Basic Sentences Expression of Offering Help – Menawarkan Bantuan

Menawarkan sesuatu dengan sopan (formal)

-Would you like some cake? Would you like a glass of milk?
Menawarkan sesuatu biasanya dengan orang sudah dikenal, tidak terlalu sopan
-Do you want a cup of tea?
Menawarkan sesuatu (informal)
- Have some coffee? Have some cake? Some sandwinch?
Menawarkan sesuatu (formal), biasa dilakukan orang Inggris
- Fancy a drink? Sama dengan Do you want a drink?
Menawarkan sesuatu kepada seseorang yang belum tahu apa maunya
- Can I get you something? Can I get you anything?
Jika Anda ingin orang lain mendapatkan apa yang dia butuhkan, dapat menggunakan
- That’s milk. Help yourself
- Help yourself to some milk
- Shall I help yourself to some milk? (Sambil menawarkan)
Anda sudah yakin apa yang orang lain mau (informal)
- Let me get you some milk
Jika belum terlalu yakin (informal)
- Do you want me to bring you a glass of milk?
- Should I get you some snack?
- I will get you a cup of coffee if you want
- Can I get you some drink?
Menjawab/merespon tawaran dari orang lain
- Yes, please
- Thank you
- Thanks
- Thank you, that would be great
- Thank you, that’s a very kind of you (sopan)
Menolak tawaran orang lain
- No, thank you
- No, it’s okay, thank you
- No, I’m fine, thank you
- Please, don’t bother (dengan sopan)

Expressions for Asking for or Offering Help

When offering help When asking for help
Would you like some help? Could you give me a hand?
Can I give you a hand? Would you mind helping me out?
Do you need any help? Could you help me please?
May I offer my assistance? I need some assistance please.
Need any help?
Dialogue for asking for Help
When offering help
Staff: Excuse me ma’am, Could I help you with your bags?
Guest: That would be great thanks.
Staff: Pardon me sir, but it likes like you could use some help with those packages.
Guest: I sure could, thanks.
When responding to help
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.

Expression used are

Offering help
 Can/may I help you?
 What can I do for you?
 Do you want me to joint us?
 Would you like me to ….
 Let me …
 I’ll …. if you ‘d like
 I’ll be happy to ….. if you ‘d like
 I’d be glag to ……. if you ‘d like
 Shall I …………….?
 Would you like me to……………..?
 Would you like ……………..?
Offering Something

Ø Can I get you something to drink?

Ø Would you like something to drink?

Ø Do like …..

Ø Do like …. or …..

Ø Do you wont …..

Ø Do you take ….. or ….

Ø May I give you ……

Ø Would you like some candies?

Ø Would you like to have dinner with me?

Ø Oh yes, I’d love to.

Ø That sounds nice.

Ø That’s very kind of you.

Ø Oh, thank you. Yes, please

Offering to friends
 Want some?
 Have some.
 Chocolate?
 Glass of lemonade?
 Grab some for yourself.
 Would you like to have a pancake?
 Why don’t you have some lemonade?
 What can I get for you?
 What will you have?
Offering to older people:
 Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?
 Should I get you a bottle of water?
 Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?
 Would you care for some salad?
Accepting an Offer
 Yes, please
 Yes, of course
 Of cours I can
 That’s very kind of you
 I appreciated that
 That would be marvelous
 Thank you
  Thanks a lot
 Thanks, I’d love to
 Many thanks
 Yes, please
 I’d like it very much
 Thank you, I would
 That would be very nice
Refusing an Offer
 That’s very kind of you but I can do it myself. Thank’s anyway
 I appreciate that but I can do it myself
 That would be marvelous but I can do it myself
 Thank you for your kindness but I can do it myself
 Please don’t be bother (yourself)
 I’m sorry …..
 I’m sorry I can’t. I have to …
 Oh, I’d love to, but I don’t
 think I can’t. It’s all right.
 I can …
 No, thanks.
 No, I really won’t thank you.
 Not for me, thanks.
 No, thanks. I’m not hungry.

Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful
phrases below:

Offering help Accepting an offer Declining an offer of

help help
Can I help you? If it’s no trouble for I’m very grateful to you
you. for your offer, but…
Could I help you? If you don’t mind. No, don’t worry
(about)…
Do you think I/ we can help Oh, yes. Please. No, I can manage.
you? Thank you.
How about…? Etc. No, please don’t bother.
 I’ll do it for you. Thank you very much for
your offer, but…
If there is anything I/ we can Etc.
do, please do let me/ us
know.
Is there anything I can do?
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
Etc.

Examples of English Conversations:

At the Receptionist

Frank: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?

Cynthia: Good morning. Can I see the manager?
Frank: I’m sorry, he’s in a conference at the moment.
Cynthia: Oh, well, never mind.
Frank: Would you like me to make an appointment for you tomorrow?
Cynthia: Oh, yes please. For 11 am.
Frank: Just a minute… I’m sorry he has another meeting at 11 am. Will 2 pm in the
afternoon be all right you?
Cynthia: No, thank you. I’ll meet him at his residence tonight. It’s something urgent.
Frank: Would you like me to tell him anything?
Cynthia: Thanks. You could tell him that Mrs. Cynthia was here.
Frank: I will tell him.
Cynthia: Thank you.

At the Travel Agency

Tina: Good afternoon, Sir. What can I do for you?

Bob: Could you give me some details about your package tours?
Tina: Certainly. Would you like to see our brochures? Here they are. (hands him the
 brochures)
Bob: Thank you. (after going through the brochures) Well, this 10-day Bali tour seems to
be an interesting one.
Tina: We could book your tickets if you like.
Bob: Oh yes. But not for me alone. I want three tickets to be booked.
Tina: Sure, we can do it. Please fill in these forms.
Bob: Thank you.
Tina: Would you like us to send the tickets to you by post or would you like to
collect them personally?
Bob: Can I take them on next Wednesday?
Tina: Sure, we’ll keep them ready for you.
Bob: Thank you.
Tina: It’s our pleasure, Sir.

Between Passengers in a Train

Anton: It’s very cold tonight.

Ryan: Yes. May I shut the window?
Anton: Oh yes, please.
Ryan: Why don’t you wear a sweater?
Anton: Oh, I forgot to bring mine. I didn’t really expect it to be so cold.
Ryan: I can give you one if you don’t mind. I have one more in my suitcase.
Anton: That’s very kind of you.
Ryan: How about a cup of hot tea?
Anton: No, thank you

Contoh-contoh percakapan mengenai Asking for and Giving things expression

Dengar dan ulangi setelah guru membacakannya

A: Can I borrow your dictionary, please?

B: Sure, here you are.
A: Thanks
B: Don’t mention it
A: May I borrow your book, please?
B: Of Course.
A: thank you so much
A: you are welcome

A: Can you lend me you pen, please?

B: I’m sorry. I’m using it now.
C: Thanks anyway.
B: you are welcome

A: Can I borrow your ruler?

B: Sorry, I’m using it right now.
C: It’s OK. Thanks anyway.
A: what can I do for you?
B: please help me lift this suitcase
A: sure
A: thank you
B: With my pleasure

A: Can I help you?

B: yes. Give this book to Mr. Andy
A: Ok
B: Thank you
A: don’t mention it

Exercises:
Task 1

Siswa diminta untuk menyiapkan barang-barang di bawah ini dan memparaktikan asking for and
giving something berpasangan dengan teman sebangkunya secara bergantian

1. a pencil
2. a pen
3. a book
4. an eraser

Contoh:

Denny : Can I borrow your Book?

Aria : Of course yes!
Denny : Thank you
Aria : you are welcome
Task 2

Siswa diminta untuk menyiapkan barang-barang di bawah ini dan memparaktikan asking for and
refusing something berpasangan dengan teman sebangkunya secara bergantian

1. a pencil
2. a pen
3. a book
4. an eraser

Contoh:

Denny : Can I lend your pen?

Aria : Sorry, I’m using it myself now.
Denny : It’s OK

Task 3

lengkapilah percakapan yang rumpang di bawah berikut!

Shop assistant : ______________?

Buyer : Yes, please. I need a pencil.
Shop assistant : _____________?
Buyer : give me pencil with high quality.
Shop assistant : OK, you should buy “The Best Pencil”.
Buyer : _______________ me the price?
Shop assistant : it is just 5 thousand rupiah

Dinda : Excuse me,________________ to find a grammar book?

