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I heard some scriptures from a movie called 50 First Dates. :D


Quote:
Henry: I have a question. Do you rememebr me?

Lucy: (Pondering for a while) No.

Henry: (Frustrated)

Lucy: What's your name?

Henry: Henry.

Lucy: I have something to show you? Will you come with me?

Will you come with me?
Would you come with me?
Could you come with me?
Can you come with me?

In this context, I do think all are considered the same, from a point of a language learner. You might say would and could are more polite forms or more indirect as to ask for a request.

What do you think, teachers or learners? :wink:
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