Similar to making requests or asking for favours, we should be polite and helpful when making offers in English conversations. Here are the common expressions to use when you offer.
- Can I… ?
- Shall I… ?
- Would you like … ?
- How about …?
Let’s listen to the conversation to learn how to make offers in English.
| 1. Here. Have a cookie. | Thanks. |
| 2. Would you like some pie? | No thank you. It looks delicious though. |
| 3. How about a glass of wine? | Thanks, but I don’t drink (alcohol). |
| 4. What will you have (to drink)? | Orange juice will be fine. |
| 5. Would you like some more cake? | Sure. It’s really good. Did you bake it yourself ? |
| 6. Can I get you some milk or something? | Well, a glass of water would be okay. |
English learner must be able to make offers as well as accept or reject them. The following are useful expressions to do so.
- “Can I help you?” – “Yes, I am looking for a pencil.” (at a shop)
- “Can I help you?” – “No thanks, I can do it myself.“
- “Shall I help you with washing the clothes?” – “Yes, please. That would be very nice“
- “Would you like some coffee?” – “No thank you.”
- “Would you like me to open the door for you?” – “Thank you, that would be great.”
- “I’ll do the cleaning, if you like.” – “Don’t worry, I’ll do it.“
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