Polite requests and indirect questions
Asking directly can sound blunt in English; polite requests and indirect questions soften what you say and make you sound more natural and professional. These lessons practise the structures — ‘Could you…’, ‘Would you mind…’, ‘I was wondering if…’ — through real workplace and social situations.
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Welcoming new colleagues: using modals for offers and requests
Master polite offers and requests with modal verbs to confidently welcome new colleagues and help them settle into their new role, based on a real-world article.
Professional networking: making connections with polite language
Master the art of professional networking by learning polite language and conversation starters to make meaningful connections and advance your career.
Polite requests: asking for favours and permission
Polite requests — an A2 English lesson. Practise using 'Would you mind...?' and 'Do you mind if I...?' and expand vocabulary around workplace communication.
Expressing preferences: using 'would rather' and 'prefer'
Learn to express preferences in English at B1 level. Practise using 'would rather' and 'prefer' with different structures and expand vocabulary for daily choices.