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Techniques and methods in Language Teaching > How to ask for permission to go To WC in class
How to ask for permission to go To WC in class
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dhouha
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How to ask for permission to go To WC in class
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Hi
I need your help especially native speakers if possible.
Is it possible to accustom students staying " May I go to the W C"(washing center). I found going to the toilet as not decent in classrooms. Thanks for your help |
28 Feb 2019
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douglas
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In the USA we often use "restroom"; using the term "WC" (water closet) is not very common in the USA
"May I go to the restroom please?"
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1 Mar 2019
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cunliffe
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It�s perfectly acceptable in the UK. �Can I go to the toilet, please?� Or, �I need the toilet.� |
1 Mar 2019
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kaz76
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I agree with Cunliffe - in the UK everyone says �can I go to the toilet, please?� |
1 Mar 2019
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Aisha77
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What is not decent with the word "toilet"? It is a french word and perfectly polite.  |
1 Mar 2019
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redcamarocruiser
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In addition to �restroom� many Americans ask to go to the �bathroom� . |
1 Mar 2019
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swarupadps
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May I use the restroom/washroom. I need to freshen up, may I? |
2 Mar 2019
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swarupadps
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May I use the restroom/washroom. I need to freshen up, may I? |
2 Mar 2019
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spinney
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Yep, we say "Can/may/could I go to the toilet?" I love the idea of WC being "water centre." It is "water closet" but I like the idea. But then again, we Brits have a bit of a thing for toilets. It is, in fact, the basis of our culture. :-D |
3 Mar 2019
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douglas
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@ Spinney: "...we Brits have a bit of a thing for toilets. It is, in fact, the basis of our culture." --that sounds like an interesting topic to discuss over a few beers (I have no idea why you came up with that)  |
4 Mar 2019
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spinney
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@ Douglas: It�s a bit of a Brit thing. I was, of course, referring to none other than the Red Baron�s comments during his encounter with Blackadder. Second quote down. |
4 Mar 2019
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