Can you ask questions politely in English?

Watch my video first to learn how.

1. What's the time?

2. Would you mind telling me the time?

Which one is polite? Yes, it's the second one. The first one is too direct and might seem rude, but the second one is polite and the listener will think you have excellent English.

Here are some other excellent links to practise asking questions politely in English.

1. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/reported-speech-2-questions

2. if you love football - use this link https://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/understanding-grammar/understanding-grammar-indirect-questions

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