Requests and permission

• Could you…, please?〜していただけますか？
• Can I…?〜してもいいですか？
• Do you mind if I open the window?窓を開けてもいいですか？
• No problem. / Sure, go ahead.いいですよ。／どうぞ。

1. 1. Warm-up (5 min)

   Check last homework. Ask the warm-up questions to relax.

   • What do you often ask people to do?
   • Is it easy for you to ask for help?

2. 2. Input (10 min)

   Introduce the key phrases one by one. The student repeats each 3 times; check meaning (short Japanese is OK).

3. 3. Practice (15 min)

   Run the unit's practice activity. Maximize student talking time.

   Situation cards (hotel, office, train): the student makes the request politely; the tutor answers yes or no.

4. 4. Role-play (10 min)

   Tutor plays the other person. Praise when the key phrases are used; fix only 2 things afterwards.

   🎭 Hotel front desk: ask for a late check-out, extra towels and a taxi.

5. 5. Free talk (5 min)

   Use the discussion questions for free conversation.

   • What's something you need help with these days?
   • Is it rude to say 'no' in Japan?

6. 6. Wrap-up (5 min)

   Review today's phrases and give the homework. Write the lesson note right after.

   📌 Write 5 polite requests for work or travel仕事や旅行で使うお願いを5つ書く

25-minute lessons: skip step 5 and shorten steps 3 and 4.