Question

Offering, accepting or refusing help.

- Would you like me to talk to him?
- Yes, please. That's very kind of you.

- Shall I do the shopping for you?
- No, don't worry. I can do it myself. / I can manage, thanks.

In pairs, offer and accept or refuse help in the following situations.
1.) When you arrive you notice that you friends is laying the table.
2.) You finish your meal and there is a lot of washing-up.
3.) Your friend has to take the video back to the shop. You pass the video shop on your way home.

Answer 1

- Would you like me to talk to him? -offering - Yes, please. That's very kind of you. -accepting - Shall I do the shopping for you? -offering - No, don't worry, I can do it myself. -refusing help. Your friend is laying the table. - Hello. Is that hard for you? Can you let me do this? - Hi! No, thank you. I can do it by myself. You finish your meal and there's a lot of washing up. - Shall I help you with the dishes? - Yes, please, thank you. Your friend has to take the video back to the shop. - I will come home in two hours. In my way there's the video shop. Shall I get the video back for you? - No, thank you. I'll go there later, it's on my way to work.