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English Audio Request

documentscours
English / Assistant (2)
by documentscours on Oct. 17, 2013
154 Words / 1 Recordings / 4 Comments
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Note to recorder:

Natural speed would be much appreciated.

Number 1. Can you shut the curtains please? Can you shut the curtains please? Can you shut the curtains please?
Number 2. Can you open the windows please? Can you open the windows please? Can you open the windows please?
Number 3. Can you erase the whiteboard? Can you erase the whiteboard? Can you erase the whiteboard?
Number 4. Can you shut the door please? Can you shut the door please? Can you shut the door please?
Number 5. Can you switch on the light please? Can you switch on the light please? Can you switch on the light please?
Number 6. Can you switch off the light please? Can you switch off the light please? Can you switch off the light please?
Number 7. Can you speak up please? Can you speak up please? Can you speak up please?
Number 8. Can you repeat please? Can you repeat please? Can you repeat please?

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Comments

Rossina
Rossina
Oct. 31, 2013

Note: This is vernacular. While grammatically correct, it is considered more polite to say, "Would you please..." instead of "Can you..."

documentscours
documentscours
Nov. 2, 2013

Thanks very much for your comment. It's not the first time I'm being told the language we can find in books of English is not what is actually used.

Rossina
Rossina
Nov. 2, 2013

Unfortunately, it IS the English that is being used. However, every once in a while, you will encounter someone who understands the difference and may say, "Yes, I CAN open the window," and then not DO anything because the question you are asking technically is: Is the person physically able to open a window?

S/He may go on to ask you, "If you are REQUESTING if I WILL open the window, then, yes, I shall, at your request." So, that "will" or conditional "would" is an appropriately phrased request to another person extending a favor.

documentscours
documentscours
Nov. 11, 2013

Ok. I think I got it. Thanks for your patient explanations.

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