Stop Saying “Can You...?” Every Time | Sound More Natural in English

5 Minute English Talk · Jul 2, 2026 · 3m

Do you often ask questions like:

👉 "Can you help me?"

👉 "Can you repeat that?"

👉 "Can you tell me where the station is?"

These are perfectly correct—but native English speakers often use softer, more polite expressions in everyday conversations.

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we continue our Sound More Natural in English series and learn how to make requests more naturally and politely in English.

You'll learn common alternatives like:

✅ Could you...?

✅ Would you mind...?

✅ Could I...?

✅ Do you mind if I...?

You'll also hear real-life examples, natural conversations, and speaking…