OFFERING

HELP/SERVICES
OFFERING HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
INFORMAL

ACCEPTING HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
INFORMAL

REFUSING HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
INFORMAL
Offering
help/services
Offering help is a way and an expression to suggest or to
offer help to someone who needs it. The purpose is to
offers assistance.
There are two kinds of offering: formal and informal
offers.
formal offers are used when you talk to someone who
are older or whose position is higher than you.
Infromal offers are used whenyou talk to someone
close to you
LANGUAGE
FEATURES
The use of modal verbs:
Can
May
Could
would
Shall
 OFFERING HELP
INTERROGATIVE
May I (do something)?: May is a modal verb that indicates a
possibility, a concession, or a request. In its interrogative
form, may can be a very formal way of offering help.
May I offer you my help?
May I carry your bag for you?
Would you like me to (do something)?: Would … like is the
conditional form of like which can be used to express an
offer of help to someone. It is a formal and kind way to
express yourself.
Would you like me to open the window?
Would you like me to bring you a drink?
 OFFERING HELP
INTERROGATIVE
Can I (do something)?: The modal verb can is used to offer
help somewhat less formally while still being kind. This means
you can use it with friends as well as strangers. It is a warm
way of showing your desire to do something for the other
person.
Can I bring you a dessert?
Can I give you a lift?
Do you want me to (do something)?: While less formal than
the previous forms, this interrogative is no less kind. It is used
when you are not completely sure of the answer your offer
will receive.
Do you want me to go for you?
Do you want me to come to pick you up?
 OFFERING HELP
INTERROGATIVE
Shall I (do something)?: This verb does not have very
widespread use, especially in the United States,
where it has practically disappeared. It is only used
for first person singular and plural. It is an
encouraging way to express your wish to assist
someone.
Shall I turn off the radio?
Shall I help you with your homework?
 OFFERING HELP
AFFIRMATIVES
I’d be happy to (do something): This construction is a very
formal way of offering your help. It is often used in the
workplace or between people who do not know each other well.
I’d be happy to reschedule the appointment.
I’d be happy to go with you.
I can (do something): The modal verb can is a kind way to offer
help to someone, in both its interrogative and affirmative forms.
I can write this email for you.
I can go buy some coffee if you want.
 OFFERING HELP
AFFIRMATIVES
Let me (do something): This expression is a kind but
informal way of offering assistance to someone.
Let me help you with your jacket.
Let me find out if it’s true.
I will (do something): The simple future represents an
informal way to offer aid. Use it with people who you
know well and who will be happy to accept your help.
I’ll go shopping for you.
I’ll go to the chemist’s/pharmacy for you.
 OFFERING
HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
May I help you?
May I be of assistance?
Would you need my help?
Is there anything I can do for
you?
Perhaps I could assist
something some way?
INFORMAL
Can I help you?
Do you need my help?
Let me help you
Need some help?
What can I do for you?
How can I help you?
What is I help you?
ACCEPTING HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
That would be great, thank you
so much
That’s extremely kind/good of
you
Thank you, It’s very kind of you
That is so nice of you, thank you
INFORMAL
Yes, please
Yes, please. I really appreciate it
Yes, if you don’t mind
Just what I needed
REFUSING HELP/SERVICES
FORMAL
It’s very good of you to offer, but I will
manage it on my own
I am very grateful for your offer, but ...
Please don’t trouble yourself
That’s extremely kind of you, but ..
INFORMAL
No, thank you
Don’t worry, I can help my self
Please don’t be bother yourself
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Practice!
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Please make several sentences using
simple future tense!
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