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 | 
Accept | 
Decline | 
| 
Would you like a glass of mineral water?  | 
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?  | 
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?  | 
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?  | 
Sounds like fun. Great. What time? 
All right. When and where?  | 
I don’t think I can.  
Sorry. I’m busy this weekend. How about some other time? | 
| 
Offering | 
Reply | 
| 
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…?  | 
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.  | 
 
