Asking a Host to Adjust Home Temperature
A guest visiting someone's home feels the room temperature is not ideal (either too hot or too cold) and politely asks the host if they can adjust the thermostat.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
adjust
To change something slightly to make it suitable or comfortable, like adjusting the temperature in a room.
temperature
The level of heat or cold in the air or a place, often controlled by air conditioning or heating.
chilly
A mild way to say feeling a bit cold, not extremely cold, used in polite conversations about comfort.
thermostat
A device on the wall that controls the temperature by turning heating or cooling on and off.
warmer
Comparative form of 'warm,' meaning having more heat or feeling less cold.
preferences
Personal likes or choices, such as what temperature someone feels comfortable with.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Is it possible to adjust the temperature a little bit?
This is a polite way to ask if you can make a small change to the room's heat level. Use it when you're a guest and want to be indirect and courteous. The structure uses 'is it possible' for politeness and 'a little bit' to soften the request.
I'm feeling a bit chilly.
A gentle expression to say you're slightly cold without complaining strongly. It's useful in social situations to explain your discomfort politely. 'A bit' makes it less direct.
What would be ideal for you? Warmer or cooler?
This shows care by asking the other person's preference for comfort. It's helpful as a host to respond to requests. The question form invites a choice and uses 'ideal' to mean perfect.
A little warmer would be perfect, if that's okay.
A polite way to specify what you want while giving the host an easy out. Useful for suggesting a change without demanding. 'If that's okay' adds courtesy, and 'would be perfect' expresses satisfaction.
Let me go turn up the thermostat right now.
This is an immediate, helpful response to a request, meaning to increase the heat setting quickly. 'Turn up' is an idiom for increasing something like volume or temperature. Use it to show willingness to help.
Thanks so much, Michael! I appreciate it.
A common way to express gratitude after someone helps you. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'I appreciate it' shows deeper thanks. Use this to end polite interactions positively.