Asking For Help.docx

Responding to offers These English dialogues show you ways to accept or reject offers made to you. "Can I help you?" "Yes please. I'd like to know what time the train leaves." "Can I help you?" "No thanks, I'm just looking." (In a shop.) "Shall I open the window for you?" "Yes please. That would be very kind of you." "Would you like another coffee?" "No thanks." Or, "No thank you." "Would you like another coffee?" "Yes please, that would be lovely." Or, "Yes please, I'd love one." "Would you like me to answer the phone?" "If you wouldn't mind." Or, "If you could." (Don't answer "Yes, I would", as this sounds like you expectsomeone to do it for you.) "I'll do the photocopying, if you like." "It's OK, I can do it." Or, "Don't worry, I'll do it. "Or, "Thank you, that would be great."

Request and Offer Help Exchanges 1. I need to buy a product on amazon 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2.

Sure, Can I have your credit card number? Would you mind helping me with the suitcases? Yes, of course My computer is not working, Could you help me? Sure I need a new laptop, could you help me ? Yes, come over here Could you lend me a few dollars? sure, no problem

Making a Request Conversation Conversation A John: Hi, Do you need any help? Luis: Thanks for asking, can you help me with this homework? John: Sure, no problem but I don’t know much about math Luis: Would you mind asking Dereck if he could help us? John: Yeah, sure, can you send me his phone number? Luis: Alrighty, check your whatsapp HELPING PEOPLE ; Ways of helping people

There are some ways to offer helps and to respond them. For example: May I help you? Can I help you? Are you looking for something? Would you like some help? Do you need some help? What can I do for you today? OFFERING HELP Or offering to do something for someone.      

If we classify into their level of formality (situation), consider the speaker and listener, here they are: INFORMAL

NEUTRAL

FORMAL

Can I help u? Let me help you … May I be of assistant?

Shall I … If you like I could …

Might I help at all? Need some help?

What can I do to help …?

I’ll do it for you.

Would you like any help …?

Want a hand …? Can I help out?

Is there anything I can do …? I will …zx

You look like you could do with some help…

Perhaps I could assist in some way? If we can be any of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again. (usually for written)

RESPONDING HELP To respond help, people may accept or refuse an offer of helps. The common respons for help is “Thank you”. The examples of the responses are: ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF HELPS: NEUTRAL

INFORMAL

FORMAL

Cheers! That’s very kind of you.

Thanks very much.

Yes, please.

Just what I needed …!

If you’re sure it’s no trouble.

Lovely! / Great!

REFUSING AN OFFER OF HELP

You’re most kind. That’s extremely kind/good/thoughtful of you.

NEUTRAL

INFORMAL

FORMAL

No, thank you. No, really, I can manage. That’s very kind f you, but …

It’s very good of you to offer, but …

Don’t think so, thank you. No, it’s all right, really.

No, it’s OK. Thanks Thanks a lot, but …

Thank you for offering, but … No, don’t bother, really.

Nice thought, but … No, don’t worry.

Please don’t trouble yourself about … That’s extremely kind of you, but … I’m very grateful for your offer. However, …

A: I was wondering if you need any help on your new project. B: Sure! That would be great! Are you good at writing or would you rather do the computer work? A: I would like to help with the computer work.

B: Great! We are going to be working in teams of three. Are you OK working with others? A: Yes, I like working like that. B: We will begin next Monday. Would you be available then? A: Yes, I can be there. B: Well, if you could send me your basic background information before next Monday, it would be useful. A: I will send the information to you. B: Well then, thanks for your help. Have a great day!

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Repeat A: Would you like me to help you on your new project? B: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing? A: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion. B: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone? A: That is OK sometimes. B: Our first meeting is next Monday. Could you meet with us at that time? A: No, I can't be there.

B: Please send me your background information before the meeting so I can look at it. A: I can send that information to you. B: OK. I look forward to working with you. Enjoy your week!

3 Repeat A: Could I help you on your new project? B: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer? A: I want to help with both. B: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes

independently. Would that be OK? A: Most of the time that is what I prefer. B: We start on Monday. Can you be there? A: I am not sure yet. B: I need your background information before the meeting. A: I will do that. B: I'll enjoy working with you. Have a great day! Asking for help : A: Can you help me plan the office party? B: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?

