Would you be so kind as to...

• Would you be so kind as to tell me what time it is?
• Would you kindly share your favorite song?
• If you’d be so good as to recommend a movie I would be most grateful.
• Will you be so very kind as to help me develop my English speaking skills?
• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to leave a polite request 😃

Polite request

A request is when you ask someone else to do something for you, or to do you a favor.

Ways to make a request politely: (use infinitive form)

• Would you be so kind as to…
• I wonder if you´ll be kind enough to…
• Will you be so very kind as to…
• Would you kindly…

Variations:

We also end with a polite phrase

To remember:

• “Would you be so kind as to…” is followed by a verb in the infinitive form.

Work class:

• If you like my contribution, would you be so kind as to like it and write a comment?

• Would be you be kind as to help me with the code I’m working on?
• I wonder if you’d so good as to pay dinner this time, I’d appreciate it greatly.
• Would you kindly help me with the bags?
• Will you be so very kind as to tell me where the bus stop is?
• I wonder if you’d be so kind as to open the door to let the dog go out, I’d appreciate it greatly.

1. Would you be so kind as to tell me what’s for homework?
2. Would you be so very kindness to water my plants while I’m on vacations?
3. I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to pick me up at work?
4. Would you be so kind as to help me pay the monthly fee for the car?
5. If you’ll be so good as to park in your drawer I’d be most gratuful.

1. If you’d be so kind as to show your employee ID with oicture side out, I would appreciate it greatly
2. Would be fine if we make an active pause now?
   Sure. It would be a great idea.
3. I wonder if you’ll be kind as to take me to the hospital as fas as possible?
4. Would you be so kind as explainme the last chemical class.
5. If you’ll be so good as to let us go thru the emergency exit during the winter

i wonder if youre so kind to let me see your homwork fro a moment
Would you be so kind as to give me that soccer ball

Hi!

Here are my five polite requests for you all:

1. Would you be so kind as to tell me where I can find this item? Thank you!
2. I’m sorry for interrupting you. I’ve just lost my phone. Would you be so kind as to guide me to the nearest police station?
3. Would you kindly remind me of the different forms of polite requests learned in this class? I’d appreciate it greatly.
4. If you’d be so kind as to lend me your phone to make an emergency call? I would be most grateful.
5. If you’ll be so good as to correct me when I make mistakes in my speaking, I would appreciate it greatly. It’ll help me to improve my English-speaking skills.

• Would you be so kind as to borrow me a pencil?

• Would you be so kind as to move from board?

• Would you be so kind as to clean the floor?

• Would you be so kind as to help me with the heavy bag?

• Would you be so kind as to explain me again?

• A verb of infinitive form.
• I’d be greatly appreciated —> I’d appreciate it greatly.

Hi fellows!
Would you mind if I make some requests?
Yes? Well, that was my first request haha.
2-Would you be so kind as to smile to stranger today?
3-I wonder if you be so kind as to call yor mom today, she would rappreciate it.
4- If you"ll be so good as to water the plants today I would appreciate it greatly.
5- I you"d be so kind as to leave comment or some feedback I would be most grateful.

-Will you be so kind as to erase the board
-Would you be so kind as to blend me a pen
-Would you be so kind as to stand up
-if you’ll be so good as to take notes for me i would be most grateful
-If you’d be so kind as to carry my backpack i would appreciate it greatly

Would you be so kind as to give more wine?
Would you kindly tell me the truth?
Would you be so very kind to serve the lunch?
I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to turn on the oven?
If you’d be so kind as to turn on the light?

• Would you be so kind to share with your email in order to send the final report.
  -Sorry, I forgot my wallet, would you be so kind as to lend me some money to pay for lunch
• Will you be very son kind as to send the homework PDF, thanks.
  -I wonder if you´ll be kind enough to go to the party with Jean I suppose I must go to my son´s school day .
• If you take care of my pet for 5 days I will be very grateful I will be out of town on a spiritual retreat.

Would you be so kind as to tell me what time it is?
Would you kindly share your favorite song?
If you’d be so good as to recommend a movie I would be most grateful.
Will you be so very kind as to help me develop my English speaking skills?
I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to leave a polite request

1. I wonder if you would be so kind as to help me with my
   homework?
2. Would you be so very kind as to lend me your pencil for a second?
3. Would you kindly explain this lesson to me?
4. Would you be so kind as to tell me what time is it?
5. Will you be so very kind as to tell me where is the restroom?

