EXPRESSING OFFER

By Lilian Marchesoni and Grace Yeh Shiang

What do people say when they offer something?

 Would you like a cake,

please?
 Could you tell me what
it is?
 Is there a cake in the
cupboard?
 Do you want a cake?
 Is a piece of cake
enough for you?
What is the expression of offer?
It is a statement or expression which is
used to offer a help, a service or
something to someone.
Listen to the dialogue
• "Hi!" – "Hello!"
• "Are you hungry?" – "No, I'm not."
• "Are you thirsty?" – "Yes, I am."
• "Would you like a lemonade?" – "Yes,
please."
• "Here's your lemonade." – "Thank
you." – "You're welcome."
• "Goodbye." – "Bye."
WAYS TO SAY AN OFFER:
• Let me get it for you
• Shall I get it for you?
• Could/Can I help you?
• How about I help you
with this?
• Would you like me to
help you?
• If you like, I can get it
for you
• Let me ............
• Shall I .............?
• Could/Can I…?
• How about I…?
• Would you like me
to…?
• If you like, I can ......
ANSWER TO ACCEPT THE OFFER
TO HELP
• That’s very kind of you, thanks
• Oh, would you? Thanks.
• Thanks a lot.
• If you don’t mind
• Yes, please
• That would be so kind of you
• That’s so sweet/nice/kind of you
ANSWER TO REFUSE
• There’s no need, thanks
• No, don’t bother, I can do it myself.
• No, it’s alright, I can manage
• No, it’s alright, really
• I can handle it
FORMAL AND INFORMAL OFFERS
FORMAL INFORMAL
• Would you like something to • What can I get for you?
drink? • Won't you have a
• Would you like to go disco?
pancake?
• Would you like to come
along?
• Cheese sandwich?
• Could I offer you a glass of • Chocolate?
lemonade? • Have some
• Would you mind joining us? • Like one?
• Shall I get you a bottle of
water?
• Would you like to leave a
message?
RESPONSES
ACCEPTING REFUSING
• Thank you • No, thanks
• Yes, please • Not for me, thanks
• I'd like it very much • No, I really won't thank
• Thank you, I would ... you
• That would be very nice • I'd like to, but I
• I'm pleased to do that have ...
• With pleasure • I'm afraid I can't
thanks anyway
• It would be a great
pleasure to ... But I'm
afraid I have ...
EXPRESSING suggestion

By Lilian Marchesoni and Grace Yeh Shiang

SUGGESTION OR OFFER
I can help you Why don’t we go out
with this if you like and watch a movie
tonight?
WHAT IS SUGGESTION
It is a statement or expression which is
used to present advice,idea, plan to
someone.
What are you
going to do with
all the money?
Ways to say : suggestion
Make 5 expressions of suggestion
and offer
SUGGESTION OFFER
• ............. • ..............
• ............. • ..............
• ............. • ..............
• ............. • ..............
• ............. • ..............
For strong advice, should is used to say what
is the right thing or a good thing to do.

I’m always tired! You should go to

bed earlier.
Use shouldn’t to say that it’s not a good
thing to do or it’s not the right thing.

You shouldn’t play

with lighters.
 Use the expressions “Why don’t
you…?” and “It’s a good idea to…” to
make suggestions.

Why don’t you

pull over?
Use could to make a suggestion or to
say what is possible or a good idea

It’s a good idea We could create

to keep your word! more programs.
 Use should + a verb to complete the sentences.
CLEAN GO READ VISIT WATCH WEAR

1. should watch the ball.

When you play tennis, you ___________
2. should go to bed.
You look tired. You ________
3. You __________
should brush your teeth after every meal.
4. The museum is very interesting. You _________
should visit it.
5. When you are driving, you _________
should wear a seat-belt.
6. It’s a good book. You _________
should read it.
YOUR TURN!