Asking Information There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English.

Here are some of the most common:
· Could you tell me…?
· Do you know…?
· Do you happen to know…?
· I’d like to know…
· Could you find out…?
· I’m interested in…
· I’m looking for..

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
· I’m calling to find out…
· I’m calling about…


Here are some sample phrases and sentences for asking information in English.
- What is this? This is a tableThis is a table
- What is that? That is a chair.
- What’s this? It’s a pen.
- What’s that? It’s an apple.
- What are these? These are pencils.
- What are those? Those are books.
- Where is Mr. King? He is over there.
- Where is Ms. Knight? She’s (right) here.
- Where’s Johnny? He’s in the house.
- When’s the movie? It’s at 9:00.
- When’s lunch? Lunch is at noon.
- How is the food? It’s delicious.

Information about company
- What does your company do?
- What is your specialty?
- What do you specialize in?
- What is your main line of business?

Information about products
- Could you give me some (more) information on this?
- What can you tell me about this (product)?
- Tell me about this one/model.

Information about Price
- What are you asking for this?
- What does this sell for?
- How much is it?
- How much does it run?