Exercise:

• Would you be so kind as to close the window?
• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to give me my pencil.
• If you’d be so kind as to send me the email I would be most grateful.
• Would you be so kind as to keep my secret?
• Would you kindly take my class?

i wonder if you will be kind enough to appreciate what i did for you
would you kindly stop yelling at me?
will you be so very kind as to get out of my apartment?
if you’ll be so good as to take me to my office i would be most greteful.

Would you be so kind as to leave the car closer?

• Would you be so kind as to call me in the afternoon? I’m busy now.
• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to bring me some groceries.
• Would you be so very kind as to take care of my apartment some days.
• If you’d be so kind as to take care of my plants I would appreciate it greatly.
• If you’ll be so good as to explain to me a bit of Javascript I’d be most grateful
• is followed by a verb in the infinitive form.
• If you’d be so kind as to call a taxi for me I’d appreciate it greatly.

1. ¨Would you be so kind as to…¨ is followed by:
   B) A verb in the infinitive form.

2. If you’d be so kind as to call a taxi for me
   B) I’d appreciate it greatly

Would you be so kind as to send this papers for me?
If you´d be so good as to check my homework I would be most grateful.
If you´ll be as good to prepare the lunch I would be most grateful.

• Would you be so kind as to help me with the dishes?
• Would you be so kind as to let me interrupt?
• Would you be so kind as to carry this heavy package for me?
• Would you be so kind as to tell me what you’re talking about?

• Would you be so kind to ride me to the supermarket?
• Would you kindly bring some beers to the party early tonight?
• I wonder if you’ll be kind to drop off your shoes before entering?

• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to recommend me some movies to improve my listening?
• Would you kindly tell me when is the next voice chat?
• Would you be so kind as to summarize last lesson?
• Will you be so very kind as to practice with me?
• If you’ll be so good as to give me a feedback I would be most grateful

• Would you be so kind ad to lend me your car?
• I wonder if you’ll kind enough to take the books to the library?
• Will you be so very kind as to prepare the documents for the next meeting?
• if you’d be so kind as to resolve the problems with the customers, I would appreciate it greatly

*Would you be so kind as to help me look for my cat?
*will you be so very kind as to hand me the salt?
*I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to tell me what happened last Friday.
*Would you kindly give me a bit of your pancake?
*if you’d be so kind as to do my work before Friday I will be appreciated you a lot.

• Would you kindly smile to the camera?
• Will you be so very kind as to take my children to school today?
• I wonder if you will be kind enough to share your routine and diet?
• If you would be so kind as to water my plants two times a week, i would appreciate it greatly.
• If you will be so good as to borrow me your markers for, i would be most grateful.

1.- Would you be so kind as to help me with my lugggage?
2.- Will you be so very kind as to tell me when you finish?
3.- Would you be so kind as to write your name here?
4.- I wonder if you’ll be kind to give a second time.
5.- Would you kindly to take your time to answer again.

Would you be so kind as to lend me your notebooks to take notes.

Will you be so very kind as to teach me how to solve this problem?

If you’d be so good as to tell me what she said about me I would appreaciate it greatly

If you would be so kind as to sign my favorite song I would be very happy.

Would you kindly let the doctor know I’m waiting for him

1. Would you be so kind as to share your notes with me.
2. If you’d be so kind as to speak quietly. i would appreciateit greatly.
3. I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to compare your notes with me.
4. Will you be so very kind as to help me with my backpack.
5. Would you kindly lend me a pencil.

Would you be so kind as to explain what are the topics for the upcoming exam?
Would you kindly give me some minutes?
If you would be so kind as to take care of my cat tomorrow I’d appreciate it greatly.
Would you mind having a call to discuss today’s class?
Would you kindly confirm what are the topics for the next exam?

Would you be so kind a s to tell me how old are you?
I wonder if you’ll be kind enought to share your favorite movie
If you’d be so kind as to share your favorite video game I would appreciate it greatly.
If you’ll be so good as to give me a career advice I would be most grateful.
Would you kindly ask me something?

• Would you be so kind as to repeat the last part?
• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to help me understand the last part?
• Will you be so very kind as to carry me to the next class?

Vocabulary
-Likewise: asimismo
-To grab: agarrar
-Let’s get right into it: Vamos a entrar en ello
-I would like + subject + to + verb + complement: me gustaría que (yo, tu,…)
-As we go through each one: a medida que pasamos por cada una
-How nice of you: qué amable, qué bondadoso
-They seemed: ellos parecían

Polite requests
-Would you be so kind as to + verb + complement
-I wonder if you will be kind enough to + verb + comp
-Will you be so very kind as to + verb + comp
-Would you kindly + verb + comp

• Would you be so kind as to explain that to me?

