2022-02-23
11 分钟Hi there, teacher Harry here.
Welcome back to my English lessons, where we try to help you to get a better understanding of the english language.
Whatever you need, we're here to help you.
Whether it's business English, whether it's conversational English, job interview techniques, whether it's chitchat, small small talk, grammar, pronunciation, whatever it is, you'll find us here to help you.
So what is the lesson about today?
Well, in this particular lesson, we're going to look at asking for, giving and or refusing permission, okay?
So asking for, giving and refusing permission.
Okay?
Now, usually when we're talking about asking for something, we tend to recommend that people do it in a polite way.
Okay.
And particularly in British English, usually requests like this are polite or formal requests.
So let me give you a few examples of what a polite formal request will be.
Do you mind if I switch on or switch off the light?
Do you mind if I take that last piece of cake?
Would you mind if I invited a friend around this evening for dinner?
May I call you later if you're not busy?
Could I possibly borrow your pen or could I possibly borrow your phone, or could I possibly ask you to help me?
Is it possible to move our meeting to another day?
I'm a little bit busy today.
Is it possible for me to use your name as a reference?