Asking for/ giving permissions – At work
In this starter pack tutorial for beginners, learners will be able to learn the concept of “ Asking for/ giving permissions – At work”.
In this lesson help students learn and practice how to use the Asking for/ giving permissions – At work. Guide students in asking for and giving permission.
1. Objectives: At the end of this lesson students would be able to;
-learn in asking for or giving permission at work.
-Use can, could and may in asking or giving permission
11. Subject matter: Asking for/giving permissions-
Vocabulary Focus: At work
111. Learning Activities
A. Presentation
1. Teacher reads the text as students listen and fill in the blanks.
the pace manage her time counting
on best prospects crucial importance
Rina is trying to get her dream job as Assistant Editor in a magazine. Currently, she is doing an internship in a financial newspaper. However, the pace there is very fast, and the deadlines are very strict. She has to manage her time wisely in order to finish all tasks on time. She must never be late more than ten minutes or else she will miss the morning meeting.
Rina is not allowed to leave early because many people are counting on her.
Some of her responsibilities include researching and determining best prospects for new clients, running reports, and submitting analyses. She must be very careful, and pay attention because the information is of crucial importance.
2. Rina is asking her adviser/ manager some questions. Connect them with the answers.
1. May I be late with my report? a. OK, but just this time.
2. I have to go to the library tomorrow.
Can I miss the morning meeting? b. No, I need the report on time.
3. Could you run the reports for me? c. No, it is an important meeting. , But you can go afterwards.
3. Mark the statements T for true and F for false before each number.
1.____ Rina’s dream job is an Editor in a magazine.
2.____ Rina wants to work for a fashion magazine.
3.____Working for a financial newspaper seems stressful.
B. Analysis and discussion
Discuss when and how to use can, could and may in asking for permission and giving advice.
C. Practice
1. Answer the questions.
Column A Column B
May I be excused? No, you ______________.
Can Sam and I miss a class Yes, you ___________but
on Friday? Only if your mother agreed.
Could I ask another question, Sure, you __________.
please?
1V. Evaluation
2. Put the sentences in order.
- on the/ we/ start/ working/ now?/ new/ can/ movie/
- these/ may/ the/ folders?/ places/ of/ two/ I/ change/
- apply/ can/ position/ students/ the / in/ department?/ your/ for/
V. Homework
1. You are a new hire in a company. You want to:
- Open the window
- Leave early on Friday
- Get 10 days off during summer.
Ask your boss using may/ can/ could
For more readings
- How to agree and disagree in English using short answers
- The difference between “a little” and “little
- The Difference between A FEW and FEW in English
- Compound Words: English Vocabulary
- The difference between MUST and HAVE TO
- FAIL – 5 different meanings + expression
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