Librarian : ___________. Let’s check on the book shelves over there .
Dinda : Thank you.
Librarian : with my pleasure
 A.
I. Offering , Accepting , Refusing an Help

1. Offering a Help
- What can I do to help you ?
- Can I be your assistance ?
- May I help you ?
- Let me help you
- Whould you like any help ?
- Is there anything I can do for you ?
2. Accepting an Offer
- Sure . Thank you
- Yes , please.
- Please hold this . . .
- That will be helpful
3. Refusing an Offer
- No , thank you
- That’s very kind of you I can manage myself
- No , don’t bother
- I can do it my self

Example Dialog :

1. Gita : Good morning , sir !

Librarian : Good morning , may I help you ?
Gita : Yes , I want to take the book from the top shelf , but I can’t reach
it

2. You : Excusme , Could you help me ?

I : No , I’m sorry , I come I busy

3. Aldy : May I help you ?

Tri :No , don’t bother , I can do it myself

4. Aurel : Is there anything I can do for you ?

 Tri : Yes , Can you take a mango in table ?
Aurel : Sure

(Sumber : Buku Acuan Pengayaan Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII Semester 2)

II. Offering , Asking , Accepting , Refusing a Goods

1. Offering a Goods

- Do you want … ?
- Whould you like an … ?
- Can I offering something to drink ?

2. Asking a Goods

- Can you give me a … ?

- Could you give me a … ?
- May I get a something ?

3. Accepting a Goods

- Here it’s
- Sure
- Alright

4. Refusing a Goods

- Sorry , this is not mine

- I’m sorry . I am busy now
- Sorry , I don’t have it\
- Sorry , this is only one

Example Dialog :

1. Tri : Do you want a glass of water ?

 Aldy : Yes I want , thanks
Tri : Your welcome , Here it’s

2. Aldy : Can you give me a banana ?

Tri : Sorry , I don’t have
Aldy : No problem

(Sumber : Buku Acuan Pengayaan Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII Semester 2)

III. Offering , Asking , Giving , Denying information

1. Offering Information

- Do you know about … ?

- Did you know about … ?
- Who is he ?

2. Asking Information

- Can you please tell me , how do you get it ?

- Would you like to give me an information in this day ?
- Will you please tell me where this something ?

3. Giving Information

- You just go to the …

- Here it’s , I found it.
- There is any …

4. Denying Information

- No thanks , I don’t need this information

- I’m really sorry , but …

Example Dialog :

1. Jeftha : Do you know about SMPK INPRAS ?

 Tri : Yes , I do

2. Aldy : Can you tell me how do you get it ?

Tri : Sorry , this is my secret

(Sumber : Buku Acuan Pengayaan Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII Semester 2)

IV. Asking , Giving , Refusing Opinion

1. Asking Opinion

- What do you think / feel about this ?

- What’s your opinion about this ?

2. Giving Opinion

- I think / feel it’s good

- In my opinion …
- I don’t think it’s good
- That is fantastic

3. Refusing Opinion

- I don’t quite agree with your opinion

- No it’s not like that

Example Dialog :

1. Tom : Look , Jim . That game is hard , isn’t it?

Jim : Yeah , you’re right , it’s very disky
Tom : Let’s go there and watch it
Jim : No . I’m afraid . It’s too dangerous

2. Nicole : Look at that man !. Surfing is very dangerous

Ella : Really ?
Nicole : I don’t think so
 (Sumber : Buku Acuan Pengayaan Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII Semester 2)

B.

I. Asking for Agreement, Stating Agreement, & Disagreement

1. Asking for Agreement :

- Do / Don’t you agree?
- Would you agree with…?
- …, wouldn’t you say?

2. Stating Agreement
- That’s a good idea
- That’s just what I am thingking
- Well, that’s settled
- You’re right
- I agree completely
- Exactly
- I think so
- Sure

3. Stating Disagreement
- I’m sorry, but I have to disagree
- I’m sure I can not agree that…
- I couldn’t agree less
- I’m not sure I can agree

4. I couldn’t disagree more

- I wonder if there is a mistake
- I refuse to believe that…
- I may be wrong, but…
- No, that’s wrong
- Negative
- I disagree

5. Giving agreement
- I agree
- I approve
- Positive
- I am in line with you

Example dialog :

· S : It’s a beautiful painting

Don’t you agree?
A : Yes, I do

· H : I think it was a nice film. Do you agree?

