OFFERING HELP

MAY I HELP YOU?

 Offering Help
1. Definition
Expressions of offering help are expressions
which are used when you want to help
someone to do something.
2. Social Function
Asking and giving help/services.
 Expressions of Offering Help
Offering Service/Help
• May I help you?
• Can I help you?
• Could I help you?
• How can I be of assistance to you?
• How can I be of help to you?
• What can I help you
•  What can I do for you?
• How can I assist you?
• How can I help you?
• Let me help you?
• Do you want me to help you?
•  Shall I …?
Other Useful Expressions :
• I’d be happy to type the letter for you.
• I can type the letter for you if you want.
• If you don’t mind, I can type the letter for you.
• If you like, I’ll type the letter for you.
• Do you want me to type the letter for you?
• Let me know if you need help with anything.
• If you need any help, just let me know.
• Shall i type the letter for you?
 Respond
Accepting offers is as important as we offer something. We have
make sure to thank our host to show our politeness. The following
phrases are commonly used when accepting an offer:
Accepting an Offer :
• Yes, please
• Yes, I’d love to
• That would be nice, thank you
• Yes, I really need it. Thank you
• How kind of you. Thanks a lot
• Yes, that would be great.
• Thanks, i am very much obliged.
• That would be so kind. Thank you
• Oh really? Thanks a lot.
• Thanks, that just what I need.
EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTING OFFERS
Person 1: May I get you something to drink?
Person 2: Yes, I’d love to get some tea.

Person 1: Would you like me to get you some

food?
Person 2: That would be nice. Thank you.
 Declining an Offer
If we don’t want to accept an offer, be sure to
politely refuse. Offering an excuse is also a good
idea in order not to offend your kind host.

Declining an Offer:
• Thanks, but I can do it myself.
• No thanks
• It’s okay. I’ll handle it myself.
• No, It’s okay. Thanks
• No, Thanks. I’ll be alright soon
• That’s very kind of you, unfortunately, I’d like to but......
 EXAMPLES OF DECLINING OFFERS
• Person 1: Would you like some cookies?
Person 2: Thank you, but I’m on a diet.

• 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.
 ASSIGNMENT
Instructions:
1.Rewrite the questions into your notebook.
2. Answer the questions
3.Send your answer via Google Classroom
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Exercise 2
Discussion
1. Why do people offer help to others?
2. What expressions are used to offer help?
3. What is the difference between:
Can you help me? Can I help you?

Will you help me? and How can I help you?

Do you want to help me? Do you want me to help you?

• Thank You