Requests and offers around the office
Polite English front-loads its meaning: Could you, Would you mind, Do you want me to. These openers blur together at natural speed, and the reply pattern (Sure, Of course, Not at all) is half the answer. Write the opener right and the rest falls into place.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1Could you help me move these boxes to the storage room?
- 2Sure, just give me a minute to finish this email.
- 3Would you like some coffee before the meeting starts?
- 4Yes please, with a little milk if you have any.
- 5Can you print two copies of the agenda for me?
- 6Of course, I will bring them to your desk.
- 7Why don't we share a taxi to the airport?
- 8Good idea, that will save us both some money.
- 9Would you mind closing the window behind you?
- 10Not at all, it is getting cold in here.
- 11Could you show the new intern around the office?
- 12I would be happy to, after my morning call.
- 13Do you want me to save you a seat at the workshop?
- 14That would be great, I might arrive a few minutes late.
- 15Please let me know if you need anything else.
FAQ
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