{"id":22870,"date":"2023-10-15T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=22870"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:19:55","slug":"english-phrases-for-asking-a-favor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/english-phrases-for-asking-a-favor\/","title":{"rendered":"English phrases for asking a favor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/smO2ODAA4To?si=vUgG96a9f7dzElt1?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large green\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Speaking Course<\/strong><\/a><\/center>Let&#8217;s learn English phrases you can use to ask for a favor!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what a favor is, that means asking someone to help you or to do something nice for you, even though it might inconvenience them a little bit.<\/p>\n<p>You can speak more confidently when you know the specific phrases that native English speakers would say in this situation. I always want to teach you real and practical phrases, ones that you\u2019ll actually use. That\u2019s why I created the <a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Everyday English Speaking Courses<\/strong><\/a>, with lessons full of useful phrases for daily life, in many different situations!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-300x260.png\" alt=\"Everyday English Speaking Course\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-1024x889.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-768x667.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-1536x1333.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-70x60.png 70w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-140x120.png 140w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>English phrases to ask a favor<\/h4>\n<p>All right, let\u2019s learn these phrases for asking someone for a favor. The first one you can use is <strong>\u201cCould you do me a favor?\u201d<\/strong> to start the conversation and show that you plan to ask for something.<\/p>\n<p>Note that we say \u201cdo me a favor\u201d and not \u201cmake or give me a favor\u201d &#8211; the correct verb in this sentence is \u201cdo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another possible question is <strong>\u201cCould I ask you for a favor?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The other person will probably say <strong>\u201cSure\u201d<\/strong> if they\u2019re willing to help, or <strong>\u201cWhat do you need?\u201d<\/strong> to ask for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you can make your request by saying <strong>\u201cCould you please\u2026?\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cCould you possibly\u2026?\u201d<\/strong> for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Could you please<\/strong> help me move these boxes?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Could you possibly<\/strong> give me a ride to the airport on Friday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-boxes.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-boxes-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCould you please\u201d is a common polite phrase for making requests in English. The word \u201cplease\u201d is optional &#8211; we could also say \u201cCould you help me move these boxes?\u201d but including it makes the request extra polite.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCould you possibly\u201d shows that you understand the request might be a little difficult or impossible, and there\u2019s only a small chance of the person saying \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another phrase that sounds a bit more formal is <strong>\u201cCould I trouble you to\u2026 (do something?)\u201d<\/strong> for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Could I trouble you to<\/strong> look over my report before I turn it in?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Could I trouble you to<\/strong> take these books back to the library for me?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-books.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-books.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/carrying-books-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d usually use this when asking something that requires a bit more time\/effort from the other person.<\/p>\n<p>Another polite phrase to ask for a favor is <strong>\u201cWould you mind\u2026 (verb-ing)?\u201d<\/strong> for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Would you mind answering<\/strong> a few questions for my research?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Would you mind watching<\/strong> my bag for a few minutes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, we have the phrases <strong>\u201cI was wondering if you could\u2026\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cI was hoping you could\u2026\u201d<\/strong> for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>I was wondering if you could<\/strong> pick up some groceries for me.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I was hoping you could<\/strong> lend me your lawn mower this afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lawn-mower-384589_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lawn-mower-384589_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lawn-mower-384589_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>English Phrases for granting a favor<\/h4>\n<p>If someone is willing to do you the favor, they can say one of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sure!<\/li>\n<li>No problem.<\/li>\n<li>Absolutely!<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d be happy to!<\/li>\n<li>Yeah, definitely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to thank someone for a favor<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s nice to express your appreciation when someone does you a favor! So you can say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks so much!<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate it.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a big help.<\/li>\n<li>I owe you one.<br \/>\n<em>(this means you hope\/plan to do the person a favor in return)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re a life saver!<br \/>\n<em>(say this when they give BIG, MAJOR help)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/20-different-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-english\/\">Ways to say &#8220;thank you&#8221;<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/10-english-phrases-for-responding-to-thank-you\/\">Ways to respond to &#8220;thank you&#8221;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hand-226358_640-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hand-226358_640-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hand-226358_640-211x150.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hand-226358_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>English Phrases for refusing a favor<\/h4>\n<p>If you ask but the other person has to say \u201cno,\u201d they might use one of these phrases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorry, I can\u2019t.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t. <em>(a little more formal)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sorry, I\u2019m not able to help with that.<\/li>\n<li>I wish I could help, but\u2026 <em>(give a reason they can\u2019t do it)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Unfortunately, <em>(give a reason they can\u2019t do it)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Could you possibly give me a ride to the airport on Friday?<br \/>\n<strong>I wish I could help, but I\u2019ll be working all day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>I was hoping you could lend me your lawn mower this afternoon.<br \/>\n<strong>Unfortunately, my lawn mower is broken. Sorry!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What should you say in response if the other person refuses the favor? Here are some options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That\u2019s OK. \/ That\u2019s all right.<\/li>\n<li>No worries.<\/li>\n<li>I understand. I\u2019ll ask someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There you go! Now you have lots of phrases for asking a favor, saying yes\/no to favors, thanking someone for a favor, and saying it\u2019s OK if they can\u2019t help.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know what other situations you\u2019d like to learn phrases for in English &#8211; what are some times that you find yourself not sure what to say? Tell me so that I can make future lessons about them.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll teach you hundreds of phrases for lots and lots of situations inside my <a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Everyday English Speaking Courses<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; phrases for traveling, shopping, socializing, interacting with people in many different ways. The lessons in those courses are very practical and they will improve your confidence to speak English. 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