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Aug 14
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Learn How To Ask Polite English Question...

BOB THE CANADIAN
About this episode

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 for information in a way that sounds friendly and respectful, and how to make suggestions so that they come across as considerate.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNak or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Polite Questions"

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