May Can Could - Making Polite Requests In English

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Three words we can use when making polite requests in English: May Can Could. May I interest you in $10 credit to use on an italki lesson? Click here and book: go.italki.com/englishlikeanative
The main difference between these words: Can, could, & may, is their level of formality. Let's explore those differences here.
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@stunninglad1 4 жыл бұрын

We also have this modal verb, which is very similar to 'should' and varies slightly to 'may' and 'can.' This modal verb is 'shall.' 'Shall I take you to the cinema now?' and 'Shall we go?' Shall we go to the park? Shall I make the tea? This verb is commonly used like this: "Shall we?' and "Shall I?' or when answering a question: 'We shall' and 'I shall.' To negate the verb, one would say this: 'I shall not,' We shall not,' '''She shall not,' 'It shall not stand,' 'Tom shall not go,' 'This rule shall not be breached' (pronoun/noun/proper noun + verb + negative adverb).

@glenlau5848 4 жыл бұрын

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@ademengin7631 4 жыл бұрын

Three magic expressions to use in the streets, restaurants, shops, amoung friends, school, bussiness etc... Thanks a lot!

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@mayankathwalanubha.5038 4 жыл бұрын

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@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

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@Oleg_RZA 4 жыл бұрын

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@mohamedshaalod7465 4 жыл бұрын

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@azzam3751 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you could

@juliano-nicocelli 6 ай бұрын

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@raoufallani5142 4 жыл бұрын

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@daleb9591 4 жыл бұрын

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@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

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@masrcobenincasa6573 4 жыл бұрын

Anna your accent is contagiously pleasant and it inspires and incentivates people to learn english as it is really spoken. I have been many times in London In Lewisham and you seem to kind ly and in a vivid manner to faithfully reproduce the accent of this area of London while talking.

@lauradomenici578 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, please allow me to thank you for the lesson. I really appreciate British politeness, as it makes everyone a bit more gracious and kind. So, please find my homework below: - May I have your contact details? Yes, you may. My address is... - Can we borrow your hoover? Of course you can, here you go. - Could you wait a moment please? Yes, of course, take your time. - Excuse me, could I have another one please? Of course Ma'am. - Can you pass me the salt, please? Sure, here you go. Have a nice one!

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect responses. Full makes. :)

@lauradomenici578 4 жыл бұрын

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@moslemazizi7110 4 жыл бұрын

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@neerajmorofficial1067 4 жыл бұрын

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@user-qp1fk9fw8f 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson 💓

@abdelhakmeskour1257 4 жыл бұрын

May I thank you for this fruitful video?

@mhmodking1927 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna and good morning

@abdenacerharouni9234 4 жыл бұрын

thank you teacher Anna for this important lesson.

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

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@sarraabbt251 4 жыл бұрын

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@leandrocosta5548 4 жыл бұрын

HI Anna. I 'm from Brazil. I need to improve my english a little more, but I almost getting the fluency. YOUR videos have helped much. See ya.

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

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@babapetetsk5537 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks . Good job. Keep it up.

@babapetetsk5537 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying so promptly.

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thank you for all . I'm in last years in high school, in morocco I'm going to take the test in july .💖💖💖👍

@majedaljaber134 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

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@johnavanzi6105 4 жыл бұрын

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@Lita1 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting mannerism video Anna I liked this video because it was very helpful yes!!!! :)

@khalidhosamkhalis1519 4 жыл бұрын

very good teacher

@bnhasen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

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You are welcome

@sabrinasabi4177 4 жыл бұрын

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@jimmypaschall7369 4 жыл бұрын

Modal verbs now reminding me of the modes of music...developed by the Greek philosophers. Ionian (Major) Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (Minor), and finally, Locrian. All having a unique tonality. 1. For you, most certainly. 2. My Hoover is on the blink, so I’m afraid not. 3. Yes, I can wait. 4. Sure, take two, they’re small. 5. Yes, would you like the pepper as well?

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Jimmy. :)

@saudwolf9226 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thedebavlogs68 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Anna 😇

@santiagocampanupton9344 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video Anna! I've got a question. Is the word "Pardon" for formal or semi-formal requests? Considering we will use it as a replacement of "Excuse me"

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly right. Pardon can be used in formal and semi formal situations.

