We often use "could" when making requests in English. This softens the request and makes it sound less like an order. "Can" is also common, but it's more often used … See more

This is a common expression we use to ask for information. "By any chance" means "possibly," and it’s used as a polite emphasis in questions or requests. We can use "by an… See more

"Do you mind if…?" is a great way to ask for permission, and it follows this pattern: For example, 1. Do you mind ifI use your phone? 2. Do you mind ifwe park here?… See more

We often use this expression when we want to suggest something indirectly. Generally speaking, when someone proposes an option and you'd like to suggest an … See more