To offer help we can say: Shall I open the door for you? Would you like me to carry your bag? Let me help you. I can show you the way. These are polite and friendly.

To accept: Yes, please. That’s very kind of you. To refuse politely: No, thank you, I’m fine. It’s OK, I can do it.

To ask for a favour, we use Could you…? or Would you mind + -ing? Could you help me, please? Would you mind opening the window?

Careful: after “Would you mind” we use the -ing form. Answer “No, not at all” or “Of course not” to agree. “Sorry, I’d rather not” if you don’t want to.

Ways to say thank you: Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. That’s very kind of you. I’m very grateful.

Ways to reply: You’re welcome. No problem. My pleasure. Don’t mention it. Any time!

• Do you help your neighbours?
• Who helps you at home?
• Do you like to help people?
• Do you ask for help easily?
• What kind of help do you need most?
• Who do you ask for help?
• Do you say thank you often?
• Do you volunteer?
• Who was the last person to help you?
• Do you help your friends with homework?
• Do you carry bags for other people?
• Are your neighbours friendly?

• Tell me about a time when someone helped you.
• How do you offer help to a person you don’t know?
• How do you ask for a favour?
• What do you say when a stranger helps you?
• Tell me about a volunteer you know.
• How can neighbours help one another?
• What is a kind thing you did recently?
• How do you feel when you help someone?
• What do you do if someone refuses your help?
• What would you do if you saw somebody who is lost?
• How do you thank somebody who did something special for you?
• What help do you need to learn English better?

• Why is it important to help others?
• Is it hard to ask for help? Why or why not?
• How can a community support people who are alone?
• Should the government or people help those who need it?
• Does helping others make us happier?
• What is the best way to help a friend who is sad?
• Do you think volunteering is a good idea for young people?
• If you could solve one problem in your neighbourhood, what would it be?

• Shall I help you?
• Would you like me to carry that?
• Would you mind opening the door?
• Could you do me a favour?
• What do you say when someone thanks you?
• Who offered to help you last week?
• Do you help your neighbours with shopping?
• Do you know a generous person?
• Can you give an example of a good deed?
• How do you say no politely to an offer of help?
• Do you help at home?
• Who supports you in difficult times?

• Do you think people help each other enough?
• Would you like to be a volunteer?
• What if everybody helped one person each day?
• Is it better to help a lot of people a little, or one person a lot?
• Which is better: giving money or giving time?
• Do you think it’s good to ask for help?
• Would you rather help or be helped?
• What advice would you give to a person who is afraid to ask for help?

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