Anglais Pour Les Debutants #4 - Les Formules de Politesse
·9 min
The episode begins with host Albon introducing the topic of English politeness formulas, emphasizing that not knowing them can make learners seem impolite. British teacher Ben joins to explain the basics. They start with 'please' and move to request phrases like 'can I', 'may I', and 'could I', noting increasing formality. Next, Ben details ways to say thank you, including 'thank you', 'thanks', 'thank you very much', 'thanks a lot', 'thanks a million', and the British 'cheers'. He clarifies that 'thank you' is more formal than 'thanks'. Responses to thanks are covered, such as 'you're welcome', 'no problem', 'that's okay', and 'no worries'. The lesson then addresses apologizing, with Ben stressing the important distinction: 'excuse me' is for getting attention or asking questions, while 'sorry' or 'I'm sorry' is for apologizing. Albon confirms this with an example about interrupting someone versus expressing regret. The host recaps the core phrases: please, thank you/thank you very much, you're welcome, and the excuse me/sorry difference. He also mentions 'cheers' as both a thank-you and a toast. The episode concludes with a promotion for AnglaisCours Club's beginner course, which promises to help learners hold simple conversations with native speakers in 15 weeks. Albon invites listeners to join the member area for lessons with Ben, himself, and Tessa, plus quizzes and support.