A: I need help with food. B: OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual? A: I think it should be casual. B: I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have? A: I would prefer Chinese food for this party. B: Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ? A: I think we should hire a live band. B: OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday.

2 Repeat A: I need help with the office party. B: Yes, of course. We could split it. What part would you like to do, the food or the entertainment? A: I have no idea what the entertainment should be. B: Let's make sure we are on the same page. Do we want a formal or informal gathering? A: Let's make it a formal affair. B: Yes, that would be best. Now, for food should we have Chinese or American food?

A: American food would be the best choice. B: That would be great. What kind of music would you like, a band or recorded music? A: We should bring in a really good DJ. B: That works for me. Let's see what we can each do about planning our part and meet again on Friday.

3 Repeat A: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party? B: I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment? A: I would like to help you with both.

B: That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party should be casual or dressy? A: A dressy party would be fun! B: That will work out fine. Do you think that Chinese or Continental food would be best? A: We should probably have both. B: Yes, that will work out fine. Should we hire a band or bring in a DJ? A: Maybe we could do both! B: Everything sounds great then! I'll meet you back here on Friday to discuss the details.

Lesson Plan for Asking for Help As a member of the hotel industry you will inevitably find yourself in a situation that requires you to offer help or assistance to a guest. This situation may present itself as an absolute necessity or one of simply polite behavior. In either case, knowing what to say in those situations will hold you in good stead with

the guests. At times, you will be in situations that you will offer your help and at other times you may be asked to respond to a guest that has requested help. Look at the expressions below that cover both circumstances.

Expressions for Asking for or Offering Help When offering help When asking for help

Would you like some help? Could you give me a hand? Can I give you a hand? Would you mind helping me out? Do you need any help? Could you help me please? May I offer my assistance? I need some assistance please. Need any help?

Dialogue for asking for Help When offering help

Staff: Excuse me ma’am, Could I help you with your bags? Guest: That would be great thanks. Staff: Pardon me sir, but it likes like you could use some help with those packages. Guest: I sure could, thanks. When responding to help

Guest: Excuse me, but can you help me? Staff: Of course ma’am, what can I do for you? Guest: Someone just stole my purse off my shoulder outside the hotel. Staff: Are you OK? Guest: Yes, just shaken up a bit. Staff: Why don’t you sit down here and I’ll call the police for you. Guest: Thank you; I appreciate your help. Guest: I don’t understand what the taxi driver is trying to say. Could you translate for me? Staff: Of course sir, I’d be delighted to help.

Group Activity- Giving Help and Advice: A Skit Divide the class into groups of 2 or 3. Students work together to develop a skit about offering assistance that is grammatically correct. Once the skit is developed, students present it to the teacher and the rest of class. The teacher judges the skit based on grammar and language use, originality, and acting ability.

expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Can you give me a hand with this? Could you help me for a second? Can I ask a favour? I wonder if you could help me with this? I could do with some help, please. I can't manage. Can you help? Give me a hand with this, will you? Lend me a hand with this, will you?

9. Could you spare a moment? 10. I need some help, please.

Conversation Let's Learn English Lesson 47; How Can I Help?

Anna: Hi, Pete. What are you doing? Pete: Oh! Hi, Anna. Right now, I am fixing my car. Anna: How’s it going? Pete: It’s going … not so good. Anna: How can I help? I was planning to visit some friends. But if you need help, I can help. I like helping. Pete: Anna, I can fix it myself. But thanks. Anna: Pete, I think I found your problem. These are spark plugs. (holds them up) Anna: They start the engine. Pete: I know that, Anna. But there were too many spark plugs … in there. So I took out the extra ones. Anna: There are no extras, Pete. You need all of them. Pete, can you fix a car yourself? Pete: Well, Anna, last night I was watching the online video course, “You CAN Fix a Car Yourself!” Dan: Yes, you CAN fix your car yourself! Pete: And I watched the first 10 lessons. So, I think I know what I’m doing. Anna: How many lessons are there? Pete: Four hundred and fifty. Anna: 450! That'll take too long! If I fix your car, I'll have it running in 10 to 15 minutes. Anna: Where’re your tools? Pete: I have this. (puts a useless tool in her hand). And this. (hands her another useless tool) Anna: Great. Um, I’ll get my tools. I’ll be back in a flash! Pete: But, Anna, I don’t need your ...

