Here are some sample phrases and expressions for asking favors in English.
Can you . . .
Would you (please) . . .
Could you (please) . . .
Could I . . . (usually used for asking permission)
See also:
Free-English-Study: Asking for Favors
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1. Can you help me with my math?
2. Could you bring me some coffee?
3. Would you open the car door for me?
4. Could I ask you a favor? | | Sure. What's the problem?
I'd be glad to. How do you like it?
No problem. It looks like your hands are full.
It depends. What is it? |
For Conversation practice:
Speaking Situations: Asking Favors
Textbook: New Interchange 1, Chapter 11
Textbook: English Knowhow, Book 1, Chapter 13
