Asking for Permission

Functional English

Low Int – Int
All ages
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students review language and useful expressions (modals) for asking for permission. They practice using formal and informal language in questions and responses and learn to express approval and refusal. Includes listening practice and assessment tasks.

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Focus

life skills
speaking
listening
real-world task
conversation
formality
making / receiving / declining requests
modals of request
interactive

Vocabulary

do you mind
beg
plead
be my guest
by all means
the magic word
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane