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LET'S LEARN! 📚
Useful Expressions in Expressing Obligations
Asking whether you or others have obligation to do or not
Do I have to..? | Do I have to attend the meeting tomorrow morning? |
Should I..? | Should I include the additional data in the presentation? |
Must I...? | Must I attend the company's annual event? |
Am I expected to..? | Am I expected to submit a written report after the presentation? |
It it necessary for me to..? | Is it necessary for me to complete the online training module? |
Useful Expressions in Making Requests
Polite
Could you..? | Could you please send me the sales report for the last quarter? |
Would you mind..? | Would you mind reviewing this presentation before the meeting? |
Would you be kind enough to..? | Would you be kind enough to help me move these boxes to the storage room? |
Less Polite
Can | Can we reschedule the meeting for tomorrow? |
Will | Will you let me know if there are any updates on the project? |
Other ways
Do you think you could..? | Do you think you could send me the sales report by the end of the day? |
Would it be possible for you to..? | Would it be possible for you to join us for a conference call at 3 PM? |
LET'S READ! 📖
Dialogue
Jenny
Alex
Yes, I'm almost done with it. By the way, should I include the latest sales data from the branch office?
Jenny
Absolutely! We have to ensure the report is comprehensive and up-to-date.
Alex
Okay, understood. Oh, and am I expected to attend the budget review meeting tomorrow?
Jenny
Yes, you ought to be there. Your insights on the sales figures will be valuable for the team.
Alex
Got it. Could you also remind me of the deadline for the new product proposal?
Jenny
Of course! You have to submit it by Friday, but it should be ready for review by Wednesday.
Alex
Thanks for the reminder. By the way, would you mind checking the proposal before I present it to the team?
Jenny
No problem at all. I'll do that right away. Is there anything else you need help with?
Alex
Not at the moment, but I appreciate your support. We can grab coffee later to discuss the presentation.
Jenny
That sounds like a good idea. Let's meet at the café downstairs in an hour.
Alex
Perfect! See you later!
QUESTION
1. Why does Jenny want Alex to include the latest sales data from the branch office in the report?
2. Why does Alex need Jenny's help with the proposal?
3. Why does Jenny want Alex to attend the budget review meeting?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the statement and answer the question that follows.
- What does woman like the man to do?
- Why does the woman want the man to close the window?
- What does the woman want the man to do during the team meeting?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Talk about your obligations at work using the modal verbs that you learned. Provide at least five obligations.
Hey, have you finished the sales report yet? We must submit it to the management by the end of the day.