🔹 FORMAL SITUATIONS (15 Conversations)
1. At a Hotel (Guest to Receptionist)
Guest: Good evening. Would it be possible to request a late checkout tomorrow?
Receptionist: Certainly. What time were you hoping to check out?
Guest: Around 2 p.m., if that’s alright.
Receptionist: Let me check availability… Yes, that can be arranged for a small fee.
2. At Work (Employee to Manager)
Employee: Hi, Ms. Carter, may I speak with you briefly about adjusting my schedule next week?
Manager: Of course. What did you have in mind?
Employee: I’d like to request Wednesday off for a family matter. I can make up the hours.
Manager: That should be fine. Send me the details, please.
3. Email to HR
Subject: Request for Annual Leave Approval
Dear HR Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I’d like to formally request leave from May 3rd to May 7th due to personal commitments. Please let me know if further information is required.
Best regards,
Lena Gomez
4. University (Student to Professor)
Student: Excuse me, Professor Patel, could I ask for an extension on the essay deadline?
Professor: What’s the reason for the request?
Student: I’ve been unwell this week and couldn’t concentrate properly.
Professor: I understand. You may submit it by Friday.
5. Conference Registration
Attendee: Hi, I’m interested in registering for the leadership seminar. Could you send me the details?
Staff: Absolutely. Would you prefer them via email or a printed brochure?
Attendee: Email would be perfect, thank you.
6. Customer Service Call
Customer: Hello, I’d like to request a refund for a damaged item I received.
Agent: I’m sorry to hear that. May I have your order number?
Customer: Sure, it’s #304829.
7. Asking for a Reference
Candidate: Hello Mr. Dean, I was wondering if you’d be willing to write a reference for me?
Mr. Dean: Certainly, what’s the position you’re applying for?
8. Doctor’s Appointment
Patient: Hi, I’d like to request an appointment for early next week.
Receptionist: Do you have a preferred day or time?
Patient: Tuesday morning, if possible.
9. Booking a Meeting Room
Employee: Could I book Meeting Room B for tomorrow afternoon?
Admin: Let me check… Yes, it’s available from 2 to 4 p.m.
10. Public Inquiry (Email to City Council)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’d like to request information regarding upcoming roadwork near Main Street. Could you advise on the expected duration and any detours?
Sincerely,
Michael Trent
11. Flight Change Request
Traveler: Hello, I need to change my return flight. Is that possible?
Agent: Yes, I can assist with that. Which date would you prefer?
12. Tech Support
User: Hi, I’d like to request help with recovering a lost password.
Support: Certainly. Can you verify your email address for us?
13. Interview Scheduling
Recruiter: Are you available for an interview next Tuesday at 10 a.m.?
Candidate: I have a conflict at that time. May I request a slot later that day?
14. Formal Inquiry (Company to Company)
Dear Ms. Lang,
I hope this message finds you well. We’d like to request a quote for your logistics services for our upcoming shipment in June.
Best regards,
Antonio Vega
15. Rental Agreement Request
Tenant: Hi, I’d like to request a copy of my lease agreement for my records.
Landlord: Sure, I’ll email it to you today.
🔸 INFORMAL SITUATIONS (15 Conversations)
1. Asking a Friend for a Favor
You: Hey, can I borrow your notes from yesterday’s class?
Friend: Sure! I’ll send you pictures of them now.
2. At a Café
You: Hey, could I get an extra shot of espresso in that, please?
Barista: Of course! Anything else?
3. Asking a Roommate
You: Mind if I use your charger for a bit? My phone’s dead.
Roommate: Go for it!
4. To a Sibling
You: Could you help me carry these groceries inside?
Sibling: Ugh, fine—but only because you asked nicely.
5. Asking to Reschedule Plans
You: Hey, can we push our dinner to 8 instead of 6? Got caught up with work.
Friend: No problem, I’ll see you at 8 then.
6. Asking for Help at the Gym
You: Hey, do you mind spotting me for this set?
Gym Buddy: Yeah, let’s do it.
7. Asking a Classmate
You: Hey, can I take a photo of the homework from the board? I missed part of it.
Classmate: Sure, go ahead.
8. Asking a Neighbor
You: Hi! Any chance I could borrow a ladder for a couple of hours?
Neighbor: No problem, I’ll bring it over.
9. Asking Someone on the Street
You: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the train station?
Stranger: Sure, go straight, then take a left at the lights.
10. Texting a Friend
You: Hey, could you pick me up after work today? I missed the bus.
Friend: Yeah, no worries—what time?
11. Asking a Teammate
You: Can you cover for me at practice tomorrow? I’ve got a family thing.
Teammate: Yeah, I’ll let coach know.
12. Asking for a Ride
You: Hey man, can I catch a ride with you to the concert?
Friend: Sure thing. I’ll swing by at 6.
13. Asking a Partner
You: Babe, can you do the dishes tonight? I’ve got an assignment to finish.
Partner: Yeah, no problem. Good luck!
14. Asking to Borrow Money
You: Hey, could I borrow $20 until Friday? I’m a bit short this week.
Friend: Sure, just remind me when to ask for it back.
15. Asking for Silence
You: Guys, can we keep it down a bit? I’m trying to study.
Roommates: Oops, sorry! We’ll be quiet.