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Welcome to Unit 8! In this unit, we will talk about the environment. Let’s start by learning how to ask for permission and respond politely.
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Asking for Permission
To ask if you can do something, we say:
Asking for Permission
Can I…?May I…?Could I…?
Example
Can I open the window?
May I leave the room?
Can I open the window?
May I leave the room?
لطلب الإذن للقيام بشيء ما، نقول: “Can I…?” أو “May I…?” (أكثر رسمية) أو “Could I…?”. مثال: “Can I open the window?” (هل يمكنني فتح النافذة؟).
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Giving Permission
To give permission, we can say:
Example
Yes, of course.
Sure, go ahead.
Yes, of course.
Sure, go ahead.
لإعطاء الإذن، يمكننا أن نقول: “Yes, of course” (نعم، بالطبع) أو “Sure, go ahead” (بالتأكيد، تفضل).
3
Refusing Politely
Sometimes we need to say “no” politely:
Example
I’m sorry, but you can’t.
I’m afraid that’s not allowed.
I’m sorry, but you can’t.
I’m afraid that’s not allowed.
💡 Easy Tip
Saying “I’m sorry” or “I’m afraid” before saying “no” makes your answer sound more polite!
Saying “I’m sorry” or “I’m afraid” before saying “no” makes your answer sound more polite!
أحيانا نحتاج لقول “لا” بأدب: “I’m sorry, but you can’t” أو “I’m afraid that’s not allowed” (آسف، هذا غير مسموح). إضافة “I’m sorry” أو “I’m afraid” تجعل الرفض أكثر أدبا.
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A Full Dialogue
Let’s see permission language in a real conversation:
Dialogue
A: Can I open the window?
B: Yes, of course.
A: May I leave the room?
B: I’m sorry, but you can’t. Class isn’t over yet.
A: Can I open the window?
B: Yes, of course.
A: May I leave the room?
B: I’m sorry, but you can’t. Class isn’t over yet.
هذا حوار كامل عن طلب الإذن: “Can I open the window?” (نعم، بالطبع) ثم “May I leave the room?” (آسف، لا يمكنك، الحصة لم تنته بعد).
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“___ I open the window?” (asking permission)
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“Yes, of ___.” (giving permission)
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“I’m ___, but you can’t.” (refusing politely)
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“May I leave the room?” is more ___ than “Can I leave?”
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