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# Office supplies: making polite requests
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/politely-request-office-equipment-supplies/
- Published: 2026-06-30T22:15:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T15:19:26.000Z
- Description: Learn to politely request office supplies and communicate professionally with colleagues using essential vocabulary and practical phrases from a real article.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B1, Business, Practical English, Grammar, Premium, Polite requests and indirect questions

## Summary

Ever find yourself needing a new pen or some printer paper at work, but you're not sure how to ask politely? This lesson uses a real article to explore common office supplies and teaches you how to make professional requests to your colleagues. You'll gain confidence in workplace communication.

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## Vocabulary

You'll learn essential phrases for managing office supplies, such as **to run out of something**, **to be low on something**, and **to place an order**. We also cover terms like **out of action** and **stationery cupboard**.

## Grammar

The lesson focuses on **making polite requests with 'could' and 'would'**. You'll discover how to use these modal verbs to sound more professional and respectful when asking for help or items at work.

## Practical English

Master practical phrases for **asking a colleague for supplies** in various situations. You'll practise expressions like '**Sorry to bother you, but do you happen to have a spare pen?**' and '**I was wondering if you knew where the spare printer paper is.**'

## Discussion

There's an engaging discussion activity where you can share your own experiences and practise making polite requests in different office scenarios.

## Reading

The lesson is based on a real article, providing an authentic context to learn about office supplies and workplace communication.

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