How to be Indirect and make polite reque...

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Have you ever heard some surprising news and not known what to say? Or found yourself replying "Really?" to absolutely everything? Today we're looking at how to express interest and surprise in natural English. From "Has he?" to "You're joking!", we'll explore the little expressi ... Show More

Have you ever wondered whether you should use whether or if in English? They can seem very similar, and in many sentences both are possible. But there are some important differences between them, and knowing when to use each one can make your English sound much more natural and a ... Show More

Would you mind checking out this English lesson? Maybe you could try using some of the phrase here in your conversations this week? Do you think you could even tell a friend about this podcast? That would be great!In everyday conversation, we often like to soften our requests — w ... Show More

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons.Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialMake polite requests and offers in English without adding please to every sentence. A ... Show More

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons.Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialAsk for something politely in English with request structures such as Would you…?, Do ... Show More

<p>Learn ten ways of politely making requests in English. It is very important while asking something of someone that you do this in a kind way. There is a fine line between being assertive and being too forward. If you are too direct in English that could rub people the wrong wa ... Show More

In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to ask polite English questions in a variety of everyday situations. We’ll go over how to make requests in places like restaurants, how to politely ask for directions, and how to check if someone needs help. You’ll also learn how to ask fo ... Show More

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<p>Asking direct questions may make you sound rude when interacting with strangers, and can make the other person feel uncomfortable. So in this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about how to sound more polite so that you can leave a more positive im ... Show More

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/In this episode, you will learn how to make suggestions ... Show More