OFFERING TO HELP

Is a way or an expression to
suggest or offer help to someone
who needs it.
Introduction
+ When something need to be done you
can ask someone else to do it.
+ If someone else is doing something,
you can offer to help.

By offering before they ask you, you are

showing that you care about the person.
Some Useful Ways Of Offering To
Help
With Question
Use MODALS
(can/could, would, shall, may)
 Can/Could I help you with that?
 Shall I help you with your work?
 Would you like me to close the window?
 May I offer you a complimentary dessert?
Some Useful Ways Of Offering To
Help
With Question
Use DO, IS, WHAT, HOW
 Is there anything I can do for you?
 Do you need a hand?
 What can I do for you?
 What if I take this book for you?
 How can I help you?
 How if I talk to her to clear the problem?
Some Useful Ways Of Offering To
Help
With STATEMENT
 Let me get it for you
 I can assist you with that.
 If you like, I will go and get the drinks.
 I’ll hold the door open for you.
 I’d be happy to help you.
Answer For Accept The Offer To
Help
 That’s very kind of you, thanks
 Oh, would you? Thanks.
 Thank you.
 If you don’t mind
 Yes, please
 That would be nice/kind
 That’s so sweet/nice/kind of you
Example accept the offer to help
Person 1: Can I get you something to
drink?
Person 2: That would be nice, thank you.
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Person 1: May I get you some to drink?
Person 2: Yes, I’d love to get some tea.
Answer To Refuse
 No, thanks.
 No, I really won’t, thank you.
 Not for me thanks.
 No, thanks. I’m not hungry.
 Thank you, but I’m on a diet.
 That’s very kind. Unfortunately, I’d like
to, but....
Example refuse the offer to help
Person 1: Would you like some cookies?
Person 2: Thank you, but I’m on a diet.
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Person 1: How about a cup of tea?
Person 2: I’d like to have a cup of tea.
Unfortunately, I’m late for a
meeting.