Asking and Giving Information

 

Asking for Information

  • What is …?

  • Could you tell me…?

  • Do you know…?

  • Can you explain…?

  • Where is …?

  • When is …?

  • How does … work?

  • Why is …?

  • Who is …?

  • What do you mean by …?

  • Could you give me more details about …?

  • I'd like to know …

  • Do you have any ideas about …?

  • Can you show me…?

  • May I ask…?


Giving Information

  • It is …

  • This is called …

  • That means …

  • It's located in …

  • It happened on …

  • The reason is …

  • He/She is …

  • You can find it at …

  • Let me explain…

  • What I know is…

  • According to …

  • The answer is …

  • You should know that…

  • Actually, …

  • In other words, …


sample conversation

Anna: Excuse me, can you tell me where the library is?
Tom: Sure. The library is next to the main hall, just across from the cafeteria.

Anna: Oh, I see. And what time does it usually open?
Tom: It opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.

Anna: Great! Do you know if students can borrow books?
Tom: Yes, of course. You can borrow up to three books for one week.

Anna: Thank you for the information.
Tom: You’re welcome.



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