Polite requests and questions | Spoken English

In this spoken English lesson, you will learn several methods to make polite requests and ask questions. They are examples of formal English.
A request is when we ask someone for something, either an object or perhaps asking someone to do something for us. Since we are asking for help, it is important to be polite.
We must avoid being too direct.
Examples of being too direct in English:
Help me, please.
Give me some sugar.
Can you fix my car?
These are all correct. The English grammar is correct. The other person will understand you but these requests are too direct and aggressive. People will be offended.
Here are some structures to ask politely for something in spoken English. These are very useful, particularly in business English situations.
Could you .. ?
Could you + base form of verb ?
Example: Could you carry my bags?
Would you mind .. ?
Would you mind + ing form of verb … ?
Example: Would you mind helping me?
I wonder if you could .. ?
I wonder if you could + base form of verb … ?
Example: I wonder if you could mind my phone?
Negative statements with question tags
You couldn't + base form of verb + could you?
Example: You couldn't help me, could you?
You wouldn't + base form of verb … + would you?
Example: You wouldn't drive me to the train station, would you?
I don't suppose you could + base form of verb … + could you?
Example: I don't suppose you could wash my car, could you?
Polite requests in written English
Here is a good expression for formal emails and letters:
I would be grateful if you could + base form of verb ...
Example: I would be grateful if you could call me.
There are many more examples in the video with a very detailed explanation. I advise you to watch it and take notes.
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Hello Andrew !
Thanks a million ! The video lesson about " Polite requests and questions " is meaningful and enlightening. It would really help me in a business corporate environment , either in spoken and written. The grammar structure and the given examples are excellent. In a nutshell, it`s a good work.
I am most grateful to you.
Wishing you all the best.
Kind regards,
Fazil

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You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
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I use a lot 'Would you be so kind as to... ' I hope this oral expression is correct. Have a nice day.

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I understood that we must be kind to ask for things.
Form: Could you + base form of verb ….. ?
Form: Would you mind + ing form of verb … ?
Form: I wonder if you could + base form of verb … ?

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Thank you so much.
I wonder if you could take me to the airport.
Can I use
This type of request to anyone even if it is the taxi driver or to someone I know

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Dear Teacher I`ve been listing to an American Teacher , and he`s told me that those "extra politeness" is exclusively British issue. But still it is worth to be very polite in some countries like Japan. As an Ukrainian native citizen I found extra politeness a title bit envying when I`m en a hurry. Thought my own experience with British gab year`s travelers I wanna say If you in my country just ask directly. I `m gladly help you, but time is a money . I dont mean to be rude but I think politeness is meaning different things in different country.

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Could we use could you please, would you mind in all the contexts irrespective of the persons, sir???

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Dear prof,
Could I say: I would appreciate it if you would be so kind as to let me have a piece of advice?

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You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew

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Could you please say to me if the different forms of polite request are used indistingly, or there exists diferent cases to use each one? Tank you very much for the video.

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I wonder if you could possibly tell me how to answer the 'would you mind doing' questions. Thanks a lot!!!

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I wouldn't mind
Thank me later😄

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Thank you for your lesson. How to answer when someone use the question ‘could and questions tag’?

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Sir
Would you tell me please
Which one is more polite between would and could.

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Could anyone tell me how is the intonation at end of requests with I wonder if?

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Could you please let me know
Can you use "per" instead of "as per" in British English?

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very nice lesson. I just wonder the structure: I wonder if you could.... should be ended by a full stop rather than a question? Thanks

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Please , explain I m wondering ..

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Sir can you explain me this, the difference between please +verb and could you please + verb sentences.

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I would be grateful if you could make a lesson with.."question tag? In your list of videos is not that lesson. Grateful....

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Indian like

[@thegreateast4854]

Thanks a lot for the video but I wonder if you could help me with a question
Is it polite to say would you?
For example
Would you tell your name?

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Are you quite well ? Which type of expression is this

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Can I use this statement
Can use your scanner?

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It’s
Can I scan some paper

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[@CrownAcademyEnglish]

Hello and thanks for your comment. I am pleased that you like my lessons and method of teaching. I think it is important in the beginning to learn the correct basic grammar because good grammar is essential in all the 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Then I think the listening lessons are very useful because you will learn new vocabularly and hear the correct pronunciation. Also my listening lessons are based on true stories so you will also learn the English culture. :)
There isn't really a strict order to the lessons but these playlists will help you:
Grammar: th-cam.com/play/PL6BDo90oiwpS4_AM1c0s0ozpROeE2A9ff.html
Listening practice: th-cam.com/play/PL6BDo90oiwpRdmnAzmYwdc0Az0ZOG2XNA.html
Vocabulary: th-cam.com/play/PL6BDo90oiwpTlYAYSitjwWn29BEdCBi9j.html
Best wishes,
Andrew

[@pankajgolakiya9666]

Hello Mr.Andrew....i have dout in my mind that grammer says you can't not use "modal verb"in if clause. In polite request, you have used modal auxillaries verb in your example.
I would be great full if you could send me your price list....as per your video
According to grammer
I would be great full if you send me your pricelist.
Which one of more polite......please guide me.

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It is 2 .30

[@alifaqasmi1330]

Make the sentence More polite by using certain powerful words:(it can be statement or could be converted to a question??
1) i have something to say
2)let me use your pen
3)close the door
4) have some more coffee
5)i need a lift to the library
6)help me lift this box
7)i want to see some silk shirts
8) please keep an old news paper magazine With Your next class

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Please Translate

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Needs to speak more clearly tbh but the video is good