25 All-Purpose English Sentence Frames: I'd Like To, Would You Mind

I'd like to…, Could you…? — one frame fits countless situations and doubles your speaking speed.

I'd like to ...a polite way to say what you want

✗ I want to（直接但欠礼貌）

I'd like to book a table for tonight.

Could you ... ?a polite request

Could you speak a little more slowly?

Could I get ... ?a polite way to ask for something

Could I get a receipt, please?

Do you have this in ... ?asking for another size or color

Do you have this in a large?

How do I get to ... ?asking for directions

How do I get to the ferry terminal?

What time does ... open?asking about opening hours

What time does the museum open on Sundays?

Is it far from here?asking about distance

Sounds great — is it far from here?

I'm here for ...stating your purpose

I'm here for the ten o'clock interview.

a reservation under ...a booking in someone's name

✗ a reservation of Lin

I have a reservation under Lin.

something for ...a remedy for a symptom

Do you have something for insect bites?

I'm just looking, thanks.politely declining shop help

— Can I help you? — I'm just looking, thanks.

How much is this?asking the price

How much is this? Is it on sale?

Could you say that again?asking someone to repeat

✗ What?（生硬）

Sorry, could you say that again?

What does ... mean?asking for a meaning

✗ What means ... ?

What does "gate change" mean?

Would you mind ...-ing?a very polite request

✗ Would you mind to close

Would you mind closing the window?

I'm about to ...just going to do something

I'm about to board — I'll call you after landing.

I used to ...a past habit that has stopped

I used to work night shifts.

be used to ...to be accustomed to

✗ used to（混淆：那是「过去常常」）

I'm used to the time difference now.

I'd rather ...preferring one thing over another

I'd rather walk than wait for the bus.

It depends (on ...)the answer changes with the situation

✗ It's depend

— Coffee or tea? — It depends on the time of day.

I'm not sure if ...expressing uncertainty

I'm not sure if the shop is still open.

It turns out (that) ...the surprising truth was

It turns out we were on the wrong platform.

The thing is, ...introducing the key point or problem

I'd love to come — the thing is, my flight leaves at six.

I can't wait to ...being very excited to do something

✗ I can't wait for to try

I can't wait to try the street food there.

Is it OK if I ... ?asking for permission

Is it OK if I leave my bag here for a minute?

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