Vocab
request
a polite way of asking for something
Emails tend to be more formal
Messages tend to be a bit more informal
Where can you use the word please when making request?
At the beginning, after the subject or at the end
What are the modals of request?
Can
Could
Would
Will
deliver
to bring or provide something to a specific recipient
What is the correct way to address someone in the beginning of formal/professional email?
You use "Mr" for men and "Ms" for women followed by their last name
In email: Dear Ms. Garcia, Dear Mr. Garcia...
What modals of request are used to answer back?
Can and Will
What modals of request are considered more polite?
Could and would
respond
to answer, to say something in reply
What term can you use when you don't know the name of the person you are sending the email to?
Dear Madam or Dear Sir.....
What verb form do we use when using the expression "would you mind?"
Verb+ing/gerund
What are modals of ability and the expression?
Can, could, be able to
urgent
when a situation requires immediate action/attention
Name 4 acronyms or abbreviations you can use when texting
Btw, Cya, Dm, ily, Imo, Thx....
How is using do you mind different when using it for request instead of permission?
Request: the verb+ing
Permission: simple present
Check if the sentence is correct: Would you telling me the time, please?
Incorrect, because verb+ing is used whe using the expression "would you mind"
Since just the modal is being used the correct way to say it is
Would you mind telling me the time, please?
distribute
to give out
Reading: Unit 15
What was the name of the mother that was sending a text message?
Marta
How are modals of request different from the other modals learned so far during this couse?
In modals of request you can use it interchangeably
What answers ar considered rude when denying a request?
Short negative answers like: will not or won't