Asking
for help
To asking for help we can use this expression
below:
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Expression
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Acceptation response
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Refusing response
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Would you …. (+ V1/be)?
I wonder I you could …(+V1/be)
Could you…(+V1/be)
Do you mind….(+V-ing)
Would you mind (+V-ing)
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Okay, certainly, of course, sure
Okay, certainly, of course, sure
Okay, certainly, of course, sure
Not at all, all right, of course not
Not at all, all right, of course not
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I am sorry
I am sorry
I am sorry
Yes, I am sorry, I believe so
Yes, I am sorry, I believe so
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Offering
help
To offering help we can use this expression
below:
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May
I help you?
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Can
I help you?/could I help you?
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How
can I be of assistance to you
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How
can I be of help to you
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What
can I help you? / what can I do for you?
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How
can I assist to you? / how can I help you?
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Let
me help you
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Do
you want me to help you?
-
Shall
I ….?
Appologizing
Apologizing used to express forgiveness request.
|
Expression
|
Response
|
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I am sorry
I am sorry for…..
I apologize
Forgive me
Please excuse me
Pardon me
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Not at all, that’s all right, no problem, it’s
doesn’t matter
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Offering
something
If you want offering something you can use this
expression below:
|
Expression
|
Acceptation response
|
Refusing response
|
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Would you like….?
Why don’t you have…?
How about having….?
May I offer you….?
|
Yes, please; sure; why not; of course;
certainly; I’d love to; it’s a good idea
|
No, thanks; please don’t bother; I’d love to
but….; that’s great but…
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Asking
for permission
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Expression
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Acceptation response
|
Refusing response
|
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Can I…?
May I…?
Could I…?
Do you mind if I…?
Is it alright if I…?
I wonder if I can/ could may…?
Would you mind if I…?
|
Yes, please; sure; certainly; go a head; by
all means
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Sorry but…..; I’d rather you didn’t; I am
afraid you can’t/couldn’t/may not
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Inviting
|
Expression
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Acceptation response
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Refusing response
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Let’s V1 / be + adjective
Why don’t we…?
How about..?
Would you care for…?
I’d like to invite you to…
Would you like to….?
I wonder if you would like to…?
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That’s a good idea; I’d love to; I’d like
very much; I’d be happy/glad to accept; yes, I’d be delighted to
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I am sorry I can’t;
I’d would like to very much but….; I am afraid I can’t; no let’s not.
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