When you
learn to speak a new language whether English or a different language, you
should pay attention to the most common phrases that are used in that language.
Besides common vocabulary, common phrases are one of the most important
factors that decide whether or not you can speak a new language well in a
short period of time.
Why are common phrases so important to your success?
A Common
phrase is a group of words put together in order. It has a meaning different
from the meaning of all individual words put together. Therefore, you have to
learn and remember the whole phrase.
Common
phrases are used in virtually any daily conversations of native
English speakers. If you want to improve your English speaking quickly, you
must learn the way native speakers speak, learn the phrases they often use.
Expressions for making
requests:
Will/Would/Can/Could you please…
Do you mind…?
Do you think you could…?
Do you think it would be possible to…?
Would it be possible for you to…?
Would there be any possibility of…
Would you be kind enough to…?
Would you mind…?
Can/could you… for me, please?
Could you possibly…
I’d appreciate it if you could…
Can/Could I ask you to…?
You couldn’t… could you?
Expressions for making Offers:
Can I…?
Shall I…?
Would you like me to…(do something)?
Would you like…(something)?
Do you want me to…(do something)?
Do you want…(something)?
Let me…(do something)
I can…If you’d like
I’d be happy to…(do something)
May I offer you… (something)?
I will…If you’d like
Expressions for asking for
permission:
Can I use your
pen, please?
Can I sit here?
Is it okay if I sit
here?
Can I ask you a
question?
May I use your
computer?
May I come in?
Can I take a
look at your book?
Do you mind if I turn
down the TV?
Do you mind if I use
your phone?
Would you mind if I opened the window?
If you don’t mind, I’d like to smoke.
I wonder if I could borrow
your car for a few days.
Would it be all right if I borrowed your phone?
Giving permission:
Sure.
Sure, go ahead.
No problem.
Yes, you can.
Please feel free.
I don’t mind.
Refusing permission:
I’m afraid not.
I’m afraid, but you can’t.
I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
No, you cannot.
You couldn’t do that.
Sorry, you are not permitted.
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