Asking For 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...

Asking for Information 
1. Information about company :

• What does your company do?
• What is your specialty?
• What do you specialize in?
• What is your main line of business?
• We produce marketing materials.

2. 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.
• This is one of our top brands.
• It's our best selling refrigerator.

Formula Question Word Example Finish :

• Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
• Do you know how much that vase costs?
• Do you happen to know where Tom lives?
• I'd like to know what you think about the new project.
• Could you find out when she is going to arrive?

Formula Gerund (-ing) Example Finish
-I'm interested in buying a boat

Formula Noun Example Finish:

• I'm looking for information on holidays in Spain.

Formula used only on the telphone Question Word Example Finish:

• I'm calling to find out... if flight AZ098 will leave on time today.

Formula used only on the telphone Noun Example Finish:

• I'm calling about... the offer published in today's newspaper.