dinner table in which case I would say: You can have another-one there's plentiful to drink here go ask them. Could you pass me the salt please: I would reply: Oh helpful butler could you pass my annoying good friend there, sitting across me visiting from Denmark, who deliberately thinks I am a butler at this point and degrades me to commonality in an insulting way far too often; the salt please. And I would add, I am also not meaning any offence to you helpful butler who the family does appreciate for the betterment of the common good of our society. That's the answers I think yes!!!! :)
The battle of cartagena de Indias. A famous spanish naval victory against the british. Spanish empire was greater than the british empire. Who will speak against me, please people I’m bored .
For your next vid can you identify the different kinds of accent various British celebs have?
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