925 English Lesson 22 - How to Make a Request in English | Learn Business English with 925 English

Q: What are some different ways to make requests depending on the relationship?

A: Some different ways to make requests depending on the relationship include using simple and direct language for close relationships, and using words like 'could' and 'would' to make requests more careful and polite for professional or formal relationships.

Q: How can one practice making direct requests using simple and direct language?

A: One can practice making direct requests using simple and direct language by using phrases like 'Can you help me with this presentation?' and 'Take this down to the printer for me, please.'

Q: Why is it important to be polite when making requests?

A: It is important to be polite when making requests to show respect and consideration for the other person. Using words like 'could' and 'would' helps in making requests more careful and polite.

Q: What are some expressions that can be used to make careful requests?

A: Some expressions that can be used to make careful requests include 'Do you think you could give me a hand with this?' and 'Would you mind passing me those files please?'

Q: How can 'if' statements be added to requests to make them more conditional and polite?

A: 'If' statements can be added to requests to make them more conditional and polite by framing the request in a way that shows an understanding of the other person's circumstances. For example, 'If you have a bit of time, could you review my report now?'

Q: What are some phrases that can be used to respond to requests appropriately?

A: Some phrases that can be used to respond to requests appropriately include 'Yeah, I can do that' for accepting requests, and 'I'm afraid I won't be able to' for declining requests.