Grammar 4-13 | Low Intermediate | CEFR B1

Modals of Request

A man in the elevator needs a little help! Listen to how we use modals to make requests.

Roy: Hello Ann.

Ann: Hi Roy. What are all those boxes you're carrying?

Roy: Oh, its the order for our office. I picked them up downstairs. Would you mind pushing fifteen for me?

Ann: Sure, no problem. Anything else?

Roy: Could you grab the top box? I think it’s going to fall off.

Ann: Oh, there you go. Is that better?

Roy: Whew. Yeah, thanks. Hey, can you just hold the door while I get out?

Ann: OK, there you go.

Roy: Oh, thanks for your help. We can just leave them by the reception now.