Some expressions How To Ask For Help

Some expressions “How To Ask For Help”

We all need help sometimes. In English, it is not polite to ask directly. So there are many expressions that we can say before a request to 'soften' it.

Could you please help me out with.....?

Would you mind showing me …..?

Is their any chance you have time to …?

Would you please explain to me …...?

Can you do me a favor please?

Please help me with ….. .

Is it possible for you to …..... ?

I was wondering if you could please show me how to ….. .

Do you have any free time on ….?

Do you know anything about ….?

I was having a problem with …... . Do you think you can help me?

If you don't mind, I could really use your assistance with …. ?

If you don't mind, I really need your help with …. .

I know your good with ….. , and I really could use some help.

I heard your really good at …. . Is their any chance you could help me?

Is their any chance you that you could give me a hand with ….?

I heard that you have a lot of experience with ….. , and I could really use your help.

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Speaking on the Phone "English For SMK"

Speaking on the Phone

For non-native English speakers, communicating via telephone can be a very difficult task. There are some common phrases and words that are used. There are some common basic words and phrases that are commonly used to conduct a telephone conversation.

Common Telephone Phrases for the Person Make The Phone Call (Caller)

Greeting

§  Hi - Hello - Hello, how are you?

§  good morning - good afternoon -good evening

§  How’s life?

Introductions

§  This is .... (give your name)

§  This is ....( give your name, from (state place, or company).

§  Hello this ...(give your name)

Requesting Someone

§  Can I please speak to .... (give the person's name)

§  I would like to speak to...(give the person's name)

§  Is ....(give the person's name) available.

§  Is it possible to speak to ....(give the person's name).

§  I need to speak to ....(give the person's name)

When Party (the person you are trying to call) is Unavailable

§  Do you know when he/she will return to the office/home?

§  I will call back latter/in an hour/tomorrow.

§  May I leave a message, please?

§  Do you know when he/she will be available?

§  Please tell him .....(give your name) called, and I will call latter/call again.

§  Please have him/she call me back.

§  Can I leave my telephone number? My phone number is.....(give your number)?

§  Please have him/her contact at ......(state a place or a phone number).

§  Where/How can I reach him/her?

§  What is her/his mobile phone number/Cell/Cellular phone number?

Faxes

§  May I send you a fax?

§  What is your fax number?

§  Did you receive my fax?

§  I send a fax to..... (give person's name), did he.she receive it?

Asking for Information

Other Useful Telephone Phrases/Words

§  Who am I speaking to?

§  Who is calling?

§  The number is busy.

§  My I hold on the line.

§  I sorry can't hear you.

§  I sorry I can't understand you.

§  Please speak slowly, I am having a difficult time understanding you.

§  The line was disconnected.

§  Please connect me to ....(give the name or the person, or the extensions)

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