• I wonder if you will be kind enough to watch over my bike out there.

• Will you be so very kind as to lend me your pen?

• Would you kindly tell me what the news said?

• Would you be so kind as to tell me where is the ticket counter?

1. Would you be so kind as to sing me another song?
2. I would like to know if you would be kind enough to change my seat on the plane.
3. Would you be so kind as to take the call for me.
4. Would you be so kind as to lend me your class notes?

Would you be so kind as to drive me home after the event finish?
I would be most grateful if you´d be so kind as to speak quietly for a moment.
If you´ll be so good as to help me with this assignment I would appreciate it.
Would you be so kind as to borrow me your notes, I was really distracted today.
I would be most grateful if you´d be so kind as to tell me how this program works.

Would you be so kind as to write a resume of the class
I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to answer my question
Will you be so very kind as to show me your notes
Would you kindly give five stars to the teacher

Here are my polite requests:

• Would you kindly open the door for me?
• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to clean the kitchen.
• If you’d be so kind as to move your car from my parking spot I would appreciate it greatly.
• Would you be so kind as to explain this to me again?
• Will you be so very kind as to buy a bag of chips for me?

1. Would you be so kind as to pass me the salt
2. If you be so kind as to check the email I send you I would appreciate it greatly
3. I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to give me the minute of the last meeting please?
4. Would you kindly help me to find out what is the problem with this ticket?
5. Will you be so very kind as to update your tickets please?

Would you be so kind as to talk slow?

Polite requests.

• Would you mind if I spray the room with Raid?

• Do you mind if we take bus instead of the subway?

• Would be it ok if you carry those things to the car?

• Would you be willing to re-write the second paragraph?

• Would it be possible to change the background colour?

• Would you be so kind as to share with us where are you from?

• I wonder if you will be kind enough to give us some time during the next week in order to have a Zoom and practice our English

• Will you be so very kind as to introduce me to American people who want to practice their Spanish?

• Would you kindly join me in a WhatsApp group for practicing English?

Vocabulary -Likewise: asimismo -To grab: agarrar -Let's get right into it: Vamos a entrar en ello -I would like + subject + to + verb + complement: me gustaría que (yo, tu,...) -As we go through each one: a medida que pasamos por cada una -How nice of you: qué amable, qué bondadoso -They seemed: ellos parecían Polite requests -Would you be so kind as to + verb + complement -I wonder if you will be kind enough to + verb + comp -Will you be so very kind as to + verb + comp -Would you kindly + verb + comp

• Would you be so kind as to teach me how to make that kind of sandwich?
• If you’d be so kind as to leave before I call your parents.
• I was wondering if you’d be so good as to have a conversation with my father.
• Would you be so kind as to explain this page for me.
• Would you kindly make a cup of tea for me?

Would you be so kind as to help me with the bags?
Would you be so kind as to tell me where there is a taxi?
I wonder if you would be so kind as to take me home because I sprained my foot, I would really appreciate it.

Write 5 polite requests to fellow students in the comments

1. Would you be so kind as to answer my polite questions in this comment?
2. Would you be so kind as to let me share with you some polite questions?
3. Would you be so kind as to carry a conversation in this comment?
4. Would you be so kind as to tell me what do you think about my polite requests in this comment?
5. Would you be so kind as to let some feedback to me in this comment?

“Would you be so kind as to…” is followed by:
a. a verb in the -ing form.
b. a verb in the infinitive form.
Answer: B - A verb in the infinitive form.

If you’d be so kind as to call a taxi for me:
a. I’d be greatly appreciated.
b. I’d appreciate it greatly.
Answer: B - I’d appreciate it greatly.

Other variations:

Similar phrases:

• I wonder if you’ll be kind enough to…
• Will you be so very kind as to…
• Would you kindly…

take care of my pets while I’m out of town?

Very polite requests:

• Would you be so kind as to help me to open the door?
• Would you be so kind as to let me return the the previous subject?
• Would you be so kind as to carry the computer to the meeting room for me?
• Would you be so kind as to tell me when is your birthday?

Very polite requests:

• Would you be so kind as to…
  • …help me with the dishes?
  • …let me interrupt?
  • …carry this heavy package for me?
  • …tell me what you’re talking about?