During this lesson, you will learn how to make requests in English using modal verbs such as:
| #1 | Can |
| #2 | Could |
| #3 | Will |
| #4 | Would |
Examples of requests in English are:
| #1 | Can you fix my old computer? |
| #2 | Could you do me a favor? |
| #3 | Would you fix my old computer? |
| #4 | Would you mind checking the server? |
| #5 | Will you design the footer? |
We also focus on accepting and apologizing such requests:
- Would you fix my old computer?
- Sure, just let me finish this first
- Would you fix my old computer?
- Sorry, I am incredibly busy right now
Let’s get started
Table of Contents
Structures to Make Request in English
The structure to make requests with could, can, would, will and would you mind is
| Structure | Example |
| Modal Verb | Could |
| Subject | you |
| Verb | check |
| Complement | my computer |
| Question Mark | ? |
These are some examples of sentences with could
- Could you give me a hand?
- Could you help me with this problem?
- Could you make some copies for me please?
These are some examples of questions with can:
- Can I have the menu?
- Can you pass me the newspaper?
- Can you buy the ticket for me?
There are some examples of questions with will
- Will you carry this for me?
- Will you drive me to the airport?
- Will you take my daughter home?
These are some examples of requests with would
- Would you like to help me please?
- Would you like to buy some groceries for me?
- Would you be kind enough to repair my computer?
These are some example of requests with would you mind
- Would you mind closing the door?
- Would you mind paying for my lunch?
- Would you mind driving me home?
Schema: Unscramble Words
Task#1A
Change the position of the words to create a request in English
You can see this requests in English exercise by clicking the following link: Wordwall Exercise
Pre-Task: Matching
Task#2A
Read the questions and sentences and match them by writing the number
| #1 | Can you lend me $10? |
| #2 | Could you install windows on my computer? |
| #3 | Could you download all the files? |
| #4 | Will you change the color of the menu and sidebar? |
| #5 | Could you fix the mega menu? |
| #6 | Could you call the software company? |
| #7 | Would you mind using Zoom for the meeting? |
| #8 | Can you tell me where the copy machine is? |
| #9 | Will you buy this book for me online, please? |
| #10 | Can you come and clean the offices? |
Pre-Task: Reject and Accept Requests
Task#3A
Categorize the ways to accept and decline requests
Pre-Task
Task#4A
Write and answer requests and invitations
There are two different tasks for beginners and advanced students
Beginners
Instructions:
- Go to this Padlet
- Write five separate requests
- Reject five different requests
Advanced Students
Instructions:
- Go to this Padlet.
- Write three separate requests related to an IT Topic.
- Topics are (1) Security & Privacy (2) Virtualization (3) Database Management (4) Server Management (5) coding (6) Web Design.
- Then answer three questions related to a topic different than yours by recording an audio using Vocaroo.
Main Task: Making Requests
Task#5A
Follow the instruction to create your own requests in English
- Check what every word means.
- Make pairs
- Figure out the pronunciation of every word.
- Choose one of the topics (1) Security & Privacy (2) Virtualization (3) Database Management (4) Server Management (5) coding (6) Web Design.
- Use “can”, “could”, “would”, “would you mind” and “will” to make the requests.
- Request must be long: “Will you migrate my website to Cloudways?”
- Ask questions to your partner and respond to his or her requests.
Post-Task
Writing Task#6A
Write what the teacher requests
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