(She goes and quickly comes back with tools.) Pete: … help. Anna: Pete, when I was a teenager, I was fixing cars -- myself. I learned from a master. Anna: You can trust me. Pete: Okay. Anna: Great! But we need teamwork. You sit in the car. When I say “go,” you start the engine. Anna: Okay, go! Anna: Stop! Anna: Okay, go! Huh. Pete: It's not starting! It’s not starting! Anna: What’s wrong? Pete: This car is stupid … stupid, stupid! Anna: Pete, kicking the tires will not help. Pete: Well, you did not help, Anna. You did not help!! Anna: Pete, Pete! Pull yourself together, man. Give me the keys. I must feel the key in the ignition and turn it myself. Master: Use the key, Anna. Turn the key, Anna. What are you forgetting, Anna? Anna: Pete. Pete. Pete: What? Anna: You are out of gas. Pete: I can’t be out of gas. (looks at gauge) I’m out of gas. Sorry, Anna. I’ll go get some. Anna: Pete. You relax. Clean your face. You can watch the rest of your online video course. It’ll be faster if I go … in a flash. Until next time … Dan (in the online video course): “Lesson 11. Always make sure you have a full tank of gas!”

Speaking Exercise: Helping people There are lots of English expressions to offer to help someone - and also lots of expressions to accept (or refuse) help. Take a look at our page on requests and offers, then try the quiz below! Level: Elementary and above 1. You see someone with a heavy suitcase and you offer help. You say: Would you like a __

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carry

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hand

help 2. Or you could also say: Can I __ you a hand? 

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be

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give

help 3. You're very busy and a colleague offers to make you a cup of tea. (''Would you like a cup of tea?'') You want to accept the offer and say: 

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Oh, that would be lovely, thank you!

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Yes, I would!

 You bet! 4. You're in a restaurant and the waiter takes your order and then asks if there's anything else you need. In fact, you'd like a different glass as yours looks dirty. You say: 

Actually, if you wouldn't mind, could you get me another glass?

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Actually, I want another glass.

 Actually, I'd like another glass. This one is dirty. 5. It's lunchtime and you want to eat with your friend, but he / she is busy studying. You offer to go and buy sandwiches and say: I'll go and get some sandwiches, __ 

if it's OK

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if it pleases you

if you like 6. You're carrying two bags and you're nearly home, when someone offers you help. You don't want help and say: 

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Actually, I'm fine thanks!

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Actually, it's good thanks.

 Thanks but no! 7. In the same situation you could also say: 

Thanks, but I can deal with it.

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Thanks, but I can do it on my own.

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Thanks, but I can manage.

8. This week you have lots to do. A friend offers to go shopping for you, but you don't want your friend to help. You say: Actually I'm fine thanks. Thanks __ 

for helping, though.

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for offering, though.

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for saying, though.

9. In the same situation you could also say to your friend: I'll be fine thanks. __ 

It's very kind of you to offer, though.

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It's very nice for you to ask, though.

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It's a wonderful idea, though.

10. Your friend insists and says ''Please, let me do the shopping for you!'' You say: __ 

No, I don't need you to.

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No, really, don't worry! I'll be fine.

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No, you shouldn't!

Offering, accepting and refusing help Study the dialogs below: Offering and accepting help 00: 00 | 00: 00

A: Would you like me to help you? B: Yes, please. If it's not too much trouble .

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A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks. That's very kind of you .

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A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks very much. I'd appreciate that .

Offering and refusing help 00: 00 | 00: 00

A: I can help you with your homework if you like . B: No thanks, I think I can manage .

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A: Do you need any help with that form? B: Thanks very much, but I can do it myself .

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A: Shall I answer the phone? B: No thanks, it's all right .

What would you say in each of the situations below? Click on each situation to display possible answers. Show all

A tourist in your town looks lost. Offer to help her.

You see an old lady trying to lift a heavy bag.

Your teacher says it's hot in the classroom. You are near a window.

You are a guest at somebody's house. The phone is ringing, but your host is busy in the kitchen.