@santiagocampanupton9344 4 жыл бұрын

@@EnglishLikeANative Many thanks for taking the time to answer me Anna!

@betterenglishtips8378 3 жыл бұрын

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Amazing

@jacobatkinson6073 4 жыл бұрын

With wishes for success

@pamelchowdhury 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@guilhermekaiser5101 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful accent!

@husseinamer4028 4 жыл бұрын

1.Of course, here you go. 2. No, you can't. 3.Sure, here you go. 4.I'm afraid I can't. Thank's a lot ma'am that was very beneficial.

@user-nf4yf7tn6o 4 жыл бұрын

hi may i say you . sweet video from sweet teacher to sweet students ..may i say you .great thanks for your great works .teach us free ..you are generous really ..yousif from IRAQ

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

may I say TO you

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@francescolospinuso5792 4 жыл бұрын

Hello anna, can you please tell me how I can use the italki credit? Thank you

@antonioacevedo2923 4 жыл бұрын

Anna! The crop of the cream English teacher.

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

The cream of the crop. :)

@antonioacevedo2923 4 жыл бұрын

@@EnglishLikeANative ups ! I made a mistake. Thanks heavens Anna is the best teacher and is here to revise our progress.

@mapofg6095 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, could you please tell me if there s some difference between "here you go" or "here u are"? Thank you in advance

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

No use them interchangeably. :)

@user-il2rm6to1n 4 жыл бұрын

Don't be late for us. Thank you for your videos. Could you speak about Ramadan please?

@feyredarlingb 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anna, I have two questions. 1. Is it "to not" or "not to"? For example, "He was trying his best *to not* yell at her" or "He was trying his best *not to* yell at her" 2. Is it "in regard to" or "with regard to" ?

@Curly3373 4 жыл бұрын

Is the expression 'could you possibly ....' is still used nowadays and to which degree of formality does it correspond to ?

@razapk395 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@FabioSilva-fq2pl 4 жыл бұрын

gostei de aprender

@hamedrezaamiri639 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna! I only have a question and I would appreciate it if you give me an answer! If I were supposed to ask a girl out for a cup of coffee or dinner plus, a friendly chat, how could I use those verbs?! Thanks!

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

Can I interest you in dinner? Could I invite you out for a coffee sometime? May I have the pleasure of your company on Thursday evening?

@hamedrezaamiri639 4 жыл бұрын

@@EnglishLikeANative Thanks a lot for your kind reply! They're absolutely sentences that can impress all girls! You know the first impression is very vital! Building a steady relationship is like a building a house

@user-zx7xu4jt7r 4 жыл бұрын

Do I have to answer all questions even I know them, Miss?🤔

@psarper 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Anna, which correct , " inside" or "inside of"? Sorry I don't know how to send a direct message.

@wolfganghertwig3865 4 жыл бұрын

"Can we borrow your hoover?" - "I'm afraid you can't. Because you borrowed it two weeks ago and haven't brought it back yet!"

@JkVersus 4 жыл бұрын

:))) For that situation I have two hoovers - one cheapest one for my neighbors and second Makita for me.

@pussycatlover6522 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, can one say: you wouldn't help me, would you? Is this more formal or is it not? Many thanks Anna

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

It's better to say: You couldn't help me, could you? Could suggests possibility rather than desire.

@jitukhakhlari 4 жыл бұрын

Hii.... could you please explain me What's the differences of faith and belief 🙏🙏🙏

@lohaye3260 4 жыл бұрын

Somehow Anna resembles Snow White to me, red fits so good in her 😍

@andrefarias8434 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Anna, I love your classes, below you find my answers: 1) Of course you may. Here you have my card, send me a message, and I'll reply to you as soon as possible. It wil be my pleasure keeping in touch. 2) For sure. I'd be pleased if you clean it at the end. 3) Yes, I can. Let me know, when I can go forward, please. 4) Owh, absolutely. Here you go! 5) Yeah, here you have.

@razapk395 4 жыл бұрын

Love

@user-bs4jp1de3g 3 ай бұрын

good.

@edmundosantos-garza1465 4 жыл бұрын

What about ¨Might¨?

@emyeman4575 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna 🙋🏼‍♀️ Awesome thanks a lot 1- May I have your contact details ? No You may not 2- Can we borrow your hoover ? Sure 3- Could you wait a moment ,please ? I’m afraid I’m busy now 4- Excuse me could I have another please? Here you go 5- Can you pass me the salt , please ? No Get yourself 😀

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

5 - GET IT yourself. :)

@jarek23s 4 жыл бұрын

..to have my contact details? Sure, you may. Only do not use it to harass me.

@jarek23s 4 жыл бұрын

Making fun of the queen? Naughty Anna.

@haroonlive. 4 жыл бұрын

💕

@ankurnishad8423 4 жыл бұрын

My fault/ mistake/ bad/ my apologies/ pardon me. I take responsibility

@husseinaddow4570 4 жыл бұрын

1- Can I go out mom, please.? No, you can't. 2-could you let me sit here, Ali? Sure. Sit down please. 3- Excuse me teacher, may I come in? Yes please. 4- Ahmed, could you get me that jug? Ok. 5- Hi soldier, can I pass here? Sure, but very carefully.

@blesd.sunshine 4 жыл бұрын

👌👌✌️

@jacobatkinson6073 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👌👌

@marwanwajeeh2957 4 жыл бұрын

May give us lesson about idioms

@erkansamc2045 4 жыл бұрын

Excuse me your honour, may i explain the reason of my mistake after the jury? Can you play that song again? Could you call us again, please? Can't you go shopping for me? May you sign my permission form please your majesty?

@zekibilen1775 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏🙋

@HalcondNieve 4 жыл бұрын

You call them modal verbs, can we call them defective verbs too?

@supunthilakshetha9903 4 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me, where is the born in English ?

@gedeokasudianadewantara_ip4880 2 жыл бұрын

Unch🥰

@francy2610 4 жыл бұрын

Of course. My contact details is... Certainly. Here it is. Sure. Yes you could. Here we go.

@EnglishLikeANative 4 жыл бұрын

My contact details ARE....

@sahinkhan9092 3 жыл бұрын

Hello anna

@juanvelasquez9114 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you teacher. Sorry for the delay!! Q: May I have your contact details? A: Sure, write my number and email. Q: Can we borrow your hoover? A: Sorry, I can´t because I´m using it in this moment. Q: Could you wait a moment please? A: Yes, excuse me what happen? Q: Excuse me, could I have another one please? A: Of course, the same flavor? Q: Can you past me the salt please? A: Here you go.

@FGX318 3 жыл бұрын

You finish the lesson with « finally » and I have to admit that the difference between « finally » and « eventually » is quite confusing for non native as I am... may I ask you to enlighten me please ?

@EnglishLikeANative 3 жыл бұрын

Here is a great explanation of the differences. :). english.stackexchange.com/questions/67063/eventually-vs-finally

@josetellez5371 4 жыл бұрын

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@joaquinserrano9614 4 жыл бұрын

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@shojo799 3 жыл бұрын

she looks like Yapura Meri

@Lita1 4 жыл бұрын

May I have your contact details? Absolutely not as it's a national security risk. Can we borrow your hoover? Assuming that's my neighbor asking I would reply: Of course when you're finished with it you could return it. Or i'll have someone helpful or possibly myself, if I can; come later to pick it up. Could you wait a moment please? Depending on the situation I would either say: Unfortunately time is pressing me to hurry right now. Or I would reply Why what have you for me? Excuse me could I have another one please: I guess it's at the dinner table in which case I would say: You can have another-one there's plentiful to drink here go ask them. Could you pass me the salt please: I would reply: Oh helpful butler could you pass my annoying good friend there, sitting across me visiting from Denmark, who deliberately thinks I am a butler at this point and degrades me to commonality in an insulting way far too often; the salt please. And I would add, I am also not meaning any offence to you helpful butler who the family does appreciate for the betterment of the common good of our society. That's the answers I think yes!!!! :)

@joaquinserrano9614 4 жыл бұрын

The battle of cartagena de Indias. A famous spanish naval victory against the british. Spanish empire was greater than the british empire. Who will speak against me, please people I’m bored .