1 Answer. If taken literally, “Can you” is equivalent to asking the person if they’re capable of doing something. “Could you”, on the other hand, implies that the action can be completed under some circumstances by the person. The usage of can you is idiomatic, and hence, is more popular used phrase of the two.

Could someone please or can someone please?

Both are correct. The first is more direct, and the second is more polite. Could you please . . . gives slightly more room for refusal than Can you please . . .

Can you please explain to me meaning?

Would you please explain it to me? If this is what you meant to write, then would means that you would like someone to explain it to you. Can, in context, would refer to if you can explain it. In other words, can sounds more demanding and would means it’s optional or something.

Is it explain me or explain to me?

The correct answer here is “Explain to me.” This is due to the fact the verb “explain” (to explain) is a ditransitive verb. And, as such, it takes a direct object and an indirect object. Actually, all ditransitive verbs normally take two different objects: a direct object and an indirect object.

How do you explain a better concept?

1. 10 ways to explain things more effectively.
2. Keep in mind others’ point of view.
3. Listen and respond to questions.
4. Avoid talking over student’s head or talking down to them.
5. Ask questions to determine student’s understanding.
6. Take it step by step.
7. Use direct eye contact.
8. Use analogies to make concepts clearer.

How do you politely ask for an explanation?

There are a few simple steps to follow when you’re looking for further explanation.

1. Admit you need clarification. Admitting you need more information makes the next step much easier for the person you ask.
2. Don’t blame the other person. Own your confusion.
3. Summarize.
4. Be specific.

What is explain with example?

Explain is defined as to make something clear or to account for something or tell why something happened. An example of explain is for a teacher to show her students how to solve division problems. An example of explain is for a student to tell his teacher why he did not complete his homework last night. verb.

How do you explain as?

Here, “as” means “like”. You can use “as” with an adjective (“as big as a whale” which means “the same size as a whale” or “like the size of a whale” — e.g. “The car he bought me was as big as a whale”) or with a situation as in the example you give and as in this sentence.