Exercise 11 Pronunciation.
Listen and think about language and intonation.
Which requests are polite and indirect, and which are too direct and possibly rude?
1 I want a seat by the window.
2 Could you possible give me a seat by the window?
3 If you'd like to wait a moment, please.
4 Could you just wait a moment, please?
5 Is it all right if I pay by credit card?
6 I'll pay by credit card.
7 Help me with my bags, will you?
8 I was wondering if you could help me with my bags.
Now listen and repeat six polite requests.
1 Could you possibly give me a hand with my bags, please?
2 Is it all right if I leave my bags here?
3 I was wondering if I could have breakfast earlier?
4 Could you tell me where the restaurant is,please?
5 Do you think I could have a menu,please?
6 I wonder if I could have another egg, please?