Accepting and refusing help Complete the responses to the help of expressions using the dialogues. Accepting help

Would you like to help me with the dishes?

the following sentences. Try to guess the meaning of the expressions in bold and check below to see if you are right.. I didn’t know which hotel to book, so I asked Janet to give me some advice. She knows a lot about the city. Alison decided to give her grandfather a hand with the dishes. Sophie didn’t need to order a taxi because I offered to give her a lift. Bruce fell off his boat and was unable to swim, but luckily somebody came and saved his life. I didn't have much money so I asked Tom to lend me some cash. When I was visiting Paris I had nowhere to stay, so an old friend of mine put me up for the night. give somebody advice offer somebody your opinion about what to do or how to act in a particular situation give somebody a hand help somebody with doing something that requires some effort, e.g. carrying bags, doing homework etc. give somebody a lift take somebody somewhere in your car save somebody’s life stop somebody from being killed lend somebody cash

give somebody money and expect the person to pay you back later put somebody up let somebody stay at your place temporarily Offering, accepting and refusing help Study the dialogues below: Offering and accepting help 1.A: Would you like me to help you? B: Yes, please. If it's not too much trouble. 2.A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks. That's very kind of you. 3.A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks very much. I'd appreciate that. Offering and refusing help 1.A: I can help you with your homework if you like. B: No thanks, I think I can manage. 2.A: Do you need any help with that form? B: Thanks very much, but I can do it myself. 3.A: Shall I answer the phone? B: No thanks, it's all right. What would you say in each of the situations below? 1. A tourist in your town looks lost. Offer to help her. Do you need any help? / Would you like me to help you? 2.You see an old lady trying to lift a heavy bag. Can I give you a hand with your bag? / Would you like me to help you with your bag? 3. Your teacher says that it's hot in the classroom. You are near a window. Shall I open the window? /I can open the window if you like. 4.You are a guest at somebody's house. The phone is ringing, but your host is busy in the kitchen. Shall I answer the phone? / Do you want me to answer the phone?/ I can answer the phone if you like.

Accepting and refusing help Complete the responses to the offers of help using expressions from the dialogues. Accepting help 1. A: Would you like me to help you with the dishes? B: Yes, please. If .

2. A: I can lend you some money if you like. B: Thanks. That's . 3. A: Do you want me to help you choose a computer? B: Thanks very much. I'd . Refusing help 1. A: Shall I carry some of your bags for you? B: No thanks, 2. A: Do you need any help in the garden? B: No thanks, I think................. 3. A: Would you like me to help you cook dinner? B:Thanks very much, but I can

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Offering Something to Someone There are several ways of offering something to someone in English. A polite way of offering something that most learners are familiar with is to use the expression 'Would you like...?' For example:

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Would you like a cup of tea? / Would you like a biscuit or something?

When you're talking to someone you know well, you can use the less polite form 'Do you want...?' For instance:

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Do you want a cup of tea? / Do you want a biscuit?

When you know the person well, and you want to be more persuasive, you can use the imperative form have:

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Have some more coffee. / Have another slice of cake.

In very informal situations you can also use just a noun group, making it sound like a question:

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A: Black coffee? B: Yes, please. / A: Tea? B: No, thanks.

A note: British people often use the verb fancy as a way of informally offering something. For example:

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Fancy a drink? meaning Do you want a drink?

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Fancy some coffee? / Fancy a biscuit?

Sometimes you are offering something that is not immediately available. In such situations you can use the expression 'Can I get you something?' For example:

 Can I get you something to drink? / Can I get you something to eat? / Let me get you something to drink. / Let me get you something to eat. / Can I get you anything? A cup of tea or coffee? Some juice? / Sit down and let me get you some cake. If you want the other person to take what they need, you should use the expressions 'Help yourself' or 'Help yourself to something':

 A: Do you suppose I could have a glass of wine? B: Of course. You know where everything is. Help yourself. 

Please help yourself to some coffee. / Help yourself to sugar.

When you are offering help to someone, you can say '

Shall I...?': 

Shall I fetch a nurse? / Shall I fetch the doctor?

Confident Offers If you are fairly sure that the other person wants to have something done for them, you can say 'Let me...' :

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Let me buy you a drink. / Let me carry your briefcase. / Let me help.

