1. The act of making an offer.
2. Something, such as stock, that is offered.
3. A contribution or gift, especially one made at a
religious service.
The expression of
“Would you like…”is normally used for offering something to someone.
Example Of Offering To
:
=) Offering to older people :
• Would you like a cup of tea,Mrs. Selly?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. Andre?
• Would you care for some chocolate ?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. Andre?
• Would you care for some chocolate ?
=) Offering to friends
• Want some?
• Have some?
• Have some?
• Orange juice?
• Glass of . . . .?
• Grab some for yourself.
• Grab some for yourself.
=) Offering Help
- Can I help you ?
- Let me help you ?
- May I help you ?
- Do you need some
help ?
- Want can I do for you ?
- I’ll do it for you
- Is there anything I
can do ?
=) Less Formal Expressions
=) Why don't you have some . . . .?
=) Would you like to have a . . . .?
=) What can I get for you?
=) What will you
have?
=) Accepting an Offering
• Yes, please
• I’d like it very much
• Thank you, I would
• That would be very nice
=) Declining an Offering
•
No, thanks.• No, I really won’t. Thank you.• Not for me, thanks.• No, thanks. I’m not . . .
=) Offering Help
A: Is there anything I can do for you?
B: Thank you, but I can finish it soon.
A: Well, let me know if I can be of any help.
B: Thanks for your kindness.
A: Shall I carry your luggage to your apartment?
B: Yes, please.
A: Do you need help?
B: Would you mind sending me those boxes, please?
Example Dialogs
Dialog 1
A:
Oh, I forgot to bring my pen.
B:
Could I help you with one? Here it is.
A:
Thank you.
Dialog 2
A: Hei Anita, what can I do for you ?
B: Yes, I need a new
shirt, but I can’t find the right one.
Dialog 3
A: Would you like me to give some advice ?
B:
Yes, sure ! I really appreciate it.
Offer
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Accept
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Decline
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Would you like a glass of mineral water?
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Yes, please.
Certainly. Thanks.
Sure. Thanks Okay. Thank you |
No, thank you.
No, but thanks for offering.
I’d better not. |
Would you like to go swimming this evening?
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Yeah. Good idea
Okay. Sounds good.
Sure. I’d love to. |
No, but thanks for your invitation.
No, I’d rather not.
I’m sorry, but I can’t. |
How about some more cookies?
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Looks good. Thanks
All right. Thanks
Don’t mind if I do. |
No, thanks.
I’m really full. Thanks anyway. Looks delicious, but I’ll have to pass. |
How about playing tennis tomorrow morning?
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Sounds like fun.
Great. What time?
All right. When and where?
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I don’t think I can.
Sorry. I’m busy this weekend.
How about some other time? |
Offering
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Reply
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May / Can / Could I help you?
Is there anything I can help?
Can I give you a hand?
Can you manage?
Do you need some help / some advice / a
recommendation?
What can I do for you / him / her
today?
Would you like some help / some advice / a
recommendation?
Are you looking for something / anything in
particular / a book?
Here you are./ There you are./ Here it is.
Let me help you with this.
Would you like to…?
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Yes, please. Could / Can / May I
have…?
Yes, I’m looking for…
That’s will be very nice.
I’d be glad to.
With pleasure.
Right.
I’d love to/ like to. or I’d like…
Thanks a lot.
No, thank you.
It’s very good of you but…
Unfortunately, but I can’t…
I’m afraid I can’t…
I’m sorry but I can’t…
Oh, no. That’s OK.
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