**🙋‍♂️ “Could You…?” Classroom Game for Making Requests (Free ESL PDF).**

Looking for a lively, low-prep way to teach making polite requests and asking for permission? This free ESL printable game, titled “Could You…?”, is a student favorite for speaking fluency and confidence building.

Perfect for A2 to B1 levels, this classroom activity helps learners internalize polite English expressions through repetition, listening, and friendly competition. It’s ideal for general English classes, conversation practice, or workplace ESL.

🎯 What Does the “Could You…?” ESL PDF Include?

This downloadable PDF provides:

4 unique student request cards (A, B, C, and D)
Target phrases for making requests and asking permission
Simple game instructions that promote speaking, listening, and social interaction

🎲 How the “Could You…?” Game Works

Prep & Warm-Up
Start by reviewing common polite request forms like:
- Could you open the window?
- Could I use your pen?
- Would you mind if I sat here?
Set Up Groups
- Divide students into groups of four.
- Hand out one card per student (A, B, C, or D).
- Students must not show their cards to each other.
Gameplay
- Student A asks one other group member their top request.
- If the other student replies “Yes, of course,” Student A crosses it off.
- If the response is “I’m sorry,” they must wait until their next turn.
- Then it’s Student B’s turn, and so on.
- The goal: be the first to cross off all 3 requests—but play continues until all students finish.
Wrap-Up Discussion
After the game, reflect with the class:
- Which requests were easiest to get a “yes” for?
- Were there any surprises?
- Can they use these expressions in real life?

🗣️ Language Focus

Students will practice:

Polite modal verbs (Could you…?, Could I…?)
Saying “yes” and “no” politely
Real-world classroom or everyday requests

💡 Why Teachers Love It

✅ Student-centered and interactive
✅ Boosts listening and speaking fluency
✅ Helps with pragmatic English and tone
✅ Perfect for group classes or icebreakers
✅ No tech required — just print, cut, and go!

👩‍🏫 Pro Tip:

For larger classes, turn this into a classroom tournament where the fastest finisher in each group moves on to a new group. It keeps energy high and encourages repetition of target phrases!

📥 [Click here to download the Asking Permission & Making Requests ESL Worksheet – Free PDF]
(Ready to print and use immediately!)

Could You…?

🙋‍♂️ “Could You…?” Classroom Game for Making Requests (Free ESL PDF). Fun group activity to help students practice polite requests and asking for permission in real-life situations.

**🙋‍♂️ “Could You…?” Classroom Game for Making Requests (Free ESL PDF).**