Less Confident Offers If you are not sure whether the other person wants you to do something, you can make a less confident offer. You can say 'Do you want me to...?', 'Should I...?' or, more politely, 'Would you like me to...?'. For example:

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Do you want me to help you with your homework?

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Should I help you find a good doctor?

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Would you like me to take your shoes off?

Another way of making a less confident offer (when you are not sure that it is necessary) is to add '...if you want' or '...if you like' after using 'I'll...' or 'I can...'. For instance:

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I'll drive you back home if you want.

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I can show you my new house right now if you like.

'Can I...' is also used to make a less confident offer:

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Can I give you a lift anywhere?

Sometimes you can also use the verb need to make an offer. For example:

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Do you need anything?

Offers to a Customer Shop and company employees sometimes say 'Can I ...' or 'May I...' when they are politely offering their help to a customer on the phone or in person:

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Flight information, can I help you?

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Dorsey & Whitney, Jamie speaking, how may I help you?

Replying to an Offer The most usual way of accepting an offer is to say 'Yes, please' or 'Thank you/Thanks'. For example:

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A: Would you like some coffee? B: Yes, please.

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A: Have a banana. B: Thank you. / Thanks.

When you want to show that you are very grateful for an offer, especially an unexpected one, you can say something like 'Thank you, that would be great' or 'Oh, thank you, that would be lovely'. You can also say 'That's very kind of you', which is a more formal alternative. For example:

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A: Shall I run you a bath? B: Yes, please! That would be lovely/great.

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A: Shall I help you carry the shopping? B: Thank you. That's very kind of you.

The usual way of refusing an offer is to say 'No, thank you' or, informally, 'No, thanks'. You can also say something like 'No, I'm fine, thank you', 'I'm alright, thanks', or 'No, it's alright'. For example:

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A: Do you want a lift? B: No, I'm alright, thanks. I don't mind walking.

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A: Shall I cook dinner tonight? B: No, it's alright.

If someone says they will do something for you, you can also refuse their offer politely by saying 'Please don't bother':

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A: I'll get you some water. B: Please don't bother.

If you have read the article carefully, you may have noticed the use of modal verbs in many of the above expressions. Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary (helping) verbs, and they are used to indicate the necessity or possibility of an event, and to make offers, requests, and suggestions. The modals used in the above expressions are will, would, can, shall, should, and may.

Conversations : Offering Help

Conversation 1 A: Would you like me to help you on your new project? B: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing? A: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion. B: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone? A: That is OK sometimes. B: Our first meeting is next Monday. Could you meet with us at that time? A: No, I can't be there. B: Please send me your background information

Conversation 2 A: Could I help you on your new project? B: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer? A: I want to help with both. B: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that be OK? A: Most of the time that is what I prefer. B: We start on Monday. Can you be there? A: I am not sure yet. B: I need your background information before the meeting. A: I will do that.

before the meeting so I can look at it. A: I can send that information to you. B: OK. I look forward to working with you. Enjoy your week!

B: I'll enjoy working with you. Have a great day!

Offering Something to Someone There are several ways of offering something to someone in English. A polite way of offering something that most learners are familiar with is to use the expression 'Would you like...?' For example:



Would you like a cup of tea? / Would you like a biscuit or something?

When you're talking to someone you know well, you can use the less polite form 'Do you want...?' For instance:



Do you want a cup of tea? / Do you want a biscuit?

When you know the person well, and you want to be more persuasive, you can use the imperative form have:



Have some more coffee. / Have another slice of cake.

In very informal situations you can also use just a noun group, making it sound like a question:



A: Black coffee? B: Yes, please. / A: Tea? B: No, thanks.

A note: British people often use the verb fancy as a way of informally offering something. For example:



Fancy a drink? meaning Do you want a drink?



Fancy some coffee? / Fancy a biscuit?

Sometimes you are offering something that is not immediately available. In such situations you can use the expression 'Can I get you something?' For example:

 Can I get you something to drink? / Can I get you something to eat? / Let me get you something to drink. / Let me get you something to eat. / Can I get you anything? A cup of tea or coffee? Some juice? / Sit down and let me get you some cake. If you want the other person to take what they need, you should use the expressions 'Help yourself' or 'Help yourself to something':

 A: Do you suppose I could have a glass of wine? B: Of course. You know where everything is. Help yourself. 

