Subtitles & vocabulary
How to be polite in English: Ask BBC Learning English
0
Minjane posted on 2025/11/07Ever wondered how to ask for things politely in English without sounding demanding? This video from BBC Learning English is your perfect guide, packed with useful set phrases and indirect language to help you navigate conversations like a pro! You'll pick up essential skills for both daily chats and workplace interactions, including how to say 'no' gracefully.
Video vocabulary
sort
US /sɔrt/
・
UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
A1TOEIC
More vague
US /veɡ/
・
UK /veɪɡ/
- Adjective
- Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- Being not clearly visible
B1
More doubt
US /daʊt/
・
UK /daʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- A possibility that something is not as it appears or is stated to be.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To question the truth or certainty of something
A1TOEIC
More opinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
・
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEIC
More Use Energy
Unlock Vocabulary
Unlock pronunciation, explanations, and filters
