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Lesson 11 — Asking a favour warmly

Ask for a favour with the appreciation built into the request.

Paid or MemberBeginner17 min

Level B1 General English

Lesson 11

You can say what you would like and ask for what you need to know, with the other person's situation in mind.

相手の都合を思いやりながら、望むことや確かめたいことを気持ちよく切り出せる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

I'd appreciate it if you could take a look at this before Friday.

金曜までにこちらに目を通していただけると助かります。

Situation場面

Mai needs a colleague's help moving a delivery before the office closes.

マイは退勤前に、届いた荷物の移動を同僚に頼もうとしています。

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Takeaway

Thanks first, ask second, way out third.