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Lesson Plan October 16, 2026

Topic: Requests, offers, and invitations

In this lesson we will learn ways of making and responding to offers, invitations and requests.

• let me / shall / would you / can / could / may

Section A: Offering

• A: Let me carry your suitcase.
  B: Thanks.

• A: Shall I go to the shops with you?
  B: That would be great, thank you.

• A: Can I help you?
  B: It’s OK, thank you. (= casual refusal)

• A: Do you need any more money?
  B: No, I’m OK, thanks.

Section B: Inviting

• A: Would you like to see a film this weekend?
  B: Yes, I’d love to!

• A: What about going shopping this afternoon?
  B: Thanks but I’m playing tennis later.

• A: Shall we go for a walk?
  B: No, I’m sorry. I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

Section C: Requesting

To ask someone to do something

• A: Can you open the window, please?
  B: Sure, of course.

• A: Could you tell me the time?
  B: Sorry, I haven’t got my phone with me.

• A: Would you mind turning the TV down, please? It’s awfully loud.
  B: Not at all. My bad. (= I don’t mind, and I will do what you request. It was my mistake)

To ask if you can do something

• A: Can I leave early today, please?
  B: No, I’m sorry. We’re very busy.

• A: Could I borrow your laptop for a few minutes?
  B: Yeah, of course. (= Yes, of course)

• A: May I ask you a question?
  B: Go ahead. (= Yes)

Remember

Most of these phrases are followed by the infinitive: Can I help you?

However, would you mind and what about and how about are followed by -ing: Would you mind closing the door?