Teacher asks students: "When was the last time you needed help at work or at home? What did you say?" Students share 1-2 ideas with the whole class. Teacher writes "Can you...?" on the board and asks: "Is this always polite?" This leads into the topic of polite requests.

Teacher shows a short dialogue on the board between two colleagues: "A: Could you help me with this report? B: Sure, no problem. A: Would you mind checking my email too? B: Not at all. A: Is it ok if I leave early today? B: Of course." Students read the dialogue silently. Teacher asks simple comprehension questions: "What does A ask for? Is B polite?"

Students work in pairs. Each pair receives a situation card (e.g., "You need your colleague to explain a new computer system. Ask politely."). Students must create a short dialogue using at least two different polite request structures. Teacher monitors but does not correct. Students have 8 minutes to prepare.

Students rehearse their dialogue silently or in whispers. They can write down key phrases if needed. Teacher walks around and helps with vocabulary but does not correct grammar. Students decide who will say which lines.

Two or three pairs volunteer to act out their dialogue in front of the class. The rest of the class listens quietly. After each performance, teacher asks listeners: "What did they ask for? Was it polite?"

Teacher writes three polite request structures on the board: Could you + verb? (e.g., "Could you help me?") Would you mind + verb-ing? (e.g., "Would you mind closing the door?") Is it ok if I + verb? (e.g., "Is it ok if I sit here?") Teacher explains meaning (polite, not direct), form (the grammar pattern), and pronunciation (rising intonation at the end for questions). Students repeat each structure chorally.

Students return to their pairs. They receive a new situation card and create a second dialogue, this time trying to use all three structures. They perform for another pair or for the class if time allows. Teacher listens and takes notes for final feedback.