Spoken English · 3-minute read
Could you help me?
Could you is a polite way to ask someone for help.
The simple rule
Use please and a friendly tone to sound more considerate.
See the difference
✓ Say thisCould you open the window, please?
✕ Avoid thisYou open the window now.
Try it yourself
Say the correct example aloud, then create a sentence about your own life using the same pattern.