Week 71, Lesson 142, Thursday
Wishes, advice and polite requests
бы does everyday work too: a polite I'd like, a gentle piece of advice, the politest request. You already met Не могли́ бы вы in Month 17.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Monday, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I can express wishes, give advice and make polite requests with бы.
3The lesson 20 minutes
In this lesson
- Wishes and advice
- Polite requests
Wishes and advice
Advice with бы.
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Я бы хоте́л ко́фе. | I would like a coffee. |
| На ва́шем ме́сте я бы отдохну́л. | If I were you, I'd have a rest. |
| Я бы сове́товал посмотре́ть э́тот фильм. | I'd advise you to see this film. |
| Бы́ло бы здо́рово уви́деть бе́лые но́чи! | It would be great to see the white nights! |
Polite requests
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Не могли́ бы вы закры́ть окно́? | Could you close the window? |
| Мне бы хоте́лось поговори́ть с ва́ми. | I'd like to talk with you. |
| Хорошо́ бы отдохну́ть! | It would be nice to rest! |
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: хоте́лось
Мне бы хоте́лось: kha-TYE-las'.
- хоте́лось [kha-TYE-las'] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
- сове́товал [sa-VYE-ta-val] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- Я бы хоте́л …I would like …
- На ва́шем ме́сте я бы …If I were you, I'd …
- Бы́ло бы здо́рово!That would be great!
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
Я бы хоте́л(а) …
I would like …
Я бы сове́товал(а) …
I would advise …
На ва́шем ме́сте я бы …
If I were you, I'd …
Мне бы хоте́лось …
I'd like …
Не могли́ бы вы …?
Could you …?
отдохну́ть
to have a rest
Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Give advice to a friend who is tired and stressed.
Екатери́на
- Play the friend, and politely refuse one piece of advice.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Give advice to a tired friend.
See a model answer
На твоём ме́сте я бы отдохну́л и пое́хал на мо́ре.
Saved as you type. It goes to Екатери́на together with Homework 142.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I can express wishes, give advice and make polite requests with бы.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 142 on Friday: wishes and advice.
I can express wishes, give advice and make polite requests with бы.