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 a special 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 for someone 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 you say or do to start a conversation with someone new, especially at a party
"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 before swallowing
Always chew your food with your mouth closed.
a person who is rude, wild, or uncivilized (often used humorously)
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 a special 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 for someone 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 you say or do to start a conversation with someone new, especially at a party | "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 before swallowing | Always chew your food with your mouth closed. |
| barbarian | noun | a person who is rude, wild, or uncivilized (often used humorously) | 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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