Please help yourself to some coffee. / Help yourself to sugar.

When you are offering help to someone, you can say '

Shall I...?': 

Shall I fetch a nurse? / Shall I fetch the doctor?

Confident Offers If you are fairly sure that the other person wants to have something done for them, you can say 'Let me...' :



Let me buy you a drink. / Let me carry your briefcase. / Let me help.

Less Confident Offers If you are not sure whether the other person wants you to do something, you can make a less confident offer. You can say 'Do you want me to...?', 'Should I...?' or, more politely, 'Would you like me to...?'. For example:

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Do you want me to help you with your homework?

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Should I help you find a good doctor?

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Would you like me to take your shoes off?

Another way of making a less confident offer (when you are not sure that it is necessary) is to add '...if you want' or '...if you like' after using 'I'll...' or 'I can...'. For instance:



I'll drive you back home if you want.



I can show you my new house right now if you like.

'Can I...' is also used to make a less confident offer:



Can I give you a lift anywhere?

Sometimes you can also use the verb need to make an offer. For example:



Do you need anything?

Offers to a Customer Shop and company employees sometimes say 'Can I ...' or 'May I...' when they are politely offering their help to a customer on the phone or in person:



Flight information, can I help you?

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Dorsey & Whitney, Jamie speaking, how may I help you?

Replying to an Offer The most usual way of accepting an offer is to say 'Yes, please' or 'Thank you/Thanks'. For example:

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A: Would you like some coffee? B: Yes, please.

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A: Have a banana. B: Thank you. / Thanks.

When you want to show that you are very grateful for an offer, especially an unexpected one, you can say something like 'Thank you, that would be great' or 'Oh, thank you, that would be lovely'. You can also say 'That's very kind of you', which is a more formal alternative. For example:

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A: Shall I run you a bath? B: Yes, please! That would be lovely/great.

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A: Shall I help you carry the shopping? B: Thank you. That's very kind of you.

The usual way of refusing an offer is to say 'No, thank you' or, informally, 'No, thanks'. You can also say something like 'No, I'm fine, thank you', 'I'm alright, thanks', or 'No, it's alright'. For example:

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A: Do you want a lift? B: No, I'm alright, thanks. I don't mind walking.

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A: Shall I cook dinner tonight? B: No, it's alright.

If someone says they will do something for you, you can also refuse their offer politely by saying 'Please don't bother':

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A: I'll get you some water. B: Please don't bother.

If you have read the article carefully, you may have noticed the use of modal verbs in many of the above expressions. Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary (helping) verbs, and they are used to indicate the necessity or possibility of an event, and to make offers, requests, and suggestions. The modals used in the above expressions are will, would, can, shall, should, and may.

Conversations : Offering Help

Conversation 1 A: Would you like me to help you on your new project? B: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing? A: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion. B: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone? A: That is OK sometimes. B: Our first meeting is next Monday. Could you meet with us at that time? A: No, I can't be there. B: Please send me your background information before the meeting so I can look at it. A: I can send that information to you. B: OK. I look forward to working with you. Enjoy your week!

Conversation 2 A: Could I help you on your new project? B: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer? A: I want to help with both. B: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that be OK? A: Most of the time that is what I prefer. B: We start on Monday. Can you be there? A: I am not sure yet. B: I need your background information before the meeting. A: I will do that. B: I'll enjoy working with you. Have a great day!

Responding to offers Accepting

Declining

Yes please. I’d like to. That would be very kind of you. It’s OK, I can do it myself. Yes please, that would be lovely. Don’t worry, I’ll do it. Yes please, I’d love to. No, thanks If you wouldn’t mind. No, thank you If you could. Thank you, that would be great. Examples: · “Can I help you?” “No thanks, I’m just having a look.” (With a shop assistant.)

· “Would you like another piece of cake?” “Yes please, that would be nice .” “Yes please, I’d love one.”

