How to Use the Magic Word PLEASE: Learn English With Simple English Videos

Learn how we use the magic word 'please' and how to make polite requests, offers and invitations in English. We also look at an interesting difference between British and American English and provide important patterns in word order that can stop you from appearing rude.

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Rachel's English

[Waliullah]

I am from Bangladesh.
I like all of your videos those made of British accents.
Thanks

[toquerodriguez]

Please, never stop making your videos! :)

[hwangeuiyoung]

Very easy to understand with the examples. Thanks!

[juliocesarlimadesousa]

Hi Vicki and Jay! Today's video lesson was very interesting. Without a doubt, "please" is a magic word. I use it a lot in Portuguese: "por favor". Take care!

[jaysonhenriks]

My teacher You are good teaching and telling thank You for all your lesson take a easy teacher

[moniquelima]

hello teacher, could you give us some tips for Cambridge tests

[LaMansionDelIngles]

You've nailed it! Great video. Can we have some more, please?

[vidhappytrip]

please keep making good English lesson.thank you

[men.nguyen]

could you give me name or link of the first film in this video, please?. thank for your great videos. Good job. bless to you

[altrefrontiere]

Hi vicky, I'm curious about the way you pronounce "interesting" You divide the word in 4 syllables, I think. After hearing you at 1:11 I searched a little. It seems that yours is the less "popular" (common) way to pronounce "interesting. Could you provide some inputs about that 4-syllables pronunciation? Thanks

[plislegalineu]

3:15 did Jay come to American or British seven floor?

[ericyan]

I love to learn from you! Great and funny lesson! :D

[ALSilb]

I Like This lesson. when I Want to eat food I say May I have some food please and they say yes you may. Also At 0:00 That magic trick was Awesome :D. I Like the scene where you eat spaghetti and That Scene at Jay's burger's that Lesson Was Great. :)

[leandromunizgoncalves]

Thanks for the video,

Please post more. : -)

[bulangacha]

Can i ask a question
whats the diffrence of a shirt and a T-shirt

Please answer it

[saulomesquita]

Great lesson! You're really funny!

[plislegalineu]

In Polish we have three "magic words": proszę (please), przepraszam (sorry/excuse me) and dziękuję (thank you)

[ethiop_frum]

Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
That's two words in English and Russian is absolutly similar in using!
PLease - "Pozhaluysta!" and Thank You - "Spaseebo"
One small detail in ethimology of Russian word "Spaseebo" - Russian "Spasee" is one of form of verb "to save", part "bo" is oldest "Boh" (God). And Spaseebo is old a Christian wish: "(Let) God will save (You)!" Now it just easy word...

[rafaelalvesrodrigues]

It is very similar with the português. 🔰

[mollietai]

1. A: Would you like some tea ? B: Yes, please . / Thank you . No, thanks .
2. A cup of coffee, please .
3. Please give me a cup of coffee instead / instead of tea .
4. A: Open the door ? B: Please = Yes .
5. Could you please keep quiet ?