A : No. I’m afraid I don’t

· A : You know, holiday is coming soon!

B : Oh, yeah. I feel Bali is a better place for holiday
A : I’m line with you. Because Bali has beautiful
beach / panorama and exotic cuture.

· C : Do you agree if we go to school by pedicab?

Z : No, I disagree. How about if we rent a car?
C : Positive

(Sumber : Buku Acuan LKS Maestro hal 52, Paket EOS page 44)

II.Merespon pertanyaan

· Ask for a clarification

- Really?
- Are you sure?
- Did you say…?
- Did you mean…?

Example Dialog :

· Kizuna : Don’t forget to come to my house for drama practice this

 afternoon
Can-can : I’m sorry, I can’t
Kizuna : What did you say?
Can-can : Yeah, I can’t because I have to baby sit my
brother.
Kizuna : OK

· Hello : My mother is sick

Afgan : Really?
Hello : Yes
Afgan : I’m sorry, I can’t heard

(Sumber : Buku Paket Smart Steps VII page 114)

III.How to Give the Attention

· Attention!
· Will you all listen to me?
· Attention, please
· Pay attention to me, will you?
· Really

Example Dialog :

· A : Attention! Will you all listen to me?

B : Yes, sir!
A : I know you were late this morning
B : Yes, sir I was late. I’m terribly sorry

· C : Attention, please
A : What?
C : Tomorrow is holiday, you don’t go to school
 A : Yeah

(Sumber : Buku Paket Smart Steps page 96)

IV.Starting, Extending, and Ending a Conversation with a Stranger

LKS Maestro page 38

· Starting
- Excuse me
- Nice day, isn’t it?
- How long have you been waiting?
- Hi! / Hello
- Excuse me…
- I hope you don’t mind if…

· Extending
- Anyway,… (ganti topic)
- By the way,…
- Well,…
- Really?
- Tell me more about it
- And then?

· Ending
- It’s been a pleasure talking to you
- Well, have a nice day
- I think I have to go now

- Nice meeting you

- I must be off now
- Take care
- Bye
- Nice to see you

Example Dialog :

· Z : Nice day, isn’t it?

 X : Yes, it is. Nice weather. We’re having
Z : Look! This is a fantastic sight!
X : Yes, I agree. I think it’s spectacular!

· Y : Hi
A : Hi
Y : Are you okay?
A : Yes, I am

(Sumber : Buku LKS Maestro page 38)

V.Opening, Extending, & Closing a Phone Call

· Opening
- Hello?
- Hi... This is
- Hi, Is… there?
- Can / May I speak to?
- Good morning
- Who is calling, please?

· Extending
- By the way,…
- Well,…
- Anyway,…
- Hold on, wait a minute

· Closing
- Nice talking to you
- It’s time for me to say goodbye
- Bye
- Can I call you back?
- I won’t keep you any longer
- I must hang up now

Example Dialog :

· A : Good morning. This is Indra Permana

B : Good morning. Jupiter Travel Agency. How can I help
you?
A : I’d like to book four tickets to Bali, please
B : Okay, I’ll take it

· C : Hello?
A : Hello?
C : Can I speak to Ani?
A : Yes

(Sumber : Buku LKS Maestro page 36)

C 1. Announcement

A Attention
Please see me after the class, student,who aren't wearning a uniform, a cap ,a tie

Mr Santono
Head Mistress

Sumber :Rempelok.Blogspot.com

B.
To Celebrate Indonesia Independence Day. Festifal will be held in our school.
this festival will be started at 09.00 a.m we hope Your Attendance and
participation for this festival Free foods Will Be served for you Too

From : School Principal

C.
All Basketball Teams Of SMAN 8

Next month ,Our school Basketball teams (Women,and,Man) Will be match with
Basketball teams of SMAN 350),Our Basketball Teams pratice time will be
increased from one hour to two hours

Coach :Budi Santoso

Materi kelas 9 :

A. Section 1

1. Asking for Service/ something/ helps

 Can you help me, please?

 Can you turn off the radio, please?

 Would you show me the way to the post office?

 Could you give me any books, please?

