The document outlines various expressions for asking, giving, and refusing help in English, providing examples of formal and informal requests. It includes dialogues that illustrate these expressions in context, and offers activities for practice, such as creating original dialogues with classmates. The document serves as a guide to improve communication skills related to assistance in everyday situations.

1. The expression for asking,
giving, and refusing help
BY. MUHAMMAD
FADLY, S.PD

2. When you need somebody’s help, you
use some expression of asking goods
and services. On the other hand,
sometimes you have to respond to
someone who asks you to do
something for him/her.
How do you say that?

3. Asking help Giving help Refusing help
• Would you be so
kind as to ...?
• Could you help
me?
• Can you do me a
favor, please?
• Can you help
me, ...?
• Can you give me a
hand?
• Please, help me.
• I can't manage.
Can you help?
• Let me give you a
hand.
• May I help you
with...,Sir/Ma’am?
• Here, I’ll do it for
you.
• Let me help you
• No, it’s not
necessary
• Thank you for
offering, but…
• Thank you, but I
can manage it
• No, thanks
Formal
Informal
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4. Dialog 1 :
Andi is visiting his classmate Nila. At this time, Nila is in the backyard of her
house.
Andi : Hi, Nila.
Nila : Hi, Andi.
Andi : What are you doing?
Nila : Well. I’m 1._______ a rose now. Can you 2_____ me get the flower
pot 3_______ there, please?
Andi : Yes, of 4_______.
Andi takes the flower pot and gives it to Nila.
Andi : Here you are.
Nila : Thank you, Andi.
Andi : You’re 5_________. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all
6______?
Nila : Yes, my mother 7_________ them for me.
Andi : Oh, I see. By the way, 8_________ you like me to 9_______ the flowers?
Nila : No, thanks. You don’t 10________ to.
Listen the dialog which is read by your teacher then
complete the blank space with correct words!
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5. Dialogue 2
• Nina : Niko, can you do me a favor, please?
• Niko : Of course, what can I do for you?
• Nina : Would you be so kind as to take care of my
cat? I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my
uncle. He is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.
• Niko : I’d be very happy to take care of your cat. I love
cats.
• Nina : Great. Thanks.
• Niko : Should I bathe it?
• Nina : No, it’s not necessary.
Analyze the dialog and underline the expression of asking,
giving, and refusing a help that are in the dialog!
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6. Let’s Work Together
Make your own simple dialog based
on the situation below using expression
of asking, giving or refusing a help. Do it
with your partner and practice the dialog
in front of the class!

7. • Situation 1
You don’t bring your pencil. Ask your friend
to lend you his/her pencil.
• Situation 2
You can’t do your English homework. Ask
your friend to help you do your homework.
• Situation 3
You have to go to public library to borrow
some books. Ask your friend to accompany you go
to public library.

8. It’s Your Turn
Think of 5 things that you need from your
classmate then ask them if they can help you.
Write down their responses n the table below!
Things I need Asking Responding