Stop Saying "I Want"! Use Polite Requests in English (Grammar Lesson)
Do you know how to ask for things nicely in English? Or how to introduce yourself at a party? 🥳🤝
📝 Transcript
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大家好。欢迎收听第13集。我是安娜，我是卢卡斯。今天我们要去参加一个派对。
是的。今天我们要摆脱平淡的日常生活，进入一些更喜庆的事情。
哦，当然。有很多不成文的规则。
语法、讲故事，当然还有那无可挑剔的社交礼仪。我们真正关注的是人们如何互动的结构。
我们今天的任务，嗯，非常全面。我们将从零开始，从头到尾地策划一个派对，从计划开始，到发出邀请，最后实际参加活动。
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📖 Vocabulary
Key vocabulary from this episode with part of speech, meaning, and example sentences. Practice along with the video above.
happy and celebrating, like a party
The room was decorated with balloons and lights, making it feel very festive.
the rules for polite behavior in society or at an event
Learning party etiquette helps you know how to act politely.
the person who invites guests and organizes a party or event
The host welcomed everyone to his home.
a person who is invited to a party, event, or someone's home
As a guest, you should bring a small gift for the host.
a written or spoken request to come to an event
I received an invitation to a birthday party.
to politely say no to an invitation or offer
I had to decline the invitation because I was busy.
something said or done to start a chat with someone new
"How do you know the host?" is a good icebreaker question.
showing good manners and respect for others; not rude
It is polite to say "please" and "thank you."
to break food into small pieces with your teeth to swallow
Always chew your food with your mouth closed.
a rude, wild, or uncivilized person (often humorous)
Don't eat like a barbarian; use your fork and knife.
| Word | Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| festive | adjective | happy and celebrating, like a party | The room was decorated with balloons and lights, making it feel very festive. |
| etiquette | noun | the rules for polite behavior in society or at an event | Learning party etiquette helps you know how to act politely. |
| host | noun | the person who invites guests and organizes a party or event | The host welcomed everyone to his home. |
| guest | noun | a person who is invited to a party, event, or someone's home | As a guest, you should bring a small gift for the host. |
| invitation | noun | a written or spoken request to come to an event | I received an invitation to a birthday party. |
| decline | verb | to politely say no to an invitation or offer | I had to decline the invitation because I was busy. |
| icebreaker | noun | something said or done to start a chat with someone new | "How do you know the host?" is a good icebreaker question. |
| polite | adjective | showing good manners and respect for others; not rude | It is polite to say "please" and "thank you." |
| chew | verb | to break food into small pieces with your teeth to swallow | Always chew your food with your mouth closed. |
| barbarian | noun | a rude, wild, or uncivilized person (often humorous) | Don't eat like a barbarian; use your fork and knife. |
✏️ Exercises
Test your understanding with fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions. Click "Check" to see the answer.
The party was very _____, with lots of music and dancing.
Which word is used for a polite request to friends or family?
It's important to have good table _____ when you eat with others.
What is a common and safe gift to bring to a dinner party?
The _____ of the party welcomed everyone at the door.
What is a good question to start a conversation with someone new at a party?
If you can't go to the party, you should _____ the invitation politely.
According to the podcast, what should you NOT do with your elbows at the dinner table?
Always _____ your food with your mouth closed.
What is the most formal way to ask for something, showing high respect?
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