Asking for a raise in English
Everyday English for asking for a raise. Key line: “Could we *talk* about a *raise* for a *minute*?”
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite way to ask
Start politely for a more natural tone
Say your duties grew
Shows you do more now; good for raise talks
Give a clear increase
Use by + a specific amount
Ask for examples
They want you to explain with examples
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Could we talk about a raise for a minute?” — polite way to ask. Start politely for a more natural tone.
More work: what to say in English
Say “take on more work” — say your duties grew. Shows you do more now; good for raise talks.
Amount: what to say in English
Say “bump it up by ten percent” — give a clear increase. Use by + a specific amount.
Explain: what to say in English
Say “walk me through your recent results” — ask for examples. They want you to explain with examples.