Asking for Help and

Offering Help
By: Irma Yunita, M.Pd
Asking for Help and Offering Help
Asking for Help used to ask for help from others.
Offering Help is an expression used to offer something
to others.
Kinds of Expression Asking and Offering Help

1. Dengan menggunakan modal Can

Asking for Help

Can you help me?
Can I use your dictionary?
Can I borrow your ruler?
Can you open the window ?
Can you take a book for me?

Offering Help
Can I do for you?
Can I help you?
Can I get you something to drink?
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Menggunakan What, HOW, DO etc
Offering for help
What can I do for you?
What should I do for you?
What do you want me to do?
Do you need some help?
How am I supposed to help you?
etc
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2. Dengan menggunakan modal May
Asking for Help
May I ask something for you? (
May I go home early?
May I borrow your bicycle?

Offering Help
May I help you?
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Menggunakan Would/Could
Asking for Help
Could you help me?
Could you show the best way?
Would you mind bring my bag?
Would you mind help my home work?
RESPONSES
Accepting (Asking for help)
Ok
Sure
Certainly
No problem

Declining (Asking for help)

Sorry, I’m busy
I’m afraid I can’t do it
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Accepting (Offering help)
Yes, please
Ok
Certainly
Yes, please
Sure, that’s very kind of you
Of course, I’d love to
I really appreciate your help
That is a great idea!

Declining (Offering help)

No, Thanks
No, Thank you
I can do it myself
Not now
I really appreciate, but …….
THE EXAMPLE OF ASKING FOR HELP
Karina: Lina, Can you help me?
Lina : yes, what is it? (Ya, Apa itu?)
Karina : Can I borrow your video tutorial about dance?
Lina : No problem. Why not?

Karina: I interested about. and I will to try practiced it. by the way what is name the
dance?

Lina : Really! the video about Kukilo Dance from INDONESIA. I’ll bring the video
tomorrow

Karina : Thank you.

Lina : Don’t mention it.

THE EXAMPLE OF OFFERING HELP
(Someone enters the post office)

Guest :”Good morning.”

Receptionist:”Hello good morning to our office.”
Guest :”I want to send this package.”
Receptionist:”Please fill this form.”
Guest :”Okay, I will fill it.”
(He is filling the form. 10 minutes laters.)

Receptionist:”It looks like that you are a little bit confused. May I offer my assistance?.”
Guest :”Yes, please. I am glad that you came along.”
Receptionist:”What can I do for you, sir?”
Guest :”I do not know how to fill this part.”
Receptionist:”What part is it?.”
Guest :”Here it is.” (Hand the form)
Receptionist:”Let me see it. Hmm, I see. First, you must fill the address 1 with your full address. Then
for the address 2, you must fill it with the recipient address. Could you do it, sir?.”
Guest :”Yes I think I can do that. But, how to fill this package type?.”
Receptionist:”For filling the package type, you must fill it with the kind of package that you will
deliver. What package will you ship, sir?.”
Guest :”I want to send this iPhone for my mother.”
Receptionist:”I see, then you should choose the electronic type sir.”
Guest :”Okay, thank you for your assistance.”
Receptionist:”You are welcome sir. Please fill the form and give it to the front office.”
Guest :”Sure, I will. Good morning.”
 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTION

Asking for directions

– Could you tell me how to get to the nearest bus station?

– Do you know where the post office is?
– I’m looking for this address. Do you know where it is?
– Excuse me. Am I on the right road for Pondok Indah mall?
– Is this the right way for Pembangunan Jaya School?
Giving Direction
*If someone know the question, give the directions;

Turn right.
Turn left.
Turn left past the bank. ( pass the bank and then turn left )
Turn back. ( go back)
Turn left after the bridge.
Pass the school.
You will cross some traffic lights.
Go over the bridge.
on the left.
on left.
on the right.
on right side.
on the straight ahead.
on left after the gas station.
straight ahead on the right.
*Other useful phrases for giving
direction
It is this way / that way.
You are going to wrong way.
You are going in the wrong direction.
You will pass a bakery on your left.
It will be on your left or right.
This straight road will lead you to the hospital.
You will come to a bus station.
You will see the Black Lake.
*If we don’t know the answer

I am sorry.
I don’t know.
I am stranger here myself.
*Asking for repetation

Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Could you say that again please?
Could you repeat it again please?
What did you say the street’s name was?
Could you speak up please?
Could you speak a little louder?
Could you show me please?
*Finishing Conversation:
Thanks for help. Bye .
Thank you for help. Good bye.
Thank you for spending your time with me. Have a nice
day!
Example

Woman : Excuse me, Sir.

Man : Yes. Can I help you?
Woman : Yes, Sir. Could you tell me how
to get the nearest supermarket?
Man : Well, the nearest supermarket is
located about 200 meters from
here. So, you can keep going
straight and it will be on your left
Woman : Thank you, Sir
Man : You’re welcome
Read the example of dialog below!
A : Excuse me. Could you please tell me
how to get to the post office from
here?
B : Certainly. Drive along Lawu street until you
see the intersection. Turn left and drive up
Lawu street you’ll see the post office on
the right, near the junior high school
A : Thank you very much
 THANK YOU

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK