Beginner Listening Series 2 Lesson 10- Dialogue about Can Requests in English
In this lesson, you listen to an English conversation between two people using Can in requests.
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Conversation 1
Woman: Hello. Can I get your name?
Man: Yes. My name is Tom Wilson.
Woman: Great. And can I see your ID?
Man: Sure. Here it is.
Woman: Thanks. And can you sign here?
Man: Certainly.
Conversation 2
Man: Hello! Can I take your order?
Woman: Yes, can I get the chicken sandwich?
Man: Certainly. And can I get you something to drink?
Woman: Yes, can I get a diet soda, please?
Man: Sure. Anything else? Can I interest you in something on the side?
Woman: Yes, can I get some fries with that?
Man: Of course. Anything else?
Woman: No, that will do.
Conversation 3
Woman: So Bob, can you come to the party?
Man: Yes, I can, but can I get your address?
Woman: It’s really long. Can I email it to you?
Man: That will work. Oh, and can I get your number?
Woman: Yes, it’s 555-4343-3222.
Man: You know what, can you just put it in the email?
Woman: Sure. Can do.
Conversation 4
Woman: Hello! Can I help you?
Man: Yes, can I get a cafe mocha, please?
Woman: OK. And can I get your name?
Man: It’s Jason. And can I get that without cream?
Woman: Of course. Anything else?
Man: Yeah, can I get one of these muffins?
Woman: Sure. That comes to $5.45.
Man: Great. Can I pay by debit card?
Woman: You sure can.
Man: Awesome! And can I get a receipt?
Woman: Of course. Here’s your receipt.
Man: Thanks.
Woman: You can pick up your order over there.
Man: OK.
English Listening Lesson Quizzes
Answer these questions about the conversation.
1) What does the man show the woman?
a) His ID
b) His credit card
2) What does the woman order?
a) A sandwich
b) Fried chicken
3) What will the woman do?
a) Call the man
b) Email the man
4) How does the man pay?
a) By cash
b) By card
Answers
1=a
2=a
3=b
4=b
English Grammar Tips
Can – Requests / Permission – Grammar Notes
Point 1: Use can for polite requests.
Can you hold the door for me?
Can you come to work early tomorrow?
Can you spell your name for me?
Can you not sit there?
Point 2: When answering polite requests, we usually do not say ‘Yes’ or ‘No!’ We use special phrases.
To reply ‘Yes’ you can say:
Sure
Of course.
I would be glad to.
To reply ‘No’ we might say the following:
I’m sorry, (give reason).
I’d rather not.
Point 3: Use can to ask for permission.
Can I leave early?
Can I borrow your car?
Can I sit here?
Can I go home early?
Point 4: When answering polite requests, we usually do not say ‘Yes’ or ‘No!’ We use special phrases
To reply ‘Yes’ you can say:
Sure
Of course
Be my guest
To reply ‘No’ we might say the following:
I’m sorry, (give reason)
I’d rather you didn’t.
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