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Step 8 - Video Lesson 3

Polite requests: core sentence patterns

Use polite but clear language when asking for action.

Use these frames

  • Could you please ... ?
  • I would be grateful if you could ...
  • I would appreciate it if ...
  • May I kindly request that ...

Micro drill

Direct: "Add more chairs."

Formal: "I would be grateful if additional chairs could be provided."