Lesson 13 Title: Making Requests and Offers
Subtitle: Lesson 13
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Today, we’ll focus on making requests and offers using modal verbs like can, could, and would.

By the end of the class, you’ll be able to make polite requests and respond to offers in everyday situations.

Let’s dive in!

• Learn how to use modal verbs (can ◦ could ◦ would) for polite requests.

• Expand vocabulary with phrases for making and responding to requests and offers.

• Practice role-playing different scenarios involving requests and offers.

Modal Verbs for Requests

Examples:
◦ Can you help me?
◦ Could you please open the window?
◦ Would you mind passing the salt?

These are all polite ways of asking for something.

Responding to Requests

Examples:
◦ Sure, no problem.
◦ Of course!
◦ I’m sorry, but I can’t right now.

When someone makes a request, it’s important to know how to respond politely.

Making Offers

Examples:
◦ Can I help you with that?
◦ Would you like a drink?
◦ Shall I open the door for you?

These are all polite ways to offer assistance.

Responding to Offers

Examples:
◦ Yes, please. Thank you.
◦ No, thank you. I’m fine.
◦ That would be great, thanks!

Just like with requests, you need to know how to respond to offers.

If you accept - Yes, please.

If you don’t need help - No, thank you.

Making Requests

Create polite requests using the following prompts:

1. Ask a friend to help you move a heavy box.
2. Ask a stranger for directions to the nearest café.
3. Ask your boss if you can leave work early.

Responding to Requests

Respond to the following requests politely:

1. Can you help me with my homework?
2. Would you mind lending me your book?
3. Could you please close the door?

Example:

Can you help me with my homework?
1. Sure, no problem.
2. I’m sorry, I can’t right now.

Making Offers

Create polite offers using the following scenarios:

Offer to help a colleague with a project.
Offer to give someone a ride home.
Offer to buy a friend a coffee.

Example:
Can I help you with your project?
Would you like a ride home?

These are common ways to offer help or do something for someone.

Role-Playing Requests and Offers

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

One person needs help moving furniture, and the other offers assistance.

One person asks for directions, and the other responds.

One person offers to buy a drink, and the other accepts or declines.

Making Requests and Offers

Assignment:
Write three polite requests and three polite offers.

Use the modal verbs we’ve learned in class, and make sure to include realistic situations you might encounter in everyday life.

This will help you apply what we’ve learned in class to your own life.

That’s all for today!

We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!