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1) Offering involves using expressions like "Would you like...", "Do you want...", "Would you care for...", "How about...", and "Can I get you..." followed by what is being offered. 2) Asking for help involves using polite questions like "Could you help me?" and "Can you give me a hand?". Offering help involves using questions like "Would you like some help?" and "May I help you?". Giving help involves agreeing to help and using expressions like "Let me help you". 3) Examples show conversations where people offer and request help, including planning an event, translating for a confused guest, and helping a guest who had their purse stolen.

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Offering 1

1) Offering involves using expressions like "Would you like...", "Do you want...", "Would you care for...", "How about...", and "Can I get you..." followed by what is being offered. 2) Asking for help involves using polite questions like "Could you help me?" and "Can you give me a hand?". Offering help involves using questions like "Would you like some help?" and "May I help you?". Giving help involves agreeing to help and using expressions like "Let me help you". 3) Examples show conversations where people offer and request help, including planning an event, translating for a confused guest, and helping a guest who had their purse stolen.

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Offering

A. How to offer something to someone


Offering adalah sebuah ekspresi yang digunakan untuk menawarkan sesuatu.
Would you like…?
Kata would you like diiikuti oleh kata benda ( yang ditawarkan) atau kata To ditambah infinitive
Contoh :
Would you like something to eat ?
Would you like to have a juice?
Would you like to read magazine?
Do you want…?
Sama dengan would you like... do you want ....juga diikuti oleh to + Verb1
Contoh :
Do you want some juice ?
Do you want something to drink?
Do you want to get a newspaper?
Do you want some food?
Would you care for…?
Setelah for biasanya diikuti oleh kata benda yang ditawarkan
Contoh :
‘Would you care for newspaper , Mr.John ?’
“Would you care for a cup of coffee , sir?”
(Do you) fancy…? (British English)
How about…?
Expressi how about setelah kata about diikuti oleh gerund (V-ing) atau kata benda.
Contoh.
How about going to the beach?
How about drinking a coofee ?
Can I get you…?
Can i get you something to drink?
Can i get you a newspaper?
Can i get you a cake as the dessert?
Accepting an Offer:
- thank you
- yes, please
- I'd like it very much
- Thank you, I would ...
- That would be very nice
- I'm pleased to do that
- With pleasure
Refusing an Offer:
- No, thanks
- Not for me, thanks
- No, I really won't thank you
- I'd like to, but I have ...
- I'm afraid I can't thanks anyway
- It would be a great pleasure to ... But I'm afraid I have ..
Contoh Dialog Expressing Offering
At the Cafeetaria
Waiter: good morning miss, how i can help you?
Fina : oh thanks, I want something special in this restauarant ?
Waiter: How about black coffee or a green tea?
Fina : Black coffee please , and how about the food or cake, i feel very hungry ?
Waiter : how about fried rice or a pizzaa?
Fina : I want noodle,
Waiter : oh i will bring it for a moment, just wait miss.
Fina : Ok. Thanks

B. Asking help
Formal
could you possibly help me?
Could I possibly ask you to help me?
Would you be willing to help me?
Could you do me a favor, please?
Could you help me for a second?
I wonder if you could help me with this.
I could do with some help, please.
Could you spare a moment?
I need some help, please.
Could you give me a hand?
Would you mind helping me out?
Could you help me please?
I need some assistance please.
Would you help me?
Informal
Can you help me, please?
I can't manage. Can you help?
Give me a hand with this, will you?
Lend me a hand with this, will you?
Let me give you my hand.
Can you give me a hand with this?
Can I ask a favour?
Can you help me?
Help me please.
I really need you help
Do me a favor, please

C. Offering help
Formal
would you like some help?
May I help you?
May I offer my assistance?
Could I help you?
What can I do for you?
What shall I do for you?
I’ll be glad to help?
Informal
Can I help you?
Need any help?
Do you need a hand?
Can I give you a hand?
Do you need any help?
Can I do anything to help?
Do you need any help?
Accepting (Offering help)
How kind of you! Thank you very much.
That’s very good of you!
That’s terribly kind,. Thank you very much.
Yes, please do.
What a good idea!
Yes, please.
Thanks. That would be excellent.
Yes.
Refusing (Offering help)
No, you don’t need to.
Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
No, thank you.
That’s very kind, but I can manage myself.
That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

D. Giving help
Formal
I’d like to help you.
I’d be happy to help you.
Sure. What can I do for you?
Sure. I would be glad to help you
Informal
I will do it for you.
Let me help you.
Yes, I can help you
Yes, no problem.
Yes. How can I help you?
Accepting (Giving help)
You are so kind! Thanks
Thanks a lot
Thank you
Refusing (Giving help)
I am sorry, I can’t help you now
Sorry, I am busy right now
I wish I could help you but I have to do some important tasks.

Example 1
Jacob : What are you doing, Bal?
Iqbal : I’m replying e-mail from client and writing 10 articles about English expression.
Jacob : Wow, you are so busy, right
Iqbal : Yeah. I’m so stressful.
Jacob : Can I give you a hand?
Iqbal : Really? You must be kidding me.
Jacob : I’m so serious, Bal. How?
Iqbal : Thank you so much, Jacob. I appreciate your help.
Jacob : most welcome, Iqbal.

Example 2
Afiqa : Can you help me plan the office party?
Naisha : Sure, What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
Afiqa : I need help with food.
Naisha : OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?
Afiqa : I think it should be casual.
Naisha : I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or
Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have?
Afiqa : I would prefer Chinese food for this party.
Naisha : Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?
Afiqa : I think we should hire a live band.
Naisha : Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday.

Example 3
Guest : Excuse me, but can you help me?
Staff : Of course ma’am, what can I do for you?
Guest : Someone just stole my purse off my shoulder outside the hotel.
Staff : Are you OK?
Guest : Yes, just shaken up a bit.
Staff : Why don’t you sit down here and I’ll call the police for you.
Guest : Thank you; I appreciate your help.
Guest : I don’t understand what the taxi driver is trying to say. Could you translate for me?
Staff : Of course sir, I’d be delighted to help.

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