| Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: |
| ➡️ Clarify language used for offering help in the context of its use. |
| ➡️ Practice of language used for offering help in the context of its use. |
| ➡️ Review of expressions offering help in the context of their use. |
Lead-in
Watch the following video, then complete the tasks below:
After watching the video:
Write 2 questions about this video for a classmate to answer. Give your paper to a classmate and have them write the answers to your questions.
Question 1:
Answer:
Question 2:
Answer:
Clarification: Offering help
It's very common for us to offer help in the conversation just to be polite and helpful. And what exact expressions are used? Let's have a look at some expressions:
Can I…? is always a good choice of expression, especially when you are in a social situation. Like when you are in a party or you have guests at home.
Can I get you a coffee?Can I be of any assistance to you? (Can I help you?)
Shall I…? a pretty formal way of speaking. You can use this phrase when you are at work, at school or at any formal places.
Shall I help you with your work?Shall I take care of these files?
Would you like…? another formal way of offering help.
Would you like to dance with me?Would you like to add some milk?
Do you want/need me to.... With a nice heart, you do make an offer. However, you are not sure if the other person is really happy. In that case you can say:
Do you want me to repair the computer for you?Do you need me to check your math?
After making the offer, don't go ahead and start helping. Just wait for an answer. If your offer is welcome, then go ahead and help them. But if someone refuses your help, don't worry about it.
I'd be glad to help… you are very happy that your offer would definitely be helpful, and will be happily accepted by the other person. So you just say:
I would be glad to help you making a phone call.I would be glad to give you a ride.I would be glad to assist you with your homework.
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