Vocabulario
| 🔊 | Please(Por favor) |
| 🔊 | Thank you(Gracias) |
| 🔊 | You're welcome(De nada) |
| 🔊 | Excuse me(Disculpe) |
| 🔊 | I'm sorry(Lo siento) |
| 🔊 | May I...?(¿Puedo...?) |
| 🔊 | Could you...?(¿Podrías...?) |
| 🔊 | Would you mind...?(¿Te importaría...?) |
| 🔊 | I appreciate it(Lo agradezco) |
| 🔊 | My apologies(Mis disculpas) |
| 🔊 | Allow me(Permítame) |
| 🔊 | After you(Después de ti) |
| 🔊 | No problem(No hay problema) |
| 🔊 | Excuse my interruption(Disculpa mi interrupción) |
| 🔊 | I beg your pardon(Le ruego me perdone) |
| 🔊 | It's my pleasure(Es un placer para mí) |
| 🔊 | Kindly(Amablemente) |
| 🔊 | If you don't mind(Si no te importa) |
| 🔊 | Respect(Respeto) |
Gramática
| Modal verb "May" + subject + base form of the verb: | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | May I use your pen?(¿Puedo usar tu bolígrafo?) |
| 🔊 | May we borrow your car?(¿Podemos tomar prestado tu auto?) |
| Modal verb "Could" + subject + base form of the verb | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Could you please close the door?(¿Podrías cerrar la puerta, por favor?) |
| 🔊 | Could I have a glass of water?(¿Podría tomar un vaso de agua?) |
| Modal verb "Would" + subject + verb + object: | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Would you mind opening the window?(¿Te importaría abrir la ventana?) |
| 🔊 | Would you mind passing me the salt?(¿Te importaría pasarme la sal?) |
| Modal verb "Can" + subject + base form of the verb: | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Can I ask you a question?(¿Puedo hacerte una pregunta?) |
| 🔊 | Can we have a moment of your time?(¿Podemos tener un momento de tu tiempo?) |
| Polite phrase + modal verb + subject + base form of the verb: | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Excuse me, may I speak to the manager?(Disculpa, ¿puedo hablar con el gerente?) |
| 🔊 | please, could you repeat that?(Perdón, ¿podrías repetir eso?) |
| Polite request with "Please" + base form of the verb: | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Please, may I have another cup of coffee?(Por favor, ¿puedo tomar otra taza de café?) |
| 🔊 | Please, could you send me the document?(Por favor, ¿podrías enviarme el documento?) |
Useful expressions and phrases
| Expresiones y frases útiles | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | May I ask a question?(¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?) |
| 🔊 | Could you please help me?(¿Podrías ayudarme, por favor?) |
| 🔊 | Would it be possible for me to use your computer?(¿Sería posible que use tu computadora?) |
| 🔊 | Can I have a moment of your time?(¿Puedo tener un momento de tu tiempo?) |
| 🔊 | Is it alright if I take a break?(¿Está bien si tomo un descanso?) |
| 🔊 | Do you mind if I use your phone?(¿Te importa si uso tu teléfono?) |
| 🔊 | Would you be so kind as to lend me your pen?(¿Serías tan amable de prestarme tu pluma?) |
| 🔊 | May I speak to the manager, please?(¿Puedo hablar con el gerente, por favor?) |
| 🔊 | Could I borrow your umbrella?(¿Podría tomar prestado tu paraguas?) |
| 🔊 | Is there any chance I could leave early today?(¿Hay alguna posibilidad de que pueda salir temprano hoy?) |
Actividad 1
Escucha detenidamente el siguiente dialogo y responda las siguientes preguntas.
Questions
1. What does Person A want to discuss with Mr. Smith?
2. How does Person A ask for permission to attend the workshop?
3. What does Person B ask Person A to provide?
Actividad 2
Lea detenidamente el siguiente texto y responda las siguientes preguntas.
Person A:
Good morning, Mr. Johnson. May I have a moment of your time?
Person B:
Of course, Susan. How can I assist you?
Person A:
Thank you, sir. I would like to ask for your permission to leave work a bit
earlier today. I have a personal matter to attend to.
Person B: I
understand, Susan. Can you please provide me with the details of your
personal matter?
Person A:
Certainly, Mr. Johnson. My sister is visiting from out of town, and I would
like to spend some time with her before she leaves.
Person B: I
see. Family is important. Considering the circumstances, I grant you permission
to leave work early today. Just make sure to complete your tasks before you go.
Person A:
Thank you so much, Mr. Johnson. I truly appreciate your understanding.
Person B:
You're welcome, Susan. If you need anything else, feel free to ask.
Questions
1. What does Person A ask for?
2. Why does Person A want to leave work early?
3. What does Person B ask Person A to provide?
Ejercicio
Completa las siguientes frases.
1 - Excuse me, use your restroom?
2 - I borrow your pen for a moment?
3 - Would you mind the window? It's a bit stuffy in here.
4 - I have permission to leave early today?
5 - I ask for your permission to attend the conference next week?
Speaking
Utiliza las expresiones vistas en esta lección y crea un tipo de diálogo en donde requieras un permiso.
