Unit 5: House
Lesson 4: communication(asking for permission)
Examples:
Asking for permission
Giving permission
Refusing to give
permission
Can I go to drink some water,
please?
May I come in?
Yes, you can
No, you can’t
Sure.
I’m sorry but you can’t
May I open the door?
Yes, please do
No, please don’t
Can I go to the toilet?
Yes, you can
I’m sorry but you can’t.
Asking for permission:
Can I ……………….?
May I …………………..?
Do you mind if………………..?
Would you mind if I ………………………..?
I wonder if I could …………………….
Giving permission:
Sure.
Sure, go ahead.
No problem.
Yes, you can.
Please feel free.
I don’t mind.
Refusing permission:
I’m afraid not.
I’m afraid, but you can’t.
I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
No, you cannot.
You couldn’t do that.
Sorry, you are not permitted.