· “Can I help you?” “Would you like me to do the the “Do you know where the post office is.” · ironing for you?” · “Shall I help you with your maths “If you wouldn’t mind.” problem?” “If you could.” “Yes, please. That would be very · “I’ll do the washing, if you like.” nice of you.” “It’s OK, I can do it.” · “Would you like a cup of tea?” “Don’t worry, I’ll do it.” “No thanks.” Or, “No thank you.” “Thank you, that would be great.” Asking others to do things – making requests

Asking

Saying Yes

Saying No

Can you…?

Yes, sure.

Well, I’m afraid + reason

Could you…? Is it all right if you…? Do you think you could…? Will you…? Would you…?

Yes, of course. Well, the problem is Certainly. Sorry, but…

Do you mind -ing…? Would you mind -ing…?

No, not at all. Of course not.

Situation cards: Offers and Requests Situations

Your house is in a bad state: the walls need painting, one window is broken and the front door doesn’t close properly. You have no money for repairs. Ask your friends for help.

You have just broken your leg. You have to stay in bed for 2 months. You have 3 children and 2 dogs. Ask your friends for help.

You have to go away for the weekend for a business trip. You have lots of plants in your house and 3 cats.

You have an important job interview tomorrow morning but your car is at the mechanics being fixed. You also need to take your children to school at the same time as the interview.

You had a big party last night and your house is a You are organising a complete mess, the carpet cocktail dinner party but is stained with red wine, you can’t cook or make all the dishes are dirty, cocktails and you don’t there are cans and bottles have any CDs or records to everywhere and the toilet play. is broken. Ask your friends (who were also at the party) for help.

You are a little old lady. You have just been to the supermarket, you are carrying a lot of heavy bags and you want to cross the road. Ask a group of teenagers for help.

You are in an expensive restaurant with friends. There is a group of loud football players at the table next to you singing and shouting. The restaurant is also too cold and smells bad. Ask the waiter for help.

You are moving house. You have to transport everything in your old house to your new one. You don’t have a van, ask your friends for help.

You have a new boss at You are an old man, you work. You want to impress have come to visit your him/her because you want children, you have arthritis a promotion. Offer to do and you need help with some extra work. lots of things.

You had an accident at work and you have to wear two patches over your eyes for 2 weeks. Ask your friends for help with your daily activities.

Offering, accepting and refusing help Study the dialogs below: Offering and accepting help 00: 00 | 00: 00

A: Would you like me to help you? B: Yes, please. If it's not too much trouble .

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A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks. That's very kind of you .

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A: Can I give you a hand? B: Thanks very much. I'd appreciate that .

Offering and refusing help 00: 00 | 00: 00

A: I can help you with your homework if you like . B: No thanks, I think I can manage .

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A: Do you need any help with that form? B: Thanks very much, but I can do it myself .

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A: Shall I answer the phone? B: No thanks, it's all right .

What would you say in each of the situations below? Click on each situation to display possible answers. Show all

A tourist in your town looks lost. Offer to help her.

You see an old lady trying to lift a heavy bag.

Your teacher says it's hot in the classroom. You are near a window.

You are a guest at somebody's house. The phone is ringing, but your host is busy in the kitchen.

Accepting and refusing help Complete the responses to the help of expressions using the dialogues. Accepting help

Would you like to help me with the dishes?

Accepting and refusing help Complete the responses to the help of expressions using the dialogues. Accepting help Would you like to help me with the dishes?

Yes, please. If it's not too much trouble .

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I can pay you some money if you like.

Thanks. That's very kind of you .

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Do you want me to help you choose a computer?

Thanks very much. I'd appreciate that .

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Refusing help

Shall I carry some of your bags for you?

No thanks, it's all right .

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Do you need help in the garden?

No thanks, I think I can manage .

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Would you like to help me cook dinner?

Thanks very much, but I can do it myself .

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What would you say in each of the situations below? Click on each situation to display possible answers. Hide all

A tourist in your town looks lost. Offer to help her.

Do you need any help?

Would you like me to help you?

You see an old lady trying to lift a heavy bag.

Can I give you a hand with your bag? I can give you a hand if you like.

Would you like to help me with your bag?

Your teacher says it's hot in the classroom. You are near a window.

Shall I open the window?

I can open the window if you like.

You are a guest at somebody's house. The phone is ringing, but your host is busy in the kitchen.

Shall I answer the phone?

Do you want me to answer the phone?

I can answer the phone if you like.