English

Class
By: Nina Irnisa Fauziyah
OFFERING
HELP
OFFERING HELP

A Definition

B Social function

C Expressions

D How to Response
 A. Definition

Offer means to give something to someone.

Offering help is expression that is used to give help to

someone.
 B. Social Function

To offer assistance to people in need, and to sustain a good

relationship with others.
 C. Expressions

Formal Informal

• May I ... ? • Can I ... ?

• Shall I ... ? • Do you want me to ... ?
• Would you like me to ... ? • Let me ... ?
 D. How to give responses

Making Offers Accepting Declining

• Can I help you? • Yes, please. I appreciate it. • It’s okay, I can do it
• Thank you, it is very kind myself.
• Shall I bring you some
tea? of you. • No, thank you.
• How about I help you • Yes, please, that would be • Don't worry, I will do it
with this? lovely myself.
 Example

Anna: Wow, this soup is so spicy.

Elsa: Do you want me to bring you a glass of water?
Anna: Yes, please. That would be very kind of you.
Elsa: All right, then. Wait a minute
 Example
Chris: Have you heard that the due date for the final project is
extended?
Martin: No, is it true?
Chris: Yes. It will be due next month.
Martin: That’s wonderful! I haven’t even started yet.
Chris: Would you need my help?
Martin: No, thanks. I’ll do it as soon as possible. I know that
you’re as busy as I am.
Chris: Okay. Just let me know if you need my help.
 Assignment

work in pairs and make a dialogue using offering help

expressions!
Thank You