1.- What to say. Making offers.
More often than not, you need to respond or make offers. Here are some very simple sentences to fulfill that purpose. You can adapt the sentences to the situation and people will understand your question or response perfectly. Study the next table.
| MAKING OFFERS | RESPONDING TO OFFERS |
|---|---|
| Can I help you? / May I offer my assistance? | Yes, please. I'd like to know what time the train leaves. |
| Do you need any help? | No, thanks. I'm just waiting for my husband. |
| Can I give you a hand? |
Yes, please. That would be lovely. It's OK. I can do it myself. |
| Shall I book the ticket for you? |
Yes, please. That would be very kind of you. Don't worry. I'll do it. |
| Would you like me to arrange transportation to and from the city centre? | If you wouldn't mind. / If you could. |
| I'll show you the conference room. | Thank you. That's great! |
A piece of advice
May and Shall are more formal than Can.
If you use the modal verb Shall, it can only be followed by the subject I or we:
- Offer: Shall I carry the bags for you?
- Suggestion: Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
You can start your offer with Do you want…? if the context is more informal.
Ejercicio Resuelto
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