Lesson 3: Asking for help

A. Common ways to ask for help:

1- Could you do me a favour?

2- Could you lend me a hand with this problem?

3- Can I ask you a favour?

4- Excuse me, could you please help me?

B. Common ways to respond to help:

1- I’d be glad to help you out.

2- Of course, how can I help you?

3- Sure, what can I do for you?

4- I’m sorry but my hands are tied right now