Functional English: Making Requests and Asking for Help Slide 1 — Title Functional English Making Requests and Asking for Help Presented by: __________ Class: __________ Date: __________ Slide 2 — What is Functional English? Functional English is the type of English we use for everyday communication. It helps us: Ask for information Make requests Offer help Give advice Express opinions Communicate politely Slide 3 — What is a Request? A request is when we politely ask someone to do something for us. Examples: Could you help me with this exercise? Can you lend me your pen? Would you please open the window? Could you tell me the way to the library? Slide 4 — Polite vs. Direct Requests Direct: “Give me your book.” Polite: “Could you please give me your book?” More polite: “Would you mind giving me your book, please?” Using words such as could, would, please, and mind makes our requests more polite. Slide 5 — Asking for Help We often need help at school, at work, or in daily life. Useful expressions: Can you help me, please? Could you give me a hand? Would you mind helping me? I need some help with this. Could you explain this to me? Slide 6 — Offering Help We can also offer help to other people. Useful expressions: Can I help you? Would you like some help? Do you need any help? Shall I help you with that? Let me help you. Example: Ali: You look busy. Can I help you? Sara: Yes, please. Thank you! Slide 7 — Accepting and Refusing Help Accepting help: Yes, please. That would be great. Thank you. I really appreciate it. Refusing politely: No, thank you. That's very kind of you, but I'm fine. Thank you, but I can manage. Slide 8 — Mini Dialogue Student: Excuse me, could you help me find the science laboratory? Teacher: Of course. It's on the second floor. Student: Thank you very much. Teacher: You're welcome. This dialogue shows how English can be used naturally and politely in everyday situations. Slide 9 — Why Are Polite Requests Important? Polite language helps us: Show respect Build good relationships Avoid misunderstandings Communicate confidently Create a positive impression Being polite is especially important when speaking to teachers, elders, customers, colleagues, and strangers. Slide 10 — Conclusion Functional English is important because it helps us communicate effectively in real-life situations. When making requests or asking for help, we should: Use polite expressions. Speak clearly. Show respect. Say “please” and “thank you” when appropriate. Thank You!
Functional English: Making Requests and Asking for Help
Slide 1 — Title
Functional English
Making Requests and Asking for Help
Presented by: __________ Class: __________ Date: __________
Slide 2 — What is Functional English?
Functional English is the type of English we use for everyday communication.
It helps us:
Ask for information
Make requests
Offer help
Give advice
Express opinions
Communicate politely
Slide 3 — What is a Request?
A request is when we politely ask someone to do something for us.
Examples:
Could you help me with this exercise?
Can you lend me your pen?
Would you please open the window?
Could you tell me the way to the library?
Slide 4 — Polite vs. Direct Requests
Direct:
“Give me your book.”
Polite:
“Could you please give me your book?”
More polite:
“Would you mind giving me your book, please?”
Using words such as could, would, please, and mind makes our requests more polite.
Slide 5 — Asking for Help
We often need help at school, at work, or in daily life.
Useful expressions:
Can you help me, please?
Could you give me a hand?
Would you mind helping me?
I need some help with this.
Could you explain this to me?
Slide 6 — Offering Help
We can also offer help to other people.
Useful expressions:
Can I help you?
Would you like some help?
Do you need any help?
Shall I help you with that?
Let me help you.
Example:
Ali: You look busy. Can I help you? Sara: Yes, please. Thank you!
Slide 7 — Accepting and Refusing Help
Accepting help:
Yes, please.
That would be great.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Refusing politely:
No, thank you.
That's very kind of you, but I'm fine.
Thank you, but I can manage.
Slide 8 — Mini Dialogue
Student: Excuse me, could you help me find the science laboratory?
Teacher: Of course. It's on the second floor.
Student: Thank you very much.
Teacher: You're welcome.
This dialogue shows how English can be used naturally and politely in everyday situations.
Slide 9 — Why Are Polite Requests Important?
Polite language helps us:
Show respect
Build good relationships
Avoid misunderstandings
Communicate confidently
Create a positive impression
Being polite is especially important when speaking to teachers, elders, customers, colleagues, and strangers.
Slide 10 — Conclusion
Functional English is important because it helps us communicate effectively in real-life situations.
When making requests or asking for help, we should:
Use polite expressions.
Speak clearly.
Show respect.
Say “please” and “thank you” when appropriate.
Thank You!
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This course on Functional English covers essential communication skills for everyday interactions. It begins with understanding communication needs and the importance of polite language. Participants will learn to make direct and courteous requests, as well as how to offer and accept help graciously. The course culminates in practical applications, encouraging respectful speech through mini dialogues, emphasising clarity and the use of polite expressions like 'please' and 'thank you'.