2. Accepting service/ something/ helps

 Of course

 All right

 With pleasure

3. Refusing Service/ something/ helps

 I am sorry. I can't

 Yes, but ..........

 No

Example :
1. You want your friend to come on time
You : Can you come on time?
Your friend : Of course

2. Dika wants Nurul to show the way to the post office

Dika : Can you show me the way to the post office?
Nurul : Of course. Please go straight this way. It's about 500 meters from here
Dika : Thank you

B. Section 2

1. Offering service/ something/ helps

 May i help you?

 What can i do for you?

 Would you like anything to eat?

 Would you like to have breakfast?

 Would you like any helps?

2. Accepting an offer
 Very kind of you

 OK

 Yes, please

3. Refusing an offer
 No, thank you

 I'd love to, but ........

Example :

1. Rofik offers something to eat because Yuli looks hungry

Rofik : You look hungry, Yul
Yuli : Yes, you are right
Rofik : Would you like anything to eat?
Yuli : Very kind of you
2. You see your friend having a problem with his motorcycle
You : Would you like any helps?
Your friend : Yes, please
Expression used are
Offering help
 Can/may I help you?
 What can I do for you?
 Do you want me to joint us?
 Would you like me to ….
 Let me …
 I’ll …. if you ‘d like
 I’ll be happy to ….. if you ‘d like
 I’d be glag to ……. if you ‘d like
 Shall I …………….?
 Would you like me to……………..?
 Would you like ……………..?
Offering Something

Ø Can I get you something to drink?

Ø Would you like something to drink?

Ø Do like …..

Ø Do like …. or …..

Ø Do you wont …..

Ø Do you take ….. or ….

Ø May I give you ……

Ø Would you like some candies?

Ø Would you like to have dinner with me?

Ø Oh yes, I’d love to.

Ø That sounds nice.

Ø That’s very kind of you.

Ø Oh, thank you. Yes, please

Offering to friends
 Want some?
 Have some.
 Chocolate?
  Glass of lemonade?
 Grab some for yourself.
 Would you like to have a pancake?
 Why don’t you have some lemonade?
 What can I get for you?
 What will you have?
Offering to older people:
 Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?
 Should I get you a bottle of water?
 Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?
 Would you care for some salad?
Accepting an Offer
 Yes, please
 Yes, of course
 Of cours I can
 That’s very kind of you
 I appreciated that
 That would be marvelous
 Thank you
 Thanks a lot
 Thanks, I’d love to
 Many thanks
 Yes, please
 I’d like it very much
 Thank you, I would
 That would be very nice
Refusing an Offer
 That’s very kind of you but I can do it myself. Thank’s anyway
 I appreciate that but I can do it myself
 That would be marvelous but I can do it myself
 Thank you for your kindness but I can do it myself
 Please don’t be bother (yourself)
 I’m sorry …..
 I’m sorry I can’t. I have to …
 Oh, I’d love to, but I don’t
 think I can’t. It’s all right.
 I can …
 No, thanks.
 No, I really won’t thank you.
 Not for me, thanks.
 No, thanks. I’m not hungry.

. Asking for Service/ something/ helps

 Can you help me, please?

 Can you turn off the radio, please?

 Would you show me the way to the post office?

 Could you give me any books, please?

2. Accepting service/ something/ helps

 Of course

 All right

 With pleasure

3. Refusing Service/ something/ helps

 I am sorry. I can't

 Yes, but ..........

 No

Example :

1. You want your friend to come on time

You : Can you come on time?
Your friend : Of course

2. Dika wants Nurul to show the way to the post office

Dika : Can you show me the way to the post office?
Nurul : Of course. Please go straight this way. It's about 500 meters from here
Dika : Thank you

B. Section 2

1. Offering service/ something/ helps

 May i help you?

 What can i do for you?

 Would you like anything to eat?

 Would you like to have breakfast?

 Would you like any helps?

2. Accepting an offer
 Very kind of you

 OK

 Yes, please

3. Refusing an offer
 No, thank you

 I'd love to, but ........

Example :

1. Rofik offers something to eat because Yuli looks hungry

Rofik : You look hungry, Yul
Yuli : Yes, you are right
Rofik : Would you like anything to eat?
Yuli : Very kind of you

2. You see your friend having a problem with his motorcycle

You : Would you like any helps?
